Re: BlackSheep’s MPC 1957 Flip Nose Chevy Corvette
Posted: Tue May 19, 2020 8:54 pm
Maybe a little future on the windshield? Nice save on the wheels. Watching you build this... I'm pushing my kit to the back of the stash 
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Re: BlackSheep’s MPC 1957 Flip Nose Chevy Corvette
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 4:24 am
After finally being able to look at these pictures I see what's happened. If you are still able to remove the windshield and work with it, a good polishing with Novus 2 should bring it back out. After that, wash in soap & water and then dip the glass in Future. You should be able to use whatever glue you want after that Tom. Hang in there bud.
Re: BlackSheep’s MPC 1957 Flip Nose Chevy Corvette
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 7:12 am
Nice save. Yeah I had something similar happen to the Johan Chrysler Turbine car I'm working on. The kit is pretty much unobtanium so getting replacement parts aint happening, lol.
Re: BlackSheep’s MPC 1957 Flip Nose Chevy Corvette
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 2:56 pm
You know it’s funny when this kit (or any kit for that matter) first came out in the 80s, I never had issues building them. Now, it seems some parts are being produced too thin, excess flash (don’t get me started on excess flash on chrome trees 
), instruction guides changed, or some unforeseen fit issues. I don’t get it....
), instruction guides changed, or some unforeseen fit issues. I don’t get it....Re: BlackSheep’s MPC 1957 Flip Nose Chevy Corvette
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 3:42 pm
The molds have aged is part of the reasoning. And I’ll bet that some quality control measures may not be so sharply adhered to as they once were... 
Re: BlackSheep’s MPC 1957 Flip Nose Chevy Corvette
Posted: Wed May 20, 2020 6:44 pm
I suspected that too, Carlos. It’s a shame though. AMT and MPC kits used to be great kits. Today, not so much as it used to be.
Re: BlackSheep’s MPC 1957 Flip Nose Chevy Corvette
Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 7:10 pm
I took your suggestion and guess what? It worked like a charm! Thank you!!keavdog wrote:Maybe a little future on the windshield?
Spent last night applying decals. All is left to do is install side mirrors and door handles.
Re: BlackSheep’s MPC 1957 Flip Nose Chevy Corvette
Posted: Wed May 27, 2020 8:06 pm
Great news! Looking good
Re: BlackSheep’s MPC 1957 Flip Nose Chevy Corvette
Posted: Thu May 28, 2020 5:58 pm
I'm calling this one done. Pics in Completed Build thread...
Re: BlackSheep’s MPC 1957 Flip Nose Chevy Corvette
Posted: Fri May 29, 2020 8:23 am
Headed there now Tom....
Nice save on that windshield bud.
Nice save on that windshield bud.