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23/02/2016 2:55 am
1964 Olds Vista Cruiser by BoS
Photos from the Toy Fair.
What do you think? Is it an accurate rendition of 1:1 (grille aside)?
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23/02/2016 4:10 am
(PICS) Well, let's compare.......shall we.
As you noted, the grill needs to be set back, front bumper needs to be detailed, rims look a bit off but tires look great!
Wheel track (F&R) are GREATLY improved. Most BOS models have WAY-TOO-WIDE-wheel tracks.
"Vista windows" could be tinted darker.
Exhaust pipes hang too low & side window trim looks a bit simplified.
Over all though, this is a pretty decent resin 1/8 model (assuming it's scales out correctly)....and it's a STATION WAGON!
Should be a big hit.
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Topic starter
23/02/2016 4:24 am
Isn't that an advertisement image?
They all tend to be stretched out horizontally, so they appear lower and wider (at least for that period).
Now how about this? Looks quite accurate to me.
But I hoped that someone here had seen a real thing.
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23/02/2016 4:33 am
Yeah....... I also thought the model looks good, just a few things seem to be off.
23/02/2016 6:30 am
The grill is too far forward and just not right.
23/02/2016 6:46 am
If BoS ever does a model that's correct, I could see myself purchasing a Vista Cruiser. However...
... this one is way off and I wouldn't pull the trigger. The BoS design team missed this one wide to the right.
23/02/2016 4:39 pm
Grill isn't even close. Too bad.