Number Five Designs

[danmurphy]

Bit late getting this up but here is my Carisma GT14B Pro featuring a Phat Bodies Phat Head painted by Mike...

[gazhillAE]

Thanks for all the shells again at the weekend mike!
Here's one of them on my beast of a c4.1!

[Mike Parker]

Dan, Gaz - Looking good guys

Just a quick note regards painting, I'll be away from 03/11 for a weeks holiday but will be back in the saddle from 11/11

MikeP

[danmurphy]

Thanks Mike for the RB6 shell, Looks great Good look with the new business venture

[Jason A]

Just wanted to post up the first picture of my new Durango sc truck shell that mike has just finished for me.

Picking it up tomorrow so once it's mounted on truck I will get a few more pictures up :-)

I think you will all agree that it's a stunner....

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[A.R.C Raceway]

I think you will all agree that it's a stunner....

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She aint half bad.....
He is the main man. I have several being done at moment.
Is that a bottle of your nail varnish by your 5-a-day fruit bowl???

[Mike Parker]

Originally Posted by Jason A

Just wanted to post up the first picture of my new Durango sc truck shell that mike has just finished for me.

Picking it up tomorrow so once it's mounted on truck I will get a few more pictures up :-)

I think you will all agree that it's a stunner....

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Thanks for sharing Jas, look forward to seeing it all mounted up in the flesh mate

[Mike Parker]

[QUOTE=danmurphy;720687]Thanks Mike for the RB6 shell, Looks great Good look with the new business venture


Thanks for sharing Dan, caught a glimpse of the RB6 a few days ago, looking good

[Mike Parker]

Originally Posted by A.R.C Raceway

I think you will all agree that it's a stunner....

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She aint half bad.....
He is the main man. I have several being done at moment.
Is that a bottle of your nail varnish by your 5-a-day fruit bowl???[/QUOTE]

Cheers Mark

Yep that's mine dude... the shame

[Mike Parker]

Afternoon guys

Just a quick note to give a huge thanks to everyone who has supported me this year, lots of changes & challenges to come next year but will still be throwing down the paint!

Have a good time over the festive season, looking forward to catching you all in 2013

Mike & Claire

[Briangb]

Merry Christmas Mike and Claire. Thanks for the stunning paintwork this year. Wishing you every success with the new venture in 2013.

[coleman758]

Have a good xmas buddy!

Looking forward to seeing Number 5 RC next year!

[tyreman]

Here's my new shells courtesy of Mike.

[Mike Parker]

Thanks for sharing Brian

[Mike Parker]

Morning guys

Without being too specific it's been brought to my attention that there is some 'lack of clarity' when it comes to my lead times.

My lead time at present is 3/4 weeks on receiving shells - If I can get them done sooner I will. If I am given a specific date to when shells are needed by - I deliver. It works well in most cases, and always try my hardest to maintain what I commit myself to, without sacrificing on the quality of the work I do.

Only in circumstances where I have been told that there is no specific urgency ie - ‘when you can’ or if they are for specific projects ie - Vintage where the shells are no longer in production then naturally I take my time, should the worst case scenario happen the shells are very expensive to replace or cannot be replaced full stop.

Painting is one thing alongside the RC retailing, car valeting which is seasonal, and the delivery shifts which I solely do ‘part time’ until things develop. This is what makes up my week, alongside finding that balance in spending quality time with the wife & family, which a lot of you guys can probably understand and relate to.

I average between 10-15 shells approx every 7 days, and this is continuous. It’s not uncommon for me to be doing shells way past midnight during the week (sometimes to the wife’s annoyance!!)

I'll apologise up front if this sounds really heavy, most of you who know me will agree that I’m one of the nicest and easy going guys you’ll come across. But as well as being extremely passionate about what I do with the shells and RC in general, the shells is one of the things I do to contribute towards paying the mortgage and bills that come out every month, and to put food on our table and generally try to earn a living out of.

For anybody who has specific questions relating to shell painting, please speak to me directly.

All the best guys.

MikeP

[coleman758]

Here Here!

[Briangb]

Hi Mike.
I can certainly vouch for Mike's Painting timetable. I had the pleasure of having several shells painted in the past year and his delivery times have always been spot on almost to the day. I have also always received my shells 'next day delivery'.
He is, by far, one of the most reliable painters around. It has got to the point now, that I don't even bother asking for a delivery schedule. I just send him the shell and the instructions, and then confirm by e-mail. This usually coincides with Mike and Claire having a holiday or short break. Yes, he his entitled to them just like you and me. But normal service returns pretty quickly.
When you see the quality of his work, it becomes obvious that you cannot rush a good job.
To those that are impatient, you could always have a go at your own painting. You will soon realise the time and skill that goes into these works of art.
Keep up the good work Mike.

[brooksy]

Good things come to those who WAIT people

Unfortunately some people want things done in an instant these days.

Keep up the great work Mike

[shark]

As above. Quality shells , great communication . No worries at all .
Keep up the great work Mike :0)

[Mike Parker]

Matt, Brian, Phil & Ian thanks for your replys fella's

Anyway, I'm not going to dwell anymore on this subject. Onwards and upwards

MikeP