Maj. Woody's Ultra Flash
#503
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Sorry to hear you lost the flash. I bought a turbinator last year and keep it for my...I really don't want to bring out one of my $$$$ jets type days, windy, new field etc. The flying is just as fun as the higher priced sport or scale jets and no sweat if its dinged. Just say'n
#505
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I spoke to Linda from Dreamworks today. CARF has started building me a new Flash. They said 3-4 weeks but would try to get it quicker. I told her not to rush it at this point since my season is over. I want to be sure everything is cured and we don't harm the finish (See my Extreme Jets Hawk Build Thread and you'll know why I worry about this).
#506
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Here is the box.
You can see that the wing is just inside the box top and only protected by the wing bags. I don't know if something dropped on the box....if it did it may have dented / damaged the wing. If I am lucky enough that that did not happen, then judging from the rest of the box, the rest of the jet may be OK. It will be a long wait till 5:30 to find out!!
You can see that the wing is just inside the box top and only protected by the wing bags. I don't know if something dropped on the box....if it did it may have dented / damaged the wing. If I am lucky enough that that did not happen, then judging from the rest of the box, the rest of the jet may be OK. It will be a long wait till 5:30 to find out!!
CARF should do MUCH better than that for packaging - others do, and one would think that its money well spent as they have to be loosing money on that deal - even with some payment from DHL...
Bob
#507
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I too ordered a replacement wing for my Ultra Flash and this wing is not cheap. 1000 dollars plus shipping. When the box arrives there was a small damage to the wingtip. Size of a thumb like someone grabbed it by the wingtip to stick it in the box. When asked Carf about it they said it was out of their control and offered a discount on future orders and had dreamworks send me matching color so I can fix myself. I was a little dissapointed to say the least. I guess they sent the colors free but for a 1000 wing I expect it to arrive perfect.
#508
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Carf and their quality has been an issue from day one - but when you cant get an answer from rep's or the owner of Carf ??? one can only wonder...
It just goes to show you what their real priority is
I for one will be looking else where in future after the last ordeal I had with Carf - as minor as it was......I figure it was brushed aside no answers were forth coming
Once the item leaves the factory it falls under plausible deniability - Carf don't carry shipping insurance and one repairs any damage from shipping at ones cost ( ask me how I know)
It just goes to show you what their real priority is
I for one will be looking else where in future after the last ordeal I had with Carf - as minor as it was......I figure it was brushed aside no answers were forth coming
Once the item leaves the factory it falls under plausible deniability - Carf don't carry shipping insurance and one repairs any damage from shipping at ones cost ( ask me how I know)
#509
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Mine had shipping insurance as standard. The DHL shipping from CARF was only $390 compared to my two recent quotes of $725 from FeiBao and $650 from Skymaster. CARF started building my new flash the next day they heard about the incident. It will be shipped as soon as its done and I don't have to wait for them to settle with DHL. I personally think that is pretty darn good service considering they did not trash my new jet. They Key I'm told is to refuse the package. If you sign for it you own it and the insurance is void. It was painful turning my back on my new jet that I waited so long for but I know now I did the right thing. Had I signed, I would be the one dealing with DHL for compensation. The way I did it, I will have my new jet and CARF is dealing with DHL. I am glad Linda held my hand through this and advised me wisely!
#510
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Mine had shipping insurance as standard. The DHL shipping from CARF was only $390 compared to my two recent quotes of $725 from FeiBao and $650 from Skymaster. CARF started building my new flash the next day they heard about the incident. It will be shipped as soon as its done and I don't have to wait for them to settle with DHL. I personally think that is pretty darn good service considering they did not trash my new jet. They Key I'm told is to refuse the package. If you sign for it you own it and the insurance is void. It was painful turning my back on my new jet that I waited so long for but I know now I did the right thing. Had I signed, I would be the one dealing with DHL for compensation. The way I did it, I will have my new jet and CARF is dealing with DHL. I am glad Linda held my hand through this and advised me wisely!
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Mine had shipping insurance as standard. The DHL shipping from CARF was only $390 compared to my two recent quotes of $725 from FeiBao and $650 from Skymaster. CARF started building my new flash the next day they heard about the incident. It will be shipped as soon as its done and I don't have to wait for them to settle with DHL. I personally think that is pretty darn good service considering they did not trash my new jet. They Key I'm told is to refuse the package. If you sign for it you own it and the insurance is void. It was painful turning my back on my new jet that I waited so long for but I know now I did the right thing. Had I signed, I would be the one dealing with DHL for compensation. The way I did it, I will have my new jet and CARF is dealing with DHL. I am glad Linda held my hand through this and advised me wisely!
One of the jet guys here in Richmond just got a Skygate Hawk (now CARF) and it too was damaged in shipping.
Personally, in this case, I'd rather paid the $600-$700 shipping and had the jet come undamaged than the $390 and have to wait for it twice.
I hope the 2nd one comes undamaaged, but I'll bet *a lot* $'s that it comes in *exactly* the same type of box.
Bob
+1 on Dreamworks
#513
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I still have not received my replacement Fly Navy Flash with the custom yellow fuse that was destroyed by DHL. While waiting I decided I still needed two Flashes so I replaced my dear departed Thunderbird with a Navy Aggressor. Here I am unpacking it. The finish is just awesome and pretty much flawless. My T-Bird had some blemishes but this baby is immaculate! It will have all the markings of VFC-13 when the build is complete. I don't intend to repeat my build thread but may point out anything unique that I encounter or modify during this build. This like my soon to be had Fly Navy Flash will be Cheetah SE Powered.
#514
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The quality of this jet is amazing! The fit and finish is just superb. I am amazed how strong this thing is. You can grab the stab and squeeze it and it is rock solid. The wing and fuse are like tanks but real light. My T-Bird ready to fly was only 25 pounds. I has a look inside my wing after crashing the T-bird and was so impressed with the fit and glue joints. The wood in these kits is some of the hardest plywood I have seen on any model or ever that of Midwest aircraft ply. I swear you can play baseball with an ultra flash wing spar!
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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Very NICE Maj Woody!! Sorry to read about your other UF. My UF is still going strong, but honestly I struggle to see it, especially when its Hazy here in Dubai. I have added a lot of neon Yellow and neon Orange decals to combat that, however still a Pita to see this jet and man ITS FAST!!
ENJOY THE BUILD
Regards,
William
ENJOY THE BUILD
Regards,
William
#518
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Thanks Guys. Glad to hear your Flash is flying well William! I just finished installing the Main Gear. Next I need to box in the wheel wells like my first Flash. Having fun with this one since I don't have to engineer any of the mods. I am using my own build thread as a guide!
#519
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I heard from Linda last week ans my replacement Fly Navy Flash with the custom yellow fuse is packed and ready to ship. They are preparing the customs paperwork so I hope to have this by the end of this week. As you know, DHL put a forklift through the original 8 weeks ago.
#523
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Some pics of the completed wing. It took me two weeks to build the wing. I did not use the instructions at all since the build was so fresh in my mind from the T-Bird. I bet Dave could build one of these in his sleep!! All controls throws were set exactly the same as my T-Bird.