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Topic starter
05/01/2024 4:43 pm
I know that this topic has been brought up before, however, I would like to bring it up again in hope that the message somehow makes it way up to the Kess management. I have only 2 Kess models ( 1960 Desoto and 1959 Buick) and the chrome trim around the windows has lifted severely on both of them. I was hoping to put in an order for the 1933 Pierce Arrow which is due soon, however, there is substantial chrome around the windows and I am convinced in due course that it will be lifting.I have therefore decided not to buy any more Kess models until I am comfortable the the glue issue has been addressed by this company. I realize that the problem on my models can be an easy fix with white glue but I should not have to do this. I have owned the 1960 Desoto for over 3 years and the problem did not surface until this past year. So if you have some recent Kess purchases and you do not have this problem, just give it time. I do not believe that it is a humidity issue,etc.since I have about 100 resin models by various manufacturers and not one of them with lifting chrome. Kess, are you listening??
05/01/2024 4:45 pm
Thanks Ken; I will keep an eye on mine.
05/01/2024 6:35 pm
Ken,
the only way that I know is contact Carmodel and tell Us what happen with your Kess models.Maybe they can solve the issue contacting Kess directly
05/01/2024 7:44 pm
That's what happened to mine. Such a shame, it was beyond my ability to repair. I'm not a Kess fan, at all
05/01/2024 9:45 pm
Ken, can you post a picture of this problem on your most recent model?
05/01/2024 10:31 pm
That's what happened to mine. Such a shame, it was beyond my ability to repair. I'm not a Kess fan, at all
But Mark sold me his and I fixed it in a few days. Thanks Mark.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
Topic starter
06/01/2024 7:57 am
@nickies. I attach some photos as asked. My camera lense does not do a good job on closeups so bear with me.
The first photo of the back window shows it lifting on the drivers side. The second photo shows the front window trim lifted on the drivers side by the mirror. You can just make out the trim behind the mirror.The third photo shows it lifted on the front passenger side. The 1960 Desoto is lifting the same way.
Steve Jacobs and John Kuvakas reacted
06/01/2024 12:35 pm
With the back window and maybe the front window surround they they need to be pre-bent as photo etch is somewhat stiff and springy. When I repair, i bend them somewhat and attach with clear nail polish weighting them down with small tools leaning against the photo etch until dry. Sometimes one side at a time. Very small sections of modeler's masking tape might work as well.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
Steve Jacobs reacted
06/01/2024 12:38 pm
I have six Kess models. One of them suffered the problem of window trim springing loose, and on three others side trim strips simply fell off completely. None of the models had ever been removed from their base mounting or been handled, and are not exposed to excessive heat or direct sunlight. The other two (the 1960 DeSoto in red and green versions) are mercifully still in one piece.
Attaching springy P/E parts seems to be a delicate balance between using enough adhesive to keep them in place and avoiding unsightly traces of excess adhesive. Kess just seem to have had more trouble than others getting the balance right.
Graeme.M. Ogg
London U.K.
06/01/2024 1:44 pm
It would be interesting to know if Kess, Esval, GLM, Goldvarg, Matrix, Trax, NEO, TSM, etc all use the same model factory or there are multiple factories producing various brands. Sometimes what goes on behind the Chinese curtain is a mystery to us collectors.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
07/01/2024 9:27 am
I think there are multiple factories involved, although it's quite possible that individual factories produce models for more than one brand. I do seem to remember that a few years ago there was a problem when some of these factories decided there was more money to be made producing precision parts for car manufacturers, etc. than in doing a lot of highly detailed work on models being produced in relatively small quantities, so some model brands had to scramble around for alternative companies to take on the work.
Graeme.M. Ogg
London U.K.