what to do whan a part is lost?

[foxbat426]

Hi, Just this morning i lost one of the headlights for a 1:32 scale 76 Pontiac Ventura i'm finishing up. I looked high and low for this thing and have just about given up.  this particular model is hard to come by, so its not like i can buy another for just this part. I was wondering what you guys do when you lose a part. Its a small part, but its chromed so that makes it all the more tougher. Any ideas?   Thanks John

[Renegade]

You can post in the wanted section. A fellow member may have one.

[Snake45]

If you still have one, you can make a foil copy of it, and fill the foil with epoxy, making a copy of it. That's what I'd do, anyway. 

[Chariots of Fire]

Better yet make two with the one you have and you will have two clear lenses!  Just make sure you use a good quality epoxy that does not yellow over time.  Craft stores sell a clear resin that works well also.

[Muncie]

  On 5/8/2018 at 11:49 PM, Renegade said:

You can post in the wanted section. A fellow member may have one.

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always works best if you put "Wanted" and "1:32 scale 76 Pontiac Ventura  parts" in the topic.  A lot of people skip wanted ads if they have to open them.  You may consider partially assembled built-ups, parts kits...

Edited June 26, 2018 by Muncie