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04/06/2014 3:30 pm
I received the NEO Cadillac................
but I am not lucky for my first experience with resin models.
The model is heavy and screwed in a styro pod. It is not the display box we see on Ebay but it is not the issue at all.
The front wheels are so loose that the left one is mostly out of the spindle (It is worse by the fact the model has steerable front wheels}.
The rear bumper has a large gap on the right side because it was not installed properly.
I was not expecting a CMC model.
For sure it is going back. I am not even sure I want a replacement if NEO has not a better CS in USA.
05/06/2014 3:00 am
Anyone else? Rich may be the first to have "1/18 Neo problems." Is this true?
05/06/2014 4:56 am
My copy is flawless.
I've posted some photos of it in message #25454.5
05/06/2014 5:41 am
+1
05/06/2014 9:38 am
Just received my model. It is also flawless.
Joe Malaney
Sarasota, Florida
05/06/2014 1:45 pm
+2
Topic starter
05/06/2014 2:11 pm
Updates...................
This morning, I received a reply from AE CS asking for some pictures.
I took some this afternoon and sent as requested.
I am glad for all of you guys who received one with no issues.
Topic starter
05/06/2014 3:04 pm
I looked at your pictures...........................
Mine has a "very" pronounced camber out and toe out problem on the front that doesn't seem to be so much on yours.
As I said the model is very heavy and it seems the load put a lot of stress on the steerable front wheels mechanism.
05/06/2014 3:25 pm
I received my Cadillac on Monday. It is perfect.
05/06/2014 9:45 pm
Can we see your pictures, please
06/06/2014 2:41 am
Yes, pics PLZ if possible. Thank you gentlemen for your input.
Topic starter
06/06/2014 2:52 pm
Unfortunately, I cannot................
but think about lower ball joints that would be so worn out the car would not be drivable.
Today, I received a reply from AE and they will send me a label to return the model.
06/06/2014 9:31 pm
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