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11-06-2009, 12:52 PM
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Thanks Beck, I'll try that. Karl
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11-06-2009, 10:46 PM
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I built that kit when it first came out, just loved it. I will try to post a pic of it, when I get a chance to get a picture of it. I used hanger wire and also stuffed it with paper. The kit is not really in demand, so you can usually pick them up pretty cheap.
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11-07-2009, 05:40 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
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When I used to sell Screamin kits I noticed that they had crappy quality control... half the parts would be cast in a funny soft rubbery vinyl that wasn't mixed right, and the rest of the kit would be in okay hard vinyl. The soft stuff felt like a big gummi bear candy and would not take glue or paint and wouldn't hold its shape or position. I remember having a Flash Gordon with a saggy arm, and one of those Red Dragon's with a couple mushy legs and one mushy wing.
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11-07-2009, 06:01 PM
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Location: Valley Springs, CA...my paradise
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I built the Red Dragon for some friends who owned a comic shop and, other than it being a pain in the tush to hold when painting, had no problem with it...I do remember the Flash Gordon kit having a gun-wielding righht arm that was a softer vinyl than the rest of he kit...IIRC, Dan Fay, owner of Screamin', told me that was because the harder vinyl didn't want to pull out of the mold properly on Flash's gun arm.
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11-08-2009, 01:20 PM
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Thanks Beck, the hot water did the trick, I have another question: has anyone here built Revell's Relic Kothoga and opened the mouth ? on the old Gremlins in the Garage web site the reviewer of the kit said he opened the mouth, has anyone attempted this if so a WIP would be welcomed,
thanks. Karl
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11-14-2009, 03:41 PM
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The completed red dragon.
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11-14-2009, 05:03 PM
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Beautifully done!
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11-15-2009, 01:16 AM
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Thanks Lloyd. There is a bit of dust on it, from sitting on the shelf. A funny story behind it: I had it in the trunk of my car when I was crossing the border between Canada and the USA, it was to be a gift for my son. I went to Niagara Falls before visiting him. On the trip home, the inspector made me open the trunk and asked what it was. I told him a model. He said maybe, but maybe it was carrying contraband, and wanted to cut it open. After convincing him it was empty, he let me go on my way. So, I always remember the Red Dragon, as almost being slain!
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11-15-2009, 01:19 AM
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Well done Marko! 
This is my favourite Screamin' kit.
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