Caution!!! Bad Pilots

[STARMAKER.REBEL]

Don't buy these pilots! The description says 1/35 scale and the picture says 1/48 scale

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

Now you understand why I never buy anything hobby related through Amazon. Lots of misleading/mislabeled BS out there.
A lot of times they're coming from a third party distributor. That's should be a huge red flag enough for me not to order anything from Amazon.

I get it that some folks like it. I have my reasons that goes beyond purchasing anything from Amazon.

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

What company are the figures from? I'm not asking where you got them from, I'm asking what brand they are.

 

[BlackSheepTwoOneFour]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2958373278...lp:2332490&itmmeta=01JAPDMQCFWHGGSM8M3QGW8CKA

If you read the description further down the page, it clearly states 1/35 scale.

 

[Jakko]

Going by the computer-rendered image, they're 3D-printed, so the maker can supply them in pretty much any scale desired, as long as they fit in the printer.

 

[BOATMAN]

Going by the computer-rendered image, they're 3D-printed, so the maker can supply them in pretty much any scale desired, as long as they fit in the printer.

HI Jakko im glad you posted this about these pilots as i was lookin for some to fit in my tomcat an hornet thanks for the warning
cheers sir
chrisb

 

[ohbejuan]

I am pretty sure also that is a picture of renders, and not actual prints. Thank you for the warning

 

[airdave]

The pic is the type of render you get from software like Rhino.
If you search you will probably find other listings of the exact same product, and images, listed in different scales.
It is possible to make one listing with scale options, but this way is easier since eBay offers free listings.

Just want to make a recommendation when dealing with Asian (especially Chinese) sellers on eBay and Amamazon.
I will contact the seller before I buy, with questions about the product.
If I get an understandable response, and an attempt at "customer service", then I order from them.
If not, I don't.

I am a strong advocate of not supporting China these days, but like many I still succumb to the lower prices.
And I have been amazed over the years at the communication and help from some Chinese sellers.
Just like over 'ere, across the pond, there are good sellers and bad ones.
There are those that will answer your questions, and try to make sure you get the right product.

And then...there is the no argument, refund/return policy that has been adopted by Chinese vendors.
If you are unsatisfied in any way, their practice is to refund fully, but they prefer not to receive the returned goods.
You can feel confident in a no-hassle guaranty if the product is not what you expected.
Just try to make sure a seller offers refunds before you purchase.

 

[blakeh1]

If you are looking for good pilot figures, I got several 1/72 figures from here from this French company.

Excellent quality and they typically have versions in all the common scales

https://reedoak.com/