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24/01/2024 8:17 am
Despite seeing Goldfinger for the first time, about 20 years ago, I instantly became a fan of Bond's DB5 (like 10 million other guys, right? ) I always try to buy the best model available of a particular car. Autoart's updated 1/18 version (first 2 pics ) featured improved hinges & detail but still had "questionable" wire wheels, so I passed.Â
Now, there's a new 1/18 DB5 by Auto Factory (I've never heard of them ) with outstanding wire wheels, nice engine detail & real upholstery, BUT (BUT!! ) What's going on with those crazy, stupid looking trunk hinges? (Gold pic ) Â
Compared to Autoart's trunk engineering, Auto Factory blew it! Do I pass on this one too? Â
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24/01/2024 10:19 am
Very strange indeed that the trunk hinges would remain so coarse looking. I assume it is a big price tag.....I would pass.
Christopher Moroni reacted
24/01/2024 10:47 am
Well, you could always do your magic and fix those hinges, right? Â
Steve Jacobs and Christopher Moroni reacted
24/01/2024 11:10 am
funny @chris, I never liked the wheels on the AA either. As good as that Auto Factory looks, except for the crazy hinges, the wheels/tires still don't look right to me. The tires are also WAY too wide/thick.
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Christopher Moroni reacted
Topic starter
24/01/2024 1:16 pm
Very strange indeed that the trunk hinges would remain so coarse looking.Â
I can ONLY assume that they plan on releasing a James Bond Goldfinger edition complete with removable (ejector seat ) roof panel, machine guns and of course REAR bullet shield. Looking at those bulky shaped hinges, I can easily see how a rising, vertical "plate" would necessitate such an odd design.Â
Jack Dodds reacted
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24/01/2024 1:18 pm
@marty-johnson I suppose... but why do I have to "fix" a $350 - $400 model? That would be like you re-working the convertible top on your CMC Mercedes Pullman. 😬 😬Â
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Topic starter
24/01/2024 1:27 pm
As good as that Auto Factory looks, except for the crazy hinges, the wheels/tires still don't look right to me. The tires are also WAY too wide/thick.
I agree completely, however, it's a trade-off. I can live with oversized tires (that I might be able to replace ) and real wire-rims that look a bit jenky more than I can accept Autoart's "plastic-key"  looking wheels.Â
Those hinges may be the deal breaker.Â
I can ONLY assume that they plan on releasing a James Bond Goldfinger edition complete with removable (ejector seat ) roof panel, machine guns and of course REAR bullet shield. Looking at those bulky shaped hinges, I can easily see how a rising, vertical "plate" would necessitate such an odd design.Â
David Green and Jack Dodds reacted
24/01/2024 3:24 pm
@marty-johnson I suppose... but why do I have to "fix" a $350 - $400 model? That would be like you re-working the convertible top on your CMC Mercedes Pullman. 😬 😬Â
Thanks, Chris! You just HAD to bring up that woefully bad convertible top on the MB Pullman! Arrrgh! LOL! Â
But I get what you're saying. You shouldn't have to. But all of us know it's a rare scenario that any of these models are perfect. There are always some details that the manufacturer did incorrectly and didn't get right. Fortunately, you have the skills to fix most of the issues. Lots of collectors either don't have the skills or don't have the patience to do the work. Â