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StephenLawson · 6 October 2008, 09:49 PM

Some of you may remember this effort of mine on the 1/32 Battle Axe Fokker D.VII kit.

StephenLawson · 6 October 2008, 09:50 PM

Well a couple of weeks ago I was out at the foundation where I volunteer. And I was presented with this.

StephenLawson · 6 October 2008, 09:53 PM

It seems a well meaning volunteer was dusting some of the cases of my models off and she was unaware that this one's cover was NOT attached like the others. (This done specifically so our guides could remove the case for tour groups Scouts and school events and etc.) Well, she picked it up to move it. The vacum in the case held until it was about 12" from the table it was on and, well you see.

Though it was a bit unsettling when they sprung it on me I couldn't be upset at the dear woman. So I told her it was an easy fix and that there was no worries! Now rather than let it gather dust under my desk I am commited to fixing it.

(If it were only a Roden kit) But yes dear ones I will go back into the breach and set my sights on beginning a repair Hopefully after the snow sets in. So I will begin. All encouragements welcome.

StephenLawson · 6 October 2008, 10:23 PM

Here is the original "Drome" build thread on the subject.

Click Here.

ChrisSavaglio · 7 October 2008, 03:01 AM

Terrible to see, but it pretty much happens to 99% of my completed models in one way or another, so you're not alone, if it makes you feel better. I'm sure you'll get it back together. At least there's not much rigging to deal with.

C

FOKKERJ · 7 October 2008, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by StephenLawson

Though it was a bit unsettling when they sprung it on me I couldn't be upset at the dear woman. So I told her it was an easy fix and that there was no worries! Now rather than let it gather dust under my desk I am commited to fixing it.

(If it were only a Roden kit) But yes dear ones I will go back into the breach and set my sights on beginning a repair Hopefully after the snow sets in. So I will begin. All encouragements welcome.

Hello Stephen,

Are you going to name it "TRIGGER"?

After the snow sets in, you will have to be very careful of the proximatey of the wood stove.

It should go pretty easy the second time around, excluding any nasty surprises.

Keep us posted.

Best Wishes, Jay

trackpad · 7 October 2008, 05:26 AM

Hello, Stephen,

It's happened to me...more than once. Good luck on the reconstructive surgery. It looks like mostly reassembly (with the attendant cleanups, of course), so it should come together rather well. I'll keep fingers crossed for you, in the hope of a complete recovery. And, WHEN you have successfully ministered to the patient, please post a few photos so that we can then congratulate you!

Romani · 7 October 2008, 06:28 AM

Hello Stephen!

Look at the bright side, it's a wireless airplane!

You don't have to do to the rigging, just glue again the struts, and they seem mostly intact so you don't have to scratch built them. Plus it is 1/32 scale wich makes repairs easier. With your gold hands, it should be easy for you!

Cheers!

JohnReid · 7 October 2008, 08:40 AM

Now that is a pain in the a..!

SteveS · 7 October 2008, 11:59 AM

Well, Stephen,

Pretty much happens to all of us sooner than later.

I must say that if that happened to mine, I don't think I would bother and just welcome the newly found space on the shelf. I'm really amazed that mine didn't fall apart all by itself by this time. You know..out of spite!

If I wasn't so scared to go near the thing, I just might glue the cover on my base.

Salute,
Steve