I'm sure you will make it like new out of the box. PanthermanMaking progress. I can say that the molds are very much showing their age. Lots of flash and wonky, misaligned seams. Not super horrible but it makes it more time consuming.
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What's a model without a few challenges here and there? I know you'll make it work and look great.Making progress. I can say that the molds are very much showing their age. Lots of flash and wonky, misaligned seams. Not super horrible but it makes it more time consuming.
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Crap! That is a conundrum. What about white glue (Elmer's)? What ever you choose I know you will make it work.Not sure how I'm going to deal with this. The fit of the windscreen is awfulView attachment 110982
Maybe some moulding putty to fill the gaps. Roll it into a sausage the thickness you need to fill,then smooth the top out with a blade or dentist tool (I bought a set on amazon, great for fine filling work). PanthermanNot sure how I'm going to deal with this. The fit of the windscreen is awful.
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I like to build Monogram kits, since I grew up on them. But yeah, I buy old or original boxings on the secondary market, to avoid problems with mold wear. And this kit had some loose tolerances even when it was new. I never understood why they designed the canopy the way they did.Making progress. I can say that the molds are very much showing their age. Lots of flash and wonky, misaligned seams...
I would contact Revell for a replacement. They sent Me a replacement part for free. I damaged it and they sent me the sprue.Not sure how I'm going to deal with this. The fit of the windscreen is awful.
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I really like those old Revell kits. Takes Me back to My youth.Making a start on this while also working on the Hawk and waiting for the Sopwith Camel to get here...
I knew this was an older kit but I didn't realize it was 60 year old molds. Overall it has rather minor flash and decent details. It is the old kit that has folding wings and raising landing gear so it should be a nice nostalgic build.
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