Grumman Hellcat, 1/72, Airfix

[PaulTRose]

really dont need to be starting something else when theres already two projects on the bench but hey ho lol.......doing this for an 'Out of America' GB elsewhere



according to a certain well used paint conversion site i have the right paint to do the FAA version in the box



i might also have a go at doing it with the wings folded...we shall see

 

[PaulTRose]

well, that didnt go to plan!



sat down this morning to do some assembly and port aileron is missing!.............sent a request in to Airfix spares dept........lets see what happens



time for Plan B

 

[PaulTRose]

and what happens is it goes back in the box til they reissue it at some point cos then they will have some spares in the cupboard!!



heres the reply i got.............



Dear Sir


Thank you for contacting us with your enquiry and we are sorry to hear that you have had an issue with your Airfix kit.

Unfortunately, due to the age of the kit, we have not been able to locate the part that you have requested so I am sorry but on this occasion we are unable to be of assistance.

However provided your kit was purchased within the last 12 months and the parts were missing or damaged upon receipt, your place of purchase will be able to replace or refund the kit for you.

I do apologise for the inconvenience that this may have caused.

 

[JR]

Pity they can't supply Paul, can imagine how you felt all powered up then realising the part was missing. How long have you had the kit ?

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Airfix 1:72 GRUMMAN F6F-3 HELLCAT​

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[JR]

Pity they can't supply Paul, can imagine how you felt all powered up then realising the part was missing. How long have you had the kit ?

one on Evil bay , no bidders

Airfix 1:72 GRUMMAN F6F-3 HELLCAT​

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Double post , please remove Ian , sorry.

 

[PaulTRose]

had the kit for years......been in the stash at least 10 i think lol

can guarentee Airfix will reissue it at some point so theres no hurry