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19/09/2024 9:44 pm
That is, attaching mirrors, hood ornaments, taillight/license plate assemblies, and the like. I understand why Brooklin includes those delicate small parts in that little zip-lock bag, but my hands are clumsy and I invariably drop the part on the floor and spend 20 minutes trying to find it, or get glue on my fingers and therefore all over the model, or break the part...frustration with a Capital F!
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
19/09/2024 10:02 pm
I hear you! Kelly usually does mine. When she's not available, I use tweezers and steady one hand with the other.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
Tony Perrone and Moe Parr reacted
19/09/2024 10:39 pm
I received some small Brooklin tail-lights and mirrors to repair and restore a 1934 Buick coupe that I purchased used at a Chicago-Countryside show. Thanks to Amanda at Brooklin in Bath, the Buick was restored.
Lol, now I have to make a replacement red tail-light for my 1958 Ford station wagon. It is a Goldvarg resin, which took leave of one of the rear lights during a recent move. I think the resin should be easier to glue than the white metal replica.
19/09/2024 10:51 pm
Try spreading out a white sheet or towel where you're working. If you drop a part it may be easier to find. Use of tweezers is essential. I like to use white glue or Future Floor Wax to attach parts as those mediums are easy to clean up after all the mistakes I make...👍 I hope this helps, if not, send me your models and I'll take care of them for you !
Steve
20/09/2024 1:43 am
This is never an easy task but with the right tools, this is not that bad. I have an Harbor Freight large set of tweezers and some have adjustable grip and tension to keep the part to be reinstalled. When realigned with a proper support to lever the part to the body, I use an Exacto knive with a dip of finger nail polish and let set for 20 minutes before releasing the tweezer lock. This works every time.
20/09/2024 11:21 am
Barry, I'm afraid you're talking with a group of people who understand your frustration. If you think the Brooklins are tough, try out the Madson/ Conquest models especially the fifties MoPars with their hood ornaments, twin mirrors and twin radio antennas. Couple that with 84 year old eyes and hands and you have a recipe for a challenging situation. Good luck.
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20/09/2024 12:19 pm
@bob-jackman For my Conquest, WMCE, and Highway Travelers models I leave those little parts in the little plastic bags. This way I can repack the models in their boxes without having to worry about the parts breaking.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
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20/09/2024 6:58 pm
@ed-davis Ed my cars are all on display and I want them shown with all of their accessories.
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