Down to the LAST ONE--F-18 Hornet Kit
09-08-2014, 10:34 PM
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Down to the LAST ONE--F-18 Hornet Kit
Hi,
Well, our in-country stock on the big F-18 kit has dwindled down to ONE. In the case of this ONE, I have it here in San Diego. We will no longer be bringing them over here for stock. They'll still be available for special order, but the shipping charges on that will be in the $500 to $600 dollar area. We plan to still stock major parts (like landing gear, etc.) for that kit for the time being.
The (LAST) kit I have in san diego features the kit, scale gear, wheels/brakes/tires, offset hinges wing pylons (2), and all the air cylinders for gear doors and speed brake. Shipping is around $200 in the CONUS.
Just to be clear, NO WE ARE NOT GOING OUT OF BUSINESS. We're just adjusting to the current (and sometimes lame) business atmosphere. As much as guys who've had them think our F-22 was awesome, that added up to about 9 people. The venerable old Hornet has sales that justify its continued creation, but not its continued importation into the US by the container.
If you would like this last kit, let me know!
Well, our in-country stock on the big F-18 kit has dwindled down to ONE. In the case of this ONE, I have it here in San Diego. We will no longer be bringing them over here for stock. They'll still be available for special order, but the shipping charges on that will be in the $500 to $600 dollar area. We plan to still stock major parts (like landing gear, etc.) for that kit for the time being.
The (LAST) kit I have in san diego features the kit, scale gear, wheels/brakes/tires, offset hinges wing pylons (2), and all the air cylinders for gear doors and speed brake. Shipping is around $200 in the CONUS.
Just to be clear, NO WE ARE NOT GOING OUT OF BUSINESS. We're just adjusting to the current (and sometimes lame) business atmosphere. As much as guys who've had them think our F-22 was awesome, that added up to about 9 people. The venerable old Hornet has sales that justify its continued creation, but not its continued importation into the US by the container.
If you would like this last kit, let me know!
09-09-2014, 03:12 AM
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Shaun
So no more P-38s, no more F-4s, and now no big F-18s. Hate to see this, you guys sell some great kits
So which models are being discontinued, and which are being made available as "special order". I know of two people who were finally ready to pull the trigger on the P-38 only to find out it's been discontinued
So no more P-38s, no more F-4s, and now no big F-18s. Hate to see this, you guys sell some great kits
So which models are being discontinued, and which are being made available as "special order". I know of two people who were finally ready to pull the trigger on the P-38 only to find out it's been discontinued
09-09-2014, 04:53 PM
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I have the second to last one. I was going to purchase them both from Charles but only took one. Almost pulled the trigger on that one too. When Charles told me he was done bringing them in, I Immediately purchased one of the two he had in stock. I will be posting a build thread. Possibly the last for the Y/A F18. What a run that airframe had.
Ron, according to Charles himself, you will be able to get airframe parts, just not a fuselage unless you pay the HUGE shipping costs. Stabs, wings, landing gear parts will be available.
Ron, according to Charles himself, you will be able to get airframe parts, just not a fuselage unless you pay the HUGE shipping costs. Stabs, wings, landing gear parts will be available.
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09-09-2014, 05:18 PM
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I have the second to last one. I was going to purchase them both from Charles but only took one. Almost pulled the trigger on that one too. When Charles told me he was done bringing them in, I Immediately purchased one of the two he had in stock. I will be posting a build thread. Possibly the last for the Y/A F18. What a run that airframe had.
Ron, according to Charles himself, you will be able to get airframe parts, just not a fuselage unless you pay the HUGE shipping costs. Stabs, wings, landing gear parts will be available.
Ron, according to Charles himself, you will be able to get airframe parts, just not a fuselage unless you pay the HUGE shipping costs. Stabs, wings, landing gear parts will be available.
09-09-2014, 07:24 PM
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I have the second to last one. I was going to purchase them both from Charles but only took one. Almost pulled the trigger on that one too. When Charles told me he was done bringing them in, I Immediately purchased one of the two he had in stock. I will be posting a build thread. Possibly the last for the Y/A F18. What a run that airframe had.
Ron, according to Charles himself, you will be able to get airframe parts, just not a fuselage unless you pay the HUGE shipping costs. Stabs, wings, landing gear parts will be available.
Ron, according to Charles himself, you will be able to get airframe parts, just not a fuselage unless you pay the HUGE shipping costs. Stabs, wings, landing gear parts will be available.
As for what Charles Himself told you, sounds like it was exactly what I reported in my post....
09-09-2014, 07:51 PM
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Gunn,
We talk about it a little. Though I hope the molds make a comeback someday, I can't see how unless the trend of Hobby-King-quality kits and ARFs being the mainstay for today's modeler changes. For the price to produce and sell a high-quality KIT like the big Hornet, anyone over there can shovel out a box of Future Embers (Justsayin'...) that includes the pipe, tanks, gear, etc. If I had a dollar for every call I got asking for a quote which turned into a "but I can get all this for this much over there" debate. There are only a handful of holdouts who build quality and know they have a small but dedicated group of people who know the difference and will pay for it.
09-09-2014, 08:08 PM
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09-10-2014, 05:33 AM
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Tom if yellow wont produce the F22 anymore I hear skymaster has a new one in the works but not sure how long until its going to get done. I have had so many people come to me and want to know were to buy this after I fly at shows its crazy. Yellow needed to promote the product better at events IMO. I love my F22 and I am almost up to 400 flights on it now. Its by far the best kit you can buy.
09-10-2014, 05:53 AM
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Back in the DF days, I remember the talk at the field was Yellow vs BVM. BVM kept developing basically the same airframe but kept it up to date, fresh. Yellow did not, to the point that the F-16 and Large F-18 were basically the same Ducted Fan airframe until just a few years ago.
I wish Yellow the best. Is not easy surviving the Flye Eagle era. Hopefully the Warbird business improves and helps Yellow stay afloat.
09-10-2014, 06:29 AM
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Yeap. If it wasnt for Shaun, there would be no product awareness at all. Doesn't help that the owner used to be a grumpy old men back in the day, who really didn't seem to care about promoting his product. But these were very fine kits.
Back in the DF days, I remember the talk at the field was Yellow vs BVM. BVM kept developing basically the same airframe but kept it up to date, fresh. Yellow did not, to the point that the F-16 and Large F-18 were basically the same Ducted Fan airframe until just a few years ago.
I wish Yellow the best. Is not easy surviving the Flye Eagle era. Hopefully the Warbird business improves and helps Yellow stay afloat.
Back in the DF days, I remember the talk at the field was Yellow vs BVM. BVM kept developing basically the same airframe but kept it up to date, fresh. Yellow did not, to the point that the F-16 and Large F-18 were basically the same Ducted Fan airframe until just a few years ago.
I wish Yellow the best. Is not easy surviving the Flye Eagle era. Hopefully the Warbird business improves and helps Yellow stay afloat.
09-10-2014, 06:39 AM
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The YA F-22 is without doubt the best flying jet I ever built. Fast, well built, shame it couldn't withstand a 200mph straight down impact with the ground.......man did it make a big hole, fuel squirted straight up 30ft but no big boom. Burned after the batteries shorted out. Amazingly Eric and the Jet Central guys saved my Rhino. Still brings a tear to my eyes. Not many kits left to build.
09-10-2014, 11:00 AM
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Oh ok, my apologies then sir. I got mine from Charles a few weeks ago after a lengthy conversation with the man. I asked how many he had there in stock at that specific moment. He said two and quoted me for both of his last ones in stock with shipping. I declined the second one and when I called back a week later to get it once mine arrived, he said it was gone. I don't know if your inventory is aligned with his, I only buy direct from Charles. Unless Charles mislead me, I got the second to last one from his inventory at his location.
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