Bowman rings - Frank has ceased production

[grosbeak]

I saw a post on FB this morning and emailed him to check. This is what he had to say:

Too many issues & I am soo tired of making rings & can't keep up anymore. It needs to be 2 people younger making rings & part time book keeper to keep up. It is just me & wife & both getting older, I will be 70 5-1-16, time to quit. Take Care & thanks for your business. Frank

Frank, thanks for all you've done. For me in particular, but mostly for this hobby. Enjoy retirement. You've certainly earned it.

Take care and God Bless.

[Machzx]

this is sad news
I spoke with Frank numerous times awesome man
I wish him the best
ED

[Cosmith]

Total bummer...great and cheap upgrade for the Chinese engines.

However, Frank was great to deal with in my limited experience and I'm glad to hear he'll be taking sometime for himself!

[Always Flying]

This is Sad news....Damit it sucks getting old! Ive chatted on the phone with frank as well,very educated man! Hope all the best Frank!

[Wizzard]

Are his rings that much in demand? Just asking as maybe someone could take over his business from him? Not sure what is involved of course, pure speculation on my part considering I don't fly any gas planes....

[-Rick-]

Always enjoyed dealing with him. Good man, wish him all the best!

[Cosmith]

Are his rings that much in demand? Just asking as maybe someone could take over his business from him? Not sure what is involved of course, pure speculation on my part considering I don't fly any gas planes....

I think there is a big demand in the world of RC'ers...however, maybe that means he sells a dozen a week...probably not getting rich from that business. Unless he had some sort of commercial client I doubt that would be a full time business.

[-Rick-]

He was making the rings for old cars, tractors, anything that took a ring he would make for it. You could even just send him a cylinder and he would make a ring for it. Talented man.