One other thing you all might be interested in. I have noticed quite a few negative comments regarding Code 3. Things are making even more sense to me now as I work through the problems with out First Response Chargers. The same factory that makes Code 3 made the Chargers. The first time I visited the factory Code 3 products were being produced. This is not a slam against Code 3 but the overall declining quality in many of the factories as there is so much product scheduled to be made that it's all too often rushed through production. As I've mentioed previously, I moved our production and have documented QC procedures in place which increases the review process throughout production. Again, Dennis Deal Product Development Manager, First Response Replicas.

Location: Kentucky

With difficulty? Using some ingenuity? I must have missed the post explaining wheel conversion required a degree from MIT, and membership in Mensa.

Where was this explanation in December when everyone was complaining about the terrible QC, and impossible wheel change from this company?

I posted instructions how to change wheels on a number of sites using a Dremel, Plyers, and a Hand Drill. It was simpler than the above instructions. And that was FOUR MONTHS AGO.

You can post excuses now that just about everyone has determined that First Response isn't worth the expenditure. No Thanks, I'll wait for Gearbox.

Hello again. For those of you that contacted me directly I was glad to assist you and address your questions and comments. Requested parts will be sent tomorrow.

It was good to communicate with modelers having plesant attitudes,skill and an interest in this hobby.

And yes, following these exchanges I am going to examine the possibility of offering unpainted, unassembled cars. Some pre-build components from the factory such as the steering would probably be helpful since the front spindles can be troublesome. But the wheels would not be installed.

I would think the chassis should probably be painted along with the interiors and other spray masked features although I don't know if the black spray mask along the side windows would be possible.

If this required application by the end builder I'm sure a few unhappy souls would complain about this too. But we can't let the occassional sour puss affect us.

If you like, please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks, Dennis Deal Product Development Manager First
Response Replicas.

Location: Kentucky