Double HELP!!!!

Hello All,

Well, I've got three major problems. My brother just moved recently and found two un-built models I had stored over there for a few years. One is the AMT/ERTL X/YB-35 (1/72), and a Delta2 Savoia Marchetti S.55 X (scala

Unfortunately, both had the instructions and decals lost from them while stored. The Savoia was in Italian so I couldn't read them anyway. I tried Googling Delta2 but it seems that they are no longer around. Haven't tried AMT yet.

Does anyone have the instructions they can send, xerox, scan, etc. for the Savoia (I don't expect decals, that be too much to hope). English be nice, but I'll take the Italian. Is AMT still in existence and do they have a website (yes I'll Google!)?

Third problem is that in looking in the B-35 kit. some of the outer wing panels have warped somewhat. (Just checked the main body and it seems a little warped as well.)How do I unwarp them?

Don't know what drove me to buy them as I haven't built a kit in (mumble-mumble) years. And even then wasn't that good. Guess it's because they are both flying wings, and had a little more confidence when I bought them. AND the fact they were on sale (Ace Hardware in Berkeley. Their basement has models I haven't seen in years, or in some cases, at all.

Another question. Quite awhile back, I asked about a Captain Hook pirate ship model. Someone suggested using another, because it looked a lot like the Hook ship. Anyone remember which maker and kit. It may be at Ace in Berkeley. Not that I can afford it the moment, but who knows?

Thanks, Eric

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Sorry 'bout the double posting. Usually don't have that happen....

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That's pretty normal for am AMT kit of that vintage. Every flying-wing kit from AMT that I've ever had has had the warpage from new. Fortunately, all you need to do is dip the pieces into not-quite-boiling water and flatten it out on the counter for a few seconds until the plastic cools off. Be careful that you're not removing a warp that should be there. The wingtips should be wisted leading-edge down a little bit in what's called "washout" (but they should not be twisted spanwise so the tip droops lower than the root when viewed from the front).

Thanks Jessie!!! When I get brave enough to give it a try.... . Sort of glad to hear that it's happened to others and that it was the manufacturer and not the way it was stored. Appreciate the comeback....Eric

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