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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => What's New => Topic started by: Manni on August 25, 2017, 03:34:38 PM
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WNW sells damaged kits up to 75% less.
https://shop.wingnutwings.com/ (https://shop.wingnutwings.com/)
Might be interesting for some conversions/ abandoned planes.
Manni
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For those that don't get the WNW newsletter, here is the update:
"Website Only - Damaged Stock items
https://shop.wingnutwings.com/
We are clearing out some water etc damaged stock which is being sold directly through our website with shipping from New Zealand charged at cost.
-All damaged stock items sold strictly “as is” with no returns accepted.
-Damaged and/or missing contents can not be replaced free of charge (but the plastic parts are usually in perfect condition).
-Some damaged/missing contents may be available to order separately (subject to availability).
-Available only while stocks last and only through shop.wingnutwings.com.
To avoid unnecessary disappointment please understand these Damaged Stock items are not in perfect condition. Conditions vary between nearly perfect and very badly damaged (some examples are shown). Due to time constraints we are unfortunately not able to inspect the condition of specific damaged models by request. Sorry.
Regards
Richard Alexander
General Manager"
I was about to hit the buy on a Tin Donkey, then realised that with shipping and customs duty added it would cost more than the original release which I'd decided to pass on some years ago. Probably a good buy in those countries where customs don't pounce. Wish they'd show an ebay-style pic of exactly what you are getting with each damaged kit though. (I can't find the examples he mentions, by the way.)
Sandy
PS I think it means good plastic bits but water-damaged box, booklet and/or decals in most cases.
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Yeah, I bought a Rumpler C.IV (late) earlier today for 50% off RRP.
I decided to buy a damaged one since it's a kit I currently don't have and probably wouldn't get if I had to pay full price, even though I like a few of the schemes (plus it's my b'day in a few weeks time :-) ).
It will be interesting to see if the kit I receive will be just box damaged (fingers crossed!) or whether some of the sprues will also be damaged and to what extent.
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Ninak bought, interesting business. ;)
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Yeah, I bought a Rumpler C.IV (late) earlier today for 50% off RRP.
I decided to buy a damaged one since it's a kit I currently don't have and probably wouldn't get if I had to pay full price, even though I like a few of the schemes (plus it's my b'day in a few weeks time :-) ).
It will be interesting to see if the kit I receive will be just box damaged (fingers crossed!) or whether some of the sprues will also be damaged and to what extent.
Copy that exactly. :D
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Got myself a Junkers J.1
Had one, but that one crashed and burned, could not get the wing struts in place with taht monster wing...
Looking at the picture on the website I figure it will be water damage, so no insturctions and no decals. I have the instructions and half a decal sheet left, so that is mostly replacing instument decals, no problem.
I will be thinning that monster wing and wing half connections to a bare minimum this time!
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Looking at the picture on the website I figure it will be water damage, so no insturctions and no decals. ...
I do hope the plastic bags with the decals sealed held, the decals may still be there ;)
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Guess I was on time, the Junkers is no longer listed!
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They are going fast :o :o
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Brought the Ninak, Im hoping its not totally trashed, I noticed a couple of other posts mention water logged instructions which would be sad as its a nice booklet but at least WNW have a free down loadable one on their website. So fingers crossed that the Ninak will be buildable or it could end up being a crashed aircraft lol.
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Well, at a $100USD discount, I splurged for an AEG G.IV (early), a kit I had decided I could not justify at regular prices. All portions of my anatomy are crossed that it will be buildable! I can live with the decals being bad, the instructions destroyed and the box a mushy mess, as long as the plastic is good or repairable. If it comes in better than that, I'll buy some lottery tickets!
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They are going fast :o :o
Are they ever, just flying off the shelves! I missed the notice originally, might have considered taking a chance however the small list remaining doesn't have any that really interest me........
Cheers,
Lance
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Exercising absolutely no self restraint and within the constraints of my budget, I popped for not only a Felixstowe but; yet another post war NINAK! The PHEON sheet for the post war NINAK has too many cool schemes not to do.
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kicking myself for not having subscribed to the newsletter. by the time i got the list was a lot smaller that what you guys are talking about.
i did order an Airco DH.9 and a DFW C.V. i'll be using the Pheon decals for the DH.9 (Stubbs and Bannerman). hoping the C.V's decals are OK.
if the photo on the website is the actual photo, i'm cautiously optimistic... and heartbroken i missed out on the Snipe, E.IV and Fee.
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I took a chance, too, and ordered a DH-9, DH-9A postwar, and AEG late. I'm optimistic that the kits will be OK (or at least good enough)- the way WNW individually packages everything in plastic bags should make them pretty resistant to water damage. Pheon has decals for the DH-9 and DH-9A. There doesn't seem to be any aftermarket decals for the AEG, but some of the paint schemes are simple enough that it might make me take the leap and get a silhouette stencil cutter and try making some masks. I get intimidated by the pristine new wingnut kits, and am hoping that starting with something that is "damaged" might make me get daring and experiment some more as I build.
Dave
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I finally got caught too... Just grabbed another DFW C. V, I think I'll convert this to an early production example from 1916 without prop spinner... So no decals from the kit needed except for crosses...
Borsos
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Grabbed a DFW. Crossing my fingers Can Post.
Steve
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They seem to be adding kits to the sale list. There is an FE.2b late on the list this morning. There was an FE.2b early as well a few minutes ago.
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Just bought an AEG Early. Fingers crossed it's not too badly broken. If so it'll end up as a "prop" in a planned dio... :)
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They seem to be adding kits to the sale list. There is an FE.2b late on the list this morning. There was an FE.2b early as well a few minutes ago.
yeah I put an end to that early Fee's listing.
Keeping an eye on it in case they add more.
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Hello all,
When I click on the banner for the damaged kits nothing comes up? Am I missing something?
Thanks,
Mike
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This is the link to the Wingnuts shop page with the damaged kit sales specials.
https://shop.wingnutwings.com/
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
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Looks like the late Rumpler is gone. Late Fee (da dum dum TISH) is still there, plus DH.9s DFW mid, and AEGs.
Mercifully I expect they'll sell out by payday, unless WNW are holding some back to ambush my bank account...
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Further down on the web site page there are kit decal sets available for some of the damaged kits that were listed.
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Thanks for the link Dave W!!
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Further down on the web site page there are kit decal sets available for some of the damaged kits that were listed.
And Pheon have some really nice decals for the DH9s. (And Snipes, if they were selling those).
My three kits just shipped, I'll report on the condition when they arrive (within 5 days)
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After spending today at home looking after my son who has the flu, I just got a knock on the door from the postman who has delivered the 'damaged' kit I bought.
After close inspection of the kit I can confirm there is nothing wrong with any of the plastic parts or decals. What damage there is seems to be just to the box which is a bit squashed, though isn't really that bad. In fact, the only thing that might justify a discount is that the instruction booklet is missing from the kit, though since this is downloadable, it is really no big deal.
There was even a little surprise waiting on top of the box for me (see photos)!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4352/36845779566_be0012b87a_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Y8Wfzu)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4413/36845783076_3966f037c6_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Y8WgC1)
Thanks WNW, you have made me a very happy customer.
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I am a recipient of the Post War Ninak.
Box contents complete and in perfect condition.
No 'water damage' to anything, not even the box. If there is anything it would be a slight rolling of one corner of the box but even that is smaller than 5mm.
What they have done is mark the box 'WD' and slice a razor through it to stop people reselling at full price. But for a builder it is perfect
Marcus
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My "water damaged" DH9a also arrived today.
Only damage was as Marcus noted on his kit!
Contents, including decals and instruction booklet are perfect.
AND a SE5/SE5a Squadrons booklet was also included.
This was a $29 kit plus $10 postage.
Considering the booklet is $28, WNW have provided me with an excellent kit for virtually $1.
Gotta be happy with that! :)
As another happy customer I popped off a thank you email to Richard, but refrained from suggesting future "water sports"
in the WNW warehouse are enthusiastically encouraged! ;D
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Great news, gentlemen. It seems that my ordered Rumpler and AEG, both late, when they arrive (next week hopefully), will be in fine condition, too. Fingers crossed!
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I hope my early AEG arrives in the same condition. Couldn't resist any longer and ordered one.
Manni
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i get mine tomorrow. have to go to post office due to import duties <sigh> got an AMC DH.9, a DFW C.V, and Early Fee. will post up my impression of condition.
if what i see matches what y'all see, i think i probably need an AEG and a Ninak. so i won't be eating for the rest of September.
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Well my "water damaged" Wingnuts AEG kit arrived on the Gold Coast today and it’s in absolute mint condition. There’s a minor crumpled corner to the box but no damage whatsoever to the contents. All the contents are in their plastic bags. The decals are pristine and the instructions are perfect. There’s a bonus too, the Windsock SE5 squadrons book.
I am delighted beyond words- an AEG for half price plus a free book about my favourite WW1 aircraft!
This water damage sale by Wingnuts is a huge thing and if the other water damaged kits are like this I urge you to jump in quick!
Buy with confidence gentlemen.
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
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Dave W.
Thanks for the link that you gave earlier in the thread. Excuse my delay!
Mike
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Morning all, happy to report the three kits arrived in good condition, just minor scrunching of the boxes, contents are perfect. AND the free book! Wingnuts are the best! Regards from Pete in Rhode Island.
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Got my Ninak today and its in perfect order apart from a little water staining on the box, very happy bunny today!
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I hope I do as well, I pressed "Pay Now" on the AEG (Late) last night. I had passed on it earlier but at this price and given the Canadian "connection" I couldn't not grab it! :) :)
Cheers,
Lance
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Okay, I got the "Damaged" Felixstowe yesterday and the Post War NINK Today. Except for some obvious water damage and mildew on the Felixstowe box, some mildew on the instruction booklet and minor mildew on the decals, the plastic is A-1. The NINAK has a manmade cut in the box and "WD" for water damage, but no mildew, contents are perfect. Check it out:
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Felixstowe/DSC03274.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Felixstowe/DSC03274.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Felixstowe/DSC03286.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Felixstowe/DSC03286.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Felixstowe/DSC03285.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Felixstowe/DSC03285.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Felixstowe/DSC03278.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Felixstowe/DSC03278.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Felixstowe/DSC03276.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Felixstowe/DSC03276.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Felixstowe/DSC03279.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Felixstowe/DSC03279.jpg.html)
NINAK: (http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Felixstowe/DSC03288.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Felixstowe/DSC03288.jpg.html)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/Felixstowe/DSC03289.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/Felixstowe/DSC03289.jpg.html)
I am very pleased with the purchase and the purchase price. So far, I have not seen or read one blog about getting a kit with any broken parts, all seem to be water damage to the box and some on selected kits to instruction booklets or decals.
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As above, so below--evidence of damp on a box bottom, faint musty cardboard odor.
Parts perfect. Instructions undamaged. Decals look okay--paper background has a slightly different sheen in spots.
Given that i was planning on repairing cracked parts and replacing sodden decals, I'm in a good mood.
Windsock SE5 Squadrons book as added bonus.
Now to find a frame for the "Compliments of Wingnut Wings" card.
My order confirmed shipped 8/30; arrived 9/6 in Michigan.
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Same experience as everyone else. My Ninaks and AEG's arrived yesterday with distressed looking boxes that completely protected the pristine plastic, instruction books, and decals inside. Very happy.
Looks like the reports of kits arriving in good conditions spurred some sales. The DFW's and Ninak's are gone, and they only have Rumplers and AEG's left.
Dave
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Got my 2 kits from WNW today.
Minor staining on the inside of the Ninak box, no notable damage to the Fokker box. Contents pristine.
Great bargin!
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For those of you who actually have money at this incredible time, there are only two left:
Rumpler C.IV (early) for US$65
AEG G.IV (early) for US$129
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Mine three arrived today, boxes distressed, decals & instructions like new, Rumpler C.IV (early) had a broken strut, but nothing to lose sleep over (also picked up Rumpler C.IV (late) decals as kit comes with part to do late, so 4/5 versions possible if you do not have extra lozenge). Free book, life is good.
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my three (early Fee, AMC DH.9, and DFW C.V) arrived in immaculate condition except that some vandal scrawled WD on the lid. Western Digital? Wylie Dufresne? certainly couldn't be water damage, no evidence of that. contents were in immaculate condition. i'm particularly thrilled with the Fee, that will be the kite in which Fred Libby made ace... as an observer.
absolutely delighted.
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WD = Warehouse Damage (according to Dave J who should know)
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Thanks Jamo
Your post re WD stops some rampant speculation as to what the code means. I was thinking it meant "water damage" but Dave J's explanation makes sense. This nips in the bud a whole new string of posts trying to interpret Wingnut Wings secret codes! :)
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
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James is correct WD = Warehouse Damage. Was done so they don't get mixed into circulation of undamaged stock.
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so chef Wylie Dufresne hasn't suddenly taken up graffiti?
there goes my theory...
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Well, my Junkers J.1 arrived today and water dammage really means water damage!
Guess most have been lucky... box is all but destroyed, booklet is useless (no problem) and decals are moulded.
But decals are also no problem, instruments can be sourced elsewhere and all the other markings I have left from a previous atempt.
But (heavens forbid) WnW has an other water problem, I will buy a kit without hesitation. the plastic is still ok, so there is still a fantastic kit in there.
Many thanks to WnW for this fantastic deal
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i can resist anything except temptation.
that's why i just ordered the Rumpler C.IV (early). My uncle built me a Rumpler C.V from the Guillow's kit when i was a kid. it was beautiful. so i could not resist because a) nostalgia and b) everything WNW does is top shelf. if it doesn't look awful after i build it, maybe i'll give it to him.
now i just have to worry about trivialities like "food" having committed most of my income to little plastic airplanes.. .
luckily i'm not really the target market for prepainted miniatures. but that tunnelling thing looks spiffy...
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Wingnuts is now advertising its sold out Albatros D.Va as a warehouse damaged deal for $ US 59. No word on how many they have but the adage 'last one at this price' might apply.
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
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Two hours later, no longer listed. Either they only had a few, or they sold really quickly.
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Well, I just received my AEG G.IV (early) and if this kit is damaged I will eat it, my old socks and the underwear of every member of this group! I have gotten few kits from overseas in a condition superior to this. I am eternally grateful for this. I would never have been able to purchase this kit at full retail.
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My friend Przemol ordered DH9a for me. I asked him very well, I was at the seaside. Today I got a package. Nothing bad. Only the box is torn. Decals and instructions are perfect.
Przemku Thank you very much. Łukasz
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My friend Przemol ordered DH9a for me. I asked him very well, I was at the seaside. Today I got a package. Nothing bad. Only the box is torn. Decals and instructions are perfect.
Przemku Thank you very much. Łukasz
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You are most welcome, Łukasz. I am glad your Ninak arrived in a perfect condition!
Now the tables turned, I am off home, but I was just told by my beloved, that my late Rumpler has just arrived, too. Apparently in fine conditions, too, no damage whatsoever. And the SE5 book inside, too. However, the instruction book is missing, but this is not a problem, as we all know well, it can be easily got from WNW site. :-)
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The Albatros D.Va which seemed to sell out last night is back on the website today at $US 59. First in etc...
Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
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So, I think everything is sold, only the two figure dios are left. Let's see if the will do something similar in the future.
Bye,
Manni
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A question for those who have been at this longer: is this the first time they've done this?
Btw I ordered the Albatros but it hasn't shipped yet. Waiting on a Rumpler C.IV too.
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A question for those who have been at this longer: is this the first time they've done this?
I am 99.9% sure that this is the first time they do this.
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Well now, I do believe I must join the chorus of those who were ever so happy with their WD kits...I ordered one of the very last of them, the Rumpler, a week ago yesterday and received it here in the States just yesterday....one corner of the box is a bit crunched but it's contents are 100% intact and complete. Spot on, Wingnuts...thanks so much.
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My Dh 9a Ninak looks like the model of Luke :)29$ model +gift Se5 a -cool :)
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I have just collected my AEG Late from the customs. A parcel worth 179 NZ dollars as per the delivery sheet, proved worth processing for them. I had to pay 23% VAT and a post office ransom. But still, I reckon I earned 100USD + 23% of VAT from the full price. Quite a bargain I assume.
The kit is in fully acceptable state. The box quite worn, squeezed on one side. WD marking spoilt the box art but honestly speaking the boxarts are the weakest parts of all WNW kits, IMHO. Opening released some humidity smell but should evaporate in a couple of days :-) The plastic sprues generally fine but not pristine. Two out of three G frames with Parabellum guns were stressed and had damaged elements, luckily not those which are used in AEG. One engine nacelle I2 has signs of pressure applied to it and possible deformation but seems it returned to original shape on its own. One of rear cabane struts J15 is bent but should pose no problem to reshape it when cut from the sprue. One of front cabanes J12 with propeller protection for the pilot has a mysterious fault - one rod of the grille has a missing 2mm fragment, though it does not seem a damage but rather a fault at injection process. A plastic or wire insert will surely remedy it. Control horns on the rudder slightly bent but not broken - were easy to bend back. One of top wing trailing edges has a small indent but reparable with a gentle pressure. One or two elements were out of the sprues but contained in plastic bags. Instruction booklet present with slight signs of pressure - bent. Decals present, with slight signs of mould action (wavy sheets) but seem to be fully usable. A usual SE5/SE5a Windsock Datafile (it is my third one, I wish they could do some variation on this item) and a compliments business card from WNW included. All in all I am completely happy with the purchase. Thank you WNW!
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I'm still waiting for mine (same Kit) and hope I do as well! It's been 13 days since I ordered so hopefully it will arrive early next week.
Cheers,
Lance
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Just arrived via Her majesty's Revenue collectors ( the modern day Dick Turpins :() who just had to hit me for £35 was my AEG Late from WNW and apart from two crushed corners to the box and WD liberally decorating the boxart all is present and correct and appears on first inspection to be in good order. Thanks WNW for this opportunity as I could never have had the opportunity of this model had it not been discounted and even though the tax man took his pound of flesh it was still excellent value. Now just awaiting my Rumpler ::)
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Gilly, how long was it from ordering to receipt?
Cheers,
Lance
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Gilly, how long was it from ordering to receipt?
Cheers,
Lance
Ordered 29th August Lance and touched down safe and sound into my hands on 22nd September, according to the label it had been hanging around in customs since the 13th :( so roughly two weeks from NZ to Uk and just over a week from arriving in the UK to getting to my door ::)
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For my two damaged kits I chose the cheaper delivery option labelled 15-30 days. Both kits ordered separately, the second one one week after the first one, arrived after 16 days, each of them. AEG spent one extra day at the customs.
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Ordered the Junkers J.1. Says shipped on the 28th of August. Still haven't received it as of the 23rd of September. Should I be worried and contact them or give it until the full 30 days.
Frank
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Hi Frank, not sure where you live, if in the US it seems too long. Other forumites may have a different outlook on your delivery time. From other stories told, Custom seems to be the hold-up. For me it was about 1 1/2 weeks for slow shipment from NZ to Columbia, SC.
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i got my Rumpler last Wednesday. the top right corner of the box was crunched in, and as a result one of the cabane strut parts (wishbone-shaped) snapped in a couple of places. i'll probably repair it rather than try to make a new one of brass, because it's streamlined in such a way that it has a complex shape.
other than that everything is perfect including the decals. this was by far the most damaged kit of the four i've received so far, and it's bairly touched by misfortune. i'm delighted. i'm still considering which kite to build. as far as i can tell all the parts are there for the late version as well, and the decals are available, so all options are currently in play. this is one for further down the road so i don't have to decide just yet.
still waiting for the OOP Albatros D.Va. it's shipped. when i ordered it, it and the Rumpler were still up on the site. a few hours later, the sale was over. so i got my fifth Warehouse Damage Sale victory just before the sale ended. ACE!
one thing that works pretty well for customs in Thailand... if you send by slow, cheap post, they tend not to bother inspecting and taxing. don't know how it works where you are, but may be worth a try...
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My early AEG came yesterday. The top of box is slightly dented around - as if someone put a stack of smaller models’ boxes on it. That’s all outside damage visible. Sprues are complete, small trace of bending of I3 item – one nacelles’ shell - no repair needed, no other signs of damage or moisture in; instructions book and all decals in excellent condition.
Delivery within three weeks incl. customs – also not bad.
am I satisfied? Ooo yeah!
8)
buzby
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just got my last of the five. the Albatros D.Va. this one clearly got a little wet. parts are fine, instructions are fine, decals definitely felt it, but might still be usable. i wasn't planning on using the kit markings anyway, so i'm quite happy.
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I had ordered 3 kits separately. The first (DFW) and the third (AEG) arrived but still waiting on the second (post war Ninak).
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My Dh 9a Ninak looks like the model of Luke :)29$ model +gift Se5 a -cool :)
If you're doing the Ninak, make sure you look at the correction page:
http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/productdetail?productid=3001&cat=6 (http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/productdetail?productid=3001&cat=6)
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Thanks for the reminder. :)
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Thanks for the reminder. :)
For some reason the P9 Photo Etch rudder attachment isn't on the PE Fret. You will need to put some sort of eyelet on the end of the rudder bar so it extends past the fusleage to attach the rigging lines to the rudder. (See attached)
(http://i942.photobucket.com/albums/ad261/ptbarnum101/DH9/DSC03269_1.jpg) (http://s942.photobucket.com/user/ptbarnum101/media/DH9/DSC03269_1.jpg.html)
The PE Part is on the fret for the Post War NINAK and on the DH9, maybe you could get WNW to ship you a spare PE fret from one of those kits. When I did my NINAK, I used an eyelet on either side that I got from Bob's Buckles.
Good luck and have fun, it is a neat model.
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My AEG finally arrived this morning via a ParcelFarce man wearing a Dick Turpin mask!
Actually I know him quite well and we chat about the kits he delivers to me, as he holds a pilot's licence himself. He couldn't believe the PF handling charge.
The sums are as follows:
WNW WD AEG 129 USD plus shipping 32 USD = 161USD.
Paid by PayPal, converted to 127.55GBP
PF tax charge 23.16GBP
PF Handling Charge 11.25GBP
Total cost delivered to my door = 161.96GBP. No free datafile.
Now at time of ordering, Starling Models in UK were offering brand spanking new AEGs for 185GBP.
So, if my kit's decals were ruined I could end up spending more for a knackered kit than a new one.
Thankfully the kit only has a damaged box and a few distorted plastic parts, so I have saved 20GBP by opting for a knackered box - probably the same I'd have got off a similarly damaged kit at a show trade stand.
Please note, I intend no brickbats for WNW, although I've bought heavy books from NZ for much less than 32USD shipping.
No, my horror is at ParcelForce charging 11.25GBP so I can have the privilege of sending them money to deliver a kit I've already paid delivery on.
I envy the reports of WD kits arriving elsewhere in the world with no tax or surcharges, but I am extremely unlikely to order anything direct from WNW again - unless just possibly in a big bundle of discounted kits, where the Handling Charge might become less unpalatable.
Grumpy S
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Macsporran, that is pretty much why I resisted the temptation... and, of course, too much kits and too little time!
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Hey, finally I got my AEG early type.
Condition was very good and I also got the Se5a Datafile. But as otheres mentioned before I won't order again for several reasons:
The original kit's price is 229€ -5% bonus at my retailer in Germany that's 254$ delivered to my door.
I paid 129+32$ for the kit plus shipping + 30$ local tax that is 191$ and had to go to the custom office with a lot of paper and waiting time.
Ok, 63 bugs are 63 bugs. May be....once again?
Bye,
Manni
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My AEG early and Rumpler arrived Wednesday after a little confusion with the local post office. I had ordered an AEG late, both Ninaks, and the DH9 when the original sale started. No taxes or customs issues here in the US, and all 6 models have no problems with the sprues or decals. Even with shipping from NZ, ended up 40% less than list price with free shipping. Very happy. Doubt they will have a sale like this again, but if they did, would definitely order (assuming I have some of these completed before then - now have a few years worth of projects on the shelf).
Dave
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I think I got the last of the damaged kits, an early Rumpler. It was the only type on their water-damaged ordering page and when I went back to the website about a minute later there were no water-damaged kits available! It came with just a small crunch in the corner of the box and everything was perfect, got the SE5a book too!
Erik
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My AEG (late version) finally arrived. The only "Damage" apparent is a slightly crushed corner on the box! I am very happy with the end price as well; I got nailed with a Sales tax of just over $5 and $11 Customs Fee bringing the total cost to roughly $180 Canadian. This is about 40% less then ordering from a Canadian Distributer and paying the postage. The sprues, decals, and instructions are in perfect condition............. heck of a deal and I'd do it again!
Cheers,
Lance
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a friend of mine got an E.IV right before the sale ended with parts missing. its' the only one i've heard of that's unbuildable, and of my 5 only one had ruined decals (the Albatros D.Va, and i had no intention of using the kit markings anyway).
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Your friend may be able to get the missing parts from WNW for a reasonable fee. I'd give that a try.