[stalag8611]

I've got a problem or a puzzle and I don't know which it is. I started to assemble the bird and as I looked over the parts I realized that the covers for the engine nacelles were missing. The model can be displayed with wheels down, all the parts are there, but to show the 219 in flight means leaving two gaping holes in the nacelles. The covers are not lost; I always examine the plastic packaging before removing the model. So, what's up? Did I get a Monday morning plane packager, or is this the norm? Damn odd if it's the latter.

[Spinnaker]

Sorry to say, that is the norm. It appears that Ixo have decided to give us only a wheels-down option for this model. I find this particularly dissappointing as the wheels are pretty flimsy - I had to display mine on it's stand with wheels down because they wouldn't support it, even after making use of some white-glue.

Just another example of Ixo's hit-and-miss approach .

Originally Posted by stalag8611

I've got a problem or a puzzle and I don't know which it is. I started to assemble the bird and as I looked over the parts I realized that the covers for the engine nacelles were missing. The model can be displayed with wheels down, all the parts are there, but to show the 219 in flight means leaving two gaping holes in the nacelles. The covers are not lost; I always examine the plastic packaging before removing the model. So, what's up? Did I get a Monday morning plane packager, or is this the norm? Damn odd if it's the latter.

[Tri-motor]

The latest FW-190 from IXO has same problem. There aren't any wheel covers for in-flight option.

[Dan Flynn]

It's a sorry diecast. I brought one from a friend fo $20 and I wish I hadn't. I still haven't tried to set it up. I could tell taking it out of the box the landing gear was going to be a problem. Looked cool in the box and went against my rule of thumb of Japanese aircraft only. Wish I could dump or trade it.

[planenutsfrog]

I am rather satisfied with mine : I precisely found the landing gear easy to assemble and adequately sturdy (for once on a IXO !). I must say however, that I never use the stand and rely on Super Glue for assembly...

[YYK950]

I have to say I am sorry for anyone that is disappointed with this model. I just recieved my model last week and loved it.

[mustangdriver]

I think there is a real one at the NASM

[Hornchurch]

Originally Posted by mustangdriver

I think there is a real one at the NASM

As is typical with many different & famous W.W.II types = ONE LEFT

[mustangdriver]

It is sad to think that some of these aircraft are the sole surviving examples of a type that had thousands built.

[STARMAN 352ND]

Originally Posted by mustangdriver

It is sad to think that some of these aircraft are the sole surviving examples of a type that had thousands built.

So very true....
JP