JohnB Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 I hear this kit will be available soon so do any of you know where I can get one? USA please. Thanks!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Can't be long John, that the Helldiver hits the US-Stores. It's available in some European shops as well as one of my favorite German retailers. Cheers Rob 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 Thanks Rob. I look forward to getting one! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 It's pre order at Hanannts, $105 I believe.i almost pulled the trigger last night...harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 29 minutes ago, harv said: It's pre order at Hanannts, $105 I believe.i almost pulled the trigger last night...harv I saw that too Harv but was able to make myself wait! The shipping would likely be pricey. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Yes, me too John.....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dog Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I don't know John, according to the instructions that come with the kit you are too old... Experienced modellers UNDER 14 years old 1 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I have one on order from Hannants. I also have the rear gunners update and bomb bay. I Â hope they ship soon. Mike 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Wonder how much shipping is going to be....harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Not sure, hopefully it won’t be too bad! Mike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Count yourself lucky, you have only to think about shipping costs from Hannants. Since the end of last year, I'm not able to purchase from them, first because of Brexit and now, because they need to enhance their systems to include the necessary tax number for Spain. Cheers Rob 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 13 hours ago, Old Dog said: I don't know John, according to the instructions that come with the kit you are too old... Experienced modellers UNDER 14 years old LOL Maybe they will make a exception! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 One thing I'm not too thrilled about, it's the dive brakes. That's a lot of holes to drill out !....harv 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 8, 2021 Administrators Share Posted May 8, 2021 I’ll certainly be comparing this to the resin version, a d have one on pre order as well. If this is any kind of a decent kit, it’ll be crazy popular in the USA. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dog Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Kitlinx has it up for preorder and in their latest news letter they said they were expecting the shipment soon. I order mine from a dealer in the Czech republic and paid a stupid amount for shipping but in the end it was about the same amount as Kitlinx is charging once you add shipping. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Old Dog said: Kitlinx has it up for preorder and in their latest news letter they said they were expecting the shipment soon. I order mine from a dealer in the Czech republic and paid a stupid amount for shipping but in the end it was about the same amount as Kitlinx is charging once you add shipping. I think I will bide my time and see who all has it and what they are charging, etc. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recon Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Still on back order at Hannants. Â Mike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 I had my choice between this and the Whirlwind. I pre-ordered the Whillwind....harv 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 I'm glad to see any large scale kit that is a not too overdone subject!. I'm still waiting For a 1/18 Brewster Buffalo to be released. Oh......but to dream! Do you hear me Hobby Boss? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 14 hours ago, Old Dog said: Kitlinx has it up for preorder and in their latest news letter they said they were expecting the shipment soon. I order mine from a dealer in the Czech republic and paid a stupid amount for shipping but in the end it was about the same amount as Kitlinx is charging once you add shipping. I won't ever buy from Kitlinx again. Â I ordered a few Taurus resin engine kits from them last winter along with some other items, and the kits were not in the box. Â I sent probably a half dozen polite emails to Loic and never even got a response. Â So, I would caution doing business with them when there are plenty of other great suppliers out there like Sprue Brothers and others. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted May 11, 2021 Administrators Share Posted May 11, 2021 I do like that they’re offering a wing fold option for the Helldiver. That’s one thing that was missing from the resin kit. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 On 5/9/2021 at 10:11 PM, Landlubber Mike said: I won't ever buy from Kitlinx again. Â I ordered a few Taurus resin engine kits from them last winter along with some other items, and the kits were not in the box. Â I sent probably a half dozen polite emails to Loic and never even got a response. Â So, I would caution doing business with them when there are plenty of other great suppliers out there like Sprue Brothers and others. The one time I used them they were very slow. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Not in a hurry so I think I'm good. I have ordered there once and didn't have any problems......harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 I really was wanting to stock these, but Infinity has never answered any inquiries from me, and I can’t find a distributor in the US who will sell them. I can get it from Japan, but I would have to pay nearly retail. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, 1to1scale said: I really was wanting to stock these, but Infinity has never answered any inquiries from me, and I can’t find a distributor in the US who will sell them. I can get it from Japan, but I would have to pay nearly retail. That sucks big time. I hope you can find a source that will work out okay. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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