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Discussion in 'Collectables, Literature, & Models' started by Dimitar, Dec 12, 2009.

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  1. Dimitar

    Dimitar Formula Junior

    Mar 21, 2007
    678
    Boston
    #1 Dimitar, Dec 12, 2009
    I have an unusual request. To make the long story short recently I had a bad experience with E-bay seller and received slightly damaged 1:12 Enzo by Kyosho. Among other things I am missing the "Ferrari" sign from the back hood and the metal piece that keeps the same hood open.
    I was wondering ( I know there are a lot of people here that customize their models) if you can suggest any web sites, shops, etc I can get spare parts from.
    Your help and advices are will be much appreciated.
     
  2. ferrarikraemer

    ferrarikraemer Karting

    Sep 18, 2005
    66
    Denmark
    Full Name:
    Bo Kræmer
    #2 ferrarikraemer, Dec 12, 2009
    I don't know any shops who sells spare parts for your Enzo, but I'm pretty sure if you write to Kyosho they will send you the parts - without any costs...!
     
  3. johneli1

    johneli1 Formula Junior

    Feb 10, 2006
    714
    Hampshire, England
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    John
    #3 johneli1, Dec 12, 2009
    I needed a Lamborghini badge for the rear of a 1/12 Murcialeago and Autoart sent me 4 for free!
     
  4. veyron407

    veyron407 Formula Junior

    Jun 1, 2008
    490
    canada
    #4 veyron407, Dec 12, 2009
    If its not to late, send it back & get the $ back. Open a claim with paypal.
     
  5. CollectorMorry

    CollectorMorry Formula 3

    Nov 5, 2003
    2,014
    Toronto, ON, Canada
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    Morry Barmak
    #5 CollectorMorry, Dec 12, 2009
    Always use eBay with caution. It is true you can find some items there for less money as the vendors tend not to have physical locations and work on slimmer margins. BUT when something goes wrong, a parcel goes missing, arrives damaged, is not as described, etc. etc. you are faced with few and tough options. In my 20 years I cannot tell you how many horror stories I have heard.

    In any case Kyosho USA can probably order the part(s) for you from Japan but it will take some time to get.
     
  6. Dimitar

    Dimitar Formula Junior

    Mar 21, 2007
    678
    Boston
    #6 Dimitar, Dec 12, 2009
    Thanks for all the replys guys. I did open a claim-both with Paypal and Amex. Turns out because I did it with both -now the only valid is the one with Amex. Well...Lesson learned. Bottom line is the item wasn't even close to the describtion :-(.
    Anyway--looks like Monday I will contact Kyosho USA. If things don't work out--Lucky--you are my back-up plan.
     
  7. F40-288GTO

    F40-288GTO Karting

    Oct 13, 2009
    56
    N.S CANADA
    #7 F40-288GTO, Jan 30, 2010
    How did you ever make out with contacting Kyosho for help / parts ? If you were successfull I would mind the detail info.

    As far as the photo-etch metal like emblems. Well on ebay there are a few sellers selling this type of item for different models of ferrari's and porsches etc etc etc.

    Yes they are in scale 1:24 BUT you will very likely find on one of the different ferrari sheets an emblem that messures up perfectly etc. Best to buy 1 of each ferrari sheets covering each model. The sheets say 1:24 but there are so many different sizes of the Ferrari word etc on them.

    worked for me for my kyosho 1:12 and 1:18 F40's. best priced seller on ebay modelkit-fr
     
  8. Dimitar

    Dimitar Formula Junior

    Mar 21, 2007
    678
    Boston
    #8 Dimitar, Jan 31, 2010
    Hi,
    I called Kyosho, but they told me that they cannot send me the part. I spoke with few retailers from New England and Florida and....nothing. I still haven't found the part...
     
  9. F40-288GTO

    F40-288GTO Karting

    Oct 13, 2009
    56
    N.S CANADA
    #9 F40-288GTO, Feb 16, 2010
    What's the part look like maybe just maybe it can be made by some hobbyist ????
     
  10. Scaledetails

    Scaledetails F1 Rookie

    Nov 19, 2003
    4,211
    Daytona Beach, FL
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    Stephane
    #10 Scaledetails, Feb 16, 2010
    I have 1/12 scale "Ferrari" scripts available. They are photoetched metal.
     
  11. F40-288GTO

    F40-288GTO Karting

    Oct 13, 2009
    56
    N.S CANADA
    #11 F40-288GTO, Feb 16, 2010
    Your the same folks that sell all the 1/8 pocher parts etc . If you are that seller . Ya serveral years back I bought a bunch of parts from you. NEED more stuff for this 1:12 Kyosho's. Already completed and psinted type parts / easy to install parts.
     
  12. toddjw73

    toddjw73 F1 Rookie

    Feb 5, 2004
    3,506
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    Todd Westbrook
    #12 toddjw73, Feb 16, 2010
    Stephane (ScaleDetails) is pure class on eBay. Always on top of it. I have bought several items from him for my 1:12 250 GTO for a future detailing project. Still need a few more things though. I'll get them eventually.
     
  13. CustomFerrari

    CustomFerrari Formula Junior

    Aug 1, 2008
    719
    Rhode Island
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    Casey B.
    #13 CustomFerrari, Feb 17, 2010
    i was goign to say i could help but i have the 1/24 enzo its still in box its waiting for me :D
     

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