So, I'm working my way through my first build in probably 45 years or more. Eduard's 1/48 F6F is the trial balloon. I have very little expectations knowing that I know nothing and am just trying to do the best job I can. So far, I've found this kit to be very forgiving which has been a good thing. In spite of being careful, I've created several self induced disasters, the worst of which happened yesterday when I was working on the landing gear. I thought it would be a good idea to test fit one of the gear struts. To my dismay, as I pressed the gear leg into place the entire wheel well bit decided that the Tamiya cement bond was unsatisfactory and broke off. Inside the wing. I said a few choice words that can be abbreviated RUFKM. Seriously?
Anyway, I'm hoping I've averted calamity as I went and bought Loctite super glue, long neck only, and with a pair of tweezers holding the part in the gear well opening, managed to apply the glue and then lift it into place and set it. I'll see how that goes.
Is this part of the joy of the hobby? I'm thinking yes. Does everyone have these crazy things happen? I will from now on use super glue on structural parts like that. Lesson learned.