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Thanks for the info. It came from Texas. It has been mostly cold here, although yesterday not so much, oddly enough.StratosWRC wrote: ↑Fri Feb 10, 2023 10:25 amI notice more of these damaged resin posts in the winter. Where was this shipped from? Is it cold currently where you are in the Midwest? Resin is much more brittle in the cold. And packing it super tight with peanuts is actually not that great, you want the model box to be slightly loose, otherwise all that inertia goes to the modelATEOTD wrote: ↑Thu Feb 09, 2023 7:42 pmYeah, the seller put it in a good size box, surrounded it with bubble wrap and cardboard reinforcements, and packed it to the gills with packing peanuts. On closer inspection, the damage was worse than I originally thought. The display window is cracked, a hood vent came off, and the front of the car somehow got jacked up. I don't understand it. Is resin that fragile?
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Alfa Romeo GTAm (Solido) - red metallic
Audi A8 L, W12, 2010 (Kyosho) - night black
Audi RS2 Avant, 1992 (LS Collectibles, Limited to 500pcs) - red
Audi RS4 (B7), 2005 (OttO-models, Limited to 2500pcs) - misano red
Audi S8 V10, D3, 2008 (OttO-models, Limited to 999pcs) - ibis white metallic
BMW 535i F10 (GT Autos) - titan silver
BMW M3 G80 Competition, 2021 (Minichamps, Dealer Edition) - isle of man green
BMW M5 E34 Cecotto (OttO-models, Limited to 3000pcs) - lagoon green
BMW X5 G05, xDrive40i M Sport 2019 (Norev) - dark blue metallic
BMW X7 G07 Individual, 2019 (Norev, Dealer Edition) - light blue metallic
Ferrari F1 F1992, F92A, Jean Alesi (GP Replicas, Limited to 750pcs)
Ferrari F1 F1994, 412 T1, Gerhard Berger (GP Replicas, Limited to 499pcs)
Ford Focus RS, Mk.2, 2009 (OttO-models, Limited to 4000pcs) - ultimate green pearl
Honda Civic Type R, 1997 (OttO-models, Limited to 3000pcs) - championship white
Honda Civic Type R, 2005 (OttO-models, Limited to 2000pcs) - championship white
Lancia Delta HF Intergrale (Solido) - red
McLaren Mercedes MP4-19, Kimi Raikkonen 2004 (Minichamps)
Mercedes-Benz 280E AMG, W123, 1985 (OttO-models, Limited to 1750pcs) - lapis blue metallic
Mercedes-Benz 280E AMG, W123, 1985 (OttO-models, Limited to 1750pcs) - lapis blue metallic
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT-R, 2021 (Minichamps, Limited to 342pcs) - white
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Edition 507, 2013 (GT Spirit, Limited to 999pcs) - designo platinum magno
Mercedes-Benz Citan, 2022 (NZG) - white
Mercedes-Benz SL 500, R230, 2008 (Minichamps, Dealer Edition) - obsidian black
Mercedes-Benz SLK 230, R171, 2004 (Minichamps, Dealer Edition) - obsidian black
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO VI Tommi Makinen (OttO-models, Limited to 4000pcs) - passion red
Nissan R390 GT1, 1997 (GT Spirit, Limited to 1500pcs) - blue metallic
Seat Leon Cupra R, Mk2 (OttO-models, Limited to 1500pcs) - kiwi green
Subaru Impreza 22B (Solido) - blue metallic
Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk.VI), 2009 (Norev) - grey metallic
Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk.VII), 2013 (Norev) - black metallic
Volkswagen Golf R (Mk.VII), 2014 (OttO-models, Limited to 3000pcs) - lapiz blue
Volkswagen Golf R32 (Mk.IV), 2003 (OttO-models, Limited to 3000pcs) - lapiz blue
Volkswagen Golf R32 (Mk.V), 2005 (OttO-models, Limited to 1500pcs) - black
Volkswagen T1 Pick-Up Porsche Service, 1950 (Solido) - red
Volkswagen VW Scirocco 3 Ph.1 R year 2008 (OttO-models, Limited to 3000pcs) - lapiz blue
Audi A8 L, W12, 2010 (Kyosho) - night black
Audi RS2 Avant, 1992 (LS Collectibles, Limited to 500pcs) - red
Audi RS4 (B7), 2005 (OttO-models, Limited to 2500pcs) - misano red
Audi S8 V10, D3, 2008 (OttO-models, Limited to 999pcs) - ibis white metallic
BMW 535i F10 (GT Autos) - titan silver
BMW M3 G80 Competition, 2021 (Minichamps, Dealer Edition) - isle of man green
BMW M5 E34 Cecotto (OttO-models, Limited to 3000pcs) - lagoon green
BMW X5 G05, xDrive40i M Sport 2019 (Norev) - dark blue metallic
BMW X7 G07 Individual, 2019 (Norev, Dealer Edition) - light blue metallic
Ferrari F1 F1992, F92A, Jean Alesi (GP Replicas, Limited to 750pcs)
Ferrari F1 F1994, 412 T1, Gerhard Berger (GP Replicas, Limited to 499pcs)
Ford Focus RS, Mk.2, 2009 (OttO-models, Limited to 4000pcs) - ultimate green pearl
Honda Civic Type R, 1997 (OttO-models, Limited to 3000pcs) - championship white
Honda Civic Type R, 2005 (OttO-models, Limited to 2000pcs) - championship white
Lancia Delta HF Intergrale (Solido) - red
McLaren Mercedes MP4-19, Kimi Raikkonen 2004 (Minichamps)
Mercedes-Benz 280E AMG, W123, 1985 (OttO-models, Limited to 1750pcs) - lapis blue metallic
Mercedes-Benz 280E AMG, W123, 1985 (OttO-models, Limited to 1750pcs) - lapis blue metallic
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT-R, 2021 (Minichamps, Limited to 342pcs) - white
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe Edition 507, 2013 (GT Spirit, Limited to 999pcs) - designo platinum magno
Mercedes-Benz Citan, 2022 (NZG) - white
Mercedes-Benz SL 500, R230, 2008 (Minichamps, Dealer Edition) - obsidian black
Mercedes-Benz SLK 230, R171, 2004 (Minichamps, Dealer Edition) - obsidian black
Mitsubishi Lancer EVO VI Tommi Makinen (OttO-models, Limited to 4000pcs) - passion red
Nissan R390 GT1, 1997 (GT Spirit, Limited to 1500pcs) - blue metallic
Seat Leon Cupra R, Mk2 (OttO-models, Limited to 1500pcs) - kiwi green
Subaru Impreza 22B (Solido) - blue metallic
Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk.VI), 2009 (Norev) - grey metallic
Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk.VII), 2013 (Norev) - black metallic
Volkswagen Golf R (Mk.VII), 2014 (OttO-models, Limited to 3000pcs) - lapiz blue
Volkswagen Golf R32 (Mk.IV), 2003 (OttO-models, Limited to 3000pcs) - lapiz blue
Volkswagen Golf R32 (Mk.V), 2005 (OttO-models, Limited to 1500pcs) - black
Volkswagen T1 Pick-Up Porsche Service, 1950 (Solido) - red
Volkswagen VW Scirocco 3 Ph.1 R year 2008 (OttO-models, Limited to 3000pcs) - lapiz blue
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Nice haul! Are there themes in your collection? Is it displayed? Did we feature it via the DCOTM feature?
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Holy hell.
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I wonder why?
That's a great addition nonetheless, highly recommend to 911 fans
That's a great addition nonetheless, highly recommend to 911 fans
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Are you sure? Its already hit Euro retailers.
https://ck-modelcars.de/en/schuco-1-18- ... 0/p-81686/
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This is the e-mail I received (from Diecast Legends):Gavin wrote: ↑Wed Feb 22, 2023 10:21 pmAre you sure? Its already hit Euro retailers.
https://ck-modelcars.de/en/schuco-1-18- ... 0/p-81686/
Dear [my name]
I am writing to you as someone who has ordered one of the following models, about which I have some news.
SCH0450 - 1:18 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing - Silver
We have been informed by Schuco that they have cancelled their plans to produce these models.
We take pride in delivering a quality service and it is frustrating when we are unable to fulfil orders and let customers down in this way.
I would like to reassure customers paying by credit card that you have not been charged for this item. If you have paid by Pay pal a refund will be issued back into your account within 14 days.
We am sorry to be the bearer of this disappointing news, and hope that you can understand that it was due to circumstances outside of our control.
Again our sincere apologies for this situation and the disappointment we know this must cause.
Thanks and kind regards
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I don't know what to tell you...both CK Models & Modelissimo have them in stock currently, as do numerous European sellers on Ebay.
I have to ask, are you in the Midwest of the US? If so, then why pre-order from a UK shop?
I have to ask, are you in the Midwest of the US? If so, then why pre-order from a UK shop?
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I don't remember exactly how I stumbled across Diecast Legends. They had a preorder option for something I thought I would like, at what seemed like a good price, so I just decided to pull the trigger on it.