FilmBuff Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I'm trying to get hold of a PNP Vegas glider. But this and most others have been out of stock on the website for weeks. Do they distribute to model shops? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton 1 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I've found that with Staufenbiel too when I was looking for a new glider, and they appear to be owned by Horizon Hobby now too. I gave up in the end and went for something else. You could try FVK Models who produce very similar models to the Vegas. I have the Signal 2.4m which flies very well indeed. Glass fuse and veneered foam wings makes for a quick and easy build. Steve A470soaring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilmBuff Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 Posted by Steve Houghton 1 on 23/08/2017 14:24:42: I've found that with Staufenbiel too when I was looking for a new glider, and they appear to be owned by Horizon Hobby now too. I gave up in the end and went for something else. You could try FVK Models who produce very similar models to the Vegas. I have the Signal 2.4m which flies very well indeed. Glass fuse and veneered foam wings makes for a quick and easy build. Steve Thanks Steve. What motor do you have in the Signal? One of the attractions of Staufenbiel is the PNP format. I'm very lazy these days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton 1 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I don't have a motor in mine, I fly it as a pure glider as my local hills are so good you don't need power assist usually. Edited By Steve Houghton 1 on 23/08/2017 15:48:48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I'm afraid that the Staufenbiel we knew is now pretty much gone - HH seem to have purchased them primarily to act as their EU distribution hub, not for their (fairly niche, mostly e-gliders) model range. I doubt many of those models will surface again via the HH website; fingers crossed new distributors are found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Geezer Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 Is anybody surprised - the writing was on the wall within 8-10 weeks - and anyway look what happened to Cadburys when the Yanks bought them. And why in the name of all that's holy do our government seem to be encourageing foreigners buy all our (frequently iconic) businesses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 Dear all, I had hoped to purchase a mini-Epsilon from the Staufenbiel website. Allthough the model was showing as not available at the time of my on-line order, in the order instructions I asked Staufenbiel to advise me of an approximate date the model would return to stock. At the time of ordering Staufenbiel debited my account. Weeks went by, followed by 3 e-mails, only finally getting a response after using a new ticketing system on the web-site which is hidden away. The response was that Stuafenbiel have no idea when this model will be back in stock. In fact when I checked there only very few gliders models actually in stock on the Staufebiel/Horizon Hobby Europe website. Has anyone else had this issue? Does anyone know why customer service is so woeful? And why there are very few models actually showing as available for delivery? Many thanks for any responses. Mark Edited By Pete B - Moderator on 26/08/2017 13:52:33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Neale Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 I'm in a situation as above. I ordered a replacement fuselage for my Vegas in July. I'm still waiting for the order although my Paypal account has already been debited for the required amount. I have sent emails to Horizon customer service but have not received any replies even though the payment was to Horizon Hobbies. It doesn't seem as though customer service exists.so is Horizon Hobby about to do a disappearing act? John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris Bond - Bondaero Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 https://www.lindinger.at/en/#search:query=staufenbiel&sSearch=staufenbiel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John Emms 1 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I bought a Top Model ARTF (Antic) from Staufenbiel last year, and that was then promptly removed from the site. I suspect that as the old gliders are sold, then they may not be available again, though by keeping out of stock gliders on the site they are clearly keeping options open. All of the Czech gliders will be available to order from the producers, and going into Eastern Europe, I suspect that could also be true. There are also some stocks of Czech gliders, at old prices, with UK dealers. Please don't ignore the UK dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I might be wrong, but has the address of HH in Germany changed in recent weeks. I'm sure it was somewhere different to Hanskampring 9, 22885 Barsbüttel, Germany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Colman Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I need a new fuselage for my Staufenbiel Cheetah; been showing out of stock for months now. My hopes of flying the Cheetah again seem to be disappearing rapidly now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unichap Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Similar issue, have been thinking of buying a Staufenbiel model for a while, but most are out of stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Clayton Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I have two of there models for sale if anybody is interested, a full house 4 servo wing Vegas with kevlar reinforced fuz and the 2.9 metre Mantis, both in mint condition, will post pics if interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Me and my flying buddy used to get great goods and service from Staufenbiel, but seems like HH in their infinite wisdom has slowly choked and killed them off leaving many loyal customers stranded. Now it's case of first finding info on a glider or item we like, then tediously searching the net for a supplier. There are still some glider suppliers in the UK, but not many carry or can supply the more specialised stuff such as composites and Hot Liners. We have had some decent stuff from T9 Hobbysport a couple of years back, they are in the UK, but even their webpage now show many 'out of stock' items, but to be fair he has been helpful in the past and will try to get what you need if he can, so worth having a chat with him. Also had some good stuff from FVK as someone mentioned earlier, was a long time ago, but still worth a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unichap Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Posted by Gary Clayton on 03/01/2018 11:44:26: I have two of there models for sale if anybody is interested, a full house 4 servo wing Vegas with kevlar reinforced fuz and the 2.9 metre Mantis, both in mint condition, will post pics if interested Very interested. Where are you / how much? Have pm'd you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Clayton Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Posted by James Penman on 03/01/2018 15:44:50: Posted by Gary Clayton on 03/01/2018 11:44:26: I have two of there models for sale if anybody is interested, a full house 4 servo wing Vegas with kevlar reinforced fuz and the 2.9 metre Mantis, both in mint condition, will post pics if interested Very interested. Where are you / how much? Have pm'd you.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iQTu2gojOZqpavc632TPiR4T867Ni3h2/view?usp=sharing pm sent Edited By Gary Clayton on 03/01/2018 16:28:00 Edited By Gary Clayton on 03/01/2018 16:28:31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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