Can you get replacement parts for bandai kits?

[incrediblefruit]

Hi all, was happily putting together a bandai 1/72 y wing and unfortunately the glue was knocked over soaking the lower half of the cockpit so after a couple of tears were shed I was thinking about scratch building one but I wouldn't be able to get anywhere near the detail I wanted so started looking for a replacement with no luck and didn't want to buy a new kit just for the one part so would anyone be able to help me find one or maybe someone can print one or possibly someone knows how to get a replacement part from bandai themselves?

 

[Pixelworks]

Ouch, that really is no fun. Sorry to hear.

I personally do not know of any way to order spares, other than having one 3D printed... I would think ordering spares from BanDai/Revell (if it is even possible), it would probably be more cost effective to get a new kit. What type of glue did you spill? Some glues you can remove simply with a warm water bath. If you upload a picture of the damage, I am sure you may get some suggestions on how to repair it.

 

[incrediblefruit]

It was a bottle of ema plastic weld which is very aggressive and after only a couple of seconds most of the surface detail was melted so pretty much impossible to fix but if possible I would like to see if I can get a 3d printed replacement as I don't think I can scratch build it with the same kind of detail

 

[Astyanax]

Maybe you'll find an opened or partial kit on eBay?

Maybe you can sell your kit as a partial to help finance a replacement?

 

[TazMan2000]

I guess that means "no".

TazMan2000

 

[incrediblefruit]

Meh

 

[edge10]

I guess that means "no".

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TazMan2000

Shaka, when the walls fell.

 

[edge10]

You can try this:

Returns and Replacements

Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America, LLC is able to provide replacement services for Bandai Tamashii Nations, Bandai Shokugan, Bandai Hobby and other Bandai Brand Toys and Figures for North America. Please be advised that part replacement for Gundam model kits and other products from Bandai...

www.bandai.com

 

[incrediblefruit]

You can try this:

Returns and Replacements

Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America, LLC is able to provide replacement services for Bandai Tamashii Nations, Bandai Shokugan, Bandai Hobby and other Bandai Brand Toys and Figures for North America. Please be advised that part replacement for Gundam model kits and other products from Bandai...

www.bandai.com

Thanks Edge I'll have a look

 

[Jimmer]

Don't mean to hijack your thread, buy had a similar question.

Bought a used (partially assembled) Bandai C3P-O, and was so diligent about checking that all parts were there that I forgot to check Polycaps, and of course, 2 were gone.

As it's 3PO, I'm not a bit concerned about losing articulation in one leg, which is where the 2 polycaps would go.
I've considered carving a wooden or plastic piece and someone in a forum mentioned Gundam builders sometimes ditching the polycap parts and making a wire armature, but I'm finding very little info.

If anyone has a link they'd share (or any tips) I'd be very grateful.

Happy Holidays you wacky builders !