Missing parts

[mapuc]

Some month ago I purchased A model of a Motorcycle US Touring Bike in scale 1:8.

Usually I go through the parts to see if they are there and not damaged.

For some reason I didn't do it this time- I started to prepare the parts to be painted and I build the model as the parts had been painted..Then Yesterday I needed first clear part...Where is it...I used almost 1½-2 hours searching for this tree with all the clear parts on...Couldn't find it. Only clear parts I have is the Wind shell(correct spelling ?)

I contacted Revell costume service and explain to them what I'm missing and today I got an email where they asked which part I missing. Said I'm missing the entire tree with clear parts.

Never happen to me before.
Hope they have these spare parts.

Markus

[ET2SN]

As long as the kit is still in production, you should be OK. :yep:
Revell/Germany has a good reputation for customer service. Revell/USA? Um, not so much but I've heard where they've gotten better.

You could also try searching for the name of your kit on EBay and see what pops up. :yep: People will give up on a model kit or buy a box of kits at a flea market, then sell the individual parts trees.
I found a really strange part on EBay that way.
Remember the 1/144th scale B-52 thread? I spotted the clear plastic canopy/windscreen for the new Korean model and snagged it on the spot.
Not for my Academy B-52, but for a much older Revell B-52 that has a traditionally horrible windscreen. Both parts are very close and I only need to do some minor cutting to get the new part installed and painted. :) That was a case where only being patient for 30 years finally paid off. :up: :haha:

Last, do some online digging and track down the after-market modelling suppliers in Europe. You might be amazed how many options are out there. :D

As an example, in the Shelby GT 350 thread I mentioned adding some flocking for the carpet and some floor mats. Here's where I'll get them:

https://www.detailmaster.com/collections/all

If I decide to throw the book at this project and super detail the car, I can also add engine wiring, seat belts (1/24th scale racing belts look a LOT like regular 1/18 scale seat belts) and other gizmos.

Good luck and start collecting URLs. :Kaleun_Cheers: