1958 Lincoln Continental arrived banana shaped, help

Sorry John but from what I've ever heard it will break or shatter easily if you mess with it.

Neo should be ashamed of themselves trying to market stuff like this.  They have to know perfectly well these models are flawed beyond salvation but they try to flog them anyways.  I have bought a few bananas from Europe where it costs more to return it.  I never deal with these vendors again after such an experience.  Goldvargs are made in China too and look at the quality control difference.  Sergio takes pride in his product and has strong ethics...others simply don't.

Usually, when our resident Cadillac specialists indicate a models is banana shape, many chime in and say it is the photo. Don't hear that now...where is everyone?

That Lincoln was banana shape from the first photo weeks ago. What usually happens when the company finds these banana shapes, they don't accept them and they don't get in the marketplace. It is true, Sergio is on the lookout for that. Others do not care.

That is a shame, unfortunately I recently added one to my collection as well. Mine is also badly shaped. Too bad too, as it a great color.

Looking on eBay, I see one from the Netherlands that clearly has no bend. It looks better than all the rest. Of course, you need to be the judge.

Here's my recently acquired 🍌 but it still looks great on the display shelf

Thank you, John & John, for sharing your disappointing NEO purchases.  I shall be more wary when considering that brand. David H

Posted by: @lloyd-mecca

Usually, when our resident Cadillac specialists indicate a models is banana shape, many chime in and say it is the photo. Don't hear that now...where is everyone?

That Lincoln was banana shape from the first photo weeks ago. What usually happens when the company finds these banana shapes, they don't accept them and they don't get in the marketplace. It is true, Sergio is on the lookout for that. Others do not care.

Umm, no, you weren't getting the idea. The I think point being made by people with some photo experience is be cautious and DON'T necessarily rely on photos to make definitive (usually negative) judgements. Here, John Quilter actually has the model in hand and can judge the problem _directly_ with observation. If a replica is unacceptable, consider sending it back for a correct one or a refund.

Here is another (actually largely the same) photo that John posted. But, it's not accurate to his model, is it ? Most of the time it is negative definitive judgements that are the issue ..... but the other way can happen, too.

Actually seeing the model in hand is the best way, and _good_ photographs of a typical production replica can help.

When I was a kid and I now longer liked a model I built, I blew it up with firecrackers! My only suggestion to you John. 

Just a suggestion. . .   (Click on picture for enlargement.)

John,  I own an earlier edition of this model, (Black), and it does not appear prone to the dread "Neo" 'banana' syndrome.

My '57 Mercury TP Cruiser convertible and the '59 Olds '98 convertible both are 'banana' shaped. Really sad.

I would suggest seeking an earlier black version, which in my opinion is a pretty good model, when straight.

@stanton-lyman  The model is in the "body shop" for repairs as I write.  Stay tuned, it looks like it will get fixed. 

I'm no expert on this issue. But, I heard that the banana shape may be due to removing the model from the molds a bit too soon. That would explain why some batches seem to have the malady and others don't.

Posted by: @jkuvakas

I'm no expert on this issue. But, I heard that the banana shape may be due to removing the model from the molds a bit too soon. That would explain why some batches seem to have the malady and others don't.

I agree this is a likely possible explanation, John, given the mix of ones that are bad and those that are OK.

@mg-harv  Hahaha....Harv;  I did the firecracker auto wrecking as well !!