Guest Smitty44 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 CRAZY that Sprue Brothers recieved Camels, sold out, and has gotten a re-stock before WETA has gotten any.....WTH!! RNoAF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 4 of the WNW Camel kits are available again a Sprue Brothers! What fun! Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 I got my BR1. I'm keeping my WETA preorder since it's already paid for and I'll do a second BR1 in either Donner Wetter or Roy Brown's, whichever I don't do with the first one. IF I ever get to build anything again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phasephantomphixer Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Funny, with all these WNW Camel's running about (exception WETA), surprised i'm not seeing more of the HobbyCraft kits being sold off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Jeesh... I ordered two from SB yesterday and they are all gone except for one variant. I have my eyes on the next batch. Rick LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichenson Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 CRAZY that Sprue Brothers recieved Camels, sold out, and has gotten a re-stock before WETA has gotten any.....WTH!! That is strictly because Weta has chosen to get their shipment only via boat. Sprue and everyone else that has gotten shipments thus far has chosen to receive them via air. This is a huge expense compared to the boat, but I am bettering that Sprue as well as the others are counting on their sells to be fast and multiple to cover that cost. When the places get theirs that are by boat, it will be by the truckload instead of the few cases that are by air. The Dude and Rick Griewski 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phasephantomphixer Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 That is strictly because Weta has chosen to get their shipment only via boat. Sprue and everyone else that has gotten shipments thus far has chosen to receive them via air. This is a huge expense compared to the boat, but I am bettering that Sprue as well as the others are counting on their sells to be fast and multiple to cover that cost. When the places get theirs that are by boat, it will be by the truckload instead of the few cases that are by air. Sorry, I don't care how many they get. Completely ignored by their apparently non-existent customer service for months, the delays although continuing to post times, then the shambled non-release. What good have they been? The same amount of currency they will get from me - None. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 That is strictly because Weta has chosen to get their shipment only via boat. Sprue and everyone else that has gotten shipments thus far has chosen to receive them via air. This is a huge expense compared to the boat, but I am bettering that Sprue as well as the others are counting on their sells to be fast and multiple to cover that cost. When the places get theirs that are by boat, it will be by the truckload instead of the few cases that are by air. Ok then do we expect the cost savings to be passed on to us buyers in any way? Will Weta have updated there web/point of sale interface and their internal system to be able to handle an order for say, 4 kits at one time with market rate shipping while putting the kits all in one box? My hedge fund strategy so to speak is betting against them. Rick phasephantomphixer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichenson Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Wow, you guys really hate Weta. I can see why you all are frustrated. I am not trying to defend them. Just merely making a point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phasephantomphixer Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) Wow, you guys really hate Weta. I can see why you all are frustrated. I am not trying to defend them. Just merely making a point. Not so much hate, but what's there to like? Edited February 23, 2017 by phasephantomphixer LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) That is strictly because Weta has chosen to get their shipment only via boat. Sprue and everyone else that has gotten shipments thus far has chosen to receive them via air. This is a huge expense compared to the boat, but I am bettering that Sprue as well as the others are counting on their sells to be fast and multiple to cover that cost. When the places get theirs that are by boat, it will be by the truckload instead of the few cases that are by air. Agreed. Bet they didn't make much money on the camels. However I figured that S.M was the one who distributed to all the other places that have been selling them so far in the US and the L.O.M ebay site was S.M.'s web presence? Edited February 23, 2017 by The Dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 What's S.M.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Agreed. Bet they didn't make much money on the camels. However I figured that S.M was the one who distributed to all the other places that have been selling them so far in the US and the L.O.M ebay site was S.M.'s web presence? Lots of Models has their own web store. If anything, their eBay auctions are related to their own store and no one else's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave J Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 Hi all,Just an update that I posted on Wingnut Wings Fans on Facebook yesterday, for those that aren't apart of that group or on Facebook -Just to clear all the confusion regarding shipments of the Sopwith Camels and not going into all in's and out's of each shipment. I know that in the past that everyone has been used to newly released Wingnut Wings kits shipping from one location. As we (Wingnut Wings) have changed the way we do things, we are no different than Tamiya, Hasegawa, Revell or any other kit manufacturer. Some Countries, Distributors, Wholesalers and retail stores are receiving there stocks before others are. This comes purely down to the amount they have ordered and how they have chosen to have their orders shipped to them.Some Customers have chosen to take small quantities and have them shipped by air and larger quantities shipped by sea freight. These shipments will arrive at different times at their destinations. All I can ask of you, is allow your Distributors, Wholesalers and retail stores some time and Camels will arrive into stock as soon as they can. I hope that clears any confusion. Weta are in the same boat (excuse the pun!) as they German and UK distributors who are also waiting for their shipments to arrive via sea freight.CheersDave BlackMikeModels, Uncarina, Rick K and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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