Revell T1 Samba Bus question

[pharoah]

Is anyone working on the Revell VW Samba bus kit?

I can't find part #22,which I guess is a steering box. It's not identified on the instructions,which is kind of strange,since everything else is. Do you know what sprue it is on?

Here's a pic if that will help.

Thanks.

[Exotics_Builder]

I built mine over a year ago, so no instructions.  But, if you are talking the 1/24 version, it is tree A, per the Revell of Germany instructions

http://www.revell.de/fileadmin/import/images/bau/07399_%23BAU_VW_T1_SAMBA_BUS.PDF

Edited August 13, 2016 by Exotics_Builder

[pharoah]

Thank you! My instructions aren't like that. I found it.

[Ace-Garageguy]

That little part looks a lot more like a horn than a steering box to me...at least in the instructions photo you posted. 

The steering box mounts to the side of a front frame rail. Both components are visible in this shot of a 1:1.

 (Image from open internet source)

 

Edited August 14, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy

[pharoah]

You're right Bill. I can't believe I overlooked it. My eyes aren't very good.

Once I put it in place,it does look like a horn.  My instructions don't have the chart with all the part numbers and the location on the sprue. All kits should have that.

[plastic-mechanic]

from here:  http://www.revell.com/support/faq.html

 

I've lost the instructions for my model. Can I get another set?
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How can I get a replacement part for a Revell of Germany kit?
If the parts are available, you can get typically get replacement parts for Revell of Germany kits through the US web site or the German web site. On average, it takes 8-10 weeks to receive a part. You may experience a shorter waiting period by working directly with the German web site.

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I bought a very old kit from a garage sale, at a swap meet, or on Ebay. Do you still have parts and decals for it?
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If this is the case, you might want to contact another collector through an online forum. Collectors will sometimes seek out multiple copies of the same kit so they can combine them and have one complete kit with some extra parts. You may be able to arrange a swap or purchase that way.

 

Why does it take so long to get parts from Germany?
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General Information

How do I tell the difference between a Revell US and a Revell of Germany kit?
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In the case of our example:

• Contains ONE plastic model kit
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With these tips, you should have no problem identifying which kit you have. But don't worry, it makes no difference if you have a US kit, or a German kit. They are both made with the same Revell attention to detail and quality.

[Mark]

The steering box is molded as part of the underbody, in both the 1/24 and 1/16 scale kits.

[Exotics_Builder]

Thank you! My instructions aren't like that. I found it.

You have the US variant.  I wound up with the RoG version and know where to look at their website to get the downloads since I discarded the used instructions

[pharoah]

I did Gerry. I kept the file you posted. most of the parts aren't a problem,just some of the little ones.