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Nitro Models Giant J3 Piper Cub - 6/15/2007 1:31:54 AM

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I just ordered the new Giant Scale J3 Piper Cub 120 from Nitro Models. When I received the plane I looked over it and everything loooked nice and I was happy with it I failed to realize that the cowl, windshield, and servo covers were a completely different color than the plane until I was building it. I called Nitro Models support, which was very considerate and fast. The rep told me to send some pictures of the parts and he would ship out some new ones. After I sent the pictures he replied saying the following, "Hi kevin ths for the picture , i have check already on the colr and that is how they comes in it is not really yellow but a depper color on all the plane wego on this item . sorry i do not have have the identical cowling color of the fusalage." They did offer to refund my money but I have already started building the plane and I don't want to have to get stiffed for the shipping. Do not buy this plane unless you are ok with having to sand down all of these parts and repaint them, unless of course you don't mind having a two-toned Cub. I will try to post the pics here so you can make your own decision.

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RE: Nitro Models Giant J3 Piper Cub - *BEWARE* - 6/15/2007 1:34:01 AM

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Here are the pics

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RE: Nitro Models Giant J3 Piper Cub - *BEWARE* - 6/15/2007 1:48:34 AM

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Just received another email from NM offering free shipping on my next order. I will not be making anymore orders from them though so that still does not resolve anything.

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RE: Nitro Models Giant J3 Piper Cub - *BEWARE* - 6/15/2007 7:35:46 PM

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I just ordered the new Giant Scale J3 Piper Cub 120 from Nitro Models. When I received the plane I looked over it and everything loooked nice and I was happy with it I failed to realize that the cowl, windshield, and servo covers were a completely different color than the plane until I was building it. I called Nitro Models support, which was very considerate and fast. The rep told me to send some pictures of the parts and he would ship out some new ones. After I sent the pictures he replied saying the following, "Hi kevin ths for the picture , i have check already on the colr and that is how they comes in it is not really yellow but a depper color on all the plane wego on this item . sorry i do not have have the identical cowling color of the fusalage." They did offer to refund my money but I have already started building the plane and I don't want to have to get stiffed for the shipping. Do not buy this plane unless you are ok with having to sand down all of these parts and repaint them, unless of course you don't mind having a two-toned Cub. I will try to post the pics here so you can make your own decision.

I have no clue why the color are different but I'm sure the manufacturer has a reason to make it different. I will contact them and see what's the real reason and if they can make changes to future kits. If they are able to provide us new replacement of cowls to fit you need, I will send you the cowling. Wait for my answer

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RE: Nitro Models Giant J3 Piper Cub - *BEWARE* - 6/15/2007 7:57:21 PM

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Geez, just buy a can of spray paint...........

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RE: Nitro Models Giant J3 Piper Cub - *BEWARE* - 6/15/2007 8:19:42 PM

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Geez, just buy a can of spray paint...........

That may be fine for you but when I buy an "ARF" I don't expect to have to repaint anything. I don't enjoy building. I just like to fly. Besides, the cub yellow is lighter and it will not cover the darker color. I am going to have to sand it down first and then repaint it. I just want to make sure everyone else knows that the paint does not match before they order this plane and are disappointed. I would like to have known this before I ordered the plane.

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RE: Nitro Models Giant J3 Piper Cub - *BEWARE* - 6/15/2007 8:36:11 PM

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Geez, just buy a can of spray paint...........

That may be fine for you but when I buy an "ARF" I don't expect to have to repaint anything. I don't enjoy building. I just like to fly. Besides, the cub yellow is lighter and it will not cover the darker color. I am going to have to sand it down first and then repaint it. I just want to make sure everyone else knows that the paint does not match before they order this plane and are disappointed. I would like to have known this before I ordered the plane.

none of us knew...now we all know about this together

and we'll just see if the factory would care

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RE: Nitro Models Giant J3 Piper Cub - *BEWARE* - 6/20/2007 8:06:36 AM

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ORIGINAL: krkenned

I just ordered the new Giant Scale J3 Piper Cub 120 from Nitro Models. When I received the plane I looked over it and everything loooked nice and I was happy with it I failed to realize that the cowl, windshield, and servo covers were a completely different color than the plane until I was building it. I called Nitro Models support, which was very considerate and fast. The rep told me to send some pictures of the parts and he would ship out some new ones. After I sent the pictures he replied saying the following, "Hi kevin ths for the picture , i have check already on the colr and that is how they comes in it is not really yellow but a depper color on all the plane wego on this item . sorry i do not have have the identical cowling color of the fusalage." They did offer to refund my money but I have already started building the plane and I don't want to have to get stiffed for the shipping. Do not buy this plane unless you are ok with having to sand down all of these parts and repaint them, unless of course you don't mind having a two-toned Cub. I will try to post the pics here so you can make your own decision.

hi there sir

just got word from the factory today and they admitted that the supplier for them were at fault for providing the wrong color. good news is that they promised to replace the 100 kits we received from them but the uncertainty is that we are not sure if they are willing to express us the replacement set...anyhow, just to let you know as soon as i receive them, i will send you the parts out

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RE: Nitro Models Giant J3 Piper Cub - *BEWARE* - 6/24/2007 3:09:17 AM

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You going to be marking down the kits with the funky two-tone parts?

Some of us don't mind a little rework.

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RE: Nitro Models Giant J3 Piper Cub - *BEWARE* - 6/26/2007 10:08:37 AM

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I doubt they will mark them down any,
Note: Replacements, so with a big company that means, returns to factory,
not freebies.

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RE: Nitro Models Giant J3 Piper Cub - *BEWARE* - 7/24/2007 3:55:47 PM

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Nitrostaff1,

Any update on when the replacement parts will be coming in? Thanks.

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RE: Nitro Models Giant J3 Piper Cub - *BEWARE* - 7/25/2007 10:01:23 PM

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Hi Guys,

I've just received the J3 120 cowl and canopy. If you ordered this plane from us please pm me your name, zipcode, and order number so I can send them to you.

The plane I'm referring to is http://www.nitroplanes.com/j3picub120en.html

Thanks
John
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Nitrostaff1,

Any update on when the replacement parts will be coming in? Thanks.

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RE: Nitro Models Giant J3 Piper Cub - *BEWARE* - 7/26/2007 11:10:39 PM

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Canopy, cowl, and servo cover sent.

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Nitrostaff1,

Any update on when the replacement parts will be coming in? Thanks.

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RE: Nitro Models Giant J3 Piper Cub - *BEWARE* - 8/10/2007 4:43:49 PM

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New parts were received and the color matches good. Thanks for getting this corrected.

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RE: Nitro Models Giant J3 Piper Cub - *BEWARE* - 8/21/2007 8:59:06 PM

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Honestly i just go by the 50/50 rule. 50 mph 50ft looks okay lets got flyn

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RE: Nitro Models Giant J3 Piper Cub - *BEWARE* - 8/30/2007 12:31:00 AM

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Jeez just buy a can of spray paint rofl. The guy that posted that I'll bet has some funky looking stuff. Maybe his car is spray painted two toned also rofl. J/k

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RE: Nitro Models Giant J3 Piper Cub - *BEWARE* - 10/16/2007 4:46:12 AM