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MiniArt: Updated Pz.Kpfw. III Ausf. B
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Posted: Monday, April 23, 2018 - 04:52 PM UTC


Work in progress at MiniArt is an updated version of its previous release, and as a bonus, will come bundled with a tank crew.

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Posted: Monday, April 23, 2018 - 05:48 PM UTC
So we won't be needing the TMD update sets anymore ...
https://armorama.kitmaker.net/news/20938 ??

I was one of those who couldn't wait and went ahead and bought the first release of the Pz III B (and C and D ..)

/ Robin
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Posted: Monday, April 23, 2018 - 06:00 PM UTC
So I was right to wait.
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Posted: Monday, April 23, 2018 - 07:19 PM UTC
So do all of us who bought the flawed first version and the TMD upgrades get one for free?
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Posted: Monday, April 23, 2018 - 07:28 PM UTC

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So do all of us who bought the flawed first version and the TMD upgrades get one for free?


No. We just get the bonus learning experience.
Wait for reviews before buying: Product is no longer available on the market once we get around to buying one.

Buy before the reviews appear: Product has flaws, DANG!, should have waited for the reviews (see above ..)

Something about "D****d if you do, d****d if you don't"


/ Robin
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Posted: Monday, April 23, 2018 - 08:12 PM UTC
I just looked at the 3D renders on the Minart site: the turret is still with basket. I thought this wasn't correct either?
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Posted: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - 04:44 PM UTC

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No. We just get the bonus learning experience.
Wait for reviews before buying: Product is no longer available on the market once we get around to buying one.


Miniart is offering the correct parts for free to those who got the first edition:
http://miniart-models.com/corrected-additional-parts-for-35162-pz-kpfw-iii-ausf-b/

A good example of customer service.
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Posted: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - 04:50 PM UTC

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No. We just get the bonus learning experience.
Wait for reviews before buying: Product is no longer available on the market once we get around to buying one.


Miniart is offering the correct parts for free to those who got the first edition:
http://miniart-models.com/corrected-additional-parts-for-35162-pz-kpfw-iii-ausf-b/

A good example of customer service.


That's good business sense!
/ Robin
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Posted: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - 05:10 PM UTC
But how does that help if you already built the original release?
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Posted: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - 05:37 PM UTC

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But how does that help if you already built the original release?


or bought the resin updates which are now lurking in the stash
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Posted: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - 09:41 PM UTC
Guess I missed the first release and am feeling pretty good that I did. Hopefully they'll get it right this time, and I am impressed that they're offering the updates for those who bought the first release. Good PR fixes bad releases.
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Posted: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 - 10:36 PM UTC
Owning your mistake and fixing it goes a long way.

More companies need to realize this (and I'm not talking just model companies).
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