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[bctruckindude]

I am an old retired fellow that has taken up my childhood hobby building plastic models. Prices have changed a bit since 1950's. Currently I am working on a Heller Soleil Royal I bought in 1977 only to find I'm missing 4 frames of #24 containing all the rigging deadeyes. Wondering if anyone has any stashed.

 

[stillp]

Hi James, sorry I can't help with those parts, but welcome to the forum.
Pete

 

[bctruckindude]

Appreciate that, thanks

 

[adt70hk]

Welcome aboard. Sorry I can't help either. I assume you have tried eBay for the kit?

ATB

Andrew

 

[Dave Ward]

James,
welcome to the forum - I'm not sure about getting replacement Heller deadeyes, but there are specialist model shops who sell deadeyes.................. https://www.hobbies.co.uk/deadeyes-...L0IXkVRPZD4E1isDMsrvAnm5qB6Lc1bgaArnPEALw_wcB
There are sets available on ebay, as well -it depends on the size & how many you need!
Dave
I knew there was another site https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.u...mati-4055-05-Deadeye-Boxwood-5mm.html#SID=362

 

[Mickc1440]

Welcome to the forum James

 

[bctruckindude]

James,
welcome to the forum - I'm not sure about getting replacement Heller deadeyes, but there are specialist model shops who sell deadeyes.................. https://www.hobbies.co.uk/deadeyes-...L0IXkVRPZD4E1isDMsrvAnm5qB6Lc1bgaArnPEALw_wcB
There are sets available on ebay, as well -it depends on the size & how many you need!
Dave
I knew there was another site https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh000001.pl?WD=5mm deadeyes&PN=Amati-4055-05-Deadeye-Boxwood-5mm.html#SID=362

Thanks for feedback. I have found what I needed hiding in plain sight

 

[Ian M]

Thanks for feedback. I have found what I needed hiding in plain sight

You cant leave us hanging dude!
If you need parts I see that the kit has been re boxed by Heller in 2021, so a good chance they may be able to help.

 

[Jim R]

Welcome to a great forum.

 

[JR]

Yes, welcome . A great place to be .

 

[bctruckindude]

You cant leave us hanging dude!
If you need parts I see that the kit has been re boxed by Heller in 2021, so a good chance they may be able to help.

Well I have contacted Heller for the frames but I couldn't understand how I could be missing them. Yesterday I remembered I had set things down under my printer stand and I felt like a fool when I found them. I've spent weeks looking for a forum with active posts. Thanks for all the responses.

 

[Oldgit70]

Welcome. I only joined a few days ago. Love it already.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Welcome from me as well James.

 

[stillp]

Well I have contacted Heller for the frames but I couldn't understand how I could be missing them. Yesterday I remembered I had set things down under my printer stand and I felt like a fool when I found them. I've spent weeks looking for a forum with active posts. Thanks for all the responses.

Been there, done that! Had the t-shirt but can't find it.
Pete

 

[Airborne01]

I built the Soleil years ago, and the Vasa; Heller kits were good looking models once built - oh, and welcome mate!
Steve

 

[Gern]

Been there, done that! Had the t-shirt but can't find it.
Pete

Know what you mean. I bought a camouflage jacket a few years ago. Got home and took it out of the bag, put it down somewhere and haven't seen it since!

 

[rtfoe]

Welcome James, the LHS has the Soleil and it looks tempting but damn it I gotta finish my USS Constipation first.

Cheers,
Richard