Purpleplane
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I'm just wondering, is that gray area the wing cradle? If so, that might explain it,since it's a seperate piece. Never mind....I just looked at the photos again, I see where the seam is.
That's what scares me about it. Because I am a relatively new collector, almost my whole collection would be affected if it turned out that the manufacturer's recent (~3 years) models had been affected. I know I shouldn't, but I think about it often and it is always lurking in the back of my mind.Definitely is. Hard to watch any model crumble and nothing you can do about it.
HopefullyFrom what I know only a small selection of models are affected by zinc rot (Aeroclassics, BigBird, and SMA from early 2000s, Phoenix Models from the mid-2000sm and a handful of early-2010s Gemini Jets). I don’t think these recent models would be affected by rotting as they would’ve figured out the cause and implemented fixes by now.
Same. Interesting but also a bit scary.It will be interesting to see if any of today's models have this issue in the future, I hope not.
I would think now with all of the information on it that's available, it won't happen again, but we are dealing with China, so it's anyone's guess.It will be interesting to see if any of today's models have this issue in the future, I hope not.
Oh no... That is devastating... Hopefully, it will stabilise an not consume the model. Have you got a replacement available? I think NG has made a few.My luck has run out. After 414 models, I have my first case of zinc rot. Gemini Jets N602AN released in 2012. It only seems to be affecting the wings so far, most noticeable on the upper surfaces:
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Yes, I was able to pick up another Gemini, N601AN. I know that JJ Skippy has some issues with his, in the photos at the top of the thread. So far mine looks fine. I would think that since it's a 2008 release, it should be safe by now.Oh no... That is devastating... Hopefully, it will stabilise an not consume the model. Have you got a replacement available? I think NG has made a few.
That's a relief. Good to hear the rot won't leave a gap in your collection.Yes, I was able to pick up another Gemini, N601AN. I know that JJ Skippy has some issues with his, in the photos at the top of the thread. So far mine looks fine. I would think that since it's a 2008 release, it should be safe by now.
Yep, it is a relief. Thankfully it's basically the same model, as it also has winglets. If N602AN continiues to deteriorate, I can probably just use it for spare parts....engines,landing gear, etc.That's a relief. Good to hear the rot won't leave a gap in your collection.
Is yours mostly the wings also?Mine is also bad as well, I will try to send pictures when I get a chance. So sad.
Winglets broke off and had to be reglued. I have noticed any wing issues, but I will check. It wouldn't surprise me to see some problems there.Is yours mostly the wings also?