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cmartin · 07-11-2014, 07:27 PM

So I assume you are keeping full support and parts for the Industrial Twins?

cbergen · 07-11-2014, 07:39 PM

The stock we have of all of those parts you mentioned will last for quite some time, and the majority of which are common with our industrial birds.

Frame parts are easy to make, which means they don't require tooling up to make a run of a 100 or 1000 pcs, so while I don't have them in huge numbers, they will also remain available.

geomecc · 07-11-2014, 08:01 PM

I gotta say I was hoping for something different but I'm grateful that ur still going to support parts. thanks

v22chap · 07-11-2014, 08:31 PM

Wooow ... didn't see that coming , but I got to say your DAD talked that many yrs ago and I know you have to do what can pay the bills . Good luck on your new venture and I hope to see ya all in the near future ,,,, at the new shop !!! I might even make it to IRCHA this yr ,,if my wife quits moving

cbergen · 07-12-2014, 09:46 AM

Here's the "business/heli building and shipping" side of the facility... Still a bit cluttered, but believe me WAY better than what it was a week or two ago...

cbergen · 07-12-2014, 09:48 AM

This is Dad's play area and machines...

4 stroke flyer · 07-12-2014, 10:13 AM

That was much different than I expected. I was figuring on maybe something new like a Turbine or Gas Quad. Tough decisions have to be made sometimes. Glad you will still have parts available.

v22chap · 07-12-2014, 11:19 AM

Glad to see Larry still is in the playing of old cars .... miss talking with him

If he has his own space now ,, he must be in the shop more now ??

Gyan · 07-12-2014, 02:01 PM

Part 1 :Chris when you get the time could you list the hobby parts you will not be supporting (I'm assuming that list is shorter cause of your cross utilization) & give us possible sources for us to obtain them, if there is any?

Part 2 : Since this forum is under "RC Helicopter Support" and you're not doing that anymore, are you leaving this forum as well? As it must take up a lot of your time.

Good luck with your new venture, I'll bet it's an exciting field to be in.

cbergen · 07-12-2014, 04:00 PM

List? No, sorry. I don't see that as being useful to the time that it would take to go through each and every part and decide yes or no.

If you read what I wrote, and I'll try to break it down even more, We'll no longer be offering the Hobby KIT helicopters. My intention is to continue supporting those that are out there, both in parts and tech support. I can't make it any clearer than that. Will there come a day that a certain part simply is no longer available? Yes, eventually. But that is true of every model on the market. Can I tell you when that will happen? no.

SimT · 07-13-2014, 04:08 AM

Maybe I am a being a bit thick but being new to the breed you will have to excuse me.

What category does the Magnum44 come under?

I assumed it would be under the 'Hobby Model' and so being discontinued but not mentioned in the above letter from Chris so not sure.

Simon

cbergen · 07-13-2014, 06:59 AM

That's the one that I'm struggling with. However, having already quoted to Bob the purchase of this kit, I will certainly honor it if the decision is made to purchase.

Scott54 · 07-13-2014, 09:16 AM

Chris...First, congradulations, I know that had to be a very hard decision to make, and as they say, business is business. I'm sure if will go well for you. Your product has always been about quality and customer service.

As an owner of 3 Bergen helis, it is good to know that most parts will still be availiable, at least for awhile. I'm glad I got my Magnum 44 kit from you when I did, I love that heli and it is good to know parts will be availiable for the un-expected bad landing, (knock on wood).

Good luck in your new direction...

Coop

Gyan · 07-13-2014, 10:44 AM

Chris; Thanks for clearing that up for me... When you say "My intention is to continue supporting those that are out there, both in parts and tech support" I'm sure that even with your new venture we hobbyists can rest assured that we'll be getting the best support bar none in the industry.
Support & quality are the reasons I went with Bergen at the outset. Seems that nothing much has changed for me... Thanks for that.

Cletus · 07-14-2014, 05:18 PM

Congratulations Chris!
Very tough decisions indeed my friend, but you gotta do what you gotta do to keep them doors open and bread on the table.
I'm not surprised at all given the market today, but I knew you would continue the support as long as possible.
I wish you the best in your new venture and it goes without saying, a great friendship has grown out of dealing with you, so if I can do any little thing to assist from this end, just pop me an email

cbdane · 07-16-2014, 11:36 AM

Wow, the last two (very) expensive turbine helis that I've built resulted in the end of both US hobby company offerings. I'm bad news...

cbergen · 07-16-2014, 02:23 PM

At least with mine you'd still be able to get parts....

cbdane · 07-16-2014, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbergen

At least with mine you'd still be able to get parts....

Yep, good news for your current customers!

If only I were so fortunate for my current turbine heli.

cmartin · 07-20-2014, 09:31 AM

Hey Chris,
Thanks for the updates...When do you believe you will be ready to take orders and ship items out?

07-11-2014, 07:39 PM	#42 (permalink)
cbergen Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004	The stock we have of all of those parts you mentioned will last for quite some time, and the majority of which are common with our industrial birds. Frame parts are easy to make, which means they don't require tooling up to make a run of a 100 or 1000 pcs, so while I don't have them in huge numbers, they will also remain available. __________________ Chris D. Bergen Bergen R/C Helicopters

07-11-2014, 08:01 PM	#43 (permalink)
geomecc Registered Users Join Date: May 2009	I gotta say I was hoping for something different but I'm grateful that ur still going to support parts. thanks __________________ SRW, EFC,RCRCC AMA 930196 IRCHA 3540 Skookum support pilot

07-11-2014, 08:31 PM	#44 (permalink)
v22chap Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2005	Wooow ... didn't see that coming , but I got to say your DAD talked that many yrs ago and I know you have to do what can pay the bills . Good luck on your new venture and I hope to see ya all in the near future ,,,, at the new shop !!! I might even make it to IRCHA this yr ,,if my wife quits moving __________________ Larry C Bergen R/C Helicopters Rotormast V - 22

07-12-2014, 09:46 AM	#45 (permalink)
cbergen Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004	Here's the "business/heli building and shipping" side of the facility... Still a bit cluttered, but believe me WAY better than what it was a week or two ago... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Chris D. Bergen Bergen R/C Helicopters

07-12-2014, 09:48 AM	#46 (permalink)
cbergen Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004	This is Dad's play area and machines... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Chris D. Bergen Bergen R/C Helicopters

07-11-2014, 07:27 PM	#41 (permalink)
cmartin Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2012	So I assume you are keeping full support and parts for the Industrial Twins?

07-12-2014, 10:13 AM	#47 (permalink)
4 stroke flyer Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2005	That was much different than I expected. I was figuring on maybe something new like a Turbine or Gas Quad. Tough decisions have to be made sometimes. Glad you will still have parts available.

07-12-2014, 11:19 AM	#48 (permalink)
v22chap Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2005	Glad to see Larry still is in the playing of old cars .... miss talking with him If he has his own space now ,, he must be in the shop more now ?? __________________ Larry C Bergen R/C Helicopters Rotormast V - 22

07-12-2014, 02:01 PM	#49 (permalink)
Gyan Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2004	Part 1 :Chris when you get the time could you list the hobby parts you will not be supporting (I'm assuming that list is shorter cause of your cross utilization) & give us possible sources for us to obtain them, if there is any? Part 2 : Since this forum is under "RC Helicopter Support" and you're not doing that anymore, are you leaving this forum as well? As it must take up a lot of your time. Good luck with your new venture, I'll bet it's an exciting field to be in. __________________ Never miss a moment.

07-12-2014, 04:00 PM	#50 (permalink)
cbergen Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004	List? No, sorry. I don't see that as being useful to the time that it would take to go through each and every part and decide yes or no. If you read what I wrote, and I'll try to break it down even more, We'll no longer be offering the Hobby KIT helicopters. My intention is to continue supporting those that are out there, both in parts and tech support. I can't make it any clearer than that. Will there come a day that a certain part simply is no longer available? Yes, eventually. But that is true of every model on the market. Can I tell you when that will happen? no. __________________ Chris D. Bergen Bergen R/C Helicopters

07-13-2014, 04:08 AM	#51 (permalink)
SimT Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2014	Maybe I am a being a bit thick but being new to the breed you will have to excuse me. What category does the Magnum44 come under? I assumed it would be under the 'Hobby Model' and so being discontinued but not mentioned in the above letter from Chris so not sure. Simon

07-13-2014, 06:59 AM	#52 (permalink)
cbergen Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004	That's the one that I'm struggling with. However, having already quoted to Bob the purchase of this kit, I will certainly honor it if the decision is made to purchase. __________________ Chris D. Bergen Bergen R/C Helicopters

07-13-2014, 09:16 AM	#53 (permalink)
Scott54 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2013	Chris...First, congradulations, I know that had to be a very hard decision to make, and as they say, business is business. I'm sure if will go well for you. Your product has always been about quality and customer service. As an owner of 3 Bergen helis, it is good to know that most parts will still be availiable, at least for awhile. I'm glad I got my Magnum 44 kit from you when I did, I love that heli and it is good to know parts will be availiable for the un-expected bad landing, (knock on wood). Good luck in your new direction... Coop __________________ Runway?...We don't need no stinkin runways..... Runways are for models, Wings are for fairies...

07-13-2014, 10:44 AM	#54 (permalink)
Gyan Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2004	Chris; Thanks for clearing that up for me... When you say "My intention is to continue supporting those that are out there, both in parts and tech support" I'm sure that even with your new venture we hobbyists can rest assured that we'll be getting the best support bar none in the industry. Support & quality are the reasons I went with Bergen at the outset. Seems that nothing much has changed for me... Thanks for that. __________________ Never miss a moment.

07-14-2014, 05:18 PM	#55 (permalink)
Cletus Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009	Congratulations Chris! Very tough decisions indeed my friend, but you gotta do what you gotta do to keep them doors open and bread on the table. I'm not surprised at all given the market today, but I knew you would continue the support as long as possible. I wish you the best in your new venture and it goes without saying, a great friendship has grown out of dealing with you, so if I can do any little thing to assist from this end, just pop me an email __________________ A helicopter in flight is a working demonstration of all the basic physical laws of the universe in action. Member: AMA 928457 - IRCHA 3449

07-16-2014, 11:36 AM	#56 (permalink)
cbdane Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	Wow, the last two (very) expensive turbine helis that I've built resulted in the end of both US hobby company offerings. I'm bad news... __________________ Have laser, will travel.

07-16-2014, 02:23 PM	#57 (permalink)
cbergen Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004	At least with mine you'd still be able to get parts.... __________________ Chris D. Bergen Bergen R/C Helicopters

07-20-2014, 09:31 AM	#59 (permalink)
cmartin Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2012	Hey Chris, Thanks for the updates...When do you believe you will be ready to take orders and ship items out?

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