[tank nut]

or you can give it to me !!!

[Rush104]

Originally Posted by tank nut

or you can give it to me !!!

Sorry tank nut, a couple of spots are already reserved for these in my diecast AMARC if I can't fix 'em...

[kwiky]

hi all, first post so be nice lol

anyway, after reading this thread i went to check my Mcain a-4 and it to has a slanty tail just like in rush's pics, i dont know how i didnt notice it tbh, i'd quite like to fix mine but i just got it last week and im nervous about doing anything drastic, whats his talk of heating with a hairdryer, do i apply heat and then bend the fin to straighten it??

regards.......kwiky

[Rush104]

Originally Posted by kwiky

hi all, first post so be nice lol

anyway, after reading this thread i went to check my Mcain a-4 and it to has a slanty tail just like in rush's pics, i dont know how i didnt notice it tbh, i'd quite like to fix mine but i just got it last week and im nervous about doing anything drastic, whats his talk of heating with a hairdryer, do i apply heat and then bend the fin to straighten it??

regards.......kwiky

Hi kwiky, welcome to the forum!
Sounds like a good idea seeking some further guidance prior to attempting a fix. I will follow your advice!

[kwiky]

thanks for the welcome,

while we're waiting on the advice i thought i'd cheer myself up by ordering a couple of new models so ive got a century wings vf-154 black nights shizuoka special and a dragon 336th tfs 4th TWF rocketeers strike eagle on there way to me, im feeling better already lol

on a serious note, do hobby master usually have these sorts of problems? i read good reviews on their products before i bought my a-4 but this is the first model of ive owned thats made by them and i dont want to be put off by what turns out to be a rare problem

[TopHat]

Originally Posted by Rush104

.....hold on to these existing models for experiments down the road?

Experiments? What kind of experiments?

[Rush104]

Originally Posted by kwiky

thanks for the welcome,

while we're waiting on the advice i thought i'd cheer myself up by ordering a couple of new models so ive got a century wings vf-154 black nights shizuoka special and a dragon 336th tfs 4th TWF rocketeers strike eagle on there way to me, im feeling better already lol

on a serious note, do hobby master usually have these sorts of problems? i read good reviews on their products before i bought my a-4 but this is the first model of ive owned thats made by them and i dont want to be put off by what turns out to be a rare problem

With the exception of these two models, I've had a great experience with HMs. IIRC, there were some problems with the early A-10 releases, but those have been corrected. I've got various F-104s, MiG-21s, A-10s, TBMs, and single examples of the T-6, Ju-87 and SBD; and none of them have had any problems. What's funny is that the F-104 should be the one with a horizontal stab problem (I used to have a heck of a time keeping those aligned when I was building kits back in the day), but I've never seen one from HM with a crooked stab.
I really like what they've made so far and I am looking forward to future releases. And, I plan on getting some more A-4s in the future. What I may do with the A-4s, though, is go to a dealer and check 'em out in person, instead of buying 'em online, where I make the vast majority of my purchases.

[Rush104]

Kwiky, I think you'll like HM. I recommend them, IMO they're the top company out there right now. And, they're excellent when it comes to listening to the suggestions of the members on this forum. hawkonevoodoo does a heck of a job passing along our comments/suggestions/requests to HM, and keeping us informed of all the happenings there. You'll enjoy getting to know him, and going to his website (Hobby Master Collector Home Page) to get the latest updates!

[kwiky]

the really embarresing thing is, i did buy my a-4 in person, well at least i know now to properly check what im buying

that sounds cool, i'll check that out

[Rush104]

Originally Posted by TopHat

Experiments? What kind of experiments?

I don't rightly know yet, it's a toss up between consciousness expanding drugs or Tesla free energy receivers, I reckon...mmmhmmm MMmmmm...