Heng Wrong- as she is spoke.
Posted: Thu Nov 07, 2019 9:13 am
The thread title is a rough allusion to Pedro Carolino's 19th Century, unintentionally hilarious, English-Portuguese traveller's phrasebook. I've mentioned the gaffe-packed book before; but, in case you don't know it,
the hapless Pedro couldn't speak a word of English.
Anyway, with the recent improvements we've noted in Heng Long's model details, accessory packs, and the mini quantum leap in electronics heralded by the V6.0/6.1 MFU; you'd think that they could afford a decent translator.
Well, not a bit of it. When it comes to producing incomprehensible instructions, Heng Long doesn't disappoint! Even now, that is!
When leafing through the booklet, that came with the V.6 Leopard 2A6 which arrived a couple of days ago, I found these helpful 'how to' tips for the new owner to follow. These are word for word:
For Decals:
"...Stick the mark to you need the position, and then from side to side sticker hand thumb pressed evenly, so close to the full mark..."
Then, for accessories:
"...CAUTION...........DIY installation components, if the hole is too loose parts split second binding your own; if a narrow hole parts, dealing with your own tools..."
Now, that does sound really painful, and...well, slightly anatomical
It goes on in a similar fashion. The introduction, itself is just about meaningful; but when the HL mission statement reads: "...Creativity,Technology,Quality' These are the 3 slogans of our company..."
They could add a fourth: Gibberish.
the hapless Pedro couldn't speak a word of English.
Anyway, with the recent improvements we've noted in Heng Long's model details, accessory packs, and the mini quantum leap in electronics heralded by the V6.0/6.1 MFU; you'd think that they could afford a decent translator.
Well, not a bit of it. When it comes to producing incomprehensible instructions, Heng Long doesn't disappoint! Even now, that is!
When leafing through the booklet, that came with the V.6 Leopard 2A6 which arrived a couple of days ago, I found these helpful 'how to' tips for the new owner to follow. These are word for word:
For Decals:
"...Stick the mark to you need the position, and then from side to side sticker hand thumb pressed evenly, so close to the full mark..."
Then, for accessories:
"...CAUTION...........DIY installation components, if the hole is too loose parts split second binding your own; if a narrow hole parts, dealing with your own tools..."
Now, that does sound really painful, and...well, slightly anatomical
It goes on in a similar fashion. The introduction, itself is just about meaningful; but when the HL mission statement reads: "...Creativity,Technology,Quality' These are the 3 slogans of our company..."
They could add a fourth: Gibberish.