Bill M. Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 As the war continues on, we are seeing the effect on our hobby. What can we expect? The first is the most obvious— we will largely lose access to Ukrainian-made products and manufacturers. I read in the news that Visa, Mastercard and PayPal are cutting off business with Russia. I suspect this will mean that we will also lose access to Russian-made products and manufacturers. If you are looking for Ukrainian and Russian modeling products, you might want to search among American, European and other non-Ukrainian and non-Russian retailers as I suspect the spigot is being cut off and they won’t be restocking. Just saying… I have my thoughts about the war, but will keep those to myself…. Bill M. coogrfan, F`s are my favs, chrish and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmsman Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 (edited) UnionPay cards are still working in Russia. Brief search shows that these cards are possible to get in US or Europe but they're not as convenient as VISA/MC. Edited March 6, 2022 by Helmsman Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thierry laurent Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 This will have a direct impact on the availability of Roden and ICM kits and this will be challenging as well for Micro-mir and Miniart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landrotten Highlander Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 I bought a cockpit set from Quinta studos back n Feb, was posted 09FEB2022 and delivered at by the postman last week. was planning to purchase some stuff from Red Iron shop but decided not to after the invasion began. Once this madness has been corrected I will reassess, but for now I am sad that lots of wonderful stuff that gives us so much joy in our hobby has been taken away from us.... Bravo52, Phil Smith, Troy Molitor and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onosendai Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Helmsman said: UnionPay cards are still working in Russia. Brief search shows that these cards are possible to get in US or Europe but they're not as convenient as VISA/MC. Aeroflot is grounded, all post shipping are off for western country, i guess also ups, fedex.... With these sanctions, Russian companies can only sell through China or Turkey but the costs will be higher, not to mention that certain materials will soon be lacking. If I were a producer of those places I would try to move to the West if I want to continue working always to find a Visa. Edited March 6, 2022 by onosendai Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmsman Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 There are quite a few companies still flying to/from Russia (Turkish Airlines, El Al, Emirates to name a few) so mail is still being going in and out. Delivery times will probably increase. Alain Gadbois 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 (edited) I was trying to get some stuff from Russia on Ebay and sellers that I use to buy from, do not ship to Canada. Not a surprise, anyway Edited March 6, 2022 by Martinnfb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Matt Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 It's hard to know what the effects will be. Some direct and others indirect. I know whatever those effects are I'm happy to wear them if it brings an end to the violence. Matty Troy Molitor, Uncarina, Daywalker and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dpgsbody55 Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 I'm guessing that ICM's release schedule for this year has gone out the window. A pity, but trivial in the scheme of things. Michael coogrfan, Phil Smith, MikeC and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 DMold was supposed to start back up this spring too. I guess that’s now going to happen now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 49 minutes ago, ScottsGT said: DMold was supposed to start back up this spring too. I guess that’s now going to happen now. Aren't they based in the States now? Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Yes, in the scheme of things something like a model release schedule seems more trivial, but I was looking forward to the ICM CH-54 more than any model I can think of lately. As Matty said, whatever needs to be gone through to get the violence over with. firefly7, Jeff T, Martinnfb and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
305 swag Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) Will we see a decal sheet , Polish Migs in Ukrainian service? Edited March 7, 2022 by 305 swag F`s are my favs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmsman Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Highly unlikely. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Aviattic is offering a limited edition 1/32 Fokker DVII F decal sheet in Ukrainian markings. All profits go to charities aiding refugees from the invasion: https://www.aviattic.co.uk/store/p614/ATT32364___Fokker_DVII_"F"_Ukrainian_Galician_Army%2C_September_1919.html Cheers, Tom Iain, Kagemusha, Tnarg and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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