more models that don't travel well... [PIC]

Damn!  Looks like Automodello sent you nightmares instead of dreams!

@pete-rovero It was an exercise in forensics to determine the cause(s) and change the design of how and where to affix the chassis as well as supporting cantilevered components with insufficient tensile strength. It's just part of the process.

Equally as awful as the previous Cord, what a shame. 

Rich, you are clearly bad luck on cars.

Wow; I'm thinking, thanks in great part to you, that the system is now improved and plinth-mounting is much better and safer. 

@perrone1 As you know, during development, handbuilts are sent from the factory to be scrutinized not particularly for build quality but for accuracy of the model in content and color veracity. Finding a correct color can be daunting as was getting the proper look of the recent aubergine Delahaye. Raffi pretty much handles those issues. Being able to "see" things with macro photography helps him to order corrections. What it takes to insure the model survives the trans-Pacific voyage is probably where I'm most helpful.

I just received a 1/24 scale model from Automodello and have always enjoyed their models. This one, a closed coupe, came with the dreaded rattle. When I opened the box everything seemed to be okay except the seat was not attached. Being a closed coupe meant very limited access to the interior but I finally managed to tilt the seat over enough to apply some glue to the bottom edges and relocate the seat in it's proper position.

Posted by: @rich-sufficool

@perrone1 As you know, during development, handbuilts are sent from the factory to be scrutinized not particularly for build quality but for accuracy of the model in content and color veracity. Finding a correct color can be daunting as was getting the proper look of the recent aubergine Delahaye. Raffi pretty much handles those issues. Being able to "see" things with macro photography helps him to order corrections. What it takes to insure the model survives the trans-Pacific voyage is probably where I'm most helpful.

I know better - you're TOO modest!

Posted by: @bob-jackman

I just received a 1/24 scale model from Automodello and have always enjoyed their models. This one, a closed coupe, came with the dreaded rattle. When I opened the box everything seemed to be okay except the seat was not attached. Being a closed coupe meant very limited access to the interior but I finally managed to tilt the seat over enough to apply some glue to the bottom edges and relocate the seat in it's proper position.

THAT, my friend, was a FEAT! Bravo sir!

@bob-jackman OK... I can put you to work whenever you're ready.