Bill Cross Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 As part of my new-found obsession with Vietnam, I added two jets (A6-A, F-105) and one prop (Syraider) to the stash with whatever upgrades I could find on the market. In the case of ordnance, the consensus here was Reskit, though not all their products are generally available. So I ordered them directly from Reskit in Ukraine. The process was a bit of an eye-opener: the SECOND order arrived much earlier than the first, and when I emailed the Reskit folks about that, they replied "it doesn't happen often, but sometimes. Now all the parcels are transported by land to Poland, Latvia and Slovak Republic and from there to the countries of destination (because of the war, the old ways of our postal delivery are not working now). Therefore, delivery can take longer." IRL (in real life) has new meaning in the current geopolitical situation. I'm posting this because the Reskit products are great, the Reskit team are superb, and no one should be nervous about ordering directly. Shipping was surprisingly reasonable, too. True to Team Reskit's prediction, the second parcel arrived this week in perfect condition, about a week after the first. Slava Ukraini. If this is the wrong section, mods please move the thread. Thanks. Scotsman, Uncarina, johncrow and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I agree, I've been buying from them as well, (more so lately just to support them) I've often received orders quicker from them than from Hannants in UK or Sprue Brothers in USA...and at less cost. Bill Cross, Martinnfb and LSP_K2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomjw Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I've always been impressed by the quality of service when ordering directly from Reskit. And I agree, their products are great also. Cheers, Tom chrish, Bill Cross and Martinnfb 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I received the Roden Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter yesterday from UA Hobbies in the Ukraine, took just under a fortnight to get to the UK, cheaper than available over here, and Ukraine Post tracking worked, while Royal Mail's didn't... chrish, LSP_K2, Martinnfb and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I recently saw that the Ukrainians are making those "Plane Tags" keychains using the skins of Russian aircraft they have shot down, to further fund the war effort lol. That's creative :-) Good on ya for ordering from ResKit. Not only is it great ordering directly from a manufacturer, but their stuff really is very, very nice. And they have an obnoxiously large range of products! - Dennis S. Mount Juliet, TN USA TankBuster, D Bellis and Bill Cross 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokey Pete Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I love their stuff, and always order direct from them. If by doing that I can support Ukrainian businesses just a little bit, I feel good, and hope it goes towards their continuing to trade. Bill Cross and Kagemusha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 Usually the challenge ordering direct is the shipping costs. The cost is built into the price of products sold by US retailers, but it avoids sticker shock. I recently compiled a cluster of 3D-printed accessories for my armor builds from a company in Greece. The shipping cost when I was ready to check out made me reconsider. I still haven't pulled the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Bill Cross said: Usually the challenge ordering direct is the shipping costs. The cost is built into the price of products sold by US retailers, but it avoids sticker shock. I recently compiled a cluster of 3D-printed accessories for my armor builds from a company in Greece. The shipping cost when I was ready to check out made me reconsider. I still haven't pulled the trigger. It's been the same way for me with products out of England lately. Kev Bill Cross 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 7 minutes ago, LSP_Kevin said: It's been the same way for me with products out of England lately. Kev Costs vary by national postal service. And some vendors cite "shipping & handling," which can mean almost anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Williams Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I just received another order from ResKit yesterday. Coincidentally, a lot of the new stuff that Sprue Brothers got in over the last few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnie Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 I just got this beauty! Love the little dig at the orcs in the corner! thierry laurent, Bill Cross, LSP_Kevin and 4 others 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxim61 Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 I have one on order as well. I just hope one day we get a nice F-111 in 32 scale. Winnie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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