Jimd0586 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 So I’m working on the Kinetic EA-6B and it’s coming together. I was placing the nose cone part and saw the instructions suggested weighting down the nose. I took my putty and filled the cone up and slide a couple quarters in as well for good measure. After an hour or so I glued the nose on the jet. The next day I painted the model. Now this afternoon, (24 hours after the paint job), I noticed wrinkles in the nose. As touched to see what was going on and the nose dented in like it was chewing gum when I touched it. I literally pulled it apart. It appears the putty disintegrated the plastic. Now I need a replacement nose cone. I have emailed Kinetic’s address I found online, but in case I can’t get a replacement part, does anyone have any suggestions for a new nose cone? Thanks, and now lesson learned about using putty in that manner. regards, jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 You posted in the Tools and Tips archives. It's quiet and dusty down here. I suggest posting in the General or Jets forums. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Night Owl Models Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 We learn the putty lesson I did the same thing to a F-18 Not long ago. Next time use silly putty or just crazy glue every in place. As for the nose most companies keep spare parts for just this occasion. I have ordered parts just send the kit description, sprune tree number and part number from the instructions. Good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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