G4

[ram04]

Well, heres some pictures.


they do come in three colors, at least the box says so.


and the box and packing are pretty good.


I'm not sure the way its packed how it was damaged?


for such a heavy diecast the front undercarriage seem weak.


parts that were loose in the box.

I hate to have to send it back, but for the it to be new from a vendor, I don't want to try and repair it myself.

[ram04]

Got some great news today.

We apologize for the receipt of a damaged model. We will ship a new out to you on Tuesday. We do not need you to send the damaged one back. Please keep all packing material and the model for the next 10 days. UPS may pick it up for inspection. If they do not pick it up by 2/24 you can do as you wish with it. Thank you.

Diecast Country
1413 Pittsburgh Road
Valencia, PA 16059
724-898-9700
[email protected]
http://www.diecastcountry.com

That is first class service, I will not hesitate to do business with them again.

[ram04]

1958Zelda, any update on your custom? really interested in what your doing.

[Tanker85]

Ram04

Sounds like a fair outcome to your situation. I received my G4 today and it was
perfect I'm happy to say. I had linked this thread to an earlier email with Diecast
country so they could follow the dialogue of the G4. Maybe it helped in resolving
your problem. I was satisfied with thier service so based on how they handled your
complaint I would easily do business with them again.
When delivered in one peice this is an outstanding car. I like the white color but would
prefer Panzer Grey.
Detail is excellent and figures could be custom painted to represent infamous leaders.
TheHun did an awesome job on his repaint and custom figures, which absolutly would be
a first choice too. All of his work is Top Notch.


Eric

[ram04]

Tanker85,

Good to hear you got yours with no problem, it was just luck of the draw that I recieved one that was damaged, they are taking care of it, I will have no problem ordering from them again.

The white really is'nt that bad looking, I just like the looks of the grey also. Thanks for the input to Diecast Country, I offered to send pictures of the damage, but I believe they had no problem with my explanation of the damage.

Jim

[ram04]

Replacement G4 arrived today, excellent condtion, a big thumbs up for http://www.diecastcountry.com.

[Tanker85]

Great ending to your saga. I received a 1/16 Danbury mint 1941 Dump truck in marine green scheme
yesterday. Packaging was adaquate but the front right axle broke. The steering linkage is the only thing
holding the tire and hub on. It was insured so claim pending. Hope it comes out fairly.

Eric

[Threetoughtrucks]

Danbury Mint makes some great 1/16 trucks, but almost every one I have bought has an extremely weak front axle. Most broke just sitting on a shelf. I put a small square of foam packing under the axle to relieve the axle of the weight of the metal front end. It works and being black foam, it is hard to see.

TTT

[ram04]

That is a great looking diecast, hope you get it resolved without any problems.

[Tanker85]

Sorry wrong description...Highway 61 truck not Dan mint. I was bidding on Danbury mint jeep
at the time of my response. Thanks for your support. Seller is really helping with the issue. TTT, I agree
about DM and H61 diecast, they are for display only and then treated with kid gloves. I'll post a resolution
in due time.

Eric

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... K:MEWAX:IT

Question? Does anyone know what the small item is that is displayed with the shovel??

Thanks
Eric

[Threetoughtrucks]

And my bad also. I was talking about Highway 61 trucks, not Danbury Mint. I have the Ford, Chevy trucks and the military fire truck. The Ford and Chevy both had front axles that snapped. I used the foam block on the fire truck so the axle has not snapped.

I do have a couple of 1/16 Danbury Mint Jeeps (regular Jeep and calliope rocket Jeep) and they are great.

TTT

[Tanker85]

3T
Those are the same ones on my list. The army fire engines don't come up very often do they?
If you come across one let me know I would love a chance at one.


Thanks
Eric

[Threetoughtrucks]

All these 1/16 Highway 61 military trucks come up once in a while.

http://www.phillymint.com/diecast/highway61trucks.htm

Has both firetrucks (Army Air Corps and RAF ) and the Marine Corps Dump Truck.

Like everything else, they get expensive...... but they do look good with 1/18 drivers.

BTW - When I bought them I thought $49 was alot of money. Who knew?

I got into them because my first antique vehicle was a 1945 Ford 1 1/2 ton Stake Body and the 1940 1/16 Ford had the same body. That was even before I got into military vehicles but it was a great truck, lots of fun, going to get burgers or to the foodstore. Who could resist it?


TTT

[ram04]

Nice truck TTT, whats funny is this morning I went to work and theres a duece and half in the parking lot, not sure of the year, nothing really old.

I did'nt have time to go check it out, but will find out who owns it.

That Highway 61 truck is very nice, may have to put that on the wish list.

[acisne]

For those looking for the black G4, DiecastAuto has them marked down to $59 and they have a white one missing the hood ornament down to $50:
http://www.diecastauto.com/catalog/adva ... g4&x=8&y=6

Leave one for me! And tell Jeff (owner) that A Cisne sent you!

[Threetoughtrucks]

ASIS:

Thanks to you I now have my black G4. Appreciate the 411.

TTT

[aferguson]

As do i...except they are going to contact me with a shipping quote

[acisne]

Glad to do what I can to keep the economy going

[normandy]

Thanks for the intel, just ordered one and a great price too.

[normandy]

I just saw these.........1:18 crash test dummies......
http://www.diecastauto.com/catalog/prod ... ts_id=7022
Pop a new head on 'em and a uniform and you got 1:18 driver figures.....

[CW4USARMY]

Thansk acisne! Have been wanting one of these G4s for awhile but didnt want to pay the price. thanks for the heads up on the price drop!

[ram04]

The G4 is really a cool model, I never did repaint mine, was lucky enough to get several of the 1/18 Parade SS figures to go with it, thanks to some members here

[aferguson]

well, after 5 days i still don't have a shipping quote for the G4 i purchased on Thursday. At this point i am totally fed up and have requested a full refund. This is the worst service i have seen from an internet purchase in 10 years. Totally mickey mouse.

[acisne]

Have you tried calling their 1-800-829-1520 number?

[aferguson]

well, i got a refund very quickly from them at least. A shame they couldn't have been faster at providing a shipping quote. Takes 60 seconds, i do them everyday. They reallly need to update their site and give shipping quotes at the time an international order is placed. I suspect they lose a lot of international business by not doing so.

With so much gouging on shipping prevelent on the internet, most people will be uneasy about committing to a purchase and sending money without knowing beforehand how much more shipping will cost.