CATCplSlade Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Is $200 shipped a good price for this kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul2660 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Yes. Very good kit and well packed. Last time I checked it was $168.00 or close on their site. And that is before shipping. They only ship Fed Express. Paul C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATCplSlade Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 I actually got it off eBay from a dude in Texas. I compared it to Hph's site and I guess its gone up a little since you saw it as it's at $185 before the "tax" of $39, so unless that's a mistranslation of shipping then they have it for $224 plus shipping.I know there was a sale a while back but I wasn't in position to pull the trigger then. This is my first resin purchase, and I know its not a beginner's model, but its such a cool looking plane and I don't know how long Hph hangs onto production runs, so... All I know is that these kits build up beautiful. I would sleep on a cot in the corner to give up my bed for the Catalina if someone gave me one. Joe66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe66 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I am so tempted by the Cat ! .....I just love the aircraft and I may pull the trigger on one this fall.....my biggest issue right now, is that I live on a 35' boat, so not exactly sure where I would put it after it's built !...hehe ( and please dont tell me I could tie it off and share moorage...LOL ) Joe Jack and Anthony in NZ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATCplSlade Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Yeah, with a 39" wingspan that eats up a lot of boat real estate. Judging from the few boats that size I've been on, you probably don't have ceiling clearance either. Well, if you decide to get and build one, you're always welcome to store it on my half of my bed. It's a king, so my wife should have no problem sharing. Joe66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Yes, I'd say it's a good price for what you get in the box. I paid a bit less for mine, but it's pricy if you pay full from HpH Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wouter Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Don't mind me asking, but why are you asking this if you already have it in your stash? Price wise, it's about the same as a Tamiya mosquito, and the Me410 is the German equivalent of the Mosquito. The hph me410 has all the detail you could wish for, doesn't need aftermarket sets and it is a pretty unique model compared to an IM kit. Sure, it's a lot more work building the Hph kit then a Tamiya kit, but in my opinion much more rewarding. In that regard, 200 bucks is a pretty good price. Just my 2 cents. scvrobeson and LSP_Matt 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATCplSlade Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Wouter - I bought it shortly after posting as the auction was ending and was afraid to let it get away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Just for clarification, the tax (VAT) is owed only by EU citizens. When living outside the EU, you therefore pay the price VAT excluded. In both instances, btw, this is the real turnover for the company. The VAT is collected from the customers and then paid back to the local (Czech in this instance) tax authorities. It is the same in all countries that have VAT: it's not applicable to export (out of the EU) sales. For your own culture, VAT is one of the most successful ideas (judging by the number of "licencies") France had in the last 70 years Hubert Zero77 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero77 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Just for clarification, the tax (VAT) is owed only by EU citizens. When living outside the EU, you therefore pay the price VAT excluded. In both instances, btw, this is the real turnover for the company. The VAT is collected from the customers and then paid back to the local (Czech in this instance) tax authorities. It is the same in all countries that have VAT: it's not applicable to export (out of the EU) sales. For your own culture, VAT is one of the most successful ideas (judging by the number of "licencies") France had in the last 70 years Hubert A good idea as it is the only tax really paid by everybody (in relation with the consummation), and it's a flat tax, but with so many other stupid ideas and thousands of other taxes ! And the way VAT is due on already taxed products (like cigarettes or petrol related products) is not really fair.... You pay a tax over a tax ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petrov27 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 You pay a tax over a tax ! Let me tell you how it will beThere's one for you, nineteen for me Cos I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman Should five per cent appear too smallBe thankful I don't take it all Cos I'm the taxman, yeah I'm the taxman If you drive a car, I'll tax the streetIf you try to sit, I'll tax your seat If you get too cold I'll tax the heat If you take a walk, I'll tax your feet Taxman!Cos I'm the taxman, yeah I'm the taxman Jack and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
do335b6 Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 I've got the 1/48 Valkyrie and haven't started it due to finding a place to put it. its almost 4 feet long. Otherwise its a great kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wouter Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Wouter - I bought it shortly after posting as the auction was ending and was afraid to let it get away. You won't regret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Price wise, it's about the same as a Tamiya mosquito, and the Me410 is the German equivalent of the Mosquito ... Actually ... the HpH FW Ta.154 'Moskito' is the German equivalent of the DH Mosquito ... being made of wood and all ... or a lest the attempt was there ... Rog Paul2660 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanKB Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Let me tell you how it will beThere's one for you, nineteen for me Cos I'm the taxman, yeah, I'm the taxman Should five per cent appear too smallBe thankful I don't take it all Cos I'm the taxman, yeah I'm the taxman If you drive a car, I'll tax the streetIf you try to sit, I'll tax your seat If you get too cold I'll tax the heat If you take a walk, I'll tax your feet Taxman!Cos I'm the taxman, yeah I'm the taxman That 95% was an actual tax rate in the UK in the 60's. Eye-watering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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