Micron R/C

[cymaz]

Just had an email from Micron that they are to cease trading.

Another British institutuion bites the dust

[Pat (rActive) Harbord]

Yes, sad news. Lets try to send them off with a bang. Order something for the indoor season (or still evenings). Their products and service have always been top drawer for me.

[Steve Hargreaves - Moderator]

Very sad.....I remember Micron from the days they used to sell radio sets in kit form.

[Piers Bowlan]

Just ordered a Park Scale Mini Drake (micro flying boat) from them - should be fun. A great pity they are ceasing trading, a sign of the times sadly.

[Tom Wright 2]

Posted by Steve Hargreaves - Moderator on 08/05/2013 08:43:02:

Very sad.....I remember Micron from the days they used to sell radio sets in kit form.

Yes and me ,I built one of their rc sets and the linear servos .Happy days. It's a shame to see the firm go .

Tom.

[Chris Bott - Moderator]

Very sad day indeed.

I still have 3 or 4 of the Kit receivers. Shame I'll probably never use them again mind you.

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[PatMc]

I made 4 or 5 of the various 35MHz versions, which all proved completely reliable if a tad bulky. I still use the small sized one in my 100" Diamond glider. Like Andrew I only ever bought from Terry.

[PatMc]

Posted by Chris Bott - Moderator on 08/05/2013 10:33:32:

I still have 3 or 4 of the Kit receivers. Shame I'll probably never use them again mind you.

I think Phil Green can put the RF sections to good use in 35MHz single channel conversions.

[Ben B]

Yes, it's a shame. A proper old aeromodelling institution. Their service was always top notch as well.

[cymaz]

It seems Micron have had a rethink according to the lastest email and will continue trading. New model stock in a couple of weeks.

[cymaz]

This was the email I had through..........."Thank you to everyone who placed an order in the last week - the Micron staff have been working flat out to get all the orders packed and dispatched. I apologise to everyone for delays - the number of orders received in the last 10 days has well exceeded what we normally get in a whole month!
I have been overwhelmed by the number of emails and telephone calls expressing sadness that Micron was closing. So much that it has caused me to rethink the closure - I was never one to stubbornly resist change when I am proved wrong! Such an expression of loyalty cannot go unacknowleged and I have decided that Micron R/C will continue. Micron will focus on kits and specialist parts for micro models - all other items will remain in the clearance sale. More model kits have been added to the sale over the weekend and APC, GWS and Master Airscrew props plus all on-sale LiPo are now at 50% discount.
The sale has somewhat depleted our stocks, but replacements are on their way and I will send another email-shot when they arrive. Stevens Aero have a new kit for the SE5a and this is expected in about 2 weeks. Parkscale have two AR6400-type micro models in their "Wisp" series: a Monocoupe 90a and a DHC-2 Beaver. Take a look at them on page www.micronradiocontrol.co.uk/parkscale_wisp.html.

Edited By cymaz on 20/05/2013 06:36:48

[Tim Mackey]