My name is Loic Anthian, owner and operator of Field of Armor Tanks LLC. You may have heard that FOA acquired the assets of 6th Scale Icons. FOA is located in Murray, Utah (in the Salt Lake Valley
)First, I'd like to thank Gill at Armortek for allowing me to post updates on "6th Scale Icons" on their business' Newsgroup. I will NOT answer any questions on this Newsgroup regarding FOA products as of respect of this kind invitation.
This is my update as of Nov.6th 2014
1. I contacted all customers who had pending orders with 6SI according to the paperwork and emails that were left by Mike. If you were not contacted, please email me and send me your communication with Mike.
2. Most of the pending orders are almost complete. I told the customers that I'm holding these orders until I make sure that we have all the molds and parts to make more of these marvelous products. I'm hoping to have that work done by Christmas. It would be nice if there were under your Christmas tree...
2. We have collected all equipment and inventory from 6SI. We are still sorting out the molds, and organize the equipment we need, and find a place for all these tools in our warehouse
3. We are reconnecting with 6SI suppliers and making sure that the same quality of products can still be offered.
4. New releases: Many orders are waiting for the Gurtsacks, IR Scope, 222 turret grills, etc. The good news on the Gurtsacks will be posted in the next few days, but they are finally coming in the US, and a lot more will be available in early January! As for the other new releases, we are still looking for all the parts to make sure it was finalized by Mike.
5. We have decided to work on the Tiger I and Panther accessories first. I have built my first 6SI product a couple of weeks ago, it was the Tiger I loader's hatch. It is functional and totally gorgeous! (I guess the word "gorgeous" can be used from a modeler describing accuracy)
6. The 6SI parts will start appearing on the FOA website next week, on the product listing left column after you enter the homepage - with photos and descriptions. It will be a separate category and entirely automated for check out. The inventory listed will be accurate and ready to ship within 24 hours upon purchased, with automated shipping rate calculators. http://www.fieldofarmortanks.com
Last, I'd like to honor Mike Stannard for his 11 years of service to this community. He left a Legacy of accuracy and service that will be difficult for FOA to fill. As I was investigating the possibility to take over this line, I realized that Mike put way too many hours of his life to get this company to survive as well as satisfy his thirst for perfect accuracy. At this time, FOA will NOT offer build-up kits unless we have the proper master builders to satisfy this market.
In the short term, we are going to slowly re-introduce 6SI products as KITS ONLY. A former employee of 6SI is flying to SLC on Nov. 22nd to update FOA employees on procedures, quality control and production. So please be patient, and work with us
Happy Modeling,
Loic Anthian
6th Scale Icons
