Any feedback on "IRMA" (International Resin Modellers Association)

[Alvis 3.1]

I paid for their 1/72 Avro Jetliner kit (something they've released a couple times before) back in January, and so far, nothing. They aren't particularly good at updates, and any time I've queried when it's going to become available they indicate at the end of the next month...three times so far. The last time they assured me it could be ready mid June, maybe earlier.
They've indicated some health issues, so I am willing to cut them some slack, so I'd like to know if anyone else has had any kind of experience with them in the past.

Al

[elmayerle]

I've never purchased directly from them, all of their items I have were obtained from dealers on EBay.  Sorry I can't be of more help.

[apophenia]

Al,

I have had no transactions with the International Resin Modellers but Zane Nobbs just posted over on Secret Projects. So, if you are an SPF member, you might a PM to @zanenobbs

Alternatively, try snail mail (less easy to blow off than an email):

Personal contact details removed for security reasons - PM to get address if needed.

[Alvis 3.1]

Al,

I have had no transactions with the International Resin Modellers but Zane Nobbs just posted over on Secret Projects. So, if you are an SPF member, you might a PM to @zanenobbs

Alternatively, try snail mail (less easy to blow off than an email):

Thanks for the contact, I'll see aboot the snail mail, as I never joined SPF.
And it's now October, no further updates.
*Sigh*

Alvis

[elmayerle]

I'm sure you know they have a page over on Facebook,  This page gives Aane's email address as:
zanenobbs@internationalresinmodellers.com

I've emailed him on another subject they have in work (1/72 R2Y2) and, FWIW, he reports the 1/72 C102 should be available in November.

HTH,
Evan

[Alvis 3.1]

I've communicated with him on FB since I placed my order in early January. It was going to be ready late February. Then May. Then June. Then September for sure. He now says I need to give him my email so I can get the newsletter to keep me up to date on stuff. Apparently the previous project has gone wrong every possible way it could, pushing back the Jetliner.
Well, despite being a polite Canadian, my patience is running thin. The lack of communication is exasperating, and the constant moving of the deadline is frustrating.
I am dubious about seeing this completed.

[The Big Gimper]

Sorry to read about your ongoing experience Al.

The IRMA Website is very out of date: https://internationalresinmodellers.com/

Zane has posted the IRMA "address and phone numbers" although that may not be current.

[raafif]

I am dubious about seeing this completed.

Been there with other manufacturers & book companies.  I suggest you give up at this stage as constant disappointment is bad for your mental health .... but keep an eye out "just in case".

[Alvis 3.1]

Sorry to read about your ongoing experience Al.

The IRMA Website is very out of date: https://internationalresinmodellers.com/

Zane has posted the IRMA "address and phone numbers" although that may not be current.

The website hasn't been updated in a really long time, but he/they do periodic updates on BaceFook saying what they're doing next. Last December they had a "sale" on the C102 if you got your order in before the end of the year.

[elmayerle]

Some of the stuff they've aounced has shown up, I've got one of their Campini bomber kits.  I'm probably going to gamble on their R2Y2 Keiun.