andyrowe Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Got my replacement canopy parts today. After being impressed with the speedy dispatch of the parts, I was quickly brought back down to Earth after inspecting the parts. No crack (yay) but distortion still as bad and the general appearance is worse. Looks like a badly dipped effort. Terrible. Came in a sealed bag so no checking has been done on Airfix's part. Unbelievable. Will be sending another complaint email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfuf Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Yes that is the Machine I am talking about Tim. Maverick valves Bv Hope some one brings out a fac form canopy well we see what the after market will come up with. Johan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kablitzer Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Yep,I've got the dimple, AND the front middle wind screen distortion. I reckon a careful touch with a Dremell, and then a bit of 400/800 grit paper(gentle mind),followed by some soft wire wool, and then a nice buff up with some quality tooth paste should be OK'ish. So at least I'll get my moneys worth out of the kit. Thanks Airfix !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kablitzer Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 NOT! DrDave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Hey guys From what i ca see from the sprues i guess we cant expect a car door variant !? Or im i wrong? Please let me be wrong Why would you want to be wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Email I received. Problem was only found after the mould inspection when the clear sprue had been standing for several days. The sprue feed was changed to eliminate this problem. Would seem that some incorrect parts have slipped through. We are awaiting shipment of these sprue's we anticipate these arriving for despatch on Monday 4th of August Once again sorry for any inconvenience caused. Regards Airfix spares. Maybe the replacement replacements will be ok..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Why would you want to be wrong? Cuz i whant a car door variant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Cuz i whant a car door variant I misread the post, sorry. I'd like the car door version too, so here's hoping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I misread the post, sorry. I'd like the car door version too, so here's hoping.Np Cheers to that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kablitzer Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Email I received. Problem was only found after the mould inspection when the clear sprue had been standing for several days. The sprue feed was changed to eliminate this problem. Would seem that some incorrect parts have slipped through. We are awaiting shipment of these sprue's we anticipate these arriving for despatch on Monday 4th of August Once again sorry for any inconvenience caused. Regards Airfix spares. Maybe the replacement replacements will be ok..... Yep, like wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cees Broere Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 So far this superkit has been compressed into canopygate (pun very much indented). What about the overall detail of the kit? How did they do the engine, the radiator bit? Cees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryWilliams Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 So far this superkit has been compressed into canopygate (pun very much indented). What about the overall detail of the kit? How did they do the engine, the radiator bit? Cees Superb detail, one of the best and I suppose that is why the canopy issue can be so frustrating. To me it looks up there close to Tamiya quality detail perhaps as good or even better. However, at least Airfix's aftersales is second to none and we know they will sort it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I've just got another e mail from Airfix (Wed 6th Aug) in reply to my email about the replacement canopies which arrived crack free but still with the distorted section: We are very sorry you have experienced problems with the product A19002. The problem with the Q sprue, is not common to all the kits. The sprue feed was changed to eliminate this problem. We have been awaiting shipment of these sprue's which have now arrived and are being packed for despatch 6th August. Once again sorry for any inconvenience caused. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I'll undoubtedly drop them a line as well, informing them of my (same), problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfuf Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 (edited) Hi i was just playing a bit nex week i hope make some show the result the head wican be usedll be loose so other ones <iframe width="480" height="360" src="http://s1183.photobucket.com/user/Pfuf_Stuff/embed/slideshow/Typhoon"></iframe> Edited August 7, 2014 by Pfuf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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