Help! Challenge of opening spring clamps CMC Bugatti 57SC?

[[KRAFTIG]]

See image below. Has anyone experienced the same? Thoughts, solutions? It seems one on either side is not responding. Very frustrating when you spend $375 on a model and simple QC check is not performed. Hopefully Collector Studio's service after the sale lives up to the beauty of their shop...

[StratosWRC]

Well that sucks. Not sure what exactly is happening, but all I can say is don't force it. Doubt they'll be able to do anything about it.

[[KRAFTIG]]

Well that sucks. Not sure what exactly is happening, but all I can say is don't force it. Doubt they'll be able to do anything about it.

The clamp move up but it doesn't release from the hood pin

[StratosWRC]

A lot of the models they've had sitting for years, so maybe it just settled in a bit. I think it's time to apply force.

[[KRAFTIG]]

A lot of the models they've had sitting for years, so maybe it just settled in a bit. I think it's time to apply force.

No this one came from an unopened box saw it first hand. They aren't open today or I would head again! Most likely next Sat, want to come?

[StratosWRC]

Errrr can't saturday. But I meant it most likely has been sitting around in its box for a while. He says he sells more of the big models than the small models, so not very many.

[[KRAFTIG]]

Errrr can't saturday. But I meant it most likely has been sitting around in its box for a while. He says he sells more of the big models than the small models, so not very many.

Oh, ya same comment was made yesterday.