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03/10/2015 3:07 pm
BoS has released a..
1982 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham in black 1:18th scale. Does anyone have this one? If so, what say ye?
03/10/2015 4:33 pm
(PICS) Well, overall it looks good but a few "faults" are obvious. I don't own this model but.......
...I do notice that the hood ornament is too far back, the tires appear "beefy," the hood (near the windshield) is missing chrome trim and the door mirrors are not accurate in shape & size. I think this model retails for c.$100... that seems fair despite these "faults" which probably could all be fixed.
There is, of course, much to like about this model too.
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05/10/2015 3:19 pm
Mine has arrived.
The wheels look like the real thing, nice job BoS. Perhaps the track of the model could stand to be narrowed about 1mm on each side so the wheels and tires would be slightly inboard. I expected HT4100 badges on the fenders but it actually says DIESEL. I doubt Cadillac would approve, although it couldn't really be any worse than HT4100. It really is an impressive model and I recommend it.
I did notice the interior floor is just flat surfaces with no texture. Flocking the floors and package tray would be a nice upgrade. Of course then one would need to create floor mats with Cadillac logos to protect the fresh new carpet.
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06/10/2015 4:28 am
Thanks David.