ESM models price jump
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ESM models price jump
I just noticed a large price jump in the ESM warbirds line. I was thinking about one more of these fine birds and almost pulled the trigger a couple of days ago. Today I was looking again and my heart jumped... I should've known since gas prices jumped a couple of days ago.
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Crap!!! Then you add an average shipping costs of 75-100 dollars to ship!!! Now your in the 500-600 range for the 1.20 size warbirds!
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Yeah, it seems strange that the 85" Corsair is now $850 and the B-25 is under $600. I have both planes and there is a lot more to the B-25 than the Corsair. Oh well, I would still rather have the ESM Corsair than the H9 or the GP but that's just me. The price is a secondary issue.
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Yeah, it seems strange that the 85" Corsair is now $850 and the B-25 is under $600. I have both planes and there is a lot more to the B-25 than the Corsair. Oh well, I would still rather have the ESM Corsair than the H9 or the GP but that's just me. The price is a secondary issue.
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I have 3 ESM planes, FW190A, FW190D, and a Tigercat. Just spoke with TBM last week looking for an update on back-ordered parts, and asked about the Memorial day sale, as I was thinking about just buying another kit. He did not even hint at the impending price hike.
The Tigercat has a defective center section right out of the box, and have been waiting on a replacement since January with no estimated date,. Tree got in the way of the Anton turning final, have been waiting on a wing panel since September.
I can't really speak about Hangar 9 replacement parts down the road, but you know Topflite supports their product. Might be time to re-focus "funds distribution" and stick with products from Tower, Horizon, and their LHS'
The Tigercat has a defective center section right out of the box, and have been waiting on a replacement since January with no estimated date,. Tree got in the way of the Anton turning final, have been waiting on a wing panel since September.
I can't really speak about Hangar 9 replacement parts down the road, but you know Topflite supports their product. Might be time to re-focus "funds distribution" and stick with products from Tower, Horizon, and their LHS'
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I bought the ESM Hellcat last summer and thought I was paying too much at $369 plus shipping. Now $475 a $76 increase. Also it took a lot of work to assemble and redoing a lot of stuff. It flys and looks good and I'm glad I got it, but I think their prices are pushing me towards Top Flite/Hanger 9 next time.
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Yep!!!! ESM has now pushed me towards Top Flite & Hanger 9 as well!! Good bye ESM, BIG MISTAKE! I own the ESM Stuka and BF109. Was planning on replacing the ESM FW190 but NOT ANYMORE!
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Yep, I was a big fan of ESM because of their diverse selection of planes that no one else makes. The difficulty in assembly and lack of replacement parts was offset by the purchase price. Unfortunately, that's not the case any more and I just don't see how I can justify buying one. I was anxiously looking forward to doing an Me-110 build this summer, but now it looks like that plane will cost me close to $750 to get it to my door. I'll be in for close to 2 stacks of high society by the time I put engines and servos in it.
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Approximately 6% on $1000....60 bucks. If I was in the market for a giant Corsair I would gladly pay that small amount to get Hangar 9 quality and support. Or buy from Horizon like ThunderT said and avoid the tax (unless you're in Illinois of course).
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Hey Guys,
At the price levels ESM is reaching I would prefer to see the hardware pack and accessories be upgraded to standard proper Dubro hardware and high quality screws. bolts and rigging....
Joe
At the price levels ESM is reaching I would prefer to see the hardware pack and accessories be upgraded to standard proper Dubro hardware and high quality screws. bolts and rigging....
Joe
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Increasing freight cost is the perfect way to do that.
Later they will discover the unintendent consequences.......
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There is a easy way to get around all of the price arf jumps and that is to build your own ! lmao God forbid you build your own airplanes anymore they might call you a modeler . Ok you can go back to whining about what they are going to charge you now but thought a good sugestion might help. joe
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Well, there's 2 good reasons I don't build and I'll start with the one that to me is most important. If I build a plane from a "kit", it will take at least 6 months and much labor on my part, and I will have a lot more emotions invested in the plane. If you buy an ARF it will only take about a month to build and so if it goes in, true I've lost a lot more money, but much less of me is invested in the plane and that to me is more important. I value my time more than the money.
The other reason is....... I've never tried building anything. Many repairs, but no builds.
The other reason is....... I've never tried building anything. Many repairs, but no builds.
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