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vaas2000 · 06-02-2009, 06:38 AM

Diablo Wrote:Vas, when it comes to getting two parts of the same kind, I have the darnedest luck and not once but twice.
The first time I got a kit of the Burago 1934 Alfa Romeo 8C, I got two parts of the front chassis instead of a rear part. So back again 40 kms next day to India Hobby Shop to exchange the model. They were very understanding and promptly replaced my kit with any model that I wanted. Got myself a Maisto Ford Mustang and vowed never to get a kit again from Burago.
Few lessons are remembered and I got a kit of the Gate Peugeot 406 Coupe and guess what? Two front bumpers and no sign of the rear bumper. How cool is that. I have a picture somewhere of this mess. So back again to Modelart. Luckily this time only 4 kms from home and they were kind enough to let me inspect another kit and get that instead. This was a Peugeot I badly wanted and was in no mood to give up.
Oh yes...I built the Alfa Romeo again...luckily all pieces were in the boxes .

Vas, hopefully the shop you got the bike from should give you another piece because its not your fault and they would get a replacement from Creative Education. Do give it a try.

That's quite an experience! Thankfully i haven't had any nasty surprises in car/bike kits so far. All my car/bike kits are of maisto though. Regarding the ninja, I don't think i will get replacement as it was bought long back and i don't even have bills with me.

karansharma8783 · 06-02-2009, 04:57 PM

Diablo Wrote:Karan, if this is some consolation...Autoart has bungled up big time with aerials on Mustangs. I have a Bullitt Mustang which gave me sleepless nights about the aerial too. Mine didn't come with one either but some of the pics I seen of the model on google had aerials on them. So I wrote to Autoart and they did send me some aerials but of the modern car and I cannot even say they r aerials. They looked like some bits of plastic lying around in the Autoart factory. Credit where credit is due: Autoart had some superb after sales service and they would send missing parts to collectors if you wrote to them. I know of people who have got Mercedes and Maybach emblems in the mail. Do try emailing Autoart. You never know what could come in your post, all paid for by the company.

Wow, it's quite credible that Autoart takes the pain to send missing parts to collectors even though it might not be the original one. I didn't know that such an after-sales service existed.

Diablo, I would love to see some pics of the Bullitt Mustang, pls do us other members a favour and post some pics. This is one of those diecasts which would be impossible to find in India now, so the least we could have is atleast some decent close-up shots.

Also, I didn't expect this thread to run to 10 odd posts, it seems this topic has touched a raw nerve with serious collectors. Good to know that i'm not the only nut being upset about such things!!!!

**winstoncds** · 06-02-2009, 11:06 PM

Karan, I will take some pictures of the Mustang soon and post them here.

gtmaniac · 06-03-2009, 03:07 PM

I lost my 190E Evo II roof aerial too. Really wanted to cry..

Autoart do that? I wouldn't mind even if I have to pay for the part replacement. The should sell parts like spoilers & wheels as accessories.

**winstoncds** · 06-03-2009, 11:10 PM

Ayie, you could try mailing Autoart for the part. They do reply on most occasions and would even send you the part if they have it in stock. All the best.

alanjg · (This post was last modified: 05-20-2010 04:04 AM by alanjg.)

Does anyone knows where this Goes in Welly Camaro Z28

Well Got it..and fixed that by seeing THIS Video
and i fixed the Bonnet Hinge..but it may break any time Sad

amit V8 · 05-20-2010, 05:32 AM

alanjg Wrote:and i fixed the Bonnet Hinge..but it may break any time

you can weld the open end of the bonnet hinge with a metal patti. the result-the hood will never come off. i did this to my Challenger and it worked...all you need is a welder & a small metal piece.

alanjg · (This post was last modified: 05-20-2010 05:54 AM by alanjg.)

@ Amit V8 can u show the pics of yours..so that i get an idea doing the same.

Guggga · 05-20-2010, 11:22 PM

^^I'd suggest you be very very careful around the welding metal patti machine... if it gets too hot, the whole thing might melt.. its a hit n miss thing...

I;d rather suggest u keep the bonnet on the car... like the DRM (German Touring Car) racer... just lift it off when u need too.

it'll look cool Tongue

alanjg · 05-21-2010, 01:42 AM

Guggga Wrote:^^I'd suggest you be very very careful around the welding metal patti machine... if it gets too hot, the whole thing might melt.. its a hit n miss thing...

I;d rather suggest u keep the bonnet on the car... like the DRM (German Touring Car) racer... just lift it off when u need too.

it'll look cool

Can i see some pics here of what u mentioned pls.. Tongue