jenko Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 ^^^^ is that the Austrailian shipment ?? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Cornes Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 I had read that it’s showing ‘available’ on some Far Eastern websites. There was a photo of kits in shipping cartons but it was pointed out that the kit box is so big that one box fills one carton!! Let’s hope that they have produced sufficient kits to satisfy the retailers worldwide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ticketec Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 2 hours ago, Simon Cornes said: I had read that it’s showing ‘available’ on some Far Eastern websites. There was a photo of kits in shipping cartons but it was pointed out that the kit box is so big that one box fills one carton!! Let’s hope that they have produced sufficient kits to satisfy the retailers worldwide! They stated from day one that they were only producing 500 kits for worldwide sale and they were not sure if the molds would be able to be used again. In their post they seem to suggest that the main molds suffered quite a bit and they are not sure when they will be able to make another run of kits. Lucky models still show stock available if you havent already ordered one! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elderly Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 58 minutes ago, Ticketec said: They stated from day one that they were only producing 500 kits for worldwide sale and they were not sure if the molds would be able to be used again. In their post they seem to suggest that the main molds suffered quite a bit and they are not sure when they will be able to make another run of kits. Lucky models still show stock available if you havent already ordered one! We may be able to judge the demand by how quickly Lucky Models show ‘Out of Stock’. Not that we know how many more than the +6 they are showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Cornes Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 1 minute ago, elderly said: We may be able to judge the demand by how quickly Lucky Models show ‘Out of Stock’. Not that we know how many more than the +6 they are showing. I normally take the view that +6 means less than 10 but I have my order in already so I hope that it materialises!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ticketec Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) 14 minutes ago, elderly said: We may be able to judge the demand by how quickly Lucky Models show ‘Out of Stock’. Not that we know how many more than the +6 they are showing. I paid for mine 3 months ago, but not with lucky models so not sure that they will be a good gauge of demand. I see a few other hobby shops starting to list them as well I wonder how many will sit on shop shelf's Edited May 3, 2022 by Ticketec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 My order at Luckymodel is showing it is being packed at least for the last couple of days. It will be on a slow boat via surface shipping to save on costs. Maybe we'll see it by August. The price at Lucky was very good!! It will be a great project for next winter lol🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ticketec Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 I've got tired of waiting so am going to build the HK 1:32 nose kit in the mean time😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Thompson Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 8 hours ago, Homebee said: Source: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid06SZFCiE9tv1Qp6wR2UBYMv7sWNjGg3aroovBN5ni2NPjSUKsdgWYvwWVBghAan9Zl&id=339312286698433 V.P. Epic fail - on top of the mold problems, all the boxes were printed with the text and artwork upside down! Grab yours now - they're sure to skyrocket in value... John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 I'd love one, but I've got more important things to spend my birthday money on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elderly Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 But they have solved the problem of the boxes that were initially too shallow for all the sprues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
224 Peter Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 I begin to wonder if the moulds that are being used are "short run" aluminium or resin moulds intended for short run use, including checking assembly etc, etc before final moulds are made. They tend to be long cycle time and use thermoplastic resins that don't need high temperatures. This would explain why only 500 kits can be produced as by then the moulds will be worn out. The moulding of WingNut Wings models is superb using hard plastic, it will be interesting to see how well moulded these kits are. Perhaps supplying brass guns is because the moulded barrels are prone to bend or sag.....? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 As some folks will already know, I'm sure, Lucky Model are offering a 18% discount on all orders up to the 12th May. IIRC, the discount code is MAYSA. This reduction applies to the ordered items only - the company's shipping costs are not included in the discount. Cheers. Chris. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KITCAT Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 I just hope this saga turns out well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuuurles Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 Seems like we are packed and now awaiting courier pickup?? ..Giggity 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Cornes Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 2 hours ago, Chuuurles said: Seems like we are packed and now awaiting courier pickup?? ..Giggity Excellent! Let’s hope it turns up soon! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Chuuurles said: Seems like we are packed and now awaiting courier pickup?? ..Giggity Excellent!! It is showing mine as "Packing" "Full release to packing floor GZ" What ever that means? It will be on a slow boat to save on shipping costs. 2 hours ago, Chuuurles said: Edited May 5, 2022 by Corky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don149 Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Hasn`t it gone quiet ? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Fingers crossed for Hannants still being able to stock them eventually...🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Cornes Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 I’m expecting action within the next 3-4 weeks. Simply because people who ordered from some Far Eastern retailers have received theirs now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 On 5/21/2022 at 6:23 AM, Don149 said: Hasn`t it gone quiet ? . Not over at LSP - reports of flimsy, damaged boxes and broken clear parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corky Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 Nothing new here being reported......Known issues the boxes are over packed and clear parts sometimes have damage. Im confident the parts will be replaced in a timely fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 On 5/20/2022 at 7:36 PM, Alan P said: Fingers crossed for Hannants still being able to stock them eventually...🤞 Big H website says they'll be in stock first week of July 😊👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Cornes Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 31 minutes ago, Alan P said: Big H website says they'll be in stock first week of July 😊👍 Hurrah!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuuurles Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 Lucky model to Canada via DHL (shipped last Friday) arrived today. I need to learn patience! A few of the clear parts are smashed and some have hairline cracks. LMK, if you want to see something specific. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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