PatW Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 I have a Monogram Nascar Lumina no.46 Superflo Cole Trickle kit but with no instructions. I know there are sites that supply just instructions to download, I just need the decal placing pictures. Please has any idea where I can get these jpeg downloads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 Perhaps ScaleMates.com? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted August 13 Share Posted August 13 https://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattle can man Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 It is on Scalemates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted August 14 Author Share Posted August 14 (edited) Thanks guys, unfortunately No.46 but not the Superflo version on either. We can't get the decals for these in the UK but I have had delivery a set of very good 'stickers' so in fact I can see images on my PC and do the stickers at my desk. Edited August 14 by PatW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 pics robbed from google images Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted August 14 Author Share Posted August 14 (edited) Thanks Les, they are similar images as I have, but wanting to do a black and white print to take out into the cabin, didn't work I don't have any red at present but like I do, I have a very nice bright Orange, so that's my tribute to the scratch-build! Here we are so far, with the one piece chassis! Here are the 'sticker' set, impressive, screen printing! Edited August 14 by PatW 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted August 17 Author Share Posted August 17 Wheels and body painted and rear window attached, a right pain as both front and rear seem to be too big! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattle can man Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 My apologies on pointing you at the wrong kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 That's OK Harry no Probs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 (edited) Now, another problem. I have bought online an already started kit, I buy a few as a pensioner new kits are expensive. The kit has no instructions! It is an Aoshima Nissan Cima Y32, I have tried almost all avenues/websites to obtain a copy of the instructions but to no avail. This is the kit, as you will see there is no English text on the box! Only that it is kit no. 040577, there are other kits by Aoshima and for the Nissan Cima Y32 in standard form. It's also known as an Aoshima Bunka Kyozai. Or Shakotan Boogie Mizutani's I'm hoping that the other kits have a standard chassis as that is what I'm trying to build. Edited August 21 by PatW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon Posted August 21 Share Posted August 21 I’m not sure exactly what you’re asking @PatW. The instructions for a standard Y32 and low-rider optional parts are in the images on this page: https://www.1999.co.jp/eng/m/10689562 If you’re after the instructions for the kit you’ve pictured to see what might be different then I see your problem. Aoshima Bunka Kyozai is just the full name of the company, and I’m guessing Shakotan Boogie Mizutani’s are the wheel/tyre combo. You might be lucky. In my experience most of these Japanese-market anime/manga issue kits are just the normal kit with some funky graphics and decals. By far the cheapest way to buy a Fujimi 911 2.7 RS Enthusiast Model for years was in a “Circuit Wolf” box… best, M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted August 21 Author Share Posted August 21 (edited) Thanks Matt. I'm trying to build the suspension, brakes to mount the wheels. The kit body is dull black and it looks like someone had a go with some kitchen cleaning object, perhaps a scourer on both the body and windows, breaking the back window and it has no decals either. Edited August 21 by PatW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted August 23 Author Share Posted August 23 Shelved! Too many parts missing. The body washed is still sticky as it was when delivered! The parts for the lowered suspension all gone, and as before the one piece window unit is broken down it's rear window. I don't now what adhesive they used but I can't part anything. The box shows, lowered suspension with wheels that fill the arches. In the box chrome multi spoke wheels but scale 15 inch rims, too small! I tried to get the body on the chassis plate and using various flat screwdrivers down each side the body was too stiff to fit over the chassis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattle can man Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 Sorry to hear that. Have you tried all of the usual tricks on it? If you've tried the suggestions below already, my apologies. If you can get past the sticky body, all is not lost. was the body painted? If painted, a bath in something to strip the paint might work (perhaps 90%isopropyl alcohol?). From what you describe, it sounds like someone used a strong solvent with scouring pads/ steel wool to strip paint and the solvent reacted with or softened the plastic. If so, perhaps some time in a dehydrator might evaporate the solvent or cleaner from the plastic. If you search the threads here, there is a method using steam and your freezer to weaken glue joints. I haven't tried it, but the principle would work for non-solvent types of glue such as epoxy or ACC, It works just like freeze thaw cycles crack paving. Steam gets into the joint, you freeze it, the steam turns to ice and expands, breaking the bonds. You might also try applying some liquid model cement to the seams and letting it soften the joints before trying to disassemble it. I've only tried the liquid cement method and had success. If you get past the sticky body, you could try to source some Aoshima wheels. When you say the suspension parts are missing, is this a chassis plate with everything molded in and just different blocks for stock and lowered height or is it detailed? You can always make new blocks if that is the situation. you can lower it by relocating the wheel mounting points on the stock parts if you have them. some stiff wire styrene rod, even a nail (to replace any pins you have to remove) and a drill might work for the front suspension. the rear suspension might require a little ingenuity, but look at it like the 1:1 world. shorten the springs and shocks, use lowering blocks, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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