Hi im Dean and am from antrim in northern ireland, I work in retail and am ex royal navy I joined at 16 and left at 21 which is when i saw a copy of this magazine one day and it got me back into modelling. I used to build them as a kid and only started building models properly about five years ago. So thats my introduction and ive a problem. A week or so ago I went to my local model shop in belfast an d was asked if i wanted a kit for free so of coarse i said yes, the reason the kit was free is because there’s no instructions, which i can probably get by without, however i need a canopy, I dont know how to make one myself and cant seem to find one. If anybody has any idea of how to get a replacement canopy for a 1/48 Hobbyboss Rafale M I will be very grateful thanks.
Hi Dean,
Welcome to the forums. Sorry, I can’t help with the missing canopy, but you can find the instructions online here: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10074719
Welcome Dean!
As far as the canopy goes, several aftermarket manufacturers offer improved canopies for various kits. Not sure about the Rafale, but surely there is one out there somewhere! Do a little online searching with Sprue Brothers or Squadron and you just may find one that way. (Or Hannants, they’re still the big name in your region aren’t they?)
The other option is making contact with HobbyBoss & lay out the “I love your kit but there is no canopy” story, see if they are able to send a replacement. I reallh have no experience with HobbyBoss though, so I’m not sure how “supportive” their customer support is!
Vance
[snWcm] to the forums! Sounds the fellows above have you sorted out on replacements. Good luck!
Welcome to the Forums Dean [snWcm]. Good luck with your build.
Regards, Rick
[snWcm] to the forums, dean27!! Hope to see you around.