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ť Topic: 1:72 roll off racks & MK-XIII Torpedoes
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Stan and I are working on a very big project for a client. I am looking for 1:72 roll off racks and Torpedoes. I know that WEM used to have them but I understand they went out of business. Anyone know of a company that supplies this? I tried looking at shapeways, and we did find SO-Radar sets and Navy sailors that we need, but I could not find torpedoes and racks. Please let me know here or just E mail me.

Posted By: Frank Andruss | Posted on: Oct 7, 2015 - 1:41pm
Total Posts: 3964 | Joined: Feb 9, 2007 - 11:41am

Frank,
I have a fret of WEMs 1/72 USN Mk. 13 roll-off racks I picked up a few years ago, just in case. The fret is enough to make 4 racks, if you don't screw up. LOL. I do not have the 2 resin torpedoes that came with it but I do have 2 Mk13 plastic fish that I bought a couple old 1/72 Devastator bomber kits to get.

If you are interested, e-mail me and we can work out the details.
Ed

Posted By: ducati650 | Posted on: Oct 7, 2015 - 6:21pm
Total Posts: 450 | Joined: Feb 19, 2007 - 10:01am

Frank,

WEM is still in business, has a new owner, they are now in the US.

[url]https://www.whiteensignmodels.com/[/url]

The items you need in 1/72 still show out of stock, but maybe give the new owners a shout, see if and when they might be available again?

Jim Flynn

Posted By: JimF | Posted on: Oct 8, 2015 - 5:39am
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Ed thanks so much for the items, Jim thanks I will try and contact them.

Posted By: Frank Andruss | Posted on: Oct 8, 2015 - 5:52am
Total Posts: 3964 | Joined: Feb 9, 2007 - 11:41am

I'll send them out tomorrow.

Posted By: ducati650 | Posted on: Oct 8, 2015 - 9:08am
Total Posts: 450 | Joined: Feb 19, 2007 - 10:01am

Thanks again Ed, Jim I was contacted by the new owner of WEM yesterday who informed me the items I am looking for should be replenished in about one month.

Posted By: Frank Andruss | Posted on: Oct 9, 2015 - 2:14pm
Total Posts: 3964 | Joined: Feb 9, 2007 - 11:41am

Yes, I believe Tom's Modelworks has taken over the WEM line.
Dave

David Waples

Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: Oct 9, 2015 - 7:15pm
Total Posts: 1679 | Joined: Jan 2, 2007 - 9:55pm

Could be Dave, I was contacted by a Richard Harden who said they took over the company. I am looking forward to being able to purchase some of these items again for future projects.

Posted By: Frank Andruss | Posted on: Oct 10, 2015 - 10:12am
Total Posts: 3964 | Joined: Feb 9, 2007 - 11:41am

Just had a reply from Richard Harden of WEM. The PT 109 PE set, #7205, is once again available in stock. Other sets useful for 1/72 PT boat conversions/updates will be available very shortly.

Jim Flynn

Posted By: JimF | Posted on: Oct 14, 2015 - 12:24pm
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