phasephantomphixer Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Priced $249.99 https://spruebrothers.com/hkm01e05-1-32-hk-models-b-17e-b-17f-flying-fortress/ scvrobeson, Martinnfb, Uncarina and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 So tempting- incredible price! Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul in Napier Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Probably cost that much to ship to New Zealand! Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 30 minutes ago, Paul in Napier said: Probably cost that much to ship to New Zealand! Or even Canada.... Sprue Bros are great, but the postage kills it for us up here in the great white north. Martinnfb and Paul in Napier 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phasephantomphixer Posted May 6, 2023 Author Share Posted May 6, 2023 31 minutes ago, Paul in Napier said: Probably cost that much to ship to New Zealand! Ah, know that one well - even back in the day it would influence my WNW orders! Was best to buy multiples for combined savings. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 Postage to Canadistan is 97,06. that is $347,05 USD. The cheapest one on eBay is $349 USD. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/125633905588?hash=item1d405d43b4:g:OZQAAOSw3Gliz7iy&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwGZEqrZfqQx95SGpnuB0ZK7PzoG9EGebDowfcohlFpVYWL3giVesx%2FUyZHvhqgthf25ZShuNi9IGSiSVkfaFkbgxtgD30XPpCHf65BrWMK2C31jbvlt%2FzX8UldoHhlRhkvheH3yK5nKq3MyB%2Fvzf0z4qFgGez%2BFob%2Fwzy%2FaBAH%2BYn%2FN0%2FVVhNcBhEMW2FxevAsx%2BWYyzlOALKTAJhxabqM72O2hfD%2FSBJG2RrWh8DOj7wh3nIjUANCeYDt3NBwnIqQ%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR5T5s7_-YQ Paul in Napier and Rick Griewski 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevelduc Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 I finally did it! The cost for shipping was only $5.99. I live three states from Missouri ! Dennis7423, Martinnfb and Rick Griewski 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 13 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Postage to Canadistan is 97,06. that is $347,05 USD. The cheapest one on eBay is $349 USD. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/125633905588?hash=item1d405d43b4:g:OZQAAOSw3Gliz7iy&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwGZEqrZfqQx95SGpnuB0ZK7PzoG9EGebDowfcohlFpVYWL3giVesx%2FUyZHvhqgthf25ZShuNi9IGSiSVkfaFkbgxtgD30XPpCHf65BrWMK2C31jbvlt%2FzX8UldoHhlRhkvheH3yK5nKq3MyB%2Fvzf0z4qFgGez%2BFob%2Fwzy%2FaBAH%2BYn%2FN0%2FVVhNcBhEMW2FxevAsx%2BWYyzlOALKTAJhxabqM72O2hfD%2FSBJG2RrWh8DOj7wh3nIjUANCeYDt3NBwnIqQ%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR5T5s7_-YQ That’s still about $60.00 less than I paid for mine from the LHS (about 5 years ago) but for some reason it doesn’t hurt as much when you pay the lump and carry the box to the car over paying a lump going to checkout and having another lump to pay (shipping) the lump I got when my sweetheart saw another model box is a different subject CRAZY IVAN5, Rick Griewski, nmayhew and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul in Napier Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 23 hours ago, phasephantomphixer said: Ah, know that one well - even back in the day it would influence my WNW orders! Was best to buy multiples for combined savings. They were post free though for a long time...... Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Perfect timing for a trade with a club member. Will trade for a G Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 On 5/7/2023 at 10:21 AM, bevelduc said: I finally did it! The cost for shipping was only $5.99. I live three states from Missouri ! Omg with that shipping i would have gotten 1 for sure. This and the b-25 are on my bucket list Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Is this the kit that there was such a hubbub about the windshield /fuselage issue? I saw one built up and it looks like a dang ole B-17 to me, though I'm no expert on the thing. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernut Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 (edited) 46 minutes ago, CRAZY IVAN5 said: Is this the kit that there was such a hubbub about the windshield /fuselage issue? I saw one built up and it looks like a dang ole B-17 to me, though I'm no expert on the thing. Yes, the forward fuselage/windshield area is misshapen on the 1/32 scale kits. It's circular where it should be flat on the top, the width of the windshield. It also has other shape issues but if you're in the "It looks like a B-17" club then it'll be fine. I got the original B-17G release, opened the kit, took one look at it, held my nose, and immediately sold it; LOL, I am definitely NOT in the "It looks like a B-17" club.... I expected way more for my $300. Edited May 10, 2023 by Juggernut Troy Molitor and Martinnfb 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Juggernut said: Yes, the forward fuselage/windshield area is misshapen on the 1/32 scale kits. It's circular where it should be flat on the top, the width of the windshield. It also has other shape issues but if you're in the "It looks like a B-17" club then it'll be fine. I got the original B-17G release, opened the kit, took one look at it, held my nose, and immediately sold it; LOL, I am definitely NOT in the "It looks like a B-17" club.... I expected way more for my $300. Gotcha, I don't really know a lot about B-17s so I'll yeild to the more knowledgable here. Yeah, have to agree with you ,for $300 plus they should've gotten it closer by all the comments I've read. I do know they botched the 1/48 one with the placement of the nacelles, even I picked up on that one. Martinnfb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Griewski Posted May 11, 2023 Share Posted May 11, 2023 Ooo ah. My kit arrived yesterday. Big box! My Border collie had a bark festival when she saw it. I do not know much about the B-17. (Ask me about the Ju-88. My head is full of that.) Privileged to have the B-17 fly very low over my house during air shows. What a great noise. I have seen three built and they do look good enough for me, all that aluminum. Enjoy B-17, Shoggz, CRAZY IVAN5 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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