stand snapped on bike how to make new one please help

james pithouse

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the bike I am building it's stand has just snapped, how do i make a new one for a 1/12 also the screw hole is now bigger than the screw that hold the stand. i do not want to order new one from tamiya as they send all the parts instead of the item you need. Please help here is picture of stand whith part snapped.

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PaulTRose

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glue it in the up position and use the centre stand.....if it has one
 
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I would have a go at using a piece of sprue and a file to shape it, then cut a slice in the bottom to insert either a piece of card or a thin square piece of plastic, maybe something from a clear piece of packaging? As for the screw hole, maybe you could just glue it on to the bike?
 
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