Griffter Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) I was quite late with my Hattons order, so it's just tough luck I suppose. Got the same email, says on or after 15th August. Mind you, need to be patient to allow the aftermarket to respond.... Edited July 24, 2014 by Griffter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caution Wake Turbulence Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 OK, latest update from Hattons - my order (placed end of April) is being processed for dispatch. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I'm in the same boat as well !! I pre-ordered mine on January 13 at GBP70.00 (less VAT for non Brits). My 48th Spitfire Vb came in the other day and I asked Hattons if they could hold onto into until the Tiffy arrived - which they agreed to as they said it was expected within the next few days. Let's see what ends up happening... the big Tiff was supposed to be my 44th Birthday present for June this year, it just may end up as a Fathers day gift this September (Aussie Dad's day).. Cheers .. Dave. Just got another email stating that Hattons has more than 10 in stock... I'm confused and it's quite late in the day where I am. I think I'll turn in and see what emails I get overnight... Perhaps the big Tiff and that great looking Spit Vb are going to wing their way down under shortly - I know the postage is gonna kill me (if that doesn't - Mrs RL certainly will !!) Cheers .. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caution Wake Turbulence Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Dave, I reckon if you ordered before me, yours should be being dispatched soon too. Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy C Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Update - just had a dialogue with Hattons who have said they have sufficient stock to fulfil pre-orders, hopefully dispatching today... Let's wait to see what the Postie brings in the next day or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Mine dropped through the letterbox about three minutes ago and after a cursory examination I'd say yes. Now all I need is the kit! You must a large letter box for the kit to drop through.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandy1 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Yep hattons have just confirmed despatch. Now where to hide the thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Update on my earlier, I'd just looked back through my emithers to see when I placed my order with e-Hattons, turns out it was on 19th Jan, anyway went back my new e-mails and lo, there was one from e-Hattons telling me my kit had been dispatched, the best bit is that they've charged me £70 which was the price when I ordered - there's much-grinning-on-the-wold I can tell you! A very happy Wez 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger331 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Well……..they came…and they went……The Big H got their delivery yesterday and were sold out by early this morning !. They hinted at the fact that initial deliveries were probably more limited than they had hoped for and I guess once they had fulfilled all of their pre-orders there were very few left but given the kit cost and the scale I am surprised at just how quickly these kits are flying out the door……Imagine if Airfix had actually produced it in 1:32 scale……I suspect demand would have been even higher. Anyway, I wish Airfix the very best of luck with this venture…..they deserve to do well, making a brave decision but at the same time taking the trouble with R&D to deliver a top quality product. Sure, I expect one or two minor issues as with any model kit but I have every confidence that this kit will measure up to the standards they have set themselves and the previous benchmark they set themselves with the release of the Gloster Javelin FAW.9/9R, Avro Lancaster, Douglas C-47A Skytrain et al. Time for others to take note and perhaps scale down their own release programme whilst focussing more effort on R&D and kit engineering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Andi Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I too can confirm that I had a note from Hattons stating that it would be mid' August or later - BUT! Just had a second e-mail stating that they had taken delivery and my card had been charged ... and that delivery is imminent - next few days or so. Gave them a quick call, very nice lady explained that earlier e-mail was in error, and that a few folk had called for confirmation. Seems we have a go? .................... Oh, and I ordered mine back end of April, so I'm guessing that everything ordered up until at least then is being honoured with a delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Irwing Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Me three, SWMBO cancelled the pre-order and ordered one com Airfix (£84.99 with free delivery using the 15% birthday discount) Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 To everyone waiting for Hattons I've recently had an email saying it's in stock and will be despatched ASAP, having earlier had the '15 August' message, just in case you have n't allhad it. I've only got to wait for it to get to Francenow, which can be extremely variable, still I chose to live here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dambuster Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Update on my earlier,.... anyway went back my new e-mails and lo, there was one from e-Hattons telling me my kit had been dispatched, the best bit is that they've charged me £70 which was the price when I ordered - there's much-grinning-on-the-wold I can tell you! A very happy Wez Ditto !!!! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstone 2 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hattons sent mine today apparently? Also just spoke to them and they still have stock available that they can send out tomorrow, if anyone wants one for £80 + £2 postage hope this helps.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 You must a large letter box for the kit to drop through.. No need. I'll go to Wonderland on Saturday and collect it in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Knock on the door this morning. 'Daddy' shouts my son. ' There's a man with a parcel at the door.' I nearly fell down the stairs, opened the door to see the postman with a very small parcel. I'd won a world cup football! At least my son is happy. I ordered through Amazon. No sign of the promised email yet specifying a date. The waiting continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_modeller Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I too can confirm that I had a note from Hattons stating that it would be mid' August or later - BUT! Just had a second e-mail stating that they had taken delivery and my card had been charged ... and that delivery is imminent - next few days or so. Gave them a quick call, very nice lady explained that earlier e-mail was in error, and that a few folk had called for confirmation. Seems we have a go? .................... Oh, and I ordered mine back end of April, so I'm guessing that everything ordered up until at least then is being honoured with a delivery. I had the same sequence of 2 mails. So I am guessing mine is underway; would be a bit cheeky to charge my card if they arent certain of when they have my goods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasmahal Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I've had this email: HelloWe thought you may like to know that an item you have on order with us, on order id xxxxxxxx, has had some information about its release date added or updated.Airfix A19002 Hawker Typhoon MkIB £80.00Our latest information from the supplier suggests this item will arrive with us on or after Friday 15th August 2014Whilst we are hopeful this information is accurate, manufacturer lead times are frequently prone to be delayed. This information is to be used as a guide only.We hope that this email has been useful.RegardsRetail TeamHattons Model Railways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasmahal Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Strike last post. Went through the junk folder to find: This is an automatic notification to inform you that we have processed your order for the following items:1 * Airfix A19002 Hawker Typhoon MkIB @ £70.00 each = £70.00 Payment Type Amount Payment Card £72.00 Goods cost ex VAT: £58.33Goods VAT charged: £11.671 model road, tram or air vehicle (bus, lorry, plane etc). Above 1750g. Mainland UK £2.00Grand Total: £72.00Your picking list number is xxxxxxx. Please quote this in all correspondence. Use the "Contact Us" link at http://www.ehattons.com with any questions regarding this transaction. Your invoice was created by Graeme Hogg who is featured on our website.Your goods will be picked then packed and despatched to you. We will send an email when the items have been packed, with details of any parcel tracking references. Now i need to tell SWMBO.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Its good to know that many of us paid an extra £ 2.28 for the pleasure of haveing to wait longer . Recon the moulds will have bedded in by the time the Amazon orders are sent so the fit will be so tight we wont need to use glue 10 May 2014 Total £74.28 Not yet dispatched Delivery estimate Wednesday, 23 July 2014 - Friday, 5 September 2014 Airfix 1:24 Scale Hawker Typhoon MkIB Model Kit Sold by Amazon EU S.a.r.L. Buy it Again Edited July 24, 2014 by Mottlemaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blikkey Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Strike last post. Went through the junk folder to find: This is an automatic notification to inform you that we have processed your order for the following items: 1 * Airfix A19002 Hawker Typhoon MkIB @ £70.00 each = £70.00Payment Type Amount Payment Card £72.00Goods cost ex VAT: £58.33 Goods VAT charged: £11.67 1 model road, tram or air vehicle (bus, lorry, plane etc). Above 1750g. Mainland UK £2.00 Grand Total: £72.00 Your picking list number is xxxxxxx. Please quote this in all correspondence. Use the "Contact Us" link at http://www.ehattons.com with any questions regarding this transaction. Your invoice was created by Graeme Hogg who is featured on our website. Your goods will be picked then packed and despatched to you. We will send an email when the items have been packed, with details of any parcel tracking references. Now i need to tell SWMBO.... Just got home had the same email.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Mine arrived from Lowestoft today, the postie very kindly left me a card: "Parcel with neighbour at XXXXXXX, too large to post through letter box." This was, indeed correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Pulfrew Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Ahhh. Why did I read this topic? What's happened? I checked the H*****'s website expecting them to have sold out and they hadn't. Foolishly (at that price) I couldn't resist and have ordered one. Hopefully delivered on Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Knock on the door this morning. 'Daddy' shouts my son. ' There's a man with a parcel at the door.' I nearly fell down the stairs, opened the door to see the postman with a very small parcel. I'd won a world cup football! At least my son is happy. I ordered through Amazon. No sign of the promised email yet specifying a date. The waiting continues. Unfortunately for us Amazon orderers, I contacted them today, and they've not had any stock from Airfix! and the Lady who I spoke to said it would probably be around 4 weeks before they had any at all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Theres always Airfix themselves. £99.99 free next day delivery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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