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Howdy Jeff,

Well, unless you see something I dont see or have already found alternative method of affixing the flaps, I wouold say that this is a manufacturing or engineering flaw.
Now, as to how to fix it? Lol, short of possibly creating a new flap from stock plastic like "evergreen sheet plastic", I would look over the instructions, determine the correct part numbers needed and contact the company for replacement parts. However, I wouldnt actually "ask" for "replacement parts". I would on the otherhand request something like "missing parts", give the model name, kit number, sprue and part number.
I would also suggest that you start off "polite" (if they give you trouble, then you can get ugly) but more than likely they will be more than happy to give you the parts especially if you happen to mention that you belong to this forum which boasts over 4000 members world wide and that their response and as well as a review of the model will be posted for all to see.
I have gone ahead and gotten the contact info for you for hasegawa you can contact them here:

This is the US Distributors contact info:

U.S.A.
Dragon Models USA, Inc.

ADDRESS
1315 John Reed Court

City of Industry, CA 91745

U.S.A.

PHONE
(1) 626 968 0322

FAX
(1) 626 968 0234

E-MAIL




As for the office in japan, there is no email address for contacting the main offices, but if the US distributor doesnt help (although i am sure they will), here is what little info I have on the main office in Japan:

HASEGAWA CORPORATION
3-1-2 YAGUSU YAIZU SHIZUOKA 425-8711 JAPAN
TEL : 81-54-628-8241 FAX : 81-54-627-8090

I hope this helps, I have dealt with companies Like Testors, fujimi and minicraft, but as of yet had to deal with hasegawa.
I wouldnt include any photos, only the information i stated above ie...name of model, kit number, scale, sprue number/letter part numbers.


Anyway, Like i said, i hope this helps, have a good day,

Greg