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Stetoppingphoto
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 Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 3:31 am Post subject: Re: VW82 1/12 model from Victor Ma |
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They really messed the rear vents up though didn't they! I'd be tempted to paint them on.
The scale and detail is pretty impressive though!
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René R.
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| Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2023 3:47 pm Post subject: Re: VW82 1/12 model from Victor Ma |
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After seeing these (and other) videos I decided to buy one. I am super-impressed with the detail. At this stage in my life I know I'll never own another split, so I can console myself with this very well-made model.
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pastellgreen
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| Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 5:16 am Post subject: Re: VW82 1/12 model from Victor Ma |
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aa390392
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| Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 10:53 am Post subject: Re: VW82 1/12 model from Victor Ma |
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I purchased both the kubel, and sedan, very impressed by the detail of both vehicles, a few issues I have are, 1. batteries are very limited with usage. 
2. Instructions very difficult to comprehend  3. Electrical connections need improvement.  4. I can’t find any support- customer service, replacement
Batteries etc.
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Steve in NJ
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Martin Southwell
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| Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 4:06 pm Post subject: Re: VW82 1/12 model from Victor Ma |
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aa390392
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| Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 5:40 pm Post subject: Re: VW82 1/12 model from Victor Ma |
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Thanks Steve
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Two Glove Boxes
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finster
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| Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 2:51 pm Post subject: Re: VW82 1/12 model from Victor Ma |
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| Martin Southwell wrote: |
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google roc hobby 1/12 vw using the shopping tab brings them up
available from 'appliance electronics', 'wheelspin models' and 'sussex model centre'
price about £265
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2type2
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2023 8:38 am Post subject: Re: VW82 1/12 model from Victor Ma |
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Where did you purchase? I got my Kommanderwagen from FairRC.Had a problem with the battery 3 prong male plug that connects to transmitter. The tamiya style plug(includes switch) is hot glued to the fenderwell under the hood. This makes it difficult to plug in the battery lead from behind, as the switch button is facing forward. But the customer service was stellar, I recieved a replacement transmitter assembly for free.
Since there are more similarities than differences between the Kommanderwagen and the colored Split, I gotta know, are the drive gears and 4 wheel drive all the same?
Regarding the directions, typical translation failures and lack of clarity.
For many years I've wondered why Chinese manufacturers don't hire native English speakers to proofread and correct that gibberish, it would be so easy.
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mandraks
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:03 pm Post subject: Re: VW82 1/12 model from Victor Ma |
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Regarding the directions, typical translation failures and lack of clarity.
For many years I've wondered why Chinese manufacturers don't hire native English speakers to proofread and correct that gibberish, it would be so easy. |
as a former university trained translator: we do not work for free. Chances are a native english speaker with sufficient chinese language skills would make more than the people who put the models together.
I work for a japanese company, and japanglish is a daily source of entertainment/frustration for me.
Still good english instructions go a long way. i know, cause i sometimes end up writing them. and i do not speak japanese....
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Stetoppingphoto
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| Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:06 am Post subject: Re: VW82 1/12 model from Victor Ma |
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google roc hobby 1/12 vw using the shopping tab brings them up
available from 'appliance electronics', 'wheelspin models' and 'sussex model centre'
price about £265 |
As nice as these are I think they're a little over priced.
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Tonyvan
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| Posted: Fri May 12, 2023 11:27 am Post subject: Re: VW82 1/12 model from Victor Ma |
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I got one for my birthday, but couldn't leave it stock. Painted inside and out, lowered, and added a 356 engine. I also accidentally put the rear bumper back on upside down (now rectified).
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