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  • Member since
    February 2004
  • From: Quantico, VA
Where have all the sh**ers gone?
Posted by Yamafreak72 on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 2:20 PM

Gents,

So I'm looking to replace the Academy 1/48 CH-53 kit I used to build my OIC a going away plaque and lo and behold, NOBODY seems to have them in stock.  I checked about 10 different places on line including Rollmodels, Squadron, Sentai, no joy.  A couple MH's out there but that's it.  I don't want to have to go the ebay route yet, anybody know who still has them on the shelves? 

Status: Nastro Azzurro NSR 500- finis!
  • Member since
    April 2010
  • From: Lexington, VA
Posted by USAFSPOOK on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 1:45 PM

I know you stated you do not want to go ebay, but I sat up til 4am the other morning checking out each page of helos they have and there were quite a few CH-53Es listed, many being "buy it now" and many being for much less than list price.  Not trying to advertise for ebay, but was really surprised at the number of those particular kits advertised.  Will keep looking elsewhere for you.  Semper Fi.

  • Member since
    April 2010
  • From: Lexington, VA
Posted by USAFSPOOK on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 2:25 PM

Forget previous post; checked ebay site, all 53e's listed were in South Korea! Some had $20 shipping fees!  Sorry!     internet hobbies shows one at $71.20, states ships in 2-3 days.  www.internethobbies.com or 1-800-873-9893;  good luck!

  • Member since
    February 2004
  • From: Quantico, VA
Posted by Yamafreak72 on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 9:17 PM

SPOOK,

Thanks for the replies and research.  I broke down and ended up getting one off ebay for $88 shipped.  From a US address.  Ahhh, I feel a lot better knowing I'll have a 53E back in my stash again.  Will attempt to post pics of A/C I built for OIC soon.

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