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5 hours ago, Luc Janssens said:
Just wondering that if one assembles the wedge (using rubber bands etc) it straightens itself out, or not.
The hood and part main part of the ramp floor, part #420, will not straighten out on my example no matter how many “rubber bands,” or clamps, etc, one uses. The other warped parts might. But, I’m not going to start working on this, only to find other unresolvable issues later on. I hopefully can get my money back now, instead. Before I gotten to a point where that maybe impossible. This kit with shipping, cost me just under $50 U.S. Not a huge amount money. But, more than I’m willing to just throw away.
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6 hours ago, Dpate said:
That really sucks man. I got mine off ebay too. I'm going to check everything again 100% on my kit tomorrow. If you do send it back and get your money AMT is re releasing there ramp truck kit sometime this month.
I still have the last reissue of the AMT ramp track from a few years back. And of course I have several copies of MPC’s racer wedge. The design of Moeius’ kit is not the problem. I sure the molds are fine. It’s a quality control issue. It’s a shame.
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I’d like to find a copy of Monogram’s old 1/24 scale kit.
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As noted before, I’m looking forward to this one. To me, the test shots look great.
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5 hours ago, unclescott58 said:
In five hours, I’ve gone from from joy to disillusionment. The more I dig into this kit the worst it gets. The number of parts that are warped make it unbuildable. I’m going to see if I can send it back for a refund. It’s literally a piece of junk.
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Okay, the more I test fit things, the worst this kit gets. I’m finding more and more warped parts as I go along. Most should not be a problem for the most part. But, a part couple need out right replacement. The hood (part #2) and ramp (part #420) there is no hope for. They for sure need to be replaced. I’m afraid to start doing any sub-assembly, in fear of what more I might find.
I’m going to come right out and say it. This kit is the biggest piece of junk kit I’ve purchased in a long time. I have never been as impressed as others have with Moebius’ car or truck kits as others have been in the past. I have found them difficult to build in general. I really do like the subjects they’ve picked to model though. So I’ve purchased several over the years. But, again I’ve found them tough to build. With that in mind, and the warped parts in this kit, I’m not even going to go any farther with it. I’m going to have talk to seller (I bought it from a vendor on eBay), and see if I can send it back for a refund. It’s not the seller’s fault. And I also don’t blame Model King. I’ve bought many good kits released through them in the past. This falls flat into Moebius’ lap. The quality of this kit is inexcusable. This maybe the last Moebius kit I ever buy.
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7 minutes ago, unclescott58 said:
Read the reviews in “Industry Corner, Trunk Kit News and Reviews.” You’ll see a lot of complaints coming though about warped parts in general with this kit. Mainly with the main ramp parts and the hood. Like I say, so far mine is looking good. Though I am about to open the bag with the main ramp parts to double check them. So you may hear something different from me the next hour or two. I hope this is not case.
The ramp parts are looking good. But, my hood is definitely warped badly. The main frame is also slightly warped. But should straighten out as being built.
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14 minutes ago, Dpate said:
I double checked mine again today too and made sure nothing was warped. Mines all good, but what parts are showing up warped? The big ramp parts?
Read the reviews in “Industry Corner, Trunk Kit News and Reviews.” You’ll see a lot of complaints coming though about warped parts in general with this kit. Mainly with the main ramp parts and the hood. Like I say, so far mine is looking good. Though I am about to open the bag with the main ramp parts to double check them. So you may hear something different from me the next hour or two. I hope this is not case.
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3 hours ago, stavanzer said:
Unclescott58.
Some of the early Revell Ford '64 T-Bolt kits have a similar logo on the decal sheet. 2 of them. Be worth looking at the box art to see which ones had it.
Good suggestion. But, the decals in my 2017 Revell ‘64 Thunderbolt kit I’m afraid are not “generic” enough. They look close. Are about the right size. Maybe in little big. But, their main problem is have the name “Dick Brennan” on them. They also look a little “off” in other ways. I do believe there were other kits out there with the decals I’m looking for. Soon old AMT’s? So the search will have to go on.
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1 hour ago, stavanzer said:
Unclescott58.
Some of the early Revell Ford '64 T-Bolt kits have a similar logo on the decal sheet. 2 of them. Be worth looking at the box art to see which ones had it.
Thank you. I’ll have to check my Revell Thunderbolt, and see what decals came in that.
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The ‘71 4-4-2 and Boss 351 will be getting my money for sure. I need to know more about the contents of the ‘32 before deciding if I need another one of those. The rest do little, to nothing for me. The Tom Daniel Duster funny cars especially. I liked the looks of Daniel’s original “Cop Out’ much better.
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On 5/17/2021 at 11:19 AM, niteowl7710 said:
I’d like to find the above door decal for this kit. I’ve always looked than old Ford Thunderbird engine logo.
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2 hours ago, unclescott58 said:
As I dug farther into the box, I found the instruction sheets. Apparently that “Craftsman Plus” ‘64 Galaxie most be a hard kit to build? They gave me two copies of its instruction sheet. Or maybe they heard how bad of modeler I am, and figured with two instruction sheets, I might be able to build one good model. Either way I’m in trouble with the other two kits. As I got only one instruction for each of those two. ?
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I remember getting this trailer back at the time. In fact I still have it. Kool to see your build.
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Very nice. Pretty.
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5 hours ago, sflam123 said:
I always like the unique "take" on drag racing of the Tom Daniel cars. I had not seen his one before. Pretty cool!! You did an excellent job of building it!
Tom Daniel is one of my favorite designers of all time. I like the stuff his son Kelly is doing in updating the looks of his dad’s designs. Yet not ruining his dad’s original designs.
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What did you get today? (Model Car Related Items)
in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
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I stated I was “cool” now for buying this kit? It should read “fool.” ?