CobraGuy Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Tapchan said: Thats a nice welcome to the forum, cheers guys. Not European either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gwen Phoenix Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 15 hours ago, Tapchan said: Ouch... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tapchan Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 On 6/16/2021 at 4:44 PM, haneto said: So the delivery man is already knocking everyone's door in China domestic market. Received my 5 boxes today. 🙂 The feeling of checking formal kit, is so different than the feeling when I got the sample kit several months ago. (...) Meanwhile 4 months later... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Yes, it's crazy, isn't it, that this model that sooooo many people are anxiously awaiting here in the US is simply nowhere that we can purchase it!! I have heard that the sea ports in California have container ships lined up for many miles, unable to offload, due to a variety of reason due to the COVID crisis. Perhaps somewhere in that mass of ships are containers full of GWH Su-27 airplane models. I've been waiting what seems like forever to buy one or more of these models. However, you can buy the Tamiya updated F-14A kit from US dealers (I have 2 of those on their way to me now), and we heard about those kits after we heard about the single seat Su-27, so unless Mr. Tamiya has some clout in the shipping industry, it doesn't make sense that those airplanes are here, and the Su-27 is not. It's frustrating!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tapchan Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Tamiya comes from Japan. Anyway, companies like Border Model, Takom, RFM, Trumpeter, HB or Meng keep releasing/restocking their kits. Also worth to note that some shops in EU used to order small quantities like 10 kits by Air Mail just to start selling them right after release. Same happened with previous GWH kits, first small batches were available within a week after premiere, not to say shops had them in "soon"/"pre-order" tabs for like 1-2 months ahead - this is not the case with L4824, almost no shop even lists it as expected in future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drake122 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 That is quite the irony, as I live in central europe, my favorite hobby shop has the L4824 item in stock, but I don't want it as I am waiting for its 72nd scale brother.🤣 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 18 minutes ago, drake122 said: That is quite the irony, as I live in central europe, my favorite hobby shop has the L4824 item in stock, but I don't want it as I am waiting for its 72nd scale brother.🤣 Do they ship to the US? 🙂 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gwen Phoenix Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Does anybody have a building thread of this kit going on to follow on any modelling forums? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solher1 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 I ordered two from Lucky Model. Anfter waiting for 3 to 4 months, they finally shipped on September 23 via surface mail. The ETA is 1/1/1990. Of course is a mistake but my guess is that I will get them by the end of December or middle of January 2022. I”m OK with that. I paid $138.00 total for both which is not bad. Juan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tapchan Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 In case of GWH I prefer shop I can easliy reach if there is something wrong with the kit. I'd rather not return the kit to China. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CobraGuy Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Lol. Its worth the wait, I picked one up a few weeks ago here in Australia. I hope it goes together as well as it looks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 I'm sure it's a fine kit in terms of engineering and fit, which is one of the reasons I want it, in addition to the subject matter, of course. Still, the absolute gold standard in terms of engineering and fit is Tamiya, which they have proven through the years, and the most recent kits they have put out (the P-38F/G, F-14A/D and F-4B) are just building upon that reputation for amazing fit and ease of build. In my experience, the recent Eduard kits are a very close second in those areas. I can only hope that the Su-27 comes close to that kind of build, though the reports of the level of detail of this GWH kit may make up for anything less than perfect fit. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed. I just hope the molds won't end up being worn out by the time we are actually able to get our hands on one of these!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drake122 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 12 hours ago, Curt B said: Do they ship to the US? 🙂 Well, I don't know, but even if they do, shipping would probably cost you more than the kit.🤣 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 15 hours ago, drake122 said: Well, I don't know, but even if they do, shipping would probably cost you more than the kit.🤣 Unfortunately, you are probably correct. I'll just have to sit on my hands like everyone else and hope that SOMEDAY, these models will be available through US distributors to US modelers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drake122 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Curt B said: Unfortunately, you are probably correct. I'll just have to sit on my hands like everyone else and hope that SOMEDAY, these models will be available through US distributors to US modelers. They only ship to EU countries + the UK, I just checked. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 On 10/31/2021 at 5:59 PM, drake122 said: They only ship to EU countries + the UK, I just checked. Thank you, sir. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 It is very sad to see that a kit into which so much work was put and has been released for, what about a year now and still it is hard to get hold off for modellers worldwide. : ( : ( : ( I have no longer any connection with G.W.H so have no idea what is going on there but hope that the kit will be available to everyone who wants it! I did love to work on the development of this kit and proud of it! At least here in Europe it is available with some companies like this one. Sorry they do sales in Europe only as far as I can tell. But here is a screen print, try to contact them. I know global distribution problems but still. . . Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drake122 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 The eshop linked above in screenshot is the one I was referring to. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ya-gabor Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Hi Drake 122 A year ago as a help to me a Czech modeller on a forum suggested to have a look at the MN shop when I was looking for the FineMolds Phantom kit. I had a look at the shop. Ordered it and it arrived in 3 days with no post cost! The service from MN was excellent!!! This is why I posted this screen shoot to help anyone looking for the Flanker kit. Exactly the same way as the Czech modeller helped me with showing a screen shot of MN page with the Phantom. This is what forums are for, to help each other. As well as many other things. Don’t remember the name of the Czech modeller but I can only thank him for his help!!! I can only recommend if someone is looking for this Su-27 kit to look at the MN page, ask them. There could be a way! Best regards Gabor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tapchan Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 What a pity, yesterday evening I wanted to order it along the Tamiya F-14A in this shop and... when I entered basket to do checkout I noticed that final price dropped by half. Then I realized someone bought last piece just a minute before me... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeffreyK Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 The kit is still available from a number of Ebay sellers, directly from China. I bought mine this way. Delivery took some time because China Post repeatedly sent it back to the seller due to lack of available flights but eventually it got here. Cheers J Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Dude Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 Not sure what the problem is.. our local hobby shop has 6 of them in stock on the shelf? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 5 hours ago, The Dude said: Not sure what the problem is.. our local hobby shop has 6 of them in stock on the shelf? In the meantime.... I asked mid September, when the kit was already out for months, but not available in Europe. Where is this shop? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Curt B Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Thomas said: In the meantime.... I asked mid September, when the kit was already out for months, but not available in Europe. Where is this shop? Agreed….where are you located and does your local store ship? I’m in Las Vegas. By the way, I just saw that Megahobby has them in stock…for $143. No thanks, at that price… Edited November 16, 2021 by Curt B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
falcon91352 Posted November 16, 2021 Share Posted November 16, 2021 MBK Modellbau König has some on stock https://www.modellbau-koenig.de/Flugzeuge/Flugzeuge-1-48/Moderne-Flugzeuge-ab-1945-1-48/Warschauer-Pakt-Russland-Flugzeuge-ab-1945-1-48/Su-27-Flanker-B-Heavy-Fighter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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