europapete Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) Hi all, been looking to convert the Border Lanc kit to a Dambuster, and the Fischkopp set has been suggested. I am very weary of the facebook crap, are they a legit company/cottage industry guy? Is there a legit website ? ( not facebook). If so, how does one order? And if anyone connected with Fischkopp Models is reading.......I seriously suggest the company expands off fb, you will increase your credibility and gain more custoners. Get a regular genuine website. It is WAY more credible for a buisness. Regards, Pete in RI Edited December 10, 2023 by europapete CharmyDown and CRAZY IVAN5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) Thanks Ivan, there is also a conversion kit from Iconicair for the same thing. As it stands right now, Iconicair will get my money because (A) They have a regular website WITH an address and contact info. I know where they are. (B) They are not hiding on fb, with NO company info. (C) I know people who have bought from Iconicair and been happy with the transaction. BUT, the Iconicair set is designed for the HKM kit, and their website lacks detailed info on the set, as it does all of their products. ANOTHER case of "get your ACT together! " and improve your marketing.......you will sell more product. Edited December 8, 2023 by europapete Christa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 So, from my perspective as a customer willing to throw money out there, Fischkopp looks to have a superior product from their fb page, but seriously lacks the international credibility simply because they do not have a website other than a fb page. No Thanks. Iconicair looks to have a reasonable product that will save me a ton of scratchbuilding, AND a credible website, BUT with virtually NO detailed info about their products. So, I feel caught between a rock and a hard place here. IF ANYONE HERE HAS A CONTACT WITH EITHER COMPANY, SHOW THEM THIS. I am the one in a thousand who raises their hand in a company meeting! lol! I want these guys to succeed! But as a customer who has had to dig WAY more than needed to find thier products and then being stymied by their own marketing incompetancy, it is really frustrating. I mean," here Guys! I am willing to throw money at you! " but both companys make it unessarily difficult. Landrotten Highlander and Christa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 FWIW, Graham French of Iconicair is a member here, so a quick PM might answer any questions you have: https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/profile/4397-grahamf/ Kev europapete, Christa, Fanes and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Thanks Kev, I didn't know that. Will send him a note. LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 The HK and Border Lancaster's have different fuselage shapes, so the Iconicair conversion won't fit, off the top of my head, I recall the HK is wider, will try to find where I read it, was Nige who posted on another site. I think Herr Fischkopp is a member here also. europapete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) His Spitfire engine looks totally awesome too, I would like to get one of those also. Edited December 8, 2023 by europapete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 I've purchased hus FN-64 Lanc turret and it's very nice. I'm not on Facebook but it was all done through my wife's account and he is very good, super communication but he does have a day job so it takes time but I would definitely recommend his products. Regards. Andy europapete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted December 8, 2023 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Herr Fischkopp's member page Nigels modelling bench's member page - I can't find the thread/post/video, but if you send him a pm... europapete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Cool! Thanks Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 An update, I emailed Graham at Iconicair and he replied very quickly with a whole bunch of photos of his set. Super service and it looks to be a very complete and good quality set. I will order one today. Regards, Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Could you post the pictures here Pete ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 kk, will try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted December 9, 2023 Share Posted December 9, 2023 Posting these pictures on behalf of Pete: Out2gtcha, D.B. Andrus, LSP_Kevin and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
europapete Posted December 9, 2023 Author Share Posted December 9, 2023 AWESOME! Thank you Max! MikeMaben and mozart 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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