Nigel Heather Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Are there any retailers in the UK that sell Flite Test models. I appreciate that as an alternative you can download plans and cut up boards yourself but I’m interested in the pre-cut kits. I’ve seen some in Als Hobbies but they are all ‘Out of Stock’ - unclear whether that is temporary or something that they tried once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lee Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Sussex Models https://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk/search?type=product&options[prefix]=last&q=Flite+test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 A few at Leeds Model Shop http://www.modelshopleeds.co.uk/catalog/index.php?cPath=37_844 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Dance 1 Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 I think I saw some in modelbau UK. Give Ian a ring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zflyer Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Have you tried Gliders in Newark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lima Hotel Foxtrot Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Addlestone Model Centre: https://addlestonemodels.co.uk/search?q=flite+test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Loads of suppliers list them (according to Google) but I have no idea if any have them on stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heather Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 10 hours ago, GrumpyGnome said: Loads of suppliers list them (according to Google) but I have no idea if any have them on stock. Yes that is what I have been finding. Either selling a very limited range or a good range but none in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 I suspect that the economics is such that the price they would now have to charge to make a profit is higher than the ceiling price customers will pay for a small pack of foamboard, so it's no longer worth UK model shops buying them in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 I bought a motor directly from Flitetest in the USA, it arrived within a week with no added extra costs. It might be worth contacting them over there and see what they can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Use this link to see stock holdings for RC products (including flite test products). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Bullit Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 An alternative to Flitetest might be Jwings.They sell through Amazon.I haven`t tried them myself but they look quite good from the build videos. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7Z2TG71/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_RVBSYBW6X4ZWXBV109H9_0 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heather Posted June 1, 2023 Author Share Posted June 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Jake Bullit said: An alternative to Flitetest might be Jwings.They sell through Amazon.I haven`t tried them myself but they look quite good from the build videos. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7Z2TG71/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_RVBSYBW6X4ZWXBV109H9_0 Looked quite interesting and then I saw this was not UK Amazon but US Amazon. Not entirely sure how buying fr9m US Amazon works - it states the shipping to the UK but also states the ‘No Import Fees Deposit’ is $0. What does that mean, that import fees aren’t included, that import fees aren’t applicable or that UK VAT is already included in the price? It also says that import taxes may apply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Bullit Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Total cost was £46.06 including shipping and vat when I tested putting it in my basket. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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