Rebuilding Model

[ericmaxman]

I have 1 '94
Mustang from Tamiya, but i did not do it properly, can i rebuild it? are there tips or step on rebuilding the model?

[brady_381need72c10]

Originally Posted by ericmaxman

I have 1 '94
Mustang from Tamiya, but i did not do it properly, can i rebuild it? are there tips or step on rebuilding the model?

in order to get it to come apart i heard you can do a freezing trick that will do that by i think running it under water for a couple minutes and sticking it in the freezer overnight (make sure you have it in a zip lock so you dont lose the small parts!)

[wouter1981]

isn't it a lot easier to buy a new one? Or is it already a rare kit?

[360spider]

Originally Posted by wouter1981

isn't it a lot easier to buy a new one? Or is it already a rare kit?

Have you seen one lately? :-)
These are very rare. And quite pricey too.

You can disassemble the model, then strip it, and re-do it. What glue did you use to put it together?

[michael lambert]

Starting Bid - $9.99 on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/TAMIYA-FORD-MUST...sid=p1638.m124

[360spider]

Originally Posted by michael lambert

Starting Bid - $9.99 on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/TAMIYA-FORD-MUST...sid=p1638.m124

First of all, this is Cobra, not the regular Mustang. The Cobra kit is curbside, while Mustang kit has an engine. Second, with 5 days to go, let's watch where this auction will close at. And plus, shipping from Japan is not cheap too, take that into account.

[michael lambert]

I have no clue I was just being a SMARTASS

[ZoomZoomMX-5]

Originally Posted by 360spider

First of all, this is Cobra, not the regular Mustang. The Cobra kit is curbside, while Mustang kit has an engine. Second, with 5 days to go, let's watch where this auction will close at. And plus, shipping from Japan is not cheap too, take that into account.

You have it backwards, the Cobra has the "engine" (engine pieces that assemble on top of the chassis bottom w/integral engine/oil pan), the standard Mustang is curbside only. The Mustang itself is unique in that it's an export version of the car (even having separate fender flares), and features the very rare (in 1:1) removable hardtop.

Tamiya's Mustangs are less accurate than either Monogram/Revell or AMT. The Cobra has many inaccuracies (engine, chassis, interior). Though it builds up as a decent looking curbside. Tamiya Mustangs are among their worst efforts at being replicas.

[ericmaxman]

but i use Super Elephant Glue, is it ok?

[wouter1981]

There are 2 mustang kits at this shop. The mustang GT and the mustang cobra R. Is it one of those 2 you seek?

http://www.modelkits.be/main.php?act...0Cars&pagina=1

[ericmaxman]

back to topic pleezzz..

[mrawl]

You can get super glue debonder from a hobby store. (assuming you're talking about CA super glue)

[360spider]

Originally Posted by mrawl

You can get super glue debonder from a hobby store. (assuming you're talking about CA super glue)

Debonder will dissolve plastic! Superglue is quite brittle, you can try to pry some parts and see if they will come off. Most stubborn parts could be put in water, then into freezer. Once they are frozen solid, you could try to break the glue joint.

[ericmaxman]

so there is a possibility that i can remove the glue, right? then what about the painted parts? repaint it? or any other suggestions.

[mrawl]

Originally Posted by 360spider

Debonder will dissolve plastic!

Oh crap, thanks for the warning, scratch that idea