jameth1971 said:
hi Jameth1971
White spirit is described as a turpentine substitute. its petrolium based and mainly used for cleaning paint brushes, its not as harsh as thinners.
I would be very wary of using thinners and acetone would be a definite no no.
The steaking can be remove by very light swabbing with a cotton bud .
Cheers
Chris
Here we are, found the widget, pictures as promised.
Last edited by Muttleysdad; Apr 21, 2012 at 6:10 AM. Reason: More picture added
Grocery list: buy white spirits
Looking nice. Good save.
Still don't see anything that yells "metal plated" on that QMX pistol... it looks as dull as any paint.
You could also try using AJAX window cleaner instead of spirits. It contains an small percentage of alcohol which is good for removing acrylic paints. (I usually use isopropanol diluted with water.)
joatrash said:
thanks for the tip, I'll have to try that sometime
Just got my replacement pistol from Qmx. Quick shipping, and the pistol now as a "inspected by" sticker. Nice touch. Only problem is the new pistol has the same barrel twist that I sent the original back for. If I didn't know better I'd say the sent me the same pistol back again. Am I too picky here?
Agreed - If it has the same problem as the one you sent back, I'd be on the line with QMx again. Not only is there the barrel issue again, but it also looks like there's a big chunk of debris on the rear sight; mine was covered in stuff like that.Bowelrock said:
This is really bad. I am seriously considering ordering the BDR of Serenity once they start taking orders again. (Max Layaway Plan)
I am reconsidering if this is how well they make stuff.
I understand some bad products get through and sometimes have to be recalled/returned but saying this was looked at and found acceptable is not good. I don't care that it's only $80. It's still $80 hard earned dollars and this is getting ridiculous.
QMX speak up here please
Yuck dude, that has got to be frustrating. I got off extremely lucky with mine I guess.
The BDRs are assembled in Florida by an FX company, not mass-produced in an Asian we-could-care-less-about-quality-control factory. I very much doubt you have anything to worry about quality-wise if you order one.
jameth1971 said:
No, I don't think you're being too picky. Unfortunately if you're looking for getting another replacement then you may be waiting a while. I got mine back to them for a replacement, but due to not seeing the original shipping label email since it went to a SPAM folder, sent it in a few weeks later than I could have. They ran out of replacements and won't have more in stock for another month or so. Hopefully they can send someone with a whip to the manufacturer site and crack it a few times to get them to be sure they're assembling them correctly.redbouche said:
Hey Red,
Nope, not too picky. That really shouldn't have happened. ;-(
Kerr's right. We don't have replacements currently, but I can either set you up for a refund or return and -- if you do return for a new one once they come in, I'll inspect it personally.
I'm also going toi show my boss those pics so he's aware of it.
I feel badly that you guys are having these issues. Truth is, there's a very high commitment to quality and the fans with all of our stuff.
I'll PM you in a minute with my email address.
redbouche said:
Looks to me like bunny # 12 has too much job security. This is my first and last Qmx purchase, i don't play the "lets see how many times it takes to get a decent product" game. If that is what they sent AFTER being hand inspected how can we expect to get anything worth a crap. I have been procrastinating sending mine back and now i am just going to cut the barrel off and glue it on straight and chock it up to a lesson learned about a company i'll not do business with again. If you can't make a product properly for a cheap price then raise the price to a point that you can. The whole, "well you only paid $80" is BS. They advertised it for $80. If they needed more money to make a proper one then they should have asked for more and i would have paid it. Time for the saw...
Indeed, sending it out like that after inspection is entirely the fault of QMx. However, The overall quality issue with these could just as well be the asian manufacturer screwing them over. From what I've come to undertand, low-cost factories in asia don't really give a damn if they deliver according to specs or not. They push product out the door with minimal effort and then shrug at you questioningly when you call them out- especially if you're a "small" customer like QMx must be. Look at what happened with the Pulse Rifles from HWC. That should be reason enough for them to be extra careful... and raising the cost by 50 bucks to get some decent manufacturing would've probably been better. (The first run of resin Mal pistols were very nicely cast.)
If they all came back like that, QMX should not be passing on their loss at using a crappy factory on to the customer.
QMX's reputation for vaporware is bad enough, the shoddy Serenity maquettes were bad enough, but stuff like those photos with the bent barrel & the quality inspection sticker is meme fodder, and like knifing your own reputation in the back.
WIsh I had kept hold of my stunt cast
Thank you for the info. Always wondered.Muttleysdad said:
Whoah, that's polystone we're talkin' about here. It's kinda like porcelain... it'll likely chip some. Be prepared for lots of filling & sanding, just in case.Zombie Killer said:
Just sayin'.
Last edited by Chrisisall; Apr 29, 2012 at 5:55 PM.
wow. i would not define a "high commitment to quality" as sending someone a poorly made prop replica, having them send it back, and then sending them another one with exact same poor craftsmanship issues. and then explaining they will have to wait over an additional month before a replacement can be sent. i would define that as an extremely POOR commitment to quality and to the fans.QMx GGD said:
that said, i got one of these from the very FIRST run and had no issues with it -- it was nicely made and all pieces were properly aligned.
i do not plan on boycotting all QMx products, but after reading this thread, i sure as heck will not be too quick to order any new stuff until i see some reviews.
As I mentioned in the early part of that same comment:
"That really shouldn't have happened. ;-(
Kerr's right. We don't have replacements currently, but I can either set you up for a refund or return and -- if you do return for a new one once they come in, I'll inspect it personally.
I'm also going to show my boss those pics so he's aware of it."
If we had a replacement to send now, we would, but many retailers have waiting periods on replacements on popular items. However, I have been in touch with both Red and Kerr personally and I am doing what I can to take good care of them.
Additionally, I realize it seems as if there have been a number of issues with this run and the Serenity, however, we've actually has a very small number of returns -- and we have done our best to take care of any issues we're aware of.
Believe me, whoever "inspected" that pistol isn't going to have a good Monday.
DrMcoy said:
Before you do that, let's wait a bit and see if we can't get you one with a straight barrel? Considering we cover return shipping both ways, all it's going to cost you is time.
I'd rather that that have something go wrong and you end up spending 80 bucks for nothing.
Zombie Killer said:
Ummmm.....well.......haha, i have decided to use it as a kit.
http://www.therpf.com/f9/mals-pistol-upgrade-146591/
Please please please hear this in the spirit meant.
You prop nerds are kind of awesome. I looked through the pics and, wow. Just... wow.
Do you do this for a living or just for fun?
Zombie Killer said:
Ummmm.....well.......haha, i have decided to use it as a kit.
http://www.therpf.com/f9/mals-pistol-upgrade-146591/
Fun? Are we supposed to have fun? I forgot.....haha. I just love building things and like most on this site are always looking at ways to take it to the next level. Every project is a learning experience.
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