Figarti Stuka Photos (1 Viewer)

vividgraphx said:
I agree. Only company I have had no damage issues with is First Legion. These companies have been in the game now too long to not know how to ship their products by now. Keith
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Are you kidding? The FL stuff comes damaged all the bleeding time. Lately they have gotten better. Every manufacturer has damage issues. Every last one. I know. I have repaired more stuff than anyone here. Remember Scottys' First Law of Engineering? "The more complicated the plumbing, the easier it is to foul up the works!"
 
No First Legion does not make airplanes. Yes they are a smaller scale. But I would rather go with a smaller scale if it means better all around quality. I have also done my fair share of damage repairs too over the years. I would say I have had the least amount of damage come from K&C orders. But since K&C make less detailed products it means there are less parts to get damaged. What is more difficult,shipping the OWL,the STUKA,or the RAMJAGER ? I don't think anyone who collects in this hobby can honestly say that FL figures are not the best (they are only considered by some to be too small because they are compared to others that are too big) and also FL AFV's are also the best detailed. FL does not produce as much as the other companies month after month but that's where the old term quality before quantity comes in. I am a big fan of Figarti AFV's and figures, but after that its a big drop in quality to the other companies. I consider TG,CS,and K&C to be equal now with each other which shows how much K&C has failed to improve as they don't even bother changing sculpts half the time and even when they repaint the old sculpt now it still doesn't look as good as the original. So bigger and or more doesn't always mean better. Keith
 
I should point out we are going off topic here. This is a great looking plane. It is going to have issues because of some minor parts detaching. Super glue is a fact of life for us.:cool:
 
well, apologies my comments were not a dig really at FL just a light hearted jibe!!! I have a good bit of FL (mind, the WWII stuff is all about to be moved on) and they are nice but, not above comments that are not all Rah Rah. Everyone is entitled to like what they like and, everyone is also entitled to say what they don't like or, find wrong with whats on offer. Anyway, away from the jest with Wayne.

I have to disagree with you KV with prices the way they are (and, even when they were cheaper) superglue should not be a way of life in this hobby. Many collect these very sets because they cannot build and paint themselves and really should not be expected to do repairs however simple we or they find them.

I am probably not the person to be moaning the money and products I have had over the years fixing and repainting stuff for slack manufacturing but, its a simple job to ensure a model comes pristine. I mean, we have guys on here, and no disrespect to them that have already painted their Stuka which, means its worth zippo now, if they ever come to sell it, as its not mint.

Its a sad state of affairs if we live by the mantra that superglue to the ready or, mitch or KV et al will fix them good as new.
Mitch
 
kilted vampire said:
Are you kidding? The FL stuff comes damaged all the bleeding time. Lately they have gotten better. Every manufacturer has damage issues. Every last one. I know. I have repaired more stuff than anyone here. Remember Scottys' First Law of Engineering? "The more complicated the plumbing, the easier it is to foul up the works!"
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I would completely disagree. I have quite a bit of the ACW series, almost all of it as a matter of fact and a handful of the Naps and never had a problem. Their packaging is excellent.

Unfortunately, some, and I'm not referring to KV, like to take jibes at FL.
 
The end result on my own Stuka is a few repairs were made as there are no options for replacement at current.We all know the sold out at Pre-order story.
If I did not know better, you can't tell any repairs were made using the naked eye. The flash of the digital camera gives away where the black touch-up was done
but other than that it came out well thank goodness ! I whole heartedly agree you should not have to repair what you buy as new but, unfortunately things happen {sm2}
 
I am not sure why Figarti do not have a number of aircraft made or, with having their own factory make collectors a new aircraft. Its not like its a new phenomenon that these issues and others occur.

I was just speaking about this in PM the other day when I was asked why I did not jump in for a stuka. These and other stories are exactly why I did not.

Mind with the news from K&C as to where they are I may still end up with a stuka at some stage. still a nice looking aircraft
Mitch

PanzerAce1944 said:
The end result on my own Stuka is a few repairs were made as there are no options for replacement at current.We all know the sold out at Pre-order story.
If I did not know better, you can't tell any repairs were made using the naked eye. The flash of the digital camera gives away where the black touch-up was done
but other than that it came out well thank goodness ! I whole heartedly agree you should not have to repair what you buy as new but, unfortunately things happen {sm2}
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Well I have a happy ending to my saga. My friend that bought one and decided not to keep it traded me his which was is in pristine condition for mine !
How could I say No !!! He has a co-worker willing to take the other one off of his hands. It all worked out in the end ^&grin
 
Wow im surprised so many have arrived damaged. I guess I was one of the lucky few who received theirs with no damage.
 
Mitch said:
Wayne...

They don't but, they would be to small to see any damage anyway!!!!! Incoming!!!!!LOL
Mitch
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Well Mitch...If FL did make WWII planes my bet is that they would be "TRUE 1:30th Scale":wink2:
 
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jazzeum said:
I would completely disagree. I have quite a bit of the ACW series, almost all of it as a matter of fact and a handful of the Naps and never had a problem. Their packaging is excellent.

Unfortunately, some, and I'm not referring to KV, like to take jibes at FL.
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Completely agree Brad....I have collected quite a bit of FL WWII Stalingrad , Crusaders, Naps, and American Revolutionary British......Had to glue "1 time only"....FL packaging is EXCELLENT and unmatched.....and so are their products.:wink2:
 
In reply to why they don't make more, the way Figarti makes models, the molds are only good for 100 so more are not possible.
 
Mitch said:
well, apologies my comments were not a dig really at FL just a light hearted jibe!!! I have a good bit of FL (mind, the WWII stuff is all about to be moved on) and they are nice but, not above comments that are not all Rah Rah. Everyone is entitled to like what they like and, everyone is also entitled to say what they don't like or, find wrong with whats on offer. Anyway, away from the jest with Wayne.

I have to disagree with you KV with prices the way they are (and, even when they were cheaper) superglue should not be a way of life in this hobby. Many collect these very sets because they cannot build and paint themselves and really should not be expected to do repairs however simple we or they find them.

I am probably not the person to be moaning the money and products I have had over the years fixing and repainting stuff for slack manufacturing but, its a simple job to ensure a model comes pristine. I mean, we have guys on here, and no disrespect to them that have already painted their Stuka which, means its worth zippo now, if they ever come to sell it, as its not mint.

Its a sad state of affairs if we live by the mantra that superglue to the ready or, mitch or KV et al will fix them good as new.
Mitch
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I completely concur Mitch......super glue should not be a way of life is this hobby. At the prices paid for figures, AFV's, and aircraft they should arrive pristine, period. Not all folks have modelling skills and they should not have to because a finished product is what is being purchased. Another good point made is that once something is repaired/reworked/repainted, etc. it's resale value drops further, and in some cases entirely.

Joe
 
RedBaron said:
Wow im surprised so many have arrived damaged. I guess I was one of the lucky few who received theirs with no damage.
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YOU LUCKY M###########, When U going to bring it to Work for us who cancelled due to issue's.
Hat's of to your DEALER!!!!!!!:wink2:
 
kilted vampire said:
Are you kidding? The FL stuff comes damaged all the bleeding time. Lately they have gotten better. Every manufacturer has damage issues. Every last one. I know. I have repaired more stuff than anyone here. Remember Scottys' First Law of Engineering? "The more complicated the plumbing, the easier it is to foul up the works!"
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KV,

Now that is an honest statement from a long time collector with first hand knowledge! I have seen manufacturing & shipping imperfections/damage from every company that I have purchased from. If the Figarti Stuka had been made like one of the Philippine mahogany models sans any relevant details, I trust it would have arrived soundly. Unfortunately, as collectors demand more accuracy/details we push the envelope into "Scotty's First Law of Engineering" as "KV" pointed out.

Back To Base,
Beau~
 
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