**** DONE: 1/48 Beechcraft UC-43 Staggerwing - Jet/Recon/Transport GB

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Well, boys, I really screwed the pooch on this one.
I was test fitting the front windshield and filing carefully, (Really!) and it looked like it would pop in.
I was wrong.
I didn't push on it hard or anything, and it just went CRACK!, SNAP!
I have never had this happen before. I guess I'll have to write Roden and see if they will send me a new one.
Scratch the Staggerwing from the G.B., I don't think it will get here on time.

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That sux Paul. I've busted 3 clear parts myself with surprisingly little force. Stuff is brittle as hell and I've learned to be careful handling it. Hope Roden sends you another as it doesn't look like a scratch build job.
 
Thanks, this has made me sick with modelers remorse. I have never had a piece shatter like that.
Sucks!
Bill, That is an excellent idea, I am on it!
 
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For the information of all concerned, a new canopy/windscreen was shipped from Gardena, CA this afternoon. Paul should have it by the 12th.... plenty of time to finish the Staggerwing.

Charles
 

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