Unfortunately some Berlingo 2
models suffer from "Zamac-pest": the base of the model expands
and finally breaks, or worse: breaks off the front end of the
model.
Let me show you how I repaired some of my models.
As you can clearly see on the picture to the right, the floorpan
of the model is bend.
The floorpan of another model is broken.
A piece is cut out of the floorpan. A piece of styrene of 20x47
mm is glued onto it, using the interior to position the parts of
the floorpan. Notches fit in holes in the floorpan.
Another pieces of styrene are glued into the gap between the two
halves of the floorpan.
Finally the interior is glued on top of the
floorpan and the model is reassembled.
Update september 2024.
I should have known better. The zamac parts I used for my repair
method above keep expanding, thus possibly still ruining the
model.
I purchased 3D printed replacement kits from
Marpytoys
and applied them on my models.
Piece of cake...
Marpytoys
now offers a 3D printed replacement for your ruined Berlingo
floorpan.
Also a version for the Xsara Picasso is available.
Maybe I can use it to make a diorama of a NCAP
crash test.....
Oh dear, yet another model with trouble. In fact
several Picasso's suffer from the same problem. The floorpan
extended enormously, but luckely the body didn't break.
I have made a new floor from a simple piece of styrene plate and
glued the axles on to it.
Here's a drawing of the floorpan, download it to repair your own
Picasso.
