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07-16-2009, 07:36 AM | #1 | |
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Need a part or a resin-cast of a part, please! HELP!
I took a look at the 1/12 Ferrari 641/2 that I started almost 20 years ago and realized that I am missing part E-33. I really would like to see if anyone could resin cast this part for me (I'm willing to pay for time and supplies) before I try and contact Tamiya. I doubt that Tamiya would still have this, honestly.
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Re: Need a part or a resin-cast of a part, please! HELP!
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Just write HLJ a mail asking them to order that part for you. It will be cheaper than a one off resin cast part, not to mention the time and effort it takes for someone to cast a part that is easily available. |
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Re: Need a part or a resin-cast of a part, please! HELP!
Trying to get a resin casting of a single part is the complicated, expensive way to go about it. If spare parts from Tamiya are available, it will probably be considerably faster, easier, and cheaper. I would also scratchbuild a replacement before looking for someone who might be willing/able to make a single resin copy.
Just what is E33?
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Re: Need a part or a resin-cast of a part, please! HELP!
Try to call tamiya, their number is on one of their websites. Customer service, and request the parts tree. I did it with a couple sets of decals and trees.
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Re: Need a part or a resin-cast of a part, please! HELP!
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It's the very end of the transmission that hangs out under the rear wing. Very visible. If anyone has a good resolution pic of the actual car, email or post it here. Maybe I can fabricate it... Daniel |
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PM me for details. PS I am not in the casting business.
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Re: Need a part or a resin-cast of a part, please! HELP!
Did you try HLJ? They have their ways to get things, and they are good to work with.
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That's rather typical of them. They used to have, IMHO, brilliant service. No longer. Last 3 times I contacted them for parts of current kits they indicated the kits were discontinued. I half think they don't want to bother with it and that's simply a rote excuse. |
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Jeez. I love today's version of customer service. Daniel |
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Re: Need a part or a resin-cast of a part, please! HELP!
You can also order spare parts from Rainbow ten. I've order some missing parts for Monte Shell F40 in the past with no problems. You have to order the whole tree the part is on, not the single part itself. The back of the kit's instruction sheet will have the cost of each "tree" in YEN, rainbow ten will charge this price + %20 + shipping. Instruction for how to order spare parts is on their website.
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