Morne:
Mike:

Before this "he said - he said" gets too far off center line, I (Jet Central USA/Eric Clapp) placed the order in good faith with RCI prior to receiving funds from my customer. . .normal as i totally trust his word. I received the invoice from Jeff (no longer with RCI) which I sent my company check attached and returned to RCI. By bank records, my check was deposited and cleared on the 14th of October. I however was told the order had already been placed.
During the days preceding the cashing of my payment in full check to RCI, repeat discussions were held with Jeff regarding the delivery date as well as the personal request of Mike regarding the elimination of all graphics on the Coors Silver Bullet paint scheme. After Jeff's departure, I could find nothing in the way of information from RCI about this order. At that point, I commenced email communication with John and Anton. The latest being "it (BD-5)" would come out of paint and be shipped prior to the Chinese New Year. I forwarded all communication to my customer to keep him informed. However, we are still far past the 8 week delivery date i received from Jeff while employed by RCI. while this is a frustrating issue, it is not new. We have seen time and time again, repeat reports of delays with Skymaster. . .while not good, I honestly feel it can be attributed to the quality kit Anton produces and the orders from around the world he receives. In closing, I ordered two 2M Vipers which arrived long overdue. Was the wait worth it. . .absolutely as this jet is by far the best flying model I have had the privelage of owning/flying.

Happy new year to all. . .

Eric

I thought the kits were shipped direct from the factory to the cust that means the factory knows who the cust is and if not they to insure they do.

Try FeiBao they are quick with shipments and there kits a very good. I had FEJ and it was bad. The air cylinders, retracts, pistons all leaked. FeiBao all retracts, cylinders, wheels are solid no leaks very impressed. The other thing is no middle man straight from the factory! That’s how Skymaster/X-treme jets used to be. I did business with Anton straight before and never had a problem. Now you got to go thru middle man and there are many. I don't know about the rest of you but if they keep doing that I am not going give them my money up front! Try FeiBao they are quick with shipments and there kits a very good.

FeiBao dont have a BD-5

They also don't have the F-104 Starfighter.

As far as I know, Skymaster/Xtreme still do business direct. Just email them and paypal the money (not saying its better, just FYI)

Woo Hooo.. Im officially in the past the delivery date club!

Frank that is no reason to celebrate
I hope they get it shipped before their New Year celebration.

If your bored I have a 2M Viper that need to be assembled... I'm sure you can get it done in 4 weeks working in your spare time and it won't interfere with your BD-5 project [X(] LOL

Well.. if I could scale back at work down from 60-70hrs/week, i might have time to fit it in. lol

Frank your not complaining about compensated overtime are you?

Heck, you should be able to afford a BVM with all of that overtime

Nahhh.. dont want a BVM.. Im waiting for either the 1/2 scale BD-5 to come out.. or another rabbit.

Ok I finally got straight on what happened on my plane. My salesman -Eric From Jet Central USA- did everything proper as I knew He would.

The Skymaster dealer he went through had a change in personal and my order got lost/delayed in the shuffle. An unusual occurance, but it happened and it delayed things. Eric stayed on top of it with the dealer and Skymaster and they got it straightened out.

I had no business ranting as I did and accusing Skymaster of not caring about my order. I got caught up in the conversation and spoke out before knowing the real facts. On the internet, one can be all he wants to be, and sometimes that ain't a good thing.

I apologize to Skymaster. You guys can't make make something you don't have an order for.



On a much more positive note: Eric let me know that John at Skymaster sent him a picture of the plane and notice that it is ready to ship. I'm excited again and the delays are pretty much a non issue now to me.

I'm happy again.
Take care.
Mike

Sweet, nice to see it is ready to ship! A picture of mine was seen as well.. hopefully we receive them next week!

Now if it can make it with no damage, lol.

Amen Brother!!!

I just went and charged up my lucky Rabbits foot and planted some 4 leaf clover in the back yard.

Gonna buy a golden horseshoe in the morning.

Frank you must be foaming at the mouth...

Actually, Im in a rush now, lol. I have to drop the cheetha and exhuast back in the F15. Finish the Flash gear doors and drop the servos in the rudder and wings and set throws by friday. Glad I have a 5 day weekend starting on wednesday. I have a feeling when the BD gets here, the other winter projects might not get finished untill the day before I want to fly them.

Frank,

I have got a real tracking # and its been picked up and on its way. FED EX says delivery next Tuesday.

You get one yet?

mike

Fed Ex? I thought they shipped by DHL? No I havent got a tracking number yet. Patty at BVM called me monday to let me know it was ready to ship and might/should see it by this friday. BVM and NMorne said hopefully today or tommorrow I should have a tracking number (I heard they get the tracking number after it was shipped)

Frank

Not mine, I just double checked and my tracking info is coming via FED EX. At this point I don't care if it comes by carrier pigeon, I am just ready to get on it.

Finally got my tracking number this morning, It is a fedex number as well. THey must have given up on DHL. 1/25 is my delivery date as well.

I hope fedex does not send you a duty bill for your new toy.

?????????????????? Duty Bill? Though that was in canada?

Well.. apparently after filling out customs paperwork (for HLS) today. My delivery date got moved and no duty bill.

Duty bill for PVC pipe samples... LOL