firedog5213 Posted August 29, 2019 #1 Posted August 29, 2019 Has anyone run across missing parts with artesania latina? I bought the kit off ebay and was missing a whole sheet of parts according to the sellers bio he is the president of model-expo but if I strike out there has anyone had to order replacement parts? Quote
Matt H Posted August 29, 2019 #2 Posted August 29, 2019 Two years ago I did get in touch with someone and got replacement/missing parts. However I believe they have gone out of business. Although it appears that some of the models at the D'Agostini site here https://www.model-space.com/us/model-ships.html are Artesania Latina models. Maybe someone there may help, although I have recently sent inquiries to them regarding something else via their contact page and via Facebook and have yet to get a response, it's been a month so I'm not holding my breath. Quote Matt Completed Builds: Viking Drakkar - Amati - Scale 1:50 18th Century Longboat - Model Shipways - Scale 1:48
Richmond Posted August 29, 2019 #3 Posted August 29, 2019 Last time I heard they were in administration - search MSW - there is already a topic on this -there may be updates. Quote Current Builds Mikasa by I Love Kit - 1:200 - Plastic HMS Beagle by Occre - 1:48 - Wood
Gregory Posted August 29, 2019 #4 Posted August 29, 2019 2 hours ago, firedog5213 said: Has anyone run across missing parts with artesania latina? I bought the kit off ebay and was missing a whole sheet of parts according to the sellers bio he is the president of model-expo but if I strike out there has anyone had to order replacement parts? It sounds like it was a sale by and for Modelexpo.. If you have already contacted Mark, I would be surprised if he doesnt respond. A good 2nd route is their contact page : ModelExpo, I'm sure they will make it right.. Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon
firedog5213 Posted August 30, 2019 Author #5 Posted August 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Gregory said: It sounds like it was a sale by and for Modelexpo.. If you have already contacted Mark, I would be surprised if he doesnt respond. A good 2nd route is their contact page : ModelExpo, I'm sure they will make it right.. This is the response I got back "I wish I could help you but cannot. Artesania Latina, who used to supply parts through their distributor, Hobbico (Tower Hobbies) is now bankrupt and in liquidation. Also, Hobbico filed for bankruptcy nearly one year ago." So I guess it time to do some scratch building, shouldnt be to bad it was the sheet with 6 bulkheads on it Quote
Jack12477 Posted August 30, 2019 #6 Posted August 30, 2019 (edited) I bought 2 AL kits directly from Tower Hobbies about a month ago. Both kits came in boxes that were taped closed and all the contents were sealed in shrink wrap. In fact all the AL kits I have purchased in the last 5-10 years have come that way and none had missing parts. Was your kit sealed when you received it? According to News reports Horizon Hobbies acquired Hobbico in April 2019, at least the RC business unit. Tower Hobbies still has an active website. Edited August 30, 2019 by Jack12477 Canute 1 Quote Jack "No one is as smart as all of us" - Is ón cheann a thagann an cheird The craft comes from the head --------------------------------------------- Current build: US Constellation Non-ship builds: USCG UH-65A Dolphin M16 Multi-gun motor carriage diorama M4A3 Sherman Tanks dioramas 1936-1939 Mercedes Benz 540K 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II JSDF Light Armor Vehicle Figures: The Last Bridge: Raider Reaper Edge of Universe: Ianis The Last Bridge: Vadim with cart Completed build log(s): 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne, Willie L Bennett 1888 50 ft Gaff-rigged Ice Yacht Scratch Build The Sullivans (DD 537) Liberty Ship SS John W Brown USS England (DE 635), Artesania Latina Titanic Lifeboat Gallery: Swift , Armed Virginia Sloop, Santisima Trinidad Captain's Launch , 18th Century Longboat , Marie Jeanne Other: Rhinebeck Aerodrome Tour
mtaylor Posted August 30, 2019 #7 Posted August 30, 2019 Buying on Ebay, IMO, is somewhat risky as you really don't know what you're getting. If you know who you're buying from then you'll probably be ok as lot of upstanding companies do sell on Ebay. BTW, the buyer reviews are pretty much worthless as the "store" owner can post them using fake name but not always. Caveat emptor applies. Canute 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)
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