I can't comment on anything specific at this time but i will say i have been working 12-15 hour days for months now, which unfortunately has resulted in some stuff being delayed, like the fix for this wing problem. But i am done with the big project for now so i can take some time to figure this out.
I will say that the issue is that the resin i used for the armature, was not all it was advertised to be. It is supposed to be warp resistant up to 120 degrees or so. Since i am guessing that you guys are not storing these in rooms that are 120 degrees, that claim is a bit exaggerated by the manufacturer.
The fix will be a brace for when the wings are open that will replicate the V shape detail that is supposed to be there anyway.
The guys to have it assembled already should be able to warm the armature a bit, get it straightened by using the brace, then inserting the brace whenever the wings are open. that should take care of it. Otherwise i would say that i will need to replace the whole kit for guys that built it, i think there are only 2 or 3, hoping that you guys are Ok making the kits you have open wing only displays and accepting an apology and a 2nd kit to build.
It was not what i expected, the material just did not live up to it's promise.
I need a few days to recover from my crazy summer/fall schedule, then will get on the brace.
Many things have changed for me, so i do not know the future of the V4 at this point.
Anyone who purchased a kit I will need to send a brace out to at some point, meaning those who have not built their kits yet.
mike
