Posted By:	Graeme Ogg
Posted On:	Saturday June 23, 2012 at 8:34 AM
Message: Yes, I've had the same problem. After posing one of these models for photography, I had trouble getting one of the doors to close. Fortunately in my case the answer was to very gently jiggle the door around, with very (VERY!) slight twisting and up-and-down movements as well as forward and back, until it freed up, rather than simply trying to force it shut in the obvious direction. I think there is maybe a bit of deliberate obstruction in the hinges to help hold the doors in the closed/open position, and they can be freed with a little careful coaxing and nudging. Of course there is always a risk of snapping a hinge, so it makes you wary about ever opening them again! I agree that these flimsy opening features on resin models may be a step too far. I think most ATC models with opening doors were also initially done in fixed-door versions, so if you are tempted by any of their other models, check that out. Incidentally, if you do open up an ATC model you may be surprised to see that beneath the crisply laser-generated exterior, various interior parts are positioned and held together with surpisingly clumsy lumps of semi-clear "jelly" (or Jello, as you Americans call it). An amusing contrast with the high-tech exterior. Good luck, hope you can get it sorted and put back together.

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Advice needed on ATC resin 1/43 Rolls Phantom LWB model by David Crowe #14189

Yes, I've had the same problem. by Graeme Ogg #14189.1

I had that trouble with one of those doors as well.. by Mark Lampariello #14189.2

I haven't had the 'lock-open' problem but, like you,.......... by Clifford Read #14189.3

opening doors by Claude Thibivilliers #14189.4

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