Kit problems

[Scale-Master]

I've got a 1948 Tucker cast similarly and of like quality I've been tinkering with over the years. Instead of resin, it was cast in Bondo and all there is is a body with molded in windows, lights etc. Someday I'll finish it... - Mark

[008]

Ugh I've seen some bad resin bodies but that Lincoln takes the cake. People still slush-cast? Kudos for trying to release something popular, but could've used a bit more work. What a shame.

[mickbench]

Originally Posted by hirofkd

Oh, c'mon. Tamiya kits are works of art compared to some poorly done resin kits.
I have TKM's Lincoln Mk.VIII, and well...it's like this:
http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xr2h-fkd...viii/mk800.htm

It's faster to scratchbuild it instead of fixing this model.

OMG..!! That is so bad, how can anyone even get a decent looking model out of that, nevermind a show winner..!!

I've never seen a model so rough before..!! Good luck to anyone who attempts to build that..!!

[Chuck Kourouklis]

Regarding that Tamiya 1:20 Williams, y'all -

The cowl will fit. It's just warped. All you need to do is heat water to boiling, pull it off the burner, submerge the cowl for 2-5 seconds, and bend it back into shape (before painting, naturally - you may have to adjust the assembly sequence accordingly).

Mine fit like a glove after a few minutes of tweaking.

[Scale-Master]

Chuck,
Were there any other areas on the Williams you came across that needed extra attention? - Mark

[Chuck Kourouklis]

Not too many, Mark. Yes, the monocoque is split in two, but the fit is so precise that if you make a glue bead along the seam as the instructions suggest, you will actually fill it. I also found that the nose cone has a nice press fit once the monocoque is together.

The only parts that really bugged me were the front uprights; their fit at the front suspension arm pivots is a bit loose, making for wobbly steering poses. Otherwise, it's reasonably free of temperament as I recall...

[Scale-Master]

Thanks Chuck,
I'll get the kit out today and make some notes for future assembly... - Mark