Newsletter April 17

Dear <name>, Thank you for shopping at Kitlinx, llc!

Hints from the Pros:

Modeling Question? 

These type of questions are BEST on Facebook (FB). You can use Kitlinx FB Modelers page, but also (my favorite) is the FB “Mediocre Modelers

Another favorite is Mission Models FB fan page. All these Facebook website are interactive, and YOU can post on it, receive answers, share photos and ideas. It is "social media", so please be respectful 

Search made Easy

The "top search box" is YOUR BEST FRIEND (box on the Blue line on Computers, below the red line on your SmartPhone)

• Use "Multiple Keywords" separated by a space - like "P-51D 1/48 wheel" will give you 23 results

• Scale is 1/48, 1/72, etc. use the "/" right slash symbol

• Search for specific manufacturer, use the "_" underscore symbol. Eduard from Czech Republic is Eduard_ or Eduard_Models

• Just want to know what's IN STOCK, ready to ship NOW? just add "instock" to your search - like "P-51D 1/48 wheel instock" will give you 7 results (it might change tomorrow!)

• lower case or UPPER case does NOT matter (but it matters to login with username and password which are case sensitive)

• The "Advanced Search" is next to the "top search box". Some drop down selections are offered. But if you know what you want, that "top search box" is all you need

• Don't forget the "Related Items, click Here" often added in many product page (45,000 items inter-connected). This link is pre-programmed to take you to related items

Your Feedback:

I want to thank you for being at kitlinx, during this uncertain times. The order might take longer, it is will worth the wait. Because your health and safety is far more important than my order. I did receive it, it was well packed. Thank you again and stay safe. Best regards

Tim from Washington State just earned $5 credit!

Your service and products are top notch, consistently the best of all I shop at. Thanks for being there for us modelers!

Joel from Arkansas just earned $5 credit!

The "Elephant in the Room":

Many of you have heard the BAD NEWS that Wingnuts Wings has ceased operation, and all it personnel was laid off. Their website paints an ambiguous picture, stating that it's COVID-19 related and they will resume operation after this crisis. Other sources are stating that the problem is deeper, and molds are being sold off. Hyperscale has a good article.

In "PRACTICALITY", it means that our marvelous inventory of over 50 kits IN STOCK were depleted in 3 days to now about 6 kits... We have JUST UPDATED the availability of suppliers, and we know what's available and not. But on Monday, Kitlinx will be sourcing the missing kits, and we have phased out the kits not available. Order Status was updated as well, so if the kit was assigned to your account, YOU ARE LUCKY! If not, but the kit is still available at a supplier, then let Kitlinx work "its magic" [we have multiple suppliers]

Sadly, if kits cannot be sourced, the orders will be refunded by mid-week - there is NO POINT to let our customers hope for kits Kitlinx cannot source

Lastly, Kitlinx was "forced" to increase some prices of Wingnut Wings kits effective immediately (not retro-active), because some of its sources are in Europe, and shipping costs "over the pond" has increased by x2 to x3 folds

COVID-19 UPDATE:

The total 'official tally of infected people in the State of Utah' is 2,793 (41% increase from last week - still coming down - 23 deaths). Utah is still "stay-at-home" mandate, but not on lock-down. We have a reduced crew, and Loic's wife is taking the place of packers to limit the liability. We are open and "busier- than- ever"

• Our Mail Order business is still picking up. Please be patient as additional challenges are met, but we are processing orders regularly. Please use your "Order Status" to save Kitlinx employee's time!
• FedEx and USPS are NOT affected by States "Lock-Down". Shipments are still moving in and out uninterrupted
• International Shipment are delays by 'at least' ONE week. Also, we received some damaged boxes as they stay on wet airport tarmac
• "Local Pickup" are temporarily discontinued until further notice. We want to do our parts in "physical distancing" 
• If you are on "Lock Down", please remember that it might be a golden opportunity to finish your modeling projects or starting fun ones... and share your hobby-skills with those pesky kids stuck with you in the house!

NOTICE: Yellow highlights are very HOT

Skies 

•   1/144 - Extra Tech Accessories - ETM14439 - Boeing 777-300 ER Detail
•   1/144 - Extra Tech Accessories - ETM14436 - Boeing 767-300 Detail Set
•   1/144 - Extra Tech Accessories - ETM14435 - Embraer ERJ-190/ERJ-195 Detail Set
•   1/144 - Extra Tech Accessories - ETM14434 - ATR ATR-42-500 Detail Set
•   1/72 - Modelsvit Models - GIANT7206 - Antonov An-225 "Mriya"
•   1/72 - Extra Tech Accessories - ETM72147 - Morane-Saulnier MS.500/MS.502
•   1/72 - Scale Aircraft Conversion - SCV72174 - F-35B Lightning II Landing Gear (ITA kit)
•   1/72 - Quickboost - QUB72636 - Yak-1B Exhaust for AHY
•   1/72 - Quickboost - QUB72635 - F-14 Tomcat ECS Heat Exchanger Exhaust Grills for ACY
•   1/72 - Quickboost - QUB72634 - F-14 Tomcat Seamless Air Intakes for ACY
•   1/72 - Quickboost - QUB72633 - Pe-2 Exhaust Covered for ZVE
•   1/72 - Quickboost - QUB72632 - Pe-2 Air Intakes for ZVE
•   1/72 - Quickboost - QUB72631 - Phantom FG-1/FG-2 Spilter Plates for ARX
•   1/72 - Quickboost - QUB72630 - F-14 Tomcat Ventral Fins for ACY
•   1/72 - Aires - AHM7375 - F-4J Phantom II Auxiliary Air Intake For ACY (Resin)
•   1/72 - Aires - AHM7374 - F-14A Tomcat Exhaust Nozzles Varied Position For ACY
•   1/72 - Air-Graphic Models - AIR72-009 - British Military Update set
•   1/72 - Air-Graphic Models - AIR72-008 - SAR Choppers Part 1
•   1/72 - Air-Graphic Models - AIR72-007 - Westland Wasp/Scout
•   1/72 - Air-Graphic Models - AIR72-006 - Operation Desert Storm - Part 1
•   1/72 - Air-Graphic Models - AIR72-005 - Air Forces of the World Part 2 (Training Aircraft
•   1/72 - Air-Graphic Models - AIR72-004 - Westland Lynx in Worldwide Service Part 1
•   1/72 - Air-Graphic Models - AIR72-003 - Air Forces of the World Update Set Part 1
•   1/72 - Air-Graphic Models - AIR72-002 - Operation Enduring FreedomCoalition Air Power over Afghanistan Part 1
•   1/72 - Air-Graphic Models - AIR72-001 - Handley-Page Victor B.1/B.2
•   1/48 - Airfix - ARX4104 - DH-82a Tiger Moth Aircraft
•   1/48 - Italeri - ITA2799 - F-86E Sabre Jet Fighter
•   1/48 - Airfix - ARX5127 - Hawker Hurricane Mk.I
•   1/48 - Airfix - ARX5126 - Supermarine Spitfire Mk I RAF Aircraft
•   1/48 - Revell of Germany - RVL4963 - Rockwell B-1B Lancer (Platinum Edition)
•   1/48 - Kazan Model Dynamics - KLG4804EDU - Landing Gear Set North-American P-51D-5 Mustang - No.2
•   1/48 - Kazan Model Dynamics - KLG4803EDU - Landing Gear Set North-American P-51D-5 Mustang - No.1
•   1/48 - Kazan Model Dynamics - KLG4802TAM - Landing Gear Set Grumman F-14A/F-14B/F-14D Tomcat
•   1/48 - Kazan Model Dynamics - KLG4801EDU - Landing Gear Set Messerschmitt Bf-109G-5 and later
•   1/48 - ICM Models - ICM48260 - Heinkel He.111Z-1 “Zwilling", WWII German Glider Tug
•   1/48 - Sword Models - SRT48011 - Gloster Meteor NF.14
•   1/48 - Revell of Germany - RVL3848 - Eurofighter EF-2000A Typhoon 'Baron Spirit'
•   1/48 - Eduard Models - EDU11137 - Albatros D V, Fokker Dr I & D VII Du doch nicht Aircraft (3 Kits) (Ltd Edition Plastic Kit)
•   1/48 - Quickboost - QUB48937 - A-26 Invader Wing Gun Barrels for ICM
•   1/48 - Quickboost - QUB48936 - A-26 Invader Propeller for ICM
•   1/48 - Quickboost - QUB48935 - P-38F/G Lightning Gun Barrels Type B for TAM
•   1/48 - Quickboost - QUB48934 - P-51D Mustang Propeller for EDU
•   1/48 - Quickboost - QUB48933 - A-26 Invader Air Intake for ICM
•   1/48 - Quickboost - QUB48932 - P-51D Mustang Propeller for ARX
•   1/48 - Quickboost - QUB48931 - P-51D Mustang Exhaust for ARX
•   1/48 - Quickboost - QUB48930 - F-14D Tomcat Boarding Steps w/Photo-Etch for AGK
•   1/48 - BarracudaCast - BARBR48424 - Hawker Tempest Ailerons & Elevators (EDU kit)
•   1/48 - BarracudaCast - BARBR48348 - Sea Fury Landing Gear Bay Set
•   1/48 - Aires - AHM4804 - Do.217N Late A Wheels & Paint Masks For ICM
•   1/48 - Aires - AHM4803 - L-39ZO Albatros Late A & Paint Masks For TSM
•   1/48 - Aires - AHM4802 - Do.217N Early B Wheels & Paint Masks For ICM
•   1/48 - Aires - AHM4801 - Spitfire Mk IX 4-Spoke Wheels & Paint Masks For EDU
•   1/48 - Aires - AHM4799 - I-153 Wheels & Paint Masks For ICM & HSG
•   1/48 - AeroBonus by Aires - ABN480223 - WWI French Pilot #3 (Standing, Arms Bent)
•   1/48 - AeroBonus by Aires - ABN480222 - WWI French Pilot #2 (Standing, one Hand in Pocket other behind Back)
•   1/48 - AeroBonus by Aires - ABN480221 - WWI French Pilot #1 (Standing, Hands behind Back)
•   1/32 - Extra Tech Accessories - ETM32004 - Focke-Wulf Fw.190D-9 exterior set
•   1/32 - Quickboost - QUB32244 - P-51D Mustang Exhaust for RVL
•   1/32 - Quickboost - QUB32243 - P-47 Thunderbolt Propeller Hamilton Standard for TSM
•   1/32 - Quickboost - QUB32242 - P-47 Thunderbolt Propeller Curtiss Electric for TSM
•   1/32 - Quickboost - QUB32241 - F-100 Super Sabre Ejection Seat w/Safety Belts for TSM
•   1/32 - Aires - AHM2242 - MiG-23 Turbostarter TS21 For TSM (Resin)
•   1/32 - Aires - AHM2241 - Spitfire Mk IX 4-Spoke Wheels & Paint Masks For TAM
•   1/32 - AeroBonus by Aires - ABN320142 - USAF O2 Pilot w/Seat for KIN, HSG & ITA
•   1/24 - Scale Aircraft Conversion - SCV24011 - Bf.109E Landing Gear (AFX kit)
•   1/24 - BarracudaCast - BARBR24413 - F6F Hellcat Cross Tread Wheels (AFX kit)
•   1/24 - BarracudaCast - BARBR24412 - F6F Hellcat Diamond Tread Wheels (AFX kit)

 Mud 

Have you noticed how "Armor Models" new releases have slowed down in the last few weeks? It seems like many of these NEW releases are coming from China, and they are still restarting their economy and reorganizing their shipping routes

•   1/72 - Italeri - ITA7078 - Soviet T-34/76 Model 1943
•   1/35 - Arsenal Model Group - AMG35206 - Pz.Kpfw.777 (R) (German small AFV)
•   1/35 - MENG Models - MGKVS11 - MB Willys Military Vehicle
•   1/35 - DML/Dragon Models - DML6951 - Sd.Kfz.164 Bergepanzerwagen IV or Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf.H Mid Production Autumn 1943 (2in1)
•   1/35 - DML/Dragon Models - DML6129 - Survivors, Panzer Crew (Kursk 1943)
•   N/A - MENG Models - MGKWWT016 - World War Toons - French Heavy Tank Char B1

 Seas 

•   1/350 - Micro-Mir - MCK350037 - USS Parceh (SSN-683)
•   1/72 - Italeri - ITA1326 - Carrier Deck Section (Figures and Aircraft NOT included)
•   1/35 - Italeri - ITA5626 - Vosper MTB 74 with Crew

 Hot Wheels 

•   N/A - Airfix - ARX6048 - VW Beetle Coca-Cola QUICK BUILD (No glue or paint required)
•   N/A - Airfix - ARX6047 - VW Camper Van Coca-Cola QUICK BUILD (No glue or paint required)

Space & Sci-Fi 

 Book Worm 

Yes, we received Air Connection - AIR004 - Camouflage and Markings of the Panzerwaffe. But it was sold out as soon as it arrived. We have another batch of books coming this week, and a third batch following shortly. This reference is AMAZING! Well documented and full of b&w photos, with unit organizations, unit markings, and the variations of colors in the Panzerwaffe. We were impressed by the 60 pages of color profiles at the end of this heavy hitter...

 The Bench 

•   Testors 1/4oz Enamel - Testors - TES1198 - 1/4oz. Bottle Finishing Enamel Gun Metal
•   Testors 1/4oz Enamel - Testors - TES1167 - 1/4 oz. TAN FLAT
•   Testors 1/4oz Enamel - Testors - TES1147 - 1/4 oz. Black
•   Testor ModelMaster - Testors - TES4714 - FS31136 Insignia Red (F)
•   N/A - Brushes - BRU1174 - 8,10,12 Fine Red Sable Flat Brushes (3)
•   N/A - Brushes - BRU1173 - 2,4,6 Fine Red Sable Flat Brushes (3)
•   1/4,3/8,1/2 - Brushes - BRU1179 - Ox Hair Flat Stoke Brushes (3)

Hot Pre-Orders Alert! 

These are the hottest Pre-Orders coming in upcoming weeks/months! 

  1/32 - Silver Wings - SVW32022 - de Havilland D.H.82A Tiger Moth - Pre-Order Item

  1/35 - AFV Club - AFV35323 - US Army Truck & King Cobra Tank w/M113 & M54 Guns

1/32 Ju EF-126 'Elli' / EF-127 'Walli' (3 in 1 kit) Luftwaffe 1946

1/48 DeHavilland Sea Vixen FAW.2 

REMINDER

Check your order status!  

• Kitlinx is a "broker" of models, books and accessories (KIT↔LINKS). It means we have ~15,000 in stock items, especially the HOTTEST products. But we source ~75,000 additional products, in the US and abroad - remember that's why Loic came back to the business. NO ONE in our industry offers a similar system at this operational scale.

• Look at the STATUS on each item. When it says "Special Order in Europe, Ships in less than 2 weeks"... we mean it! Actually, it's an estimate (Kitlinx does not control the Postal Service or Customs). Our international order made on Monday arrived Friday!! That's the best we've seen... Faster than UPS/FedEx Ground from the East Coast to Utah!

• Look at your ORDER STATUS - Kitlinx offers an update on items we source. There is an "expected date" on each sourced item (that's when Kitlinx receives the product). 

• Watch for MULTIPLE items. Some customers order x10 of one product. Even distributors might not have those quantities. Orders are held, if NOT COMPLETE.

• NO "expected date" on ONE of your ordered product? It will HOLD your order, so please "MAKE A DECISION"... that probably means the supplier sold out (between updates - that's why our NEW system coming later this year will automate this process). Suppliers restock often, but Kitlinx does not control their business. After 30-days, if Kitlinx receives no communication from customer, the missing item will be refunded/credited and your remaining order will ship automatically.

Phone Calls: 801-815-0677. Some of our valued customers want to talk to a LIVE agent. This phone is available because of Internet and Credit Card policies. Kitlinx would LOVE to talk to you, but we don't have the manpower for these voice calls. If you ABSOLUTELY NEED TO TALK to a Kitlinx Rep, please SEND A TEXT at this number, and we will return your call. Remember that the time we spend on the phone is not spent in processing shipments or updating the website - 90% of the inquiries are about "Order Status". You can see your "Order Status" online

Email is still the BEST communication tool