Norfolk and Western Class A in Fine ART

I cancelled my Kohs big boy and demanded my money back. I got it but I had to fight for it and I was ready to take him to court to get it. I wouldn’t reserve a model with him using your money. 

Sorry to hear that you had such trouble getting your money returned, but after almost 5 years, I do not dare to put a deposit on the Class A.  I feel sorry for those people who have not received the Big Boy and have put 2 deposits on the project with no end in sight.

George diSanti

Don’t be sorry, I got my money back

George,

FAM (Fine Art Models) produced 1/32 scale models, not 1/48.  It was run by Gary Kohs (George's brother) who passed away earlier this year.  Not sure of what will become of FAM, although I believe George Kohs as mentioned possibly producing some 1/32 and HO models in the future.

BH

I'm NOT disagreeing with any of the above, nor am am I trying to defend ANY importer, but I don't recall seeing anything brass "O" coming out of the "pipeline" too quickly. Add to that, getting a substantial number of people to agree on any project is a major task in itself. The BIG hope I see for future models is that technology will ease/speed the process.

Simon

Very true Simon.  Seems everyone's projects, except SS 3rd Rail, take many, many years. 

BH

up148 posted:

George,

FAM (Fine Art Models) produced 1/32 scale models, not 1/48.  It was run by Gary Kohs (George's brother) who passed away earlier this year.  Not sure of what will become of FAM, although I believe George Kohs as mentioned possibly producing some 1/32 and HO models in the future.

 

BH

FAM produced all the Lionel Smithsonian passenger cars in 1/48.

Yes, that is correct. But, that was a special order FAM did for Lionel. I believe it was the only 1/48th scale models they ever imported. 

BH

rdunniii posted:

up148 posted:

George,

FAM (Fine Art Models) produced 1/32 scale models, not 1/48.  It was run by Gary Kohs (George's brother) who passed away earlier this year.  Not sure of what will become of FAM, although I believe George Kohs as mentioned possibly producing some 1/32 and HO models in the future.

 

BH

FAM produced all the Lionel Smithsonian passenger cars in 1/48.

On that subject, I see some called/listed as FAM and some as Lionel Smithsonian. From what I read, FAM produced the Smithsonian stuff in both 2 and 3 rail, and then additional 2R cars were imported under FAM. Anyone care to expand on/correct this???

Thanks,

Simon

I guess the question that needs to be asked is: 

What other importer besides Kohs would you like to see produce the Class A in a timely manner?

George diSanti

George diSanti posted:

I guess the question that needs to be asked is: 

What other importer besides Kohs would you like to see produce the Class A in a timely manner?

George diSanti

Sunset/3rd Rail. Maybe they would even make models of the last versions of the Class A, with all roller bearing rods.

I’d like to see a builder with the Kohs level of detail and the sunset level of project length. If Kohs gets the big boy done, and I doubt he will, that will surly be his last model as nobody is willing to put huge deposits on models that take 10 years to deliver 5 of which are excuses for why it’s not done.

Hi,

The Class A deserves to be done better than what we've seen in the past.

I'd buy 2 or 3 if Sunset did them. If they did the 3 major variations in 50's era style I'd definitely get 3.

The high end stuff has gone pretty much out of my range for multiples, but If key announced it I'd buy one. Kohs wait has gotten too long for me to put that much money down. If he makes some other sort of ordering arrangements, I'm good for it.

Boy 16 years since posted as a new project and still no model.. Please go after him for mail fraud via the USPS , for none delivery of Merchandise.

Bob

7/06/07 - Our 'Big Boy' project continues to move towards production, unfortunately, not as quickly as most would like! The order of production will most likely change in the near future based on the lack of progress in obtaining reference material for other planned projects. If you are waiting for this project be assured that it will definitely be produced, we have over three thousand drawings on hand and a complete set of builder's photos, so all is in order to move ahead when the time is right. Be thinking about the versions that we should produce and do not hesitate to let us know your thoughts on that subject. Stay tuned for further developments in the coming weeks.

4/3/02 - This project has a new position in our schedule. A further update will be posted in the next few days.

When I reserved my big boy I was told by GK that I could expect my model by the end of 2017. Well here we are in the 2nd quarter of 2018 and he hasn’t even started

Matt are you sup-prized, I hope note. this is STOP with GK  standard operating procedures. In the Porno industry they call it fluff, tell you what you want to here.Then bring out the BS. There is a cell next to Bernie Ma doff with GK name on it.

Bill

I’m actually more surprised I got my money back and got it back so fast 

I have to concur with the ill feelings.  I swore off after the Challenger. Just not my way to do business. 

BH

Hot Water posted:

George diSanti posted:

I guess the question that needs to be asked is: 

What other importer besides Kohs would you like to see produce the Class A in a timely manner?

George diSanti

Sunset/3rd Rail. Maybe they would even make models of the last versions of the Class A, with all roller bearing rods.

Maybe they would make the ORIGINAL version of the Class A as shown below!