[Closed] Richard Dube , the moment you've been waiting for ...... PIC

On the contrary, it doesn't solve the problem. I have all my 1:24 die-cast in the individual plastic protective cases that are alike. Having to unscrew the Automodello Lincoln as if it were a kids toy, is not to my personal liking.

And just a suggestion, maybe Automodello could spend less money on a fancy box and some screws, and give us a DM type packing box and a car with a detailed undercarriage and no screws. I'd rather the money went into the car instead of the box.

Like I said, I'll leave mine in the protective Automodello box, but sadly, unless they produce a car going forward on my own personal wish list, I'll likely not be purchasing many Automodello cars.

The above said, I think the Lincoln is a nice car, but I still believe it is pricey for the lack of detail on the undercarriage and the box screw situation. I do hope they can improve these minor issues and I do wish them great success in the 1.24 market.

The red Lincoln is a gorgeous model. It is near perfect in every way: accurate proportions, correct details (mostly), and stance. Who on earth is going to display it upside down. I would not care if there was NO detail on the underside as I don't display my models that way, nor do I handle them frequently to inspect them -- too likely I may damage their delicate details by too much handling!

Those are good suggestions, George. Perhaps they may package them differently in the future.

I hear your points Phil about the box. But I don't buy boxes, I buy cars. This screw thing is not a good thing.

I could care less about the bottom of the car, this includes the screw holes

And I think there packaging is very wise in their part, because they use the same box for every 1/24 model they make. No need to design a new box for every new model

LOL Lawrence, I've said that for years with undercarriages. I guess the point here though is that for the hefty price, the undercarriage looks pretty tacky, and even more so with the screw holes.

Face it, as 1:24 collectors we've been hit really hard with a haymaker. Our precious DM's that were beyond perfect in execution are gone, and we are now faced with paying practically double the price for resin cars with a lot less offered in the feature department.

Ryan, I'd hardly think a lot of design and cost went into the DM fitted to each car boxes.

Take some Styrofoam and cut a shape in it. A kid could do it. But those boxes protected the cars, and that is all that any of us care about when it is being shipped.

I took mine out of the box and removed it from the base.

Display it with your other models and it will look right at home. While I don't like the looks of the bottom either, it is a beautiful model that looks spectacular displayed with my other DM and FM models. And really...who looks at the undercarriage except for the first time you receive the model. Just my two cents.

Jerry, I got both and love 'em. The DM Ford is outstanding and it is all that we've come to expect from Danbury. It's beautiful.

The Lincoln is gorgeous. There is a lot of fuss about those screw holes and lack of undercarriage detail, but the car is absolutely spot on. The quality of the paint finish alone is worth the price of admission.

We all have our limits and views. I sure respect your position not getting one. I hesitated for a bit. I bit, and I'm glad I did - holes and all.

It's all good.

Yes, but the screws on the bottom of a quality White Metal 1/43 model are small and only hold....

...the chassis to the body, but this 1/24 model has those same screws as in 1/43 holding the chassis to the body, PLUS those monster holes holding the entire model to the base.

For the sake of those that collect them, I hope Automodello takes this into account and changes some things around for future release.

Phil, I really appreciate you broke the taboo...........

of the undercarriage with a picture and it is what I was asking for quite a long time. Now, I understand why nobody was replying to my posts because they simply didn't want to speak about this issue.

For collectors who have glass display shelves, I believe the underside deserves at least to have a bare minimum of details as some of the very basic FM and DM older models have.

For a model in this price range, it is really a big disappointment as well as some other details that are not properly rendered.

Overall, for me it is a no go more than ever and I am happy I didn't ordered one because it doesn't meet my standards and would have been for sale right away.

Your picture also shows a lot about the lack of attention to details about fit and finish. What is the reason to be "cheap" on the underside with even what seems to be chrome peeling under the bumpers and fender wells with not enough paint to cover the resin cast?

As conclusion, I am happy for everyone who enjoy this model and furthermore if you bought three of them. It just looks like you paid for "foiled" promo models with interior decal all over.

As for me, I am grateful I passed the tempting band wagon on any resin models. They are definitely not for me "in any scale".

richard the bumpers are chromed it's reflection not pealing

Mark IF you were going to buy one dont pass it up!

They did get the details that you see very nicely done and it DOES look realistic from above. As others have mentioned I dont display my models up side down so its not a big deal to an extent. YES a more detailed chassis at this price point would be more in line, BUT I suppose as a small company they have to cut back in some areas in order to bring an all new image to the table at an affordable price AND to be able to make a profit. If they are going to decontent it, I'd rather it be the chassis. On a shelf it looks as good or better then 90% of the models out there as far as realism is concerned!

Fine......

Again, Thanks for posting this picture. As said a picture is a thousand words.