58 Chrysler New Yorker

Sorry that happened Greg! Others here may have better suggestions than I can give. I've had my share of such luck as well. I would just say, be very judicious with the glue, use as little as possible, the parts are light and do not need much to hold properly.  Oh, and use reading glasses or a magnifier and work slowly.

Good suggestions Tony especially the reading glasses.

Greg, sorry about your car. The damage is actually not that bad 😜 

My recommendations are:

1. Use Testors Clear Parts Cement, Tamiya Extra Thin Cement (green cap), or ZapIt light curing glue. Avoid traditional super glue;
2. Apply as little glue as possible.

Hope this helps!

Greg, that '58 is a beautiful model.  Sorry to see that it came to you the condition it did.  Actually, your wanting to fix it, is more than I'd be willing to do.  With that many pieces having broken off from the model, I'd be asking for my money back from the seller.  I've repaired a couple of models with just a mirror or antenna broken off, but never multiple items as your model needs.  Whatever you decide, I hope it works for you.  As I said, it's really beautiful model.  

That's a shame it wasn't packed correctly. First off, I would use a toothpick to apply the glue. The antennas shouldn't be too difficult to reinstall.  Use a dab of glue in the antenna holes of the body and insert the antennas. To reinstall the windshield, look to see where the glue was originally used. you should see remnants of it on the windshield.  I'm looking at my '57 New Yorker convertible and it looks like it was only glued to the bottom of the frame.  I would apply glue to the frame using a toothpick and then set the windshield in at the bottom and rotate it to the top of the frame.  Hold until the glue sets.  Same thing with the vent window piece.  The sun visor may be a little tricky.  I would put a dab of glue with a toothpick where the inner bracket mounts to the windshield header, assemble the loose inner bracket to the sun visor, slide the visor onto the existing left bracket on the header, and then carefully attach the bracket to windshield header.  It may be easier to do this upside down.  Install visor BEFORE reinstalling the windshield. It will be easier, and you won't risk getting glue on the inside of the windshield.  Fixing the left side-view mirror:  Dab of glue on the mirror base and carefully position and hold until set.  Tweezers may help with this, but I don't like to use them.  It seems they always slip off and the part goes flying to parts unknown. Also, I would tape off the area around the base of the mirror in case it falls off in the gluing process.  That way it won't get glue on the paint.  Not sure what that half round piece is.   Lu's glue suggestions are good ones.  Greg, you can do this!

Sorry to see this happen Greg.  I learned a lesson about buying such ornate models without their boxes.  I bought an ivory DM '41 Chevy convertible and when it came it was in very many pieces and completely ruined.  The idiot had thrown it loose in a fairly large box with a bunch of shredded newspaper loose around it.  Unbelievable!  Of course he refused to pay and blamed it on the post office...what a clown.  Last time I ever bought such a model without the box.  I believe yours is very repairable at least, so that's something positive...sort of.  Good luck with it.

I’ve learned from past experiences to ask if the model comes in its original packaging….if I’m told no ,no original box or styrofoam I’ve learned to just pass and look elsewhere.

I’ve also learned that the original packaging is definitely worth the extra cost…..within reason of course!

Morning..... thanks for the tips and advice off to the hobby store, it's a rainy Saturday here in Sydney perfect to attempt some repairs, will keep you posted

@bob-jackman  LOL I do wear multi focals, and by coincidence I had my Optometrist create glasses I can wear for close up work...

@pete-rovero Thank you Pete, great advice, that 'ring' belongs on the steering wheel, I think I will attack that part first....

GREG!

You should DEFENETLY be asking for a "healthy" PARTIAL REFUND!

Some sellers either can't pack well, don't care or don't have the aptitude to figure out that ALL CARTONS MUST BE PACKED TO SURVIVE A TRAIN WRECK!!   At the very least, ALWAYS ASSUME YOUR BOX WILL BE TREATED LIKE A FOOTBALL!!

Having the steady hands of a surgeon, I use CA glue (Krazy glue) for everything EXCEPT clear parts. For clear items I simply use a dab or two of Elmer's glue (..which is, incidentally, also recommended by Brooklin models).

Good luck, you should have NO problems.

-Chris 

I always spread out a white bed sheet where my work area is so if a part goes flyin off into space I've a better chance of finding it.

@chris Thanks Chris

Update, I have got the model back together, no where now perfect but good to display, maybe not to handle to much, My local Hobby shop suggested using Poly-Zap which worked well although I did get some excess glue on the side quarter glass, and the ring on the steering wheel was the worst and I have applied for a partial refund, thanks for your suggestions and help..