Hi,
everything was working fine with my build up until assembling package 9 when parts 85-1 and 86-1 failed. I have then contacted customer service via the same email address as I used to order the kit and some guy named Tom replied on 18th of November that the parts will be replaced but I should allow 10 days for delivery. Wow, great, what a nice customer service - silly me has thought.

Few days have gone and a new delivery arrives - what a fine surprise, let's check it out - might be the next delivery - the 10th - and if I am lucky enough - the replacement broken parts as well.

It seems that I was wrong on both assumptions as I was kindly provided with a second delivery of the 9th package. I then replied to the email I had from Tom explaining that instead of the correct package I got a duplicate of the 9th and I got a reply the second day (1st of Dec) from a guy named Martin asking for the order number - although I think this could have been obtained by looking for the email address, otherwise I don't know how the first guy would have handled my request other than simply ignoring it and giving me a sorry to hear this and some false promises in return.

I sent my reply within a few minutes after getting his email providing him with the order number and told the story again from the beginning. What should be the waiting time to get a response on these issues since two and a half days have already past and there was no news whatsoever?

Cheers.

Hi Derek,
thanks for your reply. The thinner part of them broke up when I was trying to align them with 82-1 after fitting it with the screws.

Hi Again,

I`ve looked at your pics having downloaded them (We can deal with posting pics at a later date ) and I`ve copied and highlighted some issues which may have caused your problem.

In the picture below (you may need to refresh the page a couple of times to get it to show) you will notice two circles. These concern me as this is damage caused between the parts.

You will also notice two thin white lines. these show the hinge is not aligned correctly.

The white arrow points at a screw that does not look fully inserted.

So not knowing exactly when the parts failed, I`ll start with the two white circles and thin white lines:

The larger circle shows scraping to the hinge plate that I would not expect as the hinge is fitted after the broken part. The smaller circle shows where the locating pin has come out of the hole.

The thin white lines show the misalignment of the hinge to the part they are attached too.

So, a question: Did you accidentally fit the hinge first?, because if you did the hinge has got under the panel and as you have fixed the two screws in place it would put pressure on the diecast panel and it will fracture. We all make mistakes at some time. Not a problem .

The arrow points to a screw that doesn`t look fully inserted.

When using self tapping screws the best method is to screw the screw in 1-2 turns and then back the screw off half a turn. Screw it in another full turn and back off half a turn again. By backing off the screw half a turn as instructed the swarf (cut metal) is removed so the screw does not lock tight before its fully inserted.

Now what to do?

As mentioned earlier contact CS and ask for replacements for stage 85 and 86.

When the parts arrive, start rebuilding. These kits should just slot together, so at the first sign of resistance stop and post the issue, or PM me to let me know you`ve hit a snag.


Regards
delboy271155
(Derek)

C/S are usually really good if they have detailed info about the problem, and exactly what parts are at fault.
Maybe just not good communication this time?

Anyway - when the new parts arrive, I would go back and 'start again' with this section.
As has been suggested, it appears that there might be a few build errors.
Nothing major - but these things often have a knock-on effect.

I'm sure you'll get it sorted.

Guys, if you could shoot me a PM about your issues...

Stay well!

Mark