The Warspite model has arrived, but a few bits are missing…

May 14, 2010

Well, my Airfix 1:600 HMS Warspite model has arrived!

As you can see below, it is made of quite a few bits, but having looked through the instructions, this model isn’t diffcult to assemble. It will be time consuming because I want it to look immaculate, but I would compare it to the Lego truck with grabber arm I built when I was much younger than I am today! That truck has working pneumatics and a mechanically sound V8 engine!

However, as you can see below, part number 74 is slightly damaged. Depending on what the photo etch kit that I have ordered contains, this may not be an issue, but I won’t know until the PE kit actually arrives.

Also, as you can see below, part number 38 is completely missing!

This is going to be more of an issue, but I believe Airfix will send out missing parts if you ask for them. They may charge for that service, but on the basis that I have bought an item which has been sent incomplete, I’m hoping I can get the missing part and the damaged part replaced for free!

Anyway, that’s all for now. I’ll report more when more actually happens!

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#1 | Written by Mike Smith about 2 years ago. Reply

Back in the day, Airfix kits included a “missing parts” slip which you could return and they would send you replacements for missing or damaged parts. I once had a Spitfire kit which contained only the wings and fuselage. When I sent in the skip they just sent me another complete kit.
- #2 | Written by fishsponge about 2 years ago. Reply
  
  I’ve heard that they used to have these forms in them from other people too. Mine has no such form, but I’m assuming they will happily provide the same service over the phone, if for no other reason than the fact that they have sold me an incomplete product!
  
  Their helpline isn’t open again until Monday though, so I’ll hopefully find out then
#3 | Written by Matt Howlett about 2 years ago. Reply

Ah, fond memories of the Lego truck with grabber arm.
- #4 | Written by fishsponge about 2 years ago. Reply
  
  Indeed. I still have it, you know! The batteries are dead and one of the rubber bands that runs the pneumatics has perished and disintegrated, but it’s still assembled and lives on top of my server in the computer room! I keep saying i’ll revive it some day, but what would I use it for? lol, grabbing things I suppose!