roym Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 (edited) Hey folks. Just a public service announcement. I ordered some model aftermarket items from a shop in Ukraine. I found the link to the items and shop on scalemates. Mostly stuff that wasn't available elsewhere and a few vac canopies that are, just to fill the pack. To be honest, I wasn't expecting it to arrive with all that is happening. I also figured if it didn't, at least the guy would have a few euros to use as he saw fit. I certainly felt he had higher priorities than filling my order for bits for (what are effectively toy) planes. To my surprise, the package landed safe and sound at my door today, despite Irish customs best efforts to intercept (and open) the package. Delighted for 2 reasons, 1 I have nice detail items for my planned B-1 build, 2 more importantly this may be a sign that life (in some parts at least) in Ukraine may actually be returning to something approaching normal. I can only hope... And if you see something you like from a Ukraine based shop, especially hobby.dn.ua, take a chance. I'm glad I did. Edited May 30, 2022 by roym Corrected shop web addy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ESzczesniak Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 I too ordered a couple Reskit items. They took 5-6 weeks, but arrived safely. Unfortunately, I'm not sure life is very normal at all in the Ukraine. I was torn ordering them. On the not to order side, it seems silly to bother people stuck in war with something as frivolous as model parts. For ordering, I was happy to give some money to them personally, and their economy. Wish I knew what was the best answer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roym Posted May 12, 2022 Author Share Posted May 12, 2022 Yes I was torn too. The same way. Also I even felt a bit guilty that they arrived. I suppose we are still supporting them either way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 I ordered a few kits from Dora Wings. They have a banner at the top of the website that essentially says all funds from sales go to an account of the Ukrainian Army. I ordered in mid-March maybe, they haven’t gotten here yet, but I really don’t care when or if they do, it’s seems like a small thing to do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nspreitler Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 I ordered a couple sets of Foxbot decals a month or so ago on eBay. I figured if they shipped great, and if not it was a donation. They now show as shipped, so maybe they will show up, but if not I’m fine with that too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raceaddict Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 On 5/12/2022 at 6:38 PM, ALF18 said: Don't feel torn at all. They appreciate the business, and need it to survive. I ordered $100 worth of Quinta Studios stuff from them. Even if it's Russian-supplied, they were quite happy to sell their in-inventory items to me. I received this email back from the owner of plastic-models-store.com, after I inquired about their ability to fill my order. This was from early April. A few weeks later, they said they were reopening, and would ship soon. I'll echo what @ALF18 said. I was scrolling through Scalemates last month, looking at kits from ICM and noticed that one of their offerings was marked as "available" from Plastic-Model-Store.com The "Latest News" section of their website had recently been updated with a "We are opened!" blog... you can read it here: LINK So I placed an order for the kit I wanted, along with a couple of aftermarket bits, all from Ukrainian companies. When will I get the shipment? Dunno'. Doesn't matter. Heck I'll probably buy from them again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cruiz Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 They are trying to put their economy in motion, so I believe any business they can make adds to it; I think that, aside from the monetary aspect, the sense of returning to normalcy through work could help. This past month, I've ordered directly from some Ukrainian manufacturers and added at least one item to the cart, which I indicate in the shipping instructions not to be sent and to keep as a donation to them. Maybe not the most efficient way to do it, but at least one of them told me that it would be used to buy medical kits. None of the orders has arrived so far, but I equally don't care; I'll be buying more from them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST0RM Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 I ordered a set of decals from a company in Iran, back in Feb. They never arrived, so I'm assuming the post office or customs confiscated them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElectroSoldier Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Ive not had a problem ordering from Ukraine myself. All I bought met with delays but all was delivered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davetur Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 On 5/12/2022 at 9:36 PM, roym said: Delighted for 2 reasons, 1 I have nice detail items for my planned B-1 build, 2 more importantly this may be a sign that life (in some parts at least) in Ukraine may actually be returning to something approaching normal. I can only hope... And if you see something you like from a Ukraine based shop, especially hobby.dn.uk, take a chance. I'm glad I did. Hi roym, just a small correction, for those who are interested, the shop is http://hobby.dn.ua... not .uk! Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roym Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 Ten thumbs. Yes thanks davetur Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bashace Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 (edited) Received my order from Halberd Models today, took about a month, packed really well! Edited May 26, 2022 by bashace Quote Link to post Share on other sites
parche Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Just got two submarine kits from Mikro-Mir just a few days ago. They have taken about a week to get to me before, now, roughly three weeks. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fasteagle12 Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 I'll keep my fingers crossed. Last week I ordered a kit from a shop in Keiv. The status shows it was shipped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 I had ordered some metal MiG-3 exhausts from Ukraine before the war broke out, knowing it would take about 5 weeks to make and then ship (they're made to order). Funny being caught between wondering if your stuff is gonna get here, and yet knowing the real concern should be for the human beings there who make and send the things in the first place. Little realization finally set in that if the stuff made it here, then at least the people on the other end probably, hopefully, are ok, and glad for something "normal" to pursue in life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raceaddict Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 I suppose those of you in Europe will likely already be aware of this: https://plastic-models-store.com/no-import-tax-from-ukraine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 I've made some orders- hope they come in, but if not at least I've helped. Here's Dora wings new FB profile pic- you've got to admire their guts! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ALF18 Posted June 15, 2022 Share Posted June 15, 2022 Just got my little envelope from the Plastic Models Store in Kyiv. Three Quinta Studios cockpit decals. They arrived in great shape, well packed, with a nice little business card inside. Nice to see they are still in business. I will definitely order from them again soon. ALF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raceaddict Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 My order from Plastic Model Store arrived this morning. Ordered April 28th Shipped May 17th (waited for restocked items) Arrived at my office June 20th. 👍 I'll have to open it up and check everything out later today, but the packaging is solid, so I see no reason to be concerned with anything on that front. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Fresh from Ukraine! I ordered these some weeks ago when Wingsy announced that they were still kickin' and shipping kits. The outer box was kinda dinged, but the kits are immaculate. Cardstock box tops with stapled corners, corrugated bottoms with a folding lid that keys into the front sides. All have an etched fret, comprehensive decals, beautiful instructions and lovely sprues chock full of detail. The 109 and Sonia have canopy masks, and the 109 has a beautiful full color insert of the color options, while the Claude has an option of a transparency for the instrument gauges as well as decals. Highly recommended. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Raceaddict Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 I got candy from Kolia. 😁 Four different types, six pieces total, of Roshen candies. Good stuff so far. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fasteagle12 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) I just received Roden's 1/72 AJ-1 Savage kit from Ukraine. I ordered it on August 22nd. It was well packaged and received it perfect condition. This is the 3rd kit I received from Ukraine since the Russian invasion. It takes longer to receive than from other sources, but from my experience, it's fine to order from Ukraine. (btw, the kit looks great) Edited October 15, 2022 by fasteagle12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Ordered Roden's 1/72 AJ-1 Savage kit from an E-Bay seller in the Ukraine on the 24th of Sept, just dropped off to my door step an hour ago so no issues from ordering things from Ukraine. Now to figure out what to do with my old Mach 2 AJ Savage sitting in the stash.................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cajun21 Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 20 hours ago, GW8345 said: Now to figure out what to do with my old Mach 2 AJ Savage sitting in the stash.................... Perhaps a burnt offering to the plastic gods? A paint mule maybe? Cheers Itch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GW8345 Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 dilemma On 10/20/2022 at 8:31 AM, Cajun21 said: Perhaps a burnt offering to the plastic gods? A paint mule maybe? Cheers Itch Seems my dilemma has been solved without me doing a darn thing..............my MACH 2 AJ Savage has gone AWOL, can't find it in my stash anywhere! Guess it go so embarrassed of it self when I put the Roden one in the stash is fled and is hiding on some dark corner of the stash. As far as I'm concerned it can stay there, I'm not emptying my stash closet just to go looking for it, it ain't worth the day's work when I can put that time to sniffing glue and spilling paint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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