I have just started this build and am having issues with the third step of the first sequence. You have to bend “E1” around a semi-circular form to create the nose of the car. Although there are three “E1” parts each one has broken as I attempt to install it. I have now glued the parts back together twice using wood glue and I am now waiting for them to dry a third time. Does anyone have any ideas or tips to help me bend the part around the former without it breaking. I have been very careful but getting it over the final tab seems to be the “breaker”.
I assume it is a flexible part (looks almost like a skinny rail fence.)
One reason why they give you spare is because they are super fragile. In all honesty I broke one on my Titanic build and then broke the spare. I glued it with B7000. You need to very slowly and gently pull it across. If yours is beyond repair then @Robotime and @CustomerService (which I tagged on here, may be able to help)
I am also tagging @Nita_Davis who has done these and may have additional suggestions.
I am unsure which car you are building. It always helps to state the name of the model in your post. With any flexible pieces, I always sand and wax the tabs of the pieces to be inserted. This makes it much easier. As @jeanneL said…kind of pull and stretch to get it to reach. I also flex mine back and forth for a bit before installing. I have also "trained my pieces to bend a bit easier by layind them on something like a salt shaker and wrapping a rubber band over it.
Welcome to the community, Alan!
Sorry to hear you’re having trouble so early in the build, that’s always frustrating. If you can, could you upload a photo or a short video of the part and the step you’re stuck on? That would really help everyone see exactly what’s happening and give more precise tips. Hopefully we can help you!
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I think it’s better to upload photos so we can visualize the problem. I hope someone from here can help you.