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Big Shady
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My first 1/43 buy came today. The NEO Dodge Travco. Well, as the old saying goes “Dodge - even the name tells you to stay away”. 

It arrived well packaged and in its original styrofoam and box. I bought it new from an online store. 

Opened it up and instantly heard rattling. Upon inspection, saw the dashboard was back inside the camper. This is where I should’ve quit. But I didn’t. 

Flipped it over to reveal 3 base screws. Took them out and dislodged the interior enough to get the dashboard out. This is where I touched the steering wheel and it fell off. 

so then I was trying to see if it would snap back on or if I had to glue it and I knocked off the turn signal arm. I’d had enough, so I put it back together. But the Dodge wasn’t finished with me. 

While re-inserting the interior, I pressed the rear of the RV against my chest and off popped the rear bumper. 😳

Im disappointed in the build quality of the dash attachment. And disappointed that my ogre hands broke even more parts  Thank God this was 60% off and not full price  

I’m hoping the Greenlight Cobra II I also bought is not as dainty  

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Frank Reed
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Sounds like it was “breaking bad”

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Frank Reed
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Big Shady
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😂😂😂



   
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Just some glue and duck-tape, it'll be good as new!   Seriously, I think the Greenlight will be much more sturdier!  I am so sorry this was your first experience.  Please please keep trying!



   
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