Dave Fleming Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Some of them even ask for comments and suggestions on internet forums then ignore the comments and suggestions. Indeed, I know of at least one occasion where assitance was asked for, and extensive info provided, which was then completely ignored!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Instruction sheet now up on 1999.co.jp Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish fairey Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Is it me, or have they got the main rotor blades on upside down??........ .....Smudge.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 The problem is that with certain notable exceptions* mainstream model manufacturers rarely go back and fix things. 1. Most of their market don't care 2. Of those that do, most will buy it anyway 3. It would probably cost tens of thousands of dollars/pounds/euro/renminbi/yen or more to change the mould or cut a new one for minimal extra sales. If *I* were running the company, you'd be talking to the hand. Understand that they are running a *business* not a charity Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_B Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Is it me, or have they got the main rotor blades on upside down??........ .....Smudge.. Looking at the instructions they have options to have the droop down or folded for on the ground and turned up for in flight which is something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorheadtx Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 (edited) They have two sets of blades - one bowed up for in-flight, one down for parked. The test-builder may have just used the wrong set of blades... Looks promising, but I'll have to compare it in the flesh to a Revell Sea King. Edited June 15, 2012 by rotorheadtx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bradley Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 (edited) That's all very well, but they don't provide any crew figures! Who's flying the aircraft - ghosts??? I'm sure someone will say that you can buy crew figures (can you buy helicopter flight crew?), but that's not the point - if Dragon are offering an in-flight option, shouldn't they provide them? Edited June 15, 2012 by Paul Bradley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordfish fairey Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 That's all very well, but they don't provide any crew figures! Who's flying the aircraft - ghosts???I'm sure someone will say that you can buy crew figures (can you buy helicopter flight crew?), but that's not the point - if Dragon are offering an in-flight option, shouldn't they provide them? Do you know Paul?, that's just what I was thinking, seems a bit of a stupid idea if you ask me................Smudge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) In stock at Hobby Easy for +/- £ 25,00 + P&P http://www.hobbyeasy.com/en/data/cu2115g0z...ml?t=1341240408 V.P. Edited July 2, 2012 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstater94 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Wow... The paint guide lists the aircraft as it was seen in 1945! No wonder Japan lost the war... knowing that the RAF was bringing in troops via these MK.4's, I'd have surrendered too! (and everyone thought it was because of the A bomb...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 (edited) Mine arrived the other day, if you guys would like I could try to take some sprue shots on thursday? It looks nice in the box, but as others have mentioned the nose does look off. Too really make this kit stand out dragon should have provided some crew figures and if they wanted to make it really special some falklands era royal marines debussing. Edited July 3, 2012 by Oliver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 (edited) Indeed, I know of at least one occasion where assistance was asked for, and extensive info provided, which was then completely ignored!! What? Just one? It's happened to me several times! Still, it keeps forums ticking over and the aftermarket business alive.... It seems Cybermodeller/Dragon are just unable to get anything completely right.... however, they aren't the only ones and at least they are trying. Edited July 3, 2012 by Ed Russell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evalman Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Still cheaper than an Airwaves set on Ebay!!!! In all seriousness, I won't be buying one to build as it has too many errors. If I can find one cheap, I'll buy it and cross kit it with the far superior Revell kit.The major errors I can see are, 7. Aerials(?) either side of cockpit. Never seen anything like that in any pictures I have seen of any HC4s.... Mark. A fairly recent addition, certainly not appropriate for the Falklands era: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 The paint guide lists the aircraft as it was seen in 1945! And the serial is apparently JW723. Let's hope that's a misprint on the instruction sheet and not the decal sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 A fairly recent addition, certainly not appropriate for the Falklands era: That pics makes me think Dragon's research team need a good kick up the backside! Several bits of the kit seem like a cross between early and late cabs and overall their research seems somewhat sloppy. I would certainly expect a better level of accuracy for my £34.99.... Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 The kit from what I have seems a waste of money due to poor research and shape issues. My advice is to buy the excellent Revell kit and wait for conversion set that will be coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 As mentioned above it isn't too difficult to get it right, when you consider they could have copied the basic shape of either the Hasegawa or the Revell kits. From there it wouldn't have been a giant leap to the Commando. If they had asked Westlands, I'm sure there would have been some help offerd. Look at what Airfix have produced in the Lynx for less that 30 Quid then the Commando is way overpriced! I have a number of the C Scale conversion, I sent my Commando kit to Whirlybits, looks like you missed an opportunity Roger! Colin on the Africa Station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 The kit from what I have seems a waste of money due to poor research and shape issues. My advice is to buy the excellent Revell kit and wait for conversion set that will be coming soon. Is that a definite.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 (edited) Is that a definite.....? I have a set that I am mastering now but it not top of my list of things to do, however if there is enough intrest I will move it up the list. I am an engineer on the Seaking HC.4 and so I have first hand access to them daily so I can get the set spot on. There will be 3 versions 1980s,1990s and 2010s so a whole fleet of Junglies can be built. Matt Edited July 4, 2012 by Windy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I have a set that I am mastering now but it not top of my list of things to do, however if there is enough intrest I will move it up the list. Ooh... yes please! And how about a rotor head for a folded blade option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Ooh... yes please! And how about a rotor head for a folded blade option? I have thought about it but I will need time to deal with that as it will require alot of work as it requires a totally new rotor head and blades. However I feel another thread is needed for this as I don't wish to hijack this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I have a set that I am mastering now but it not top of my list of things to do, however if there is enough intrest I will move it up the list. Matt, Move it up the list! I'll buy a couple off you as soon as they're ready! Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 It seems Cybermodeller/Dragon are just unable to get anything completely right.... however, they aren't the only ones and at least they are trying. Evidence? Sea Vixen: fail, Sea Venom: fail, squared, Sea King HC.4: fail, apparently. Agree with Harry Lime re Dragon research team and boot up backside. But the Meteor III is very nice, I grant you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I have a set that I am mastering now but it not top of my list of things to do, however if there is enough intrest I will move it up the list. I am an engineer on the Seaking HC.4 and so I have first hand access to them daily so I can get the set spot on. There will be 3 versions 1980s,1990s and 2010s so a whole fleet of Junglies can be built. Matt I agree with the others Matt - I'd definitely take some of those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heloman1 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 It would appear we're not out of the mire just yet, another thread on the previous page points to a 'Bagger' version. So it looks like another box of the same old, same old. Let us call on St George the slayer of Dragons. Colin on the Africa Station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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