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Post by robm on May 17, 2009 13:51:52 GMT -5
I hope you do not mind me starting a WIP thread...
I have never built a model, and I am sure I am going to need a bit of guidance along the way. I am not going to bore everyone with every step... just updates once in a while... and maybe a question from time to time.
Rob
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Post by 2lapsdown on May 17, 2009 18:32:32 GMT -5
WIPs are never boring, I really enjoy them. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by indy on May 17, 2009 19:10:01 GMT -5
The more you post, the more we can talk about it. It might save you some trouble.... (just a thought)
Jordan
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Post by robm on May 17, 2009 19:34:23 GMT -5
I started today. I cleaned the interior driver's tub and test fit that, and I also cleaned the body. I drilled out (more deeply) all the rivets, and scribed the panel lines a bit more deeply. I tried to thin some of the interior areas as well, so that they would appear a bit more in scale. I also added the side fuel tank.  Rob |
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Post by robm on May 18, 2009 8:24:46 GMT -5
Sigh...
Came home from running an errand to find that the cat had knocked this to the floor, and my son had STEPPED on it.
I've inquired to see if I can purchase a replacement body... or, I may just have to buy another whole kit.
On to the next until one of the above occurs...
Rob
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Post by indy on May 18, 2009 9:29:49 GMT -5
 sorry to hear that - hopefully you can get this one back on track in the not too distant future! Jordan
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2009 12:45:46 GMT -5
Man, I am sorry to hear that! I didn't even get to see the picture.......
I have done a whole lot of repairs with CYA glue to a whole lot of resin parts. Some that didn't look like they would go back together. I use Zap, or the house brand from the hobby shop, and kicker. Maybe it will work if you have all the pieces.
Best of luck in any case!
Mongo
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Post by herk56 on May 18, 2009 16:09:33 GMT -5
White metal here, Bill. Once it's bent, it usually cracks when straightened. I'm afraid it's a case of replacing it, unfortunately. Sorry, robm, tough luck. I have four cats myself (no rugrats, tho!) and they are NOT allowed in the "model room", ever!
Brian
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2009 0:21:43 GMT -5
Thanks, Brian. I have only had one 1/43rd kit, a Starter, and with everything else going on, I haven't looked into any others..... ;D
I sure hope a replacement body can be found!
Mongo
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Post by robm on May 19, 2009 17:34:25 GMT -5
Vendor says they should be able to get one. No idea of cost yet. If all else fails I will just buy another kit (this one has the wrong windscreen in it too... vendor says he can get correct one). So, I will just call this one postponed.
Rob
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sorry to hear that - hopefully you can get this one back on track in the not too distant future!