818 Fender seams

[ben1272]

Some photos of my fenders and their mold defects. Are all fenders pretty equal in this regard, or are some worse than others?

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[AZPete]

Your seams look like mine, except my body is white.

[tgf05354]

Same here, really disappointed with the way they came. I hadn't noticed as they were bubble wrapped and I was concentrating on the chassis first. All the other body panels looked really good.

[FFRSpec72]

That is typical, same as the Roadster and Coupe, knock down, grove them fill them and your ready for paint or wrap

[ben1272]

I'm game to do the bodywork, just curious what others received. I have never had a project that got me so bummed out and super enthused at the same time! I know it is going to be worth the effort to finish the car, but there is a LOT of work to making a nice car.

[flynntuna]

Just make sure before you sand, to wash all the mold release off.

http://www.ffcars.com/forums/17-factory-five-roadsters/212977-fiberglass-preparation-tutorial-needed.html

[lance corsi]

I'm game to do the bodywork, just curious what others received. I have never had a project that got me so bummed out and super enthused at the same time! I know it is going to be worth the effort to finish the car, but there is a LOT of work to making a nice car.
Ben
I ave had the same feelings about this project. Every time I look, I see more things that need done in order to make this into what I want. I've reset my finish date 3 times so far.

[ben1272]

Ben
I ave had the same feelings about this project. Every time I look, I see more things that need done in order to make this into what I want. I've reset my finish date 3 times so far.

I gave up setting finish dates! I do enjoy the process of building, but I am looking forward to driving and the process of refining the ride. I guess it is all good (not to mention good problems to have!)

[ben1272]

Same here, really disappointed with the way they came. I hadn't noticed as they were bubble wrapped and I was concentrating on the chassis first. All the other body panels looked really good.

I think the fender geometry is challenging for the molding process. Whenever I get down about aspects of this kit I just think for a minute about how MUCH you get from Factory Five for the money. It is an impressive accomplishment that I dont think has an equal in the industry. I do wish they were better, but I could say that about a lot of things! :) (me included)

[Frank818]

knock down, grove them fill them and your ready for paint or wrap

lolll After many many many hours and 7-8 times filling and sanding at the same areas, you're right. :)