gwolf Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I recently ordered the 1:24 Volkswagen Golf VR6 kit from Hobby Link Japan. I was pretty excited because it's one of the only MK3 Volkswagens made. Upon opening the box I found that the body has split across the drivers side door. Rather than spend money to ship it all the way back to Japan, I thought I'd try to fix it. Anyone have any ideas? It's a smooth break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbert Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Pictures? You can probably glue the seam, then use thin strips of styrene (or strips of a for sale sign) across the back of the joint to give it some strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 NOPE! THAT is why you purchased from a leading dealer. Return it, get a BRAND NEW one, you AND your money are worth the added fuss. DO NOT ACCEPT shoddy products "Just because" it helps NO ONE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp Dog Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 e-mail them with a few pictures..bitch at them a little and most of the time they will send a replacement out without u sending it to them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 If it's a smooth break, I would use Tamiya's Extra Thin Cement on it. Then, run a small bead of crazy glue over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 NOPE! THAT is why you purchased from a leading dealer. Return it, get a BRAND NEW one, you AND your money are worth the added fuss. DO NOT ACCEPT shoddy products "Just because" it helps NO ONE. Even though HLJ has a good customer service and probably going to solve this, they can't help if it get's crushed during the mailing process. (if they mail it correctly and with HLJ I have no doubts) It is the customer risk of ordering it online. If you don't want to take that risk, buy it at the LHS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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