02-09-2019, 04:00 PM
Wayne,
I saw your previous post about a similar kit. I agree with you that some parts break easily. On the already decorated kits I was lucky not to break any part. The story was different with the first undecorated kit. I broke two out of the five end grabirons provided and I had to replace them with Tichy metal grabirons. The rod from the brake wheel to the bottom of the car was also broken and I had to replace it with .012'' metal rod, like you did. While opening the second box, I was surprised to find a small bag with metal grabirons for the end, which was a great improvement indeed.
I also agree that the sides are somewhat flimsy and I will apply your technique of gluing sheets of .040'' and .060'' styrene if I ever encounter trouble. Your post is another lesson in modeling.
I saw your previous post about a similar kit. I agree with you that some parts break easily. On the already decorated kits I was lucky not to break any part. The story was different with the first undecorated kit. I broke two out of the five end grabirons provided and I had to replace them with Tichy metal grabirons. The rod from the brake wheel to the bottom of the car was also broken and I had to replace it with .012'' metal rod, like you did. While opening the second box, I was surprised to find a small bag with metal grabirons for the end, which was a great improvement indeed.
I also agree that the sides are somewhat flimsy and I will apply your technique of gluing sheets of .040'' and .060'' styrene if I ever encounter trouble. Your post is another lesson in modeling.
Guy from Southern Quebec.