slusher Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Bob, I know you have had trouble 👿 since the Willys but we have been hang in there your run of good luck is coming.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted September 25, 2021 Share Posted September 25, 2021 Wow, this one seems to be fighting you every step of the way! Aside from the aforementioned issues, the paint looks great. Can't wait to see it all come together. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 Thanks Carl and Dave. Yeah.....I'm due for some good luck. I do think I finally came up with a painting process that's repeatable and looks good. It only took me 6 months ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 I got everything polished out. Came out pretty good. Busy weekend so it my be Monday before I start on the assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 (edited) Not much but I did manage to get the engine and a couple other items mounted on the frame. Just can't seem to find the time to stay at the work bench. Edited September 27, 2021 by Zippi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 Just received my (2) replacement windshield frames from Revell. Both of these frames are warped just as the ones were that came in my kits. I have emailed Revell back asking for (2) more windshield frames. I ask them to please check them for warp before they email them. You know.....if I'm a company and I'm getting complaints about parts being warped I'd want to take a look at them before shipping, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChopSauce Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 (edited) Sorry, Maybe you guys are used to straight/great vintage "Made in the USA" kits but it seems unfortunately pretty common to see warped parts on many recent kits. I could read that this was due to parts leaving the molds while still (too) hot, possibly to support a high processing rate... On a related matter, I was envisioning asking about the best way to massage a warped body! Edited September 28, 2021 by ChopSauce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Dang Bob, It seems that you just cant catch a break with this thing. The chassis looks great though. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 6 minutes ago, David G. said: Dang Bob, It seems that you just cant catch a break with this thing. The chassis looks great though. David G. I know Dave. I dout I'll see any more parts from Revell so I guess I'm between a rock and a hard spot on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 44 minutes ago, Zippi said: I know Dave. I dout I'll see any more parts from Revell so I guess I'm between a rock and a hard spot on this one. That's disappointing news , I wonder if those in charge at Revell Germany know about this . Maybe a polite email to Ed Sexton at Revell USA could help pass this info along to someone that could correct the problem . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 36 minutes ago, TooOld said: That's disappointing news , I wonder if those in charge at Revell Germany know about this . Maybe a polite email to Ed Sexton at Revell USA could help pass this info along to someone that could correct the problem . I don't really know if it would help or not Bob. If I don't receive any usable parts from Revell I'll just call it a day and move on. Sad to say....that seems to be the way businesses are ran now a days. Nobody seems to care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kool Kat Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Man that sucks!! Looks like the post are good, maybe cut out the warped pcs and rebuild? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Kool Kat said: Man that sucks!! Looks like the post are good, maybe cut out the warped pcs and rebuild? I guess when I get to that point in the build I'll see what I can do with it KK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 The first windshield frame might be salvagable. I would try cutting it free and see if the windshield glass would help straighten it. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 Got a little more done today. I'm inching my way to the problem area. The windshield frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 Alright boys and girls. I have a rolling chassis. Just need to touch up some spots on the chrome with my Molotow pen. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Looks really good Bob!!👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Keep going, Bob, we all know what it is like when a kit just fights you to the finish! The windshield frame thing is really disappointing. It doesn't say much for their quality control, because someone manually picked up and loaded all those sprues onto the plating racks before sending them for the "chrome" finish. Wouldn't you think someone would say "Ro ROH! These don't look right?" And the Germans are meant to be masters of precision! Hope things go better for you soon. At this point I would definitely be cutting those posts free, glue them solidly to the painted body and then using styrene strip or aluminium wire to replace the damaged bits. This will be a nice model.....soon! Cheers Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 I haven't been on the forum for awhile, glad I spotted this topic. I will be building this kit, but with major modifications, this will help. If all else fails, I looked at my windshield frame, not bent at all, but that's without taking it out of the bag, I won't use it for my project. Maybe that will get me off my butt and start building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabiscut88 Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Your paint work is really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 Tight looking chassis Bob, any plans yet on how you plan to tackle the windshield issue? David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 Thanks fellows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 45 minutes ago, David G. said: Tight looking chassis Bob, any plans yet on how you plan to tackle the windshield issue? David G. Thanks Dave. Not sure yet. I'll get to that in a few days. I did not get a response this time from Revell if they plan on sending me some useable windsheild frames. I'm thinking that boat has sailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Zippi said: Thanks Dave. Not sure yet. I'll get to that in a few days. I did not get a response this time from Revell if they plan on sending me some useable windsheild frames. I'm thinking that boat has sailed. I have bought quite a few of these kits, both first and current issue. Most of them have been parted out, so I may have a windshield frame to spare. I'll take a look when i get home if you're interested. Edited September 29, 2021 by Mr. Metallic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Mr. Metallic said: I have bought quite a few of these kits, both first and current issue. Most of them have been parted out, so I may have a windshield frame to spare. I'll take a look when i get home if you're interested. I am interested if you have a spare and I do appreciate it Craig. And, if Revell does by some chance send me a couple more that are good I'll send you one back. Edited September 29, 2021 by Zippi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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