ATC Classic Models

I feel your pain.

@gdh

Regarding hood ornaments: you could try "Holger Nikolai Automodellbau" in Berlin.    http://1-2-43.de/    or  holger.nikolai@gmx.de

Some years ago he rebuilt white metal Duesenberg SJ models by Minimarque43 for me, I attach some pics to give you an idea. 

He also made some spare Duesenberg, Packard and Jaguar hood ornaments for me, all in 1/43 photo-etched.

His day job is psychologist, he's a modelbuilder for relaxation, hopefully he still has time enough for his hobby.

By the way, you and I may be neighbors; we have the same zip code...

@ralf Thank you for this reference! Will he remember your name if I mention it to him?

I hope so, Paul 😎

Here one of his 1/43 ornaments for a 1930 Cadillac by Rio of Italy

@ralf   Very nice!  I will see if he is available.  I did manage to reattach all of the RR parts, but my 62 Bentley S2 DHC is still without her B.  I've checked everywhere on my desk, but I can't seem to locate it.

Update:  The promised rebate of 50USD never materialized and the seller has gone silent.  I followed up with a note to her on 20th and another this morning.  Tomorrow, I utilize the eBay buyer protection plan and go through with a return.  I think I'll take a break from buying for a while. 

Notified eBay that the seller did not follow through and I filed a request to return the item, due to poor quality.  Within an hour the refund offer was re-extended and accepted.  Money is on the way to the bank.  She thought distance made it safe for her to renege on her offer.  I will buy locally (Europe), from now on.