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Daniel-EL 04-04-2008 01:17 PM

DPM Cubs Coming Back!
 
I just talked with the Cermark rep. at the Toledo RC Show. He says Cermark has purchased DPM and has plans to get his standard and clipped wing Super Cubs back into production. BTW, both models were on display at his booth today. He further said that Dave Patrick will continue to be involved with these airplanes, although his new role was unclear. He told me that Dave had trouble with the Chinese firm producing his airplanes - they were so good that many other, better connected and better financed companies wanted their services and DPM fell to a low priority on their schedule. In short, they couldn't keep up with demand. This situation will be resolved with Cermark in charge, since they are a much larger company with lots of connections and business experience in China. Tomorrow, I am going to put the clipped wing cub on order if I can.:D

drdoom 04-04-2008 01:36 PM

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Two thumbs up.:)

Hill202 04-04-2008 06:11 PM

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Are they taking orders for them?

Daniel-EL 04-04-2008 10:22 PM

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I didn't ask. But I will be back today to get my order in, and I'll let you know how it goes.

stangevil29 04-04-2008 10:28 PM

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If you could ask about the ultimate as well I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
Stangevil29

frank99 04-05-2008 12:23 AM

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i was going to sell my muffler for dp cub think i got it from hill 202 but good news if i can get one tryed for 4 yrs , hope dp is not in the shipping room

do335a 04-05-2008 11:35 AM

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According to my spies, DP himself is all but history with DP Models, as Cermark is the owner of the company and in charge.

My intelligence sources also tell me that DP will be doing some design work for them.

You didn't hear it form me.

do335a 04-05-2008 11:40 AM

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Here're a couple of pix of the DPM models booth from yesterday, staffed by a guy from Cermark.

Daniel-EL 04-05-2008 12:21 PM

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OK, more from the DPM booth at the Toledo Show: They are not taking orders yet, but expect the stock to be full in July - Aug '08 time frame and will take orders then. They will NOT take orders until they actually have the airplanes on hand so they can turn this whole bad business sense thing around. Although Cermark is now in charge of production and warehousing, Dave Patrick's name is still on the package and he will continue to run his site as before, so that's where you order once the green light is given. This time, however, the airplanes will actually be in stock in California - not still growing on a tree in China somewhere. DPM is working on updating their site to get this information out. (Where have we heard this one before? s/o) Anyway, that's the story. I did ask about the Ultimate. They said it is next in line to be produced, but right now the Cubs have priority.

stangevil29 04-05-2008 12:54 PM

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Thank you very much for the info.

Robotech 04-05-2008 01:22 PM

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What an absolutely brilliant business move on the part of Cermark. And excellent news for us DP Ultimate fans.

Hill202 04-05-2008 01:29 PM

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ORIGINAL: Daniel-EL

OK, more from the DPM booth at the Toledo Show: They are not taking orders yet, but expect the stock to be full in July - Aug '08 time frame and will take orders then. They will NOT take orders until they actually have the airplanes on hand so they can turn this whole bad business sense thing around. Although Cermark is now in charge of production and warehousing, Dave Patrick's name is still on the package and he will continue to run his site as before, so that's where you order once the green light is given. This time, however, the airplanes will actually be in stock in California - not still growing on a tree in China somewhere. DPM is working on updating their site to get this information out. (Where have we heard this one before? s/o) Anyway, that's the story. I did ask about the Ultimate. They said it is next in line to be produced, but right now the Cubs have priority.
Placing an order on the DPM web site will be hard for me to do, considering the past.

SunShyne 04-05-2008 05:51 PM

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this is indeed good news, I have wanted the clipped winger for some time now. Cermark will help make that happen for me now :)

shford 04-05-2008 09:02 PM

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I wondered why that booth was at Toledo today. Saw the planes; rep. must have been away. That is good news.

mugenkidd 04-05-2008 09:22 PM

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Did they have any information about the blue head moki's that DP used to sell??

frank99 04-06-2008 12:45 AM

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this is good news old yellow in the picture is the one i need REAL bad will put a os 1.6 4c, but will not give dp a credit card number,maybe cemark will take orders on their 1800 # thanks to all for the great info good blood hounds here

frank99 04-06-2008 12:46 AM

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robert what happen to your beautiful plane frank

Daniel-EL 04-06-2008 05:56 AM

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ORIGINAL: Robotech

What an absolutely brilliant business move on the part of Cermark. And excellent news for us DP Ultimate fans.
I can see why you're happy, Robotech. Looks like your last DPM Ultimate really flew great for you:D.

outacontrol41 04-06-2008 11:02 AM

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Whoa....! Never thought I'd see this happen. I still think Dave Patrick himself owed (owes) his devoted fans from over the years an explaination if not an apology for cutting them off, continuing to take orders on his website, and leaving them hanging. It's created a bad blood. However, I wish Cermark the very best in turning this around and bringing these fine planes back into production.

Robotech 04-06-2008 11:11 AM

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Bad JR battery pack. Almost made it back to the field to land.

TripleDeucer 04-06-2008 12:39 PM

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Wow, this is good news, but I don't like the part about having to deal with DP. He is a great designer, but a rotten business person.
Sure wish I could see the show at Toledo again. What a candy store that is!!

tailskid 04-06-2008 07:01 PM

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"He is a great designer, but a rotten business person. "

AMEN....I wish Cermark good luck in this endeavor knowing his past....

ProScaleRc 04-07-2008 03:34 AM

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So since Cermark has purchased DPM, does this mean they've inherited DPM's debts? I hope so as I've been awaiting parts for a damaged purchased Clipped wing for nearly 2 years now!!!

Yak18 04-08-2008 10:43 AM

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Pretty dumb to leave Patricks name on these and use his website that nobody trusts. Do they want to fail?! They should move it all to their website and keep him behind the scenes.

skyracer068 04-08-2008 12:23 PM

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ORIGINAL: Yak18

Pretty dumb to leave Patricks name on these and use his website that nobody trusts. Do they want to fail?! They should move it all to their website and keep him behind the scenes.

AMEN!!!


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