S.Pelletier Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) Hey Mal don't give up! Scale aircraft conversion sell metal landing gears for the Corsair (i bought a set for mine and they are nice) http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/sac32074.htm Maybe some online store in Europe sell them? You can't throw away a piece of art Stephane Edited August 19, 2015 by S.Pelletier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Stick with it Mal ... if a modeller of your skill can give up, there's no hope for me! Cheers Jim tomv87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal_Belford Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 Thanks for the help.... But the metal gear is not complete in the link above....the disks are missing....the one next to the Wheel....as i need new one aswell if going to work..... As the problem still remains....and i am where i am for the moment....as options clearly dissapears.... And i really dont want to put up 130€ for another kit just to cannibalize the landing gear..... /Mal /Mal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Pelletier Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) Thanks for the help.... But the metal gear is not complete in the link above....the disks are missing....the one next to the Wheel....as i need new one aswell if going to work..... As the problem still remains....and i am where i am for the moment....as options clearly dissapears.... And i really dont want to put up 130€ for another kit just to cannibalize the landing gear..... /Mal /Mal Yes but you can buy the resin wheels from Barracudacal http://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/barbr32119.htm This remedy both of your problems (wheel and LG) In all, it will cost you about 30$ for both Stephane Edited August 19, 2015 by S.Pelletier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal_Belford Posted August 19, 2015 Author Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) True....sounds like an option..... But then ill. have to snap the other gear aswell.... And one thing they are out of stock on that landing gear..... Ill. See what i do....but the trashbin is still close.... /Mal Edited August 19, 2015 by Mal_Belford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Pelletier Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 (edited) True....sounds like an option..... But then ill. have to snap the other gear aswell.... And one thing they are out of stock on that landing gear..... Ill. See what i do....but the trashbin is still close.... /Mal Oki: http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/SAC32074 http://www.hannants.co.uk/product/BCR32119 Both are in stock For removing the tamiya one... I know you can do that in a breeze. You can't throw all that beautiful work to the bin Stephane Edited August 19, 2015 by S.Pelletier tomv87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Hi Mal NO WAY! .. we've been down the same path with mistakes, re-dos, completely stripping every once of paint off a build and re-doing most everything when we add it all up. No need to bite the bullet! Time to re-group the troops. Here the plan of attack and the 7th Cavalry: 1. Call or email Tamiya and they will replace the parts, just tell them what happened. Geez, there hasn't been a Tamiya build for me in the past few years, I haven't needed Tamiya to pull me out of the woods. 2. Buy a set of either Eduard Brassin Wheels and Hubs or a set from Barracuda. I've used them both on my Mustangs, Spitfire and Corsair - absolutely gorgeous stuff. You will wind up with a fantastic new set of gear legs and gorgeous wheels and hubs. I know you too well to know you won't do whatever it takes to repair and finish the Big bent Wing Bird. Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal_Belford Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) There is one problem with resin for me... I get headache and womit feel when i work with it....avouding it much as possible.... I know it sounds rudiciolus.... I had minor hell when i did resin stuff on 109 diorama...... Hmmm ill se how i do.... the support in US told me to contact Tamiya europe and ive done that before...and it sucks big time..... Ill keep this in hold.....and that may take long time before im on the bench with new parts.... But for the moment inspiration have flew away and that is more worrying..... /Mal Edited August 20, 2015 by Mal_Belford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Hi Mal PM inbound Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal_Belford Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Crap i give up.... As the metal landing gears is great.... But i miss the plate nesr the wheels and resin is no option for me at all due earlier post..... details such as brake line can be scratched and placksards decals...... Buy new stuff all.....crap..im to down right now..... /Mal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mal_Belford Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Ill pack all down for a time and see if inspiration returns..... As ill do something completely else instead.... /Mal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Pelletier Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 (edited) Just got an idea... Maybe i can mail you my Tamiya LG and wheel parts? As i said, i already have the metal LG and resin wheels... and don't plan to use the plastic one. F4U-1 and 1A lg and wheels are the same? right? I can do that this weekend... As i need to read thru the instruction to know which parts (if any) i need to keep. Maybe by the time you receive them, your mojo will be back Pm me your address if you want to take my offer Stephane Edited August 20, 2015 by S.Pelletier Vandy 1 VX 4 and geedubelyer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastzx Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 This gear breakage is probably one of the most common hazards of plastic modeling. You will just add to your skillset by facing this problem head on after calm deliberate consideration Mal. You can and should approach this temporary setback as you have approached the other 99% of the Corsair, Calmly, Cleanly and Expertly. We have faith in your skills, and so should you. Relax and press on after regrouping. Jon tomv87 and geedubelyer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 What a schitt. We all feel your pain, Mal. We've all been there in one form or another. The Degree of Crappiness Is In Direct Proportion To The Time Invested Club is a crappy place to be. Sometimes the best of them just get away no matter what we do. It happens. It happens to everyone. It happens in everything. Box it up and put it away. It's too damn good of a build to trash. Solve the problem when your mind clears. Maybe don't do any modeling until your mind clears. So it won't be perfect? So what? Believe me, it's not that I'm not unsympathetic, but there are worse things in life. Oh well, just my 2 cents. Sincerely, Mark tomv87 and geedubelyer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdthoresen Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Hmmm.......Fix the mold seam on the tire- center drill it, epoxy a brass pin in it, clean up the joint, touch up the paint.Let your mind cool off first!Easy fix, Mal.......c'mon man, you have got this!THOR geedubelyer and tomv87 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now