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[MIAv8Diecast]

Safe to say, three strikes is a very unlikely scenario. Maybe a fourth time will work...

No way I’ll call it what it is… Poor oversight on the QC side and I’ll be robbing a spare wheel from the bone yard.

 

[Jazajia]

I understand everyone has their own tolerance to QC but I received my Gemini Jets Northwest Airlines 757-300 with a noticeable paint scratch across the main titles. For me it’s a glaring eyesore I can’t unsee unfortunately.

Honestly, this is extremely easy to miss by retailers. Maybe a black sharpie could do the trick here?

The issues with your Delta 753 are more difficult to miss though, those loose NLG had to be making noise as they bounced inside the cradle.

Missing tires can be easier to miss than one would think, I have found out…

 

[MIAv8Diecast]

Honestly, this is extremely easy to miss by retailers. Maybe a black sharpie could do the trick here?

The issues with your Delta 753 are more difficult to miss though, those loose NLG had to be making noise as they bounced inside the cradle.

Missing tires can be easier to miss than one would think, I have found out…

I’m not upset about this one instance as I will have a replacement wheel to fix it and call it a day. Just the fact that it has taken me 3 attempts to get a model without issues is what has me bothered. I don’t blame the retailer either.

 

[BubblesAviation]

I figured since I’m on a role why stop now… My third replacement model for my Gemini Jets 757-300 missing a main gear wheel. Are ya’ll sure I’m just “unlucky”?

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2019 all over again for you

 

[ghqv2988]

I figured since I’m on a role why stop now… My third replacement model for my Gemini Jets 757-300 missing a main gear wheel. Are ya’ll sure I’m just “unlucky”?

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As I mentioned previously before. Retailer is messing with you. Subtle way to say "Hey go shop elsewhere and stop wasting my time with returns, even if the previous returns may have all been legit." Models don't just come with missing rubber tires

 

[MIAv8Diecast]

As I mentioned previously before. Retailer is messing with you. Subtle way to say "Hey go shop elsewhere and stop wasting my time with returns, even if the previous returns may have all been legit." Models don't just come with missing rubber tires

Well considering I used one retailer for 2 models and another for the 3rd. I can assure you that’s not the case since I have a good relationship with one of them.

 

[ghqv2988]

Well considering I used one retailer for 2 models and another for the 3rd. I can assure you that’s not the case since I have a good relationship with one of them.

And so I thought too. In any case, hopefully it's just a touch of bad luck. No one wants broken models, collector or retailer. While Gemini's molds are still lagging behind, their QC has improved somewhat over the past several months. Let's call it bad luck.

 

[MIAv8Diecast]

And so I thought too. In any case, hopefully it's just a touch of bad luck. No one wants broken models, collector or retailer. While Gemini's molds are still lagging behind, their QC has improved somewhat over the past several months. Let's call it bad luck.

At this point I don’t believe I’m unlucky and will stick with that unless I can be proved otherwise. My tangible lived experience would indicate there are still issues.

 

[ghqv2988]

At this point I don’t believe I’m unlucky and will stick with that unless I can be proved otherwise. My tangible lived experience would indicate there are still issues.

I've had worse luck with NG this year. I guess no one is immune from the diecast airplane lottery.

 

[MIAv8Diecast]

I've had worse luck with NG this year. I guess no one is immune from the diecast airplane lottery.

Yeah I have had a higher frequency with NG slip ups as well.