Newsletter July 10

Kitlinx Newsletter - July 10, 2020

Your Feedback:

I was going to ask if the Loic who sent me an email was the the same from Greatmodels. Glad to be doing business with you again. Greatmodels was a fantastic company to deal with and the same service is here at kitlinx. I'll be doing all my hobby shopping here now that I know who I am dealing with

Harris from Pennsylvania just earned $5 credit! 

I was able to get what I was looking for.  The ordering and payment process was straight forward. Plus their prices are very competitive and sometimes lower. I will use Kitlinx in the future for my modeling needs

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Kitlinx-2 upgrade

We have two last items to work on before Kitlinx2 is launched, and we are "battling" our programmers to GET IT RIGHT

• Inventory count down - due to our access to 68,000 products OUTSIDE our own inventory, we request that the program counts down for "in stock" items, and THEN allows the customer to still buy the product when the inventory is "0" (if the product is available at a supplier). Software of shopping carts are NOT liking this logic... Some of you got frustrated this week when the warning "Not enough in stock, blah blah blah..." came up on your screen
• Qty Ordered = Qty Received - will be the last stand before Kitlinx2 release. This is the way Kitlinx works automatically. When the computer calculates that the SUM OF ALL products ordered are equal to SUM OF ALL products received, then your order SHIPS! (excluding Pre-Orders). It seems simple, but again, shopping carts are not programmed for this other logic

In addition to the above "headache", our shipping software failed on Friday afternoon (connection failure to the postage server). We have about 60 orders that will be shipped on Monday morning. 

Rare Collections! 

We have added a NEW "Field" in the Shop Left Directories! It's "COLLECTIONS"

Most of the kit collection has been selling since last week. About 200 more kits will appear shortly, mostly Eduard

We have acquired about 1,500 books. About 500 are already added to our inventory since yesterday, and half are "out of print". Some of them very rare! (including the rare Monogram Publication/Kookabura series on Luftwaffe Camouflage & Markings - Loic paid $500 for his copies about 15 years ago!)

We have entered so far:

• Classic Publications

• Eagle Editions

• Histoire & Collection

• Heimdal

• Hikoki

• Ja-po

• JJ Fedorowicz

• Kookabura

• Monogram Publication (rare!)

• Ryton Publication

• RZM Publication

• Schiffer (partial)

• Squadron Signal

We also have access to about 500 books in the German language! Below are some picture of the collection. Most of these books are not translated in English and full of pictures. If you wish to acquire some of this precious collection before it goes on eBay, please send Loic an email loic@kitlinx.com 

Pic1 - Pic2 - Pic3 - Pic4 - Pic5 - Pic6 - Pic7 - Pic8 - Pic9 - Pic10 - Pic11 - Pic12 - Pic13

Business Updates 

• Spray Paints are considered "Aerosol" by shipping companies (FedEx/UPS/USPS). They have to travel "ground" to avoid flying in a de-pressurized cabin at 30,000 ft and potentially bursting (not sure if any airplanes have been brought down by a 3oz can, but it might have scared the crew... or colored neighboring luggage) 

• Paypal has new rules that it does NOT refund the "fees". If a CUSTOMER cancels an order, fees will NOT be refunded. If the cancellation comes from Kitlinx (due to unavailability of products or others), the money is credited back to the account, unless the customer specifically request a refund to the credit card or Paypal.

• eBay is another venue offered to many modelers. Kitlinx uses it to discount some of its deepest overstock. We received a WARNING from one of our MAJOR DISTRIBUTOR: "Please avoid user name rakski at all costs... I’ve heard nothing but horror stories from my customers about this buyer, so NOW I’m relaying the message to you. This customer makes false claims and leaves negative feedback all the time for no reason..."

• Please note that we have changed the payment terms for Customers shipping to Mexico. If you are shipping to Mexico, you can ONLY use Paypal. Paypal will protect the customer, but also the vendor. Kitlinx received a series of fraudulent transactions originating from this country.

NOTICE: Yellow highlights are very HOT

Skies 

•   1/184 - Atlantis Models - AAN205 - B-36 Jet-Prop Peacemaker Bomber (formerly Revell)
•   1/72 - Eduard Models - EDU70112X - Fw 190A-8/R2 OVERTREES
•   1:72 - A-Model Poland - AMZNA7209 - FAB-9000 M54 (Soviet high-explosive bomb)
•   1:72 - A-Model Poland - AMZNA7205 - FAB-5000 M54 (Soviet high-explosive bomb)
•   1:72 - A-Model Poland - AMZ72374 - Da-42 Twin Star
•   1:72 - A-Model Poland - AMZ72363 - Bombardier Challenger CL-600
•   1:72 - A-Model Poland - AMZ72359 - SET - 2 in 1 Taylor JT-1(G-AXYK) & JT-2 (G-AYZH)
•   1:72 - A-Model Poland - AMZ72358 - SET - 2 in 1 Taylor JT-1(G-BKHY) & JT-2 (G-BFID)
•   1/72 - Valom Models - VAL72143 - Vickers Valetta T Mk.3
•   1/72 - Valom Models - VAL72142 - Vickers Valetta C Mk.1
•   1/72 - Valom Models - VAL72141 - Blackburn Firebrand TF Mk.5 (FRU, No.827 Sq.)
•   1/72 - Print Scale Decals - PSL72400 - Kaman Sea Sprite. 1/72. Part 1
•   1/72 - Print Scale Decals - PSL72398 - Handley-Page Halifax Part 11
•   1/72 - Print Scale Decals - PSL72397 - Dassault Mirage F.1CG PART-2
•   1/72 - Print Scale Decals - PSL72392 - Vought A-7 Corsair II. Part 3
•   1/72 - Italeri - ITA1018 - Ju.88A-4
•   1/72 - Eduard Accessories - EDUD72024 - Fokker D.VII 4color lozenge
•   1/72 - Eduard Accessories - EDUD72023 - Fokker D.VII rib tapes linen
•   1/72 - Eduard Accessories - EDUD72022 - Fokker D.VII rib tapes pink
•   1/72 - Blackdog - BDOA72064 - GAM 67 Crossbow
•   1/72 - Arma Hobby - AH70031 - Grumman FM-2 Wildcat Expert Set
•   1/72 - Airfix - ARX1010A - Hawker Hurricane Mk.I
•   1/72 - Dora Wings - DWN72013 - Bellanca CH400 Skyrocket US Marines Utility Aircraft
•   1/48 - Eduard Models - EDU8223 - Hellcat Mk.II DUAL COMBO
•   1/48 - Eduard Models - EDU11140 - Bf.109G-5/6 Wilde Sau (Wild Boar) Epizode One Ring of Fire WWII German Night Fighter (Ltd Edition Plastic Kit)
•   1/48 - IsraCast - ISDC48048 - IAF Vintage 250kg GP Bombs. Contains 6 bombs and decals
•   1/48 - ICM Models - ICM48290 - Cessna O-2A Skymaster American Recon Aircraft (New Tool) (JUL)
•   1/48 - Eduard Accessories - EDUBIG49250 - North-American P-51H Mustang
•   1/48 - Airfix - ARX5128A - Boulton Paul Defiant Mk I Fighter
•   1/48 - HobbyBoss - HBB81768 - Yakolev Yak-28PP Brewer-E
•   1/48 - Eduard Models - EDU82148X - Fw 190A-6 OVERTREES
•   1/48 - Dora Wings - DWN48021 - Marcel-Bloch MB.155C.1
•   1/32 - Roden - ROD631 - PT-17 Kaydet Trainer Aircraft (New Tool)
•   1/35 - Print Scale Decals - PSL35-003 - Bell UH-1B Huey (6)

 Mud 

•   1/72 - Zvezda Models - ZVE8058 - Russian Artillery of Peter the Great
•   1/72 - Zvezda Models - ZVE8038 - Republican Rome Cavalry III-I B.C.
•   1:72 - Ace Plastic Models - AMO72573 - Sd.Kfz.6/2 3.7cm Flak 36 on chassis mZgKw 5t
•   1:72 - Ace Plastic Models - AMO72572 - F-22 76.2mm Soviet Field/AT gun
•   1:72 - Ace Plastic Models - AMO72309 - Kamov 25Ts 'Hormone-B' Cruise missile targeting platform
•   1/72 - Ace Plastic Models - AMO72578 - German Einheits Diesel 2.5-Ton 6x6 Cargo Truck
•   1/35 - Rye Field Models - RFM5042 - M4A3 76W Sherman HVSS w/ Full Interior and Workable Track Links
•   1/35 - Print Scale Decals - PSL35-004 - Sherman Tanks of the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade [M4A3 Mk.III Mk.Vc Mk.V DD]
•   1/35 - Print Scale Decals - PSL35-002 - Emblems tank division of Germany 1939-45. A part 2
•   1/35 - Print Scale Decals - PSL35-001 - Emblems tank division of Germany 1939-45. A part 1
•   1/35 - AFV Club - AFV35032 - M4 Sherman T80 Track (Workable)
•   1/35 - Rye Field Models - RFM2002 - M4A3 Sherman Upgrade Kit
•   1/35 - MENG Models - MGKSS17 - British FV510 Warrior TES(H) (AIFV) Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicle (New Tool)
•   1/35 - AFV Club - AFV35S15 - U.S. WC-51 3/4 Ton 4x4 Jeep Weapons Carrier
•   1/35 - AFV Club - AFV35026 - M4 T51 Workable Track
•   N/A - AFV Club - AFVAC35206 - Anti-Slip Coating Stickers for Vehicle & Tank

 Seas 

•   1/350 - Pontos Model Wood Deck - PON35010 - USS Missouri BB-63 Type 2 Teak Tone Wood Deck for TAM
•   1/400 - Airfix - ARX55114 - Mary Rose (gift or starter set with paints, paint brush and poly cement)
•   1/350 - Print Scale Decals - PSL350-001 - Soviet aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov
•   N/A - MENG Models - MGKMOE001 - Royal Mail Ship Titanic

 Hot Wheels 

Space & Sci-Fi 

•   1/144 - Bandai - BAN5058930 - HG Cosmic Era Gundam Seed Destiny Series: #231 Gundam Infinite Justice

 Book Worm 

•   N/A - SAM Publications - SMBMAE006 - Model Aircraft Extra! Building the Spitfire
•   N/A - Valiant Wings Publishing - VLWAM15 - Airframe & Miniature 15: Grumman F6F Hellcat

 The Bench 

•   Masking Tape - Tamiya Accessories - TAM87033 - Tamiya Masking Tape Refill 6mm
•   Tamiya-XF Flat - Tamiya Accessories - TAM81362 - XF-62 Flat Olive Drab Matte Finish
•   Gunze-Surfacer - Gunze Sangyo - GUZSF291 - Mr Finishing Surfacer 1500 Liquid White 40ml
•   Thinner - Tamiya Accessories - TAM87077 - Tamiya Lacquer Thinner 250ml
•   N/A - Gunze Sangyo - GUZGT117 - Fine Brush Set for use with Mr Cement Square Bottles (10 pcs)
•   N/A - Tamiya Accessories - TAM87038 - Tamiya Extra-Thin Cement
•   N/A - Trumpeter Models - TSM9910 - Rivet Maker Tool
•   N/A - Tamiya - TAM87135 - Mark Fit Decal Solution - Strong

Hot Pre-Orders Alert! 

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

•   1/48 - Freedom Model Kits - FDK18017 - XA3 Lui Meng Single-Seater Attack Aircraft (New Tool) - Pre-Order Item
•   1/48 - Freedom Model Kits - FDK18014 - ROCAF AT3 Thunder Tigers Squ. Tzu Chung 2-Seater Trainer Aircraft (New Tool) - Pre-Order Item
•   1/32 - MENG Models - MGKQS002S - Fokker Dr.I Triplane flown by Manfred von Richthofen, the .Red Baron' WITH 1/10th RESIN BUST - LIMITED - Pre-Order Item
•   1/32 - MENG Models - MGKQS002 - Fokker Dr.I Triplane flown by Manfred von Richthofen, the .Red Baron' (mid-Aug by Air!) - Pre-Order Item
•   1/24 - Ebbro Plastic Model Kits - EBB25018 - Bantam BRC40 British Troop Recon Vehicle - Pre-Order Item

1/32 Fokker Dr.I Triplane flown by Manfred von Richthofen, the .Red Baron' (mid-August brought in by Airmail)

1/35 - Rye Field Models - RFM5043 - German Pz.Kpfw.IV Ausf J SdKfz 161/2 Last Production Tank w/Full Interior & Workable Track Links -

1/32 Ju EF-126 'Elli' / EF-127 'Walli' (3 in 1 kit) Luftwaffe 1946 This kit in on the water!

1/48 DeHavilland Sea Vixen FAW.2  July 2020 scheduled released