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gully_raker
10-16-2011, 17:45
:thumbsup: Well I know there has been some "bad press" on the Forum about Shapeways but I have just received 2 x FB5's & 2 Halberstadt D11's from Kampfligers shop in White Detail & they are just Perfect;)
No chalky or furry finish & the detail is very sharp.
The suprise was they all came in a foam box cut like a Hanger so the plane was snug in its packing & then in a Ziploc bag surrounded by strong bubble wrap in a large & strong cardboard box.
Perhaps this is why the Postage has increased ?
I had ordered these before the postage increase by the way.:thumbsup:
Flying Officer Kyte
10-17-2011, 00:56
Sounds as if they may be finally getting their act together in response to remarks made on this forum Barry.
Rob
Boney10
10-17-2011, 02:46
Every package I have received from Shapeways has been a large, larger than purpose cardboard box. The planes were all in zipbags and wrapped in either styofoam or big bubble wrap. no hangers of any shape.
COLBATMAN
10-20-2011, 03:50
The small sections of foam are a godsend when you are temporarily out of 'Hangar space'! Agree with Barry, superb finish, not like the DH2s we ordered in WSF. Looking forward to getting them ready for action!
Madboyo
10-20-2011, 03:57
Good to see they are making great progress! Good job Shapeways!
chimpchoker
10-20-2011, 06:34
Just got my first order today. I ordered a Brisfit and a 0/400 and absolutely nothing wrong with them.

http://i52.tinypic.com/2zhgjg4.jpg
Flying Officer Kyte
10-20-2011, 06:54
They certainly look fine Paul. How much were they, and how long did they take to deliver?
Rob.
chimpchoker
10-20-2011, 10:33
The pair came to 40 euros. As for delivery time they arrived the day before they said it would, and spent the next 3 days trying to travel the last 20 feet from next door. :erk:
warrenn
10-20-2011, 11:21
do the planes come already together?
IRM
10-20-2011, 11:44
Depends how gentle your postman and Shapeways packers are :)

Yes, in almost all cases they're prebuilt. Just the propellor to attach except for a few with optional parts and one in kit form (which you'll see from the description).
AlgyLacey
10-20-2011, 11:46
Yep! You have to stick on engines or propellers but the basic 3 D shape is all together for a plug n play experience.

Kampflieger's original DVII came as a sprue where the top wing and struts needed putting on but the newer ones are ready to roll.
Flying Officer Kyte
10-20-2011, 12:55
The pair came to 40 euros. As for delivery time they arrived the day before they said it would, and spent the next 3 days trying to travel the last 20 feet from next door. :erk:

Thanks for the info Paul.That don't seem too bad a price to pay, and the next door did a quicker service than our local Parcel Farce do. You usually have to go and collect it yourself after leaving 48 hours from the time they put the slip through the door. In some cases they don't even bother with the slip and you just have to guess if it has arrived or not.
Rob.
chimpchoker
10-20-2011, 13:39
Overall I think the 0/400 works out at about £5 more expensive than the skytrex model, but you dont have to tear your hair out assembling the damned thing :brickwal:
john snelling
10-20-2011, 19:27
Great plug and great picture. I know what I'm getting for Christmas!
Marechallannes
10-21-2011, 03:14
WOW!:eek:


This 0/400 is a real bad fastard.

Never realized this dimensions!

Think I've got to bring a few wingmen with me to ground this big bird...:guns:
Belis4rius
10-21-2011, 04:24
Paul what finish did you order?
Hunter
10-21-2011, 04:29
Overall I think the 0/400 works out at about £5 more expensive than the skytrex model, but you dont have to tear your hair out assembling the damned thing :brickwal:

EXACTLY!!!
Hunter
10-21-2011, 04:30
WOW!:eek:


This 0/400 is a real bad fastard.

Never realized this dimensions!

Think I've got to bring a few wingmen with me to ground this big bird...:guns:

Sven has a plan.
chimpchoker
10-21-2011, 06:01
Paul what finish did you order?

Sorry I should have mentioned it. The material is the white strong flexible.
flash
10-22-2011, 13:14
Thanks for the post Paul - very encouraging.