discussion Items coming from China.

[Guest]

Many of our kits are made in China, I have a KV -2 some where on Its way, ordered early in January.
I did have notification that it may be held up !
Reading this morning that sales are down on Amazon and E bay on items coming from China.
I can see shortages of all kits produced in China starting to become apparent over the next few months due to so many factories being closed down .
Thoughts please .

 

[papa 695]

It's a good job I've got a large stash then John.

 

[SimonT]

I was wondering about this as well John - I ordered a Bronco Humber A/C a couple of weeks back supposedly for delivery late Feb/early March.

I suspect that will not happen as they have rather more urgent matters to contend with

 

[stillp]

Most airlines and shipping companies are understandably giving China a wide berth at the moment.
Pete

 

[Guest]

Hi guys , thanks for replying.

My order was posted on the 14 th Jan, and according to China Post Tracking had left the country.
So when I get it will be interesting, of course Mrs R is not keen on having it in the house ! :upside:

 

[SimonT]

You can always set it on fire to sterilise it John :thinking:

 

[Allen Dewire]

Ok Simon,

You're getting the cleaning bill for that one!!! Coffee everywhere………………..

 

[Dave Ward]

I would expect that any imports from China will be affected. Taking precautions - discarding the wrappings, and washing your hands after handling can't do any harm - I would suggest an antiseptic wash, but that might be tough on anything electronic!
The Trumpeter & HobbyBoss websites have both been down for almost two weeks now, their HQ is near Macau in the South of China, but no idea where they actually produce parts
Dave

 

[BattleshipBob]

Surprise, surprise I have two Stug Neo's on order and been told by the seller there will be a delay, bugger

 

[Dave Ward]

From the WHO website...............https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

"Is it safe to receive a letter or a package from China?"
"Yes, it is safe. People receiving packages from China are not at risk of contracting the new coronavirus. From previous analysis, we know coronaviruses do not survive long on objects, such as letters or packages."
Still would wash my hands, though..................
Dave

 

[BattleshipBob]

I will get the postie to open them while standing about a mile away and hiding behind a large umbrella

 

[AlanG]

I never get things from china anyway. Always to afraid of getting hammered by customs (and the Post Office).

 

[Guest]

You can always set it on fire to sterilise it John :thinking:

Arh, splendid idea Simon, matches ready. :smiling2::smiling2::smiling2::nerd:

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi John
If you are that worried about the virus, spray the items with a 70% alcohol spray and leave then ten minutes. That will sanitise them. It’s how we brought kit into clean areas in pharmaceutical manufacture.....hand gel will also do a better job than hand washing.....

 

[Tim Marlow]

Something like this.....
https://www.medisave.co.uk/spiricle...MIv-W8hee95wIVFeDtCh33mw0gEAQYAiABEgJLAvD_BwE

 

[Guest]

I would expect that any imports from China will be affected. Taking precautions - discarding the wrappings, and washing your hands after handling can't do any harm - I would suggest an antiseptic wash, but that might be tough on anything electronic!
The Trumpeter & HobbyBoss websites have both been down for almost two weeks now, their HQ is near Macau in the South of China, but no idea where they actually produce parts
Dave

Dave I was actually thinking along those lines as well, about the wrapping, might sound a bit extreme to some but it can't hurt to wash your hands using an antiseptic wash.

We lived in Hong Kong when there was a cholera out break and that was bad enough, everything had to be washed in permanganate before we could eat any fresh fruit.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Another option is to tell Mrs R that you inadvertently opened a package from China and now you will need to spend two weeks self isolation in the man cave ...... just in case you understand....

 

[Guest]

Hi John
If you are that worried about the virus, spray the items with a 70% alcohol spray and leave then ten minutes. That will sanitise them. It’s how we brought kit into clean areas in pharmaceutical manufacture.....hand gel will also do a better job than hand washing.....

Great idea Tim, thank you, I have some neat alcohol that I mix down with water for normal use, but will make some up when gotta strength when the parcel arrives .

I never get things from china anyway. Always to afraid of getting hammered by customs (and the Post Office).

I'm not one for sending normally Al, but this model was none existent anywhere in the UK.

 

[AlanG]

Don't get me wrong John. I've seen the kits (mostly 1/32 Hasegawa Fw190A8s) for sale at roughly £25 in both China and Japan. Rarely, if ever, find them here. But i am totally skint so getting 'additional' HMRC and PO charges just isn't an option.

 

[AlanG]

Hi John
If you are that worried about the virus, spray the items with a 70% alcohol spray and leave then ten minutes. That will sanitise them. It’s how we brought kit into clean areas in pharmaceutical manufacture.....hand gel will also do a better job than hand washing.....

I'm lucky as i have access to Virkon-S. Kills everything....dead! lol