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[scalemodeler]

We've all seen those car insurance commercials, and having it can be a good thing.

But what do you do when your little car crashes??

A couple of nights ago, I was rearranging my model shelf. Well, I grabbed a model that was in a display case, and darn if the case didn't hinge open like a Hippo's jaw!. Out it went and SPLAT! on the concrete floor!

My first reaction was...darn it!

My second reaction was, stupid, stupid, stupid !!!!!!

After walking around in circles for about 10 minutes, I calmed down. OK I thought, it's time for a search and rescue plan... Humm Returning to the accident scene, it was apparent that a Tow truck was needed, this was totaled! Getting the large pieces was easy, the small stuff (which flew everywhere) wasn't going to be so easy. Ah time for my search and rescue plan...... Ran upstairs and asked the wife for a pair of old pantyhose.......yup, pantyhose! What the heck you wonder? I got out my shop vac and pulled the pantyhose over the end of the vac hose. With this method, I was able to suck up most of the carnage, and just pick the pieces off the end. 99.9% recovered!

So, now the dilemma, What should I do? Better yet, what would you guys do?

1. Try to rebuild? A few pieces snapped in two. Lots of body work

2. Throw it in the spare parts box and forget about it

3. Look around for a junker/parts kit for salvageable parts

4. Just get another kit and build a new one.

Decisions, Decisions I just can't seem to make up my mind!

Edited March 16, 2012 by scalemodeler

[a/gass]

depends on the kit? if you can still buy it new ??its a parts doner - if its a say 77 roadrunner,61 buick special waggon,63 B-body mopar you fix it and get a better case LOL.

[heatride]

5. Tell the wife why you wanted her pantyhose . Final Anwser

[kingiguana]

Same thing happened to me. I was moving my built kits back to the living room after getting a new shelving unit. My Revell 57 Chevy utilty sedan fell to the floor because I just didnt grab the base of the case as firmly as I shojuld have. It fell to the wood floor, and pieces flew all over. Luckily I found al the pieces, that about 3 months ago, its still not put back together. So, I guess I would suggest putting it back together. Maybe someday, I'll get un lazy and finish mine. And advice to everyone, always make sure You've got a grip on Your case.

[philo426]

Show pics of the carcass and we will help you get it back together!

[Johnag4004]

Why not build a scrap yard (junk yard for the American Colonials ) diorama with it in or even an accident scene etc...

If it was me I'd still be blubbering...

[cruz]

See if you can get Allstate involved and get your money back!! :lol:

[Jantrix]

If it's an easy kit to find, I'd paint a new body and replace broken parts. If not, then a restoration is in order.

[Jon Cole]

I suggest keeping it as is, but on the shelf. A constant reminder of what can happen when a model is grabbed quickly.

[bbowser]

I suggest keeping it as is, but on the shelf. A constant reminder of what can happen when a model is grabbed quickly.

Great idea! Maybe a small dio titled *%$#@.

[Modlbldr]

I did the same thing with my 66 Mustang and the "Hippo Jaws" clamped down on the roof of the car and chunked out a bit of the paint all the way to the bare plastic. Just like in the 1:1 world, it's enough to ruin your day. What ever you do, don't call the insurance company. They'll jack your rates up!

Sorry to hear it happened.

Later-

Edited March 17, 2012 by Modlbldr