bentwaters81tfw Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 About 50 years ago I remember seeing the AMT 1/12 scale Cord 812 in my LMS. Way out of my range. About 8 years ago, I found one on ebay, it was in California and I put in a bid. In that week, three more appeared, including a sealed one in Surrey. Anyways, I won this one in the good ol' U S of A, and it duly arrived. This was described as 'complete and unstarted'. I think English and American English lose something in translation. This is how it arrived. You might be surprised to learn I gave the seller some negative feedback. Complete? No. at least 2 missing components, but nothing I can't handle. Unstarted? No. badly assembled and partly dismantled. Glue everywhere, scratches on the bodywork and some chrome rubbed through. It went straight into the loft. Now.......having seen Roy and Codger's work, amongst others, I think it's time I made a start on this basket case. Don't expect miracles, or a fast build, but it will get done, with the odd update. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Bent, An excellent project and a short stepping stone away from our Pocher lair... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1fuN0 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 No Bentwaters.... Nooooooooooooooooo Dont listen to Codger and Roy, once you get into that Pocher lair, its oveeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrr....... (echoing voice effect for dramatic effect ) That big Cord is actually a very nice kit, or should I say it was, but im sure you can whip it up into shape in no time Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Great stuff!!! I was tempted by a basket case of this kit about a year ago and regretted not biding on it. I'll be watching with great interest as you make the proverbial silk purse. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Nice project will look forward to seeing this become a shining showroom example! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I knew this would be interesting when I saw Roy's name in the header! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Toups Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 "Unstarted" on eBay typically seems to mean a few parts are glued. "Started" usually means a half-assembled glue bomb with parts missing! Good luck with your build. I've always wanted one of those big Cords. I regret not buying one when they were last released back in the 90's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 Nothing much to report. Been dismantling parts, I think the guy used a whole tube of glue on every joint. Some of it is nigh impossible to shift. Biggest problem is splitting the gearbox from the front crossmember. It has been assembled back-to-front. Aside from that I'm smoothing out moulding seams and polishing the body shell with Brasso. Because the wrap around grille is integral and pre-chromed, I'm reluctant to try and change the colour scheme. The instructions simply suggest spraying the body with a clear gloss lacquer. Once I have the blemishes buffed out, I may do just that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngstROM Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Sanders approves! This and the divine Auburn Speedster are the only four-wheelers ever to froth my cappucino -anything else is just a driver-less taxi. I have the feeling we're in for a treat here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 This is going to be good, I love it when people rescue modeling nightmares, I'm sure you will make a great job of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I think the guy used a whole tube of glue on every joint. Some of it is nigh impossible to shift. Biggest problem is splitting the gearbox from the front crossmember. I never had cause to try it but I've read that many deep-freeze the part(s) which allows the glue joint to break apart. May be worth a try on a small part as a test. Just be careful of brittle plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 I've got the gearbox in the freezer, but last time i tried it didn't work. Biggest problem is the guy didn't glue parts together, he made a glue sandwich. The plastic doesn't meet, it looks like it has a layer of peanut butter in between the parts. One crossmember has a big enough gap to use a Dremel cutting disc in between. Another problem is the tan interior. Said plonker has painted part of a door card with black paint, and I haven't managed to find a way to shift it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted February 28, 2015 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Try 90% alcohol on that black paint. You may have to gently scuff the paint a bit. DOT 3 Brake fluid also works. If you can get a hold of some degreaser like Super Clean that we have in the states, that sometimes works. At last resort the very expensive Poly S paint remover the model train guys use will work sometimes. I think it's made by Floquil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted March 1, 2015 Author Share Posted March 1, 2015 The freezer didn't separate the gearbox. Fairy Power Spray, Acetone, and Modelstrip have all failed. The door card is soaking in brake fluid at present. Back to the drawing board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I ust know you will succeed, keep at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 The real problem is that most modern half decent poly cements works by actually chemically 'melting' the plastic, and thereby letting the two pieces really bond together. Effectively, the two parts becomes one piece of plastic and NOTHING will separate them. That's when the saw/breaking/Dremel is the only solution... Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colbee2004 Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Try Mr Muscle oven cleaner. If its an acrylic paint that'll shift it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 The brake fluid is starting to work. I'm just thankful it's only the one door card I have to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 No more pictures yet. The previous owner must have been dyslexic. Every part he assembled was either upside down or back to front. The chassis members that take the rear engine mounts had been swapped over, and there are chunks missing where he had broken them apart. The steering has been assembled for right hand drive, so that has come apart as well. I have to make up some ball joints - I'm hoping to get the steering working as it should, but this is really some ham-fisted modelling. I think a Pocher might have been easier, at least it's nuts and bolts. This is like trying to weld cornflakes. I don't think the ancient plastic is much help either, the liquid glue doesn't seem to bond it properly. I'm hoping the next shot will show the completed chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve86 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Dear Mr Bentwaters How about an update on your build, as I do love reading about other peoples woes. But I'm sure that it will all turn out ok with your skill in building larger models. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxfriend Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I have this one in my treasure trove. Looking forward to seeing more of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted April 17, 2015 Author Share Posted April 17, 2015 Dear Mr Bentwaters How about an update on your build, as I do love reading about other peoples woes. But I'm sure that it will all turn out ok with your skill in building larger models. Regards Steve, stop taking the piddle! At present there is a B-52 under refit hogging all the modelling table. As it is destined for the Museum, it's taking priority. You should see it next meeting. The Cord will then be back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted October 9, 2015 Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 "It's not dead - the Cord prefers kipping on it's back" Deadline builds are in the way, I will return to this soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 I really think you should re-evaluate your priorities, museum shhmuseum, they can wait, it's us who cant,I mean I've been sitting on the edge of my seat for so long now my hair keeps getting in my eyes and my beard is so long I can't see my lap anymore, please have some sympathy for me and countless others in the same plight and give us our next update, anyway I'm desperate for a pee(not been for weeks for fear of missing the next update) come on chap hurry save an old man an embarrassing moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Yup... Agreement here, particularly as I'm apparently the blame for all this. It can be great fun sorting out 'iffy' kits. Let us know how it goes. If it really becomes a chore, there are a good few here who would be happy to take it up where you've left of. Keep it going. Roy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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