26-11-2011, 09:35 AM
Hi Guys,
I am after some help/advice on buying a plane from overseas.
I have developed a liking for the Curtiss P40 after seeing them in NZ and recently in Temora, plus they were extensively flown by Australian squadrons.
So for Australia Day 2012 I wanted to get my hands on a Curtiss P40 dressed in 75 squadron livery to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the squadrons formation back in 1942 - this would also tie in with the Australia Day theme.
Anyhow I found the model that I want, Kyosho Curtiss P40E Warhawk EP.
http://www.kyosho.com/eng/products/rc/de..._id=104546
Unfortunately it appears that there are none in the country unless a hobby shop has one tucked away somewhere, hence my question.
I have found that they are readily available in the USA and quite reasonably priced, but the freight is ridiculous.
Model = US$160
Freight = US$186
Has anyone got any ideas on how to get into the country without being ripped off on the freight?
Is NZ or Sth East Asia a better option if I can find one there?
I am particularly after the Kyosho model as it fits well into the size of planes I like, plus it has the rotating retracts as used on the P40's and the covering would be relatively easily converted to 75 Squadron.
Thanks
Chris M
I am after some help/advice on buying a plane from overseas.
I have developed a liking for the Curtiss P40 after seeing them in NZ and recently in Temora, plus they were extensively flown by Australian squadrons.
So for Australia Day 2012 I wanted to get my hands on a Curtiss P40 dressed in 75 squadron livery to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the squadrons formation back in 1942 - this would also tie in with the Australia Day theme.
Anyhow I found the model that I want, Kyosho Curtiss P40E Warhawk EP.
http://www.kyosho.com/eng/products/rc/de..._id=104546
Unfortunately it appears that there are none in the country unless a hobby shop has one tucked away somewhere, hence my question.
I have found that they are readily available in the USA and quite reasonably priced, but the freight is ridiculous.
Model = US$160
Freight = US$186
Has anyone got any ideas on how to get into the country without being ripped off on the freight?
Is NZ or Sth East Asia a better option if I can find one there?
I am particularly after the Kyosho model as it fits well into the size of planes I like, plus it has the rotating retracts as used on the P40's and the covering would be relatively easily converted to 75 Squadron.
Thanks
Chris M