Matt Bacon Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 ...has anyone built one of these or got a "known good" one in the stash that they could take a look at? I'm just starting one, and I'm a bit worried at the state of the main body parts. I assume that they should be kinda symmetrical, but the engine cover and the main cabin seem to be a bit "sideways". In particular, the spindly "A" pillars are very curved. Looking at my references, they probably should have some curvature, so they may be OK... I think, whatever, that I'll be gluing the engine cover in place to help "solidify" the body... there's a big clear window in there so you can see the engine properly, and the value of the "working" feature seems limited... If anyone can give me a solid read on what the body SHOULD look like, I'd be very grateful! bestest, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Unfortunately, I sold mine just before Christmas, and it was still all sealed in the bags, so I hadn't had the opportunity to test fit any parts. However, when comparing the unbagged bodyshell to that off the Heller / Airfix EB110 that I also (and still) have, I didn't spot anything strange or obviously asymmetrical about it. If you haven't already done so, is trial fitting the windscreen not any good for checking whether the A pillars are still as they should be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I had the US Monogram boxing (same kit) some years ago. I remember dealing with some warped parts- that was, in fact, the main reason it never got finished. I just didn't know what I was doing when it came to dealing with warped parts back then. The plumbing in the engine bay was also a little nightmarish but I managed to pull it off. One of these days I need to find it and take it apart so I can do it justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exotics_Builder Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I have one sitting downstairs, but it is still sealed. I guess if you really need it, I can open it up and check it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted February 19, 2015 Author Share Posted February 19, 2015 Thanks, guys... don't worry, Gerry... I've decided what I'm going to do. This one will have to be built "closed up" There's a big window to see the engine detail through, but the opening engine cover is part of the problem -- there's not enough structure around the cabin to hold everything in place unless it's fixed. It'll look OK, I'm sure! bestest, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I just got a Monogram version in a trade. It had been started and body was painted. Most body parts are still on the trees. The body itself looks very straight. The A pillars sure are thin but look ok. Everything else looks good by eye. I could take some photos from different angles if you'd like .. it's no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaguar man 21 Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 I've built,the monogram version it's not my best work ... Waaaay to much glue... But it's not the worst it's got great engine detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 The A pillars sure are thin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Is there a '62 Chevy hood in the middle of that last pick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Janssens Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 Is there a '62 Chevy hood in the middle of that last pick? Probably as a "size" reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I had the US Monogram boxing (same kit) some years ago. Assuming Matt has a Revell-AG boxed version(?), are they both (Revell-AG(?) and Monogram kits) the same kit as this Airfix kit? I'm assuming Monogram simply re-boxed a Revell-AG kit, provided Revell-AG used the same "chimney" type chrome sprue feed as Revell USA did, like so: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 The Revell one and the Airfix one are different -- the Airfix one does the whole top half of the cabin as a single transparent piece, with a roof to glue on top. It's clearly differently engineered from the Revell, with more 1:1 parts combined into single mouldings. I'm pretty sure the Monogram is the same as Revell, and the Heller is the same as (and the origin of) the Airfix one. You can see the Airfix one being built here: http://airfixtributeforum.myfastforum.org/viewtopic.php?t=35170 and my Revell build here: http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=99294 ...for a detailed "compare and contrast." bestest, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Thanks, Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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