diymirage Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 so i was getting ready to put a few kits on the 'bay to fund the hobby i always do my best to decribe whatever i am selling as best a possible so i was reading through the instruction when i came to the instructions showed it to the wifey and she decided i cant sell this car, i am going to have to build it at some point (in case you are wondering it is part # 537) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84vanagon Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 showed it to the wifey and she decided i cant sell this car, i am going to have to build it at some point (in case you are wondering it is part # 537) It's a good kit, but is kind of fiddly. Take care with the doors as they are a PITA, or glue them shut. The chrome headlight buckets are best if installed into the body. Then install the clear lenses into the bezels, and glue the bezels to the body. It takes some fitting, but looks good when done. Also look at the locating pins on the top of the chassis at the radiator. The holes in the body are offset which will cock the chassis off to one side. Last thing, when you glue the chassis to the body I suggest that you use epoxy on the bottom side of the door jambs to suck the body into the sides of the chassis, then wrap a couple of rubber bands around the assembly to dry. If you do a dry fitting of the interior to the body you will see that the body bows out on the sides. I'm not putting down the kit at all. Considering that it is 45 or so years old some wear and tear can be expected . With CARE it builds up nice. Can't wait to see it! Don. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 It's a good kit, but is kind of fiddly. Take care with the doors as they are a PITA, or glue them shut. The chrome headlight buckets are best if installed into the body. Then install the clear lenses into the bezels, and glue the bezels to the body. It takes some fitting, but looks good when done. Also look at the locating pins on the top of the chassis at the radiator. The holes in the body are offset which will cock the chassis off to one side. Last thing, when you glue the chassis to the body I suggest that you use epoxy on the bottom side of the door jambs to suck the body into the sides of the chassis, then wrap a couple of rubber bands around the assembly to dry. If you do a dry fitting of the interior to the body you will see that the body bows out on the sides. I'm not putting down the kit at all. Considering that it is 45 or so years old some wear and tear can be expected . With CARE it builds up nice. Can't wait to see it! Don. thanks for the advise i'll keep it all in mind but dont hold your breath, i am working on 3 projects that are nearing completion that i want to finish before laying hands on this one i dont know why but i havent gotten a single kit done yet this year i think the last one i finished was a christmass present Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84vanagon Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 thanks for the advise i'll keep it all in mind but dont hold your breath, i am working on 3 projects that are nearing completion that i want to finish before laying hands on this one i dont know why but i havent gotten a single kit done yet this year i think the last one i finished was a christmass present Wow! You got a model finished since Christmas! Father Time was a young sprout the last time I finished anything! If you can you might print my notes and toss them in the box. It will save you some headaches down the road. Before you know it you'll be old and forgetfull like me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 Wow! You got a model finished since Christmas! Father Time was a young sprout the last time I finished anything! If you can you might print my notes and toss them in the box. It will save you some headaches down the road. Before you know it you'll be old and forgetfull like me! what notes ? excelent idea ill do that when i get home from work tomorrow got some printing to do then anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted June 19, 2009 Author Share Posted June 19, 2009 couldnt resist kit moved here http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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