John Jenkins dropped by yesterday . . . (1 Viewer)

[Louis Badolato]

My back went out and I couldn't join John Jenkins and Rich Schuster at the Show in Philadelphia as we had planned. As I read the thread about the show, and John's magnificent new StuG III, I have to admit to being a bit depressed and envious. I cannot tell you how happy I was when John and Rich dropped by my home yesterday. Before we went to lunch at Bryant & Cooper, a local steakhouse John loves, John and Rich had a look at my collection, when John presented me with the amazing new prototype for his Stug III. John also brought me the side skirts for my JJD Jagdpanther, which I had bought in the secondary market without the side skirts. John remains one of the best and most generous people in our hobby. Here are a couple of shots Rich took:

 

[mikemiller1955]

Re: JOhn Jenkins dropped by yesterday . . .

that is very cool of both of you...

 

[Sentaapua]

Wow Louis, what a special visitor to have to your amazing collection! I'm sure you were able to abstract from your back pain for a while! Great to see the pictures! Happy to know that the prototype of what will be another iconic JJ product found the most prestigious place it could have to be displayed!

 

[ivanmoe]

John remains one of the best and most generous people in our hobby.

Great pic and marvelous sentiment.

-Moe

 

[rossim1]

Very nice of him.

 

[mestell]

Congrats Louis . . . Customer oriented and generous doe not even begin to define John . . .
:smile2: Mike

 

[Larry Allen]

After spending 2 1/2 days with John at MFCA I couldn't agree more. There are only a couple of manufactures that truly go out of their way for there customers and John is right there, a wonderful and dedicated fellow, both to the Toy Solder world and his customers.

Sorry to hear about your back problem, Louis ... I feel your pain {sm2} .... literally ... as I see a Chiropractor twice a month myself.

What a great surprise!

---LaRRy

 

[TomNT]

Great pic's Louis and awesome gesture by John, well done!

I hope your back gets better real soon mate as well.

Tom

 

[tdubel]

John is truly one of my favorite people in the hobby. We met long ago when he first came to Louis in NYC and everytime I see him is like seeing an old friend again with time truly not moving! Amazing fellow!
Tom