Khils Posted June 17 Posted June 17 I'm working on a Monogram 58 Thunderbird ... I'm looking if anyone would happen to have a fret with the front fender scripts I could barter for B4 I destroy the molded ones fixing heat sinks. 🤔 Besides the horrible mold lines/flash Monogram managed to create some hellacious heat sinks impossible to overlook!! Original scripts... (approximately 15 mm in length x slightly less than a mm tall)  I have a "Very good" stash to trade from...LMK what you'd like in trade. THX! for checking my post! KevinÂ
Exotics_Builder Posted June 18 Posted June 18 Do you know if the MCG 57 Thunderbird scripts would work? I think I have an extra PE set but would have to check. Also, any photo of what you're seeking? Â
Khils Posted June 18 Author Posted June 18 7 hours ago, Exotics_Builder said: Do you know if the MCG 57 Thunderbird scripts would work? I think I have an extra PE set but would have to check. Also, any photo of what you're seeking?   I had looked at that set on their site as well, but haven't acted on due to unsure of size, this pic shows the less distorted original script. I attempted filling the sink, but it will not correct the curve in the emblems and under lying surface... also would still be visible in a foil casting. Remove & replacement looks to be the best solution.  If you were to have an extra set you're not intending to use... I would gladly trade you out of it
Exotics_Builder Posted June 18 Posted June 18 (edited) Let me pull it out and measure it for you. Let me check that I have the spare and if I do, I'll post a photo. I'll get at it later today. I'm doing one 57 as pure stock, but an F-code using the Revell engine and AMT 56 chassis. The other 57 is going to be a custom from this kit  Edited June 18 by Exotics_Builder
Khils Posted June 18 Author Posted June 18 50 minutes ago, Exotics_Builder said: Let me pull it out and measure it for you. You never cease to amaze me! my friend!!
Exotics_Builder Posted June 18 Posted June 18 And there are two sets of fender scripts. See them in the photo. One consideration is the Monogram is 1/24 and the scripts are for 1/25 kits. Â
Khils Posted June 18 Author Posted June 18 The second picture is close enough for the girls I run around with!  ... here's what I got from the 1/24th body.
Khils Posted June 18 Author Posted June 18 1 hour ago, Exotics_Builder said: ...consideration is the Monogram is 1/24 and the scripts are for 1/25 kits. If that fret is truly an extra....you may not need....or certain pieces you'd need to keep...the scripts are all I'm really after to use, well maybe the key chain or other small morsels. Pick out something useful & PM me....see if I can accommodate.
Khils Posted June 18 Author Posted June 18 ... wasn't quick enough on the reply! You read my mind...make sure to request something useful!!! ...cuz for the umpteenth time...you've saved my ___!
Exotics_Builder Posted June 18 Posted June 18 (edited) I pulled out my 58 unbuilt kit and clipped the script from the PE Fret and this is what you'd get. I highlighted the model's script to make it easier to compare. Works? Edited June 18 by Exotics_Builder
Khils Posted June 18 Author Posted June 18 36 minutes ago, Exotics_Builder said: Works? I don't know "How"?  I could be anymore Pleased!!  You! Are still the Best!!  Is your white one one of the old originals? Doesn't appear to have the sink marks this La Bamba one does.
Exotics_Builder Posted June 18 Posted June 18 34 minutes ago, Khils said: I don't know "How"?  I could be anymore Pleased!!  You! Are still the Best!!  Is your white one one of the old originals? Doesn't appear to have the sink marks this La Bamba one does. Well, it is the original reissue of a few years back. I've snipped them off the fret and wrapped them. I'll try to mail in the next day or two.
Khils Posted June 19 Author Posted June 19 (edited) I sure hope yours was molded better! There was No saving this ones mold color....heat sinks galore, panel lines were inverted mold lines, but hey! We're molders! Edited June 19 by Khils
Exotics_Builder Posted June 19 Posted June 19 (edited) 5 hours ago, Khils said: I sure hope yours was molded better! There was No saving this ones mold color....heat sinks galore, panel lines were inverted mold lines, but hey! We're molders!  YUCK!! The PO was closed today but I will get it in the mail tomorrow or Saturday. It's in the smallest box I had that I was willing to put through the PO and inside it is taped to card stock to be sure the scripts don't get bent. In other words, a lot of air space/ Are you building stock or custom?   Edited June 19 by Exotics_Builder
Khils Posted June 20 Author Posted June 20 2 hours ago, Exotics_Builder said: Are you building stock or custom? This will be sorta stock.... considering changing the wheels out for Kelsey tru-wires...... but not lookin' factory "show room". Did I mess something up ...(not a Ford guy)? Just to simulate Ritchie Valens... (wife's favorite movie)... couldn't tolerate the hideous lines & dips.
Exotics_Builder Posted June 20 Posted June 20 4 hours ago, Khils said: This will be sorta stock.... considering changing the wheels out for Kelsey tru-wires...... but not lookin' factory "show room". Did I mess something up ...(not a Ford guy)? Just to simulate Ritchie Valens... (wife's favorite movie)... couldn't tolerate the hideous lines & dips. Not really a Ford fuy either. Just wondering if you had all the pieces you needed.
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