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21/12/2015 5:04 pm
Help needed. I have acquired a project, an FM 1899 Packard that was dropped hard enough for me to be able to afford it. Here it is-
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The most apparent problem is the lack of information, for NO brochure, pamphlet, etc. was included, only a little hang tag that says in 3 languages that this Franklin Mint piece is 1/16 and was made in China.
I am a model builder from way back, but I also like to have a box picture to work on a jigsaw puzzle. Any suggestions?
21/12/2015 6:13 pm
Auh David, you have bigger problems...........
I could post pics of what this beautiful 1/16 replica should look like but unfortunately most of the pieces on your model fell off because of "diecast-cancer."
This Franklin Mint model, as gorgeous as it may be, is NOTORIOUS for being a great example of "bad metal."
I've seen many that look just like yours. Sadly, you will NEVER be able to fix this; the metal will quite literally crumble & crack right before your eyes.
I've been there; I know.
What you now have is a "parts car." Sorry.
If you don't want these parts (wheels, trim, etc...) You may be able to sell "everything" for a few bucks on eBay.
-Chris
22/12/2015 4:01 am
Thanks, Chris. I appreciate the information. You have saved me a lot of frustration!
22/12/2015 4:41 am
No problem David; it's a rotten shame.
22/12/2015 12:31 pm
My suggestion: Dust pan & brush.
23/12/2015 4:31 am
...never throw scale parts away Andy. Auh, rule 8.5, section 2 of the modeler's handbook.
LOL
23/12/2015 7:38 am
Oh dear, it looks like someone tore that page out of my handbook.
I'll have to buy a new one.;)