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speedgraflex wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2026 12:13 am

Tom, is the part deformed? short shot? I see what Carlos is seeing here on the leading edge. Is there a way to repair or rework this to make it work? I could see using some Milliput to create a smooth edge, perhaps?

I think part B9 was a deformed part as you said. Definitely missing a chunk of a brace of sorts as Stik commented on.

I have an idea but it will take some creative work. That's why I always have spare parts saved.

Just curious, did AFV or whomever made it, offer any support?

Haven’t looked to see. Highly doubt they’ll have spares since the kit is dated 2005 as stamped on the sprues.

Base for the 88 done...



Now, I can resume figuring out the missing chunk of part B9 and assemble the rest of the carriage framework.

The kit is still available. The company has a Facebook page. You might be able to contact their customer service that way.

I dont have a FB account. Nor am interested in opening one.

So short shot are we thinking?

I gave up. Contacted AFV Club Support site in the UK for request of replacement parts with photo. Hopefully, they can be of some help. We’ll see what kind of response I get in 2 days.

Like I’ve already mentioned, I don’t do Facebook nor interested in opening an account. This old dog don’t have time for FB.

This one is heading to the Shelf of Doom temporarily until I receive my replacement parts. The AFV a support has contacted me via email and asked for a photo. I re sent the photo again. They were apologetic of the defective part though. I’m hopeful they will come through and do me right.

I am expecting my order from Scalehobbyist to arrive anytime soon. A couple days away from the bench would do me good to recharge.

That’s good news that AFVC is working with you!