I wasn't sure which section to post this but as most purchasers of Dave Jones shells look in Scratchbuilding I thought this was the best place.
Dave has had his website and email crash and isn't sure when he will be up and running again.
Anyone who is trying to contact him about existing or new orders will have to phone him if they have his number or alternatively you can PM me through SlotForum and I will pass on any message to him.
Hi Dave
My understanding was the dave had been unwell,and while he was sorting his health out he was not doing the body shells
However its good news now that dave feels well enough to carry on supplying his excellent shells
look forward to meeting him at a race meeting soon
His illness was way back Tony and to avoid any misunderstanding that can spread far too quickly via the internet, he is fine and active with his painting, bodyshells and scratchbuilding.
Hi David
Gee Whiz honey
Well, don't get your knickers in a twist
No offense meant, but his website has been
inactive for a long time, I thought Dave became "inactive"
also.
Thanks
Jeri
Tasteless perhaps but made with the knowledge that the guy was quite clearly alive and kicking and producing bodyshells.
So perhaps not really tasteless but slightly mis-guided? Humourous or tasteless? It's all about perception.
I bought those cars thanks to recommendations from a couple of experts and seeing pictures of several cars they had built using Dave Jones shells. I too would like to see a complete list of the shells that Dave makes. Mr. Lawson, this is your cue.
Like I'm sure a few other people did, I joined his website as I had looked to purchase some Dave Jones bodies over the past couple of years, knowing of their reputation, but then found that temporarily they were not available, so have never actually acquired one.
I had no idea he was producing them again. That is very good news and I'm pleased for Dave, it's good to have him back on track, as it were. Like Ron, I wouldn't mind seeing a list of the available shells.
Dave Jones' website has certainly been active this year as I've ordered using it - it seems to work a bit inconsistently, but that's presumably due to his service provider. And I would second Bigskybanker's recommendation of the quality of the mouldings, in my case 30s and 50s GPs - Jones' W154 Mercedes fits exactly on the 1/32 scale drawing I have - and they are also light which is good for racing. They require some modelling skills, as you have to add exhausts, steering wheels, screens, etc. but against that, they are extremely good value.
David Lawson was also extremely helpful in helping me to contact Dave Jones and answered all my PMs so maybe Slotcarmann could PM him too.
I've long admired the Dave Jones bodyshells but thought that it was not possible to get them any more. As I am currently stuck in a time warp around the end of the 2.5 litre era and the beginning of the half tonners, this is indeed good news. I too would be interested in a list of available shells but will PM you to request 2 that I know of.
QUOTE (manitouguy @ 6 Aug 2010, 05:13) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>and could those of you who have done up some more of his body shells please post some pics
for us to enjoy! ? !
cheers, Ron
OK - Ferrari 156 Aero using Dave Jones Bodyshell:-
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