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Jim Lewis Lieutenant SG
Joined: 25 Mar 2011 Posts: 121 Location: Campbell, CA USA
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:20 pm Post subject: Federation Frigate Question |
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I received my Squadron Box this afternoon, and was going over the minis. On the underside of the Frigate, what does this detail represent, and what color should it be? Forgive the quick iPhone photo...
_________________ Jim Lewis
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Scoutdad Commodore
Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Posts: 4754 Location: Middle Tennessee
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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Jim:
Can't see too clearly from the photo, but IIRC - that is the drone launcher.
As for color, I painted mine the same color as the hull and then painted the actual launch port grey. _________________ Commander, Battlegroup Murfreesboro
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Jim Lewis Lieutenant SG
Joined: 25 Mar 2011 Posts: 121 Location: Campbell, CA USA
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Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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Ah, makes sense!
Thanks Tony! _________________ Jim Lewis
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djdood Commodore
Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 3413 Location: Seattle, WA
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Jim Lewis Lieutenant SG
Joined: 25 Mar 2011 Posts: 121 Location: Campbell, CA USA
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:32 am Post subject: |
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That's it!
Working with the Frigate so far has been a bit disappointing. One of my nacelles is so soft that it bends with the slightest handling. The other is more solid, but both suffers from what appears to be serious mold-shift and are out of round. Both end caps are not recoverable. I also have two starboard nacelles.
It might be faster to scratchbuild replacements rather than attempt to clean them up.
Do you think Mongoose has plans to offer spare parts sets? _________________ Jim Lewis
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djdood Commodore
Joined: 01 Feb 2007 Posts: 3413 Location: Seattle, WA
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:51 am Post subject: |
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I would say in the case of both the soft (not cured resin?) nacelle and the missing port nacelle, you should contact Mongoose customer service and request replacements. You paid for your mini, there is no reason for you to have to order spare parts to complete it.
My understanding is that they've been taking care of folks with issues like these with minis. _________________
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Scoutdad Commodore
Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Posts: 4754 Location: Middle Tennessee
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:56 am Post subject: |
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I had one Fed CA with a "soft" nacelle.
When I contacted Matthew, he offered to replace it. I haven't received it yet, but hopefully its in the mail. _________________ Commander, Battlegroup Murfreesboro
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Jim Lewis Lieutenant SG
Joined: 25 Mar 2011 Posts: 121 Location: Campbell, CA USA
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:11 am Post subject: |
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Good advice, I'll contact Mongoose too. _________________ Jim Lewis
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Nissei Ensign
Joined: 07 Feb 2012 Posts: 7 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:08 pm Post subject: |
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Jim,
I had similar problems with my Federation squadron set. I contacted Mongoose publishing (sales department) with the list of parts needing replacement, received a prompt email (w/i 12 hours), and was advised that their warehouse would be instructed to send me replacement parts. Now I'm just waiting with my fingers crossed. |
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Jim Lewis Lieutenant SG
Joined: 25 Mar 2011 Posts: 121 Location: Campbell, CA USA
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Posted: Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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Nissei wrote: | Jim,
I had similar problems with my Federation squadron set. I contacted Mongoose publishing (sales department) with the list of parts needing replacement, received a prompt email (w/i 12 hours), and was advised that their warehouse would be instructed to send me replacement parts. Now I'm just waiting with my fingers crossed. |
Yes - thank you all. Matthew sent me an email last night, passing it on to the people in the service department who can send me replacement nacelles. Prompt and professional - I'm keeping my fingers crossed too.
My DN, CA, and CL are in pretty good shape, so I have something I can get into while waiting. BC - that's gonna take some work... _________________ Jim Lewis
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Nissei Ensign
Joined: 07 Feb 2012 Posts: 7 Location: Eastern Pennsylvania
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:26 pm Post subject: |
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Jim,
I got a package today from Mongoose in Ohio with all the replacement parts requested. I emailed at the beginning of this week. Despite the news about the delay in production, it is good to know that Mongoose has good customer service.
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Jim Lewis Lieutenant SG
Joined: 25 Mar 2011 Posts: 121 Location: Campbell, CA USA
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Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2012 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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Nissei wrote: | Jim,
I got a package today from Mongoose in Ohio with all the replacement parts requested. I emailed at the beginning of this week. Despite the news about the delay in production, it is good to know that Mongoose has good customer service.
Paul |
That's good news Paul - I'll keep my eyes open! _________________ Jim Lewis
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Jim Lewis Lieutenant SG
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 10:54 pm Post subject: |
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Update: I received my replacement parts from Mongoose this afternoon - great response time! Not only did they send me a replacement nacelle for by Frigate - they sent two complete Frigates! I know, they're small, but I'm happy! _________________ Jim Lewis
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archon96 Lieutenant JG
Joined: 20 Aug 2011 Posts: 65
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Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:39 pm Post subject: |
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was gonna some really snide comment about mongoose but decided not too. good luck with the new parts. |
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Scoutdad Commodore
Joined: 09 Oct 2006 Posts: 4754 Location: Middle Tennessee
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Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:36 am Post subject: |
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must be nice.
Sent a request for replacement parts about two weeks ago.
Got an email the next day... but still no replacement parts. _________________ Commander, Battlegroup Murfreesboro
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