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29/03/2010 11:34 am
Pet peeves about model manufacturers.
Why can't manufacturers drill the holes large enough to fit the stems of their supplied little bits, like mirrors? Should I have to spend 1/2 an hour finishing a $250-300 model. Actually most American cars did not have o/s mirrors standard until the fifties.
29/03/2010 2:32 pm
I agree with your observations Dick. I have a few models ....
that are waiting for the addition of mirrors but when I try and fit them the stems are either to long or the holes are not wide enough. When one is paying good money for a finished model one should not expect to get the tool kit out to complete the manufacturing process.
Cheers Chris
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
29/03/2010 2:56 pm
RE:Pet Peeves,Dick Browne
Dick,I think the reason for the holes being too small is because they are drilled out before the model is painted and cleared thus filling the hole a little.I usually clean the hole out with a small drill bit after painting,although I am not doing a large assembly line.
29/03/2010 10:11 pm
Greg, I understand the why. Sadly most of the "add-ons" are unnecessary.
Thanks again for the part, the old one goes out to you today.