Received this a week ago, and it is outstanding...
I only have one nit to pick, the "Biarritz" nameplate needs to be closer to the leading edge of the fender...but it is not noticeable to a non-cadillac collector
my other comment is that with the top down, this model would have really "popped" if the bucket seat option were installed...especially with the chrome edging...
Received this a week ago, and it is outstanding...
I only have one nit to pick, the "Biarritz" nameplate needs to be closer to the leading edge of the fender...but it is not noticeable to a non-cadillac collector
my other comment is that with the top down, this model would have really "popped" if the bucket seat option were installed...especially with the chrome edging...
But, over-all this is 9.5 out of 10!
Always good to mention the brand of the model for those that might not know.
Bucket seats are EXTREEMLY rare on 1959-1962 Cadillacs so despite the "pop value" of chrome trim, to my eye, the full bench looks much nicer. I also believe the whitewall tires (despite not being 1961 2" wide-whites) are also correct. "Modern looking" slim-band whitewall tires could be ordered (although few did) on Cadillac Eldorados as far back as 1959. On 1957 & '58 Eldorado Broughams (4 doors) slim-bands were standard.
This is a great looking 1/43 1961 Cadillac! (..one year ONLY horizontal taillights). 😀 😀
I just received my model in this color too and overall I like it. I had not noticed the Biarritz location snafu but I have another minor gripe. With all the effort GLM/Stamp put into getting the car's shape right, interior details, etc., why did they use pad-printed silver for the side chrome strips instead of pad-applied chrome? This would have really 'popped' if they had.
@mg-harv At this price, I agree with you. Goldvarg does it and they are less expensive.
The older GLM models as the 41 Buick Roadmaster and all 41 Cadillacs, 56 Eldorado and 51 Convertible have chrome foil. So, I don't know why the supplier in China doesn't do it on newer models. I just received the 61 Imperial and it also lacks some shine.
I will try to answer your question by showing you my way of operating. 🙂
I removed the top of the car and i will temporarily take off the rear window to avoid any unfortunate skkiding of the cutter.
The 2 rear bases of the top are planed to lower it by 1 mm; for the front, it's trickier but doable because the crossbar at the top of the windshield still retains some flexibility to be tilted backwards without damage.
To still be able to accommodate the amount of the windshield under the top and avoid a "cap" effect, i then had to cut almost 2 mm wide on the inside front of the top.
To ensure a solid bond,i used super glue that i spread sparingly on ONLY the 2 bases of the roof; for the final assembly, light pressure on the front part resting on the top of the winshield will keep the horizontality of the roof.
