sjordan2 Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 Thanks for the video. That's as good an overview as you'll find in any medium. All major points covered.
Matt Bacon Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 ...sure is. And you get to hear the engine sing: what a fantastic soundtrack. I'm finding it a little hard to stray from classic silver, but that candy red is cool, isn't it? bestest, M.
Austin T Posted March 28, 2015 Posted March 28, 2015 If you have yet to see the finished photos of Mr Shimizu's finished build you really need to check them out, he does an excellent job showcasing how a clean box stock build can make an excellent piece.
sjordan2 Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 Austin, can you provide a link? I can't find it.
mike 51 Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 Austin, can you provide a link? I can't find it. Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - クーペ・スポーツカー - プラモデル ..
250 Testa Rossa Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 Looks like an awesome kit. I can't wait to get my hands on mine.
Daddyfink Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 I like the Leno version with the kandy red paint! Just some number decals to match and Voila! Replica build!
sjordan2 Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL - クーペ・スポーツカー - プラモデル .. Thank you.
sjordan2 Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 I like the look of Leno's with no front bumper Both the Gullwing and roadster could be ordered without bumpers. Overriders were available options for cars with bumpers.
martinfan5 Posted March 30, 2015 Author Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Good news , Hobby Search has it listed as being released, so all of us that pre ordered from HLJ should be getting a payment request with in the next 48 hours. Edited March 30, 2015 by martinfan5
BVC500 Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 And the contents and instructions have been posted: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10310910
Daddyfink Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 I think they are going to sell quite a few of these, and I know of at least two that are coming to me!
sjordan2 Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) And the contents and instructions have been posted: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10310910 Those instructions show staggering detail (a multi-piece rearview mirror!?) I'd make sure to add a radio if you put in the speakers, though. Thanks. Edited March 30, 2015 by sjordan2
mike 51 Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) I ordered mine on Feb. 5th and today I see a notice on the HLJ site that the kit is "back ordered" and will not be available for another 4-6 weeks! Anybody know of a more "responsive" source than HLJ? Or should I just wait for a USA source? Edited March 30, 2015 by mike 51
Daddyfink Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 I ordered mine on Feb. 5th and today I see a notice on the HLJ site that the kit is "back ordered" and will not be available for another 4-6 weeks! Anybody know of a more "responsive" source than HLJ? Or should I just wait for a USA source? That might be because they are going to fill your order with what they have coming and any new orders will have to most likely wait a few more weeks.
mike 51 Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) That might be because they are going to fill your order with what they have coming and any new orders will have to most likely wait a few more weeks. I just paid for it! I guess I just got too excited? Edited March 30, 2015 by mike 51
niteowl7710 Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) I got my Purchase Request from HLJ a few minutes ago (a few minutes before 4pm Eastern), which means so should everyone else who ordered it IMMEDIATELY after I posted the link to it (HLJ does all billing around 4pm Eastern - it's 6am tomorrow morning in Japan right now) - anyone who ordered it in the past few weeks, it will all depend on how much stock from Tamiya HLJ received today as Pre-Orders are filled in a FOFS (First Ordered, First Served) manner. Go check you e-mails guys, you might owe some Yen to Japan! Remember you only have THREE DAYS to make payment. EDIT - Make sure after processing your payment via PayPal you get taken back to HLJ's website (this SHOULD occur automatically) and you receive the message below We successfully received your payment! Thank you for shopping with HobbyLink Japan. You will receive confirmation of your payment shortly. To view the details of your order please log in. If you have any questions please visit our Help Center or email us at questions@hlj.com In a few minutes after that you'll get two more e-mails one saying it's being packed for shipping (if you didn't chose the Personal Warehouse feature) or that it's been added to your Personal Warehouse. Also another that's a receipt from HLJ that they processed your payment via PayPal. Edited March 30, 2015 by niteowl7710
martinfan5 Posted March 30, 2015 Author Posted March 30, 2015 And James beat me by about five minutes
sjordan2 Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 And James beat me by about five minutes Just paid and got my order confirmation.
mike 51 Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 And James beat me by about five minutes I nearly gave up on 'em five minutes EARLY... now it's paid for and I can hardly wait to build it!
niteowl7710 Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 I nearly gave up on 'em five minutes EARLY... now it's paid for and I can hardly wait to build it! Yeah you gotta remember you're dealing with a 14 hour time difference (Eastern, do your own math to your own locale) between here and there. While 1999 (Hobby Search) listed it as "In Stock" at what would have been first thing in the morning for us here, it was close of business in Japan. Now it's 0610 in Japan, and the start of business on Tuesday over there.
martinfan5 Posted March 30, 2015 Author Posted March 30, 2015 Just as a FYI, Stevens INTL has the kit listed for $71 ,
mike 51 Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 (edited) Just as a FYI, Stevens INTL has the kit listed for $71 and Tower is gonna want $58.+ shipping. Mine is gonna be $42 and change including shipping from HLJ. Any guess how long it'll take to get to us? Edited March 30, 2015 by mike 51
martinfan5 Posted March 30, 2015 Author Posted March 30, 2015 and Tower is gonna want $58.+ shipping. Mine is gonna be $42 and change including shipping from HLJ. Any guess how long it'll take to get to us? It depends, what shipping method did you use ?
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