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09/05/2017 2:13 am
Ford Thunderbird "Vista Bird" wagon.
I see this model of an intriguing one-off car is now shown on the Matrix website as scheduled for release in May. Hmm, we shall see.
Anyway, I e-mailed them to say I was looking forward to it, but hoped they would correct the very bare-looking tailgate window.
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Within an hour I had a reply from a Matrix sales director, saying the photo was "only a first prototype". He didn't actually say they would improve it, but that was obviously implied, and it was nice to get a response. Model companies don't always bother answering queries.
If they do get it right, it should be a great-looking model, even if the original was just a backyard builder's cut-and-shut job, and it's surprising that Matrix thought of doing it. Well done to them.
Graeme.M. Ogg
London U.K.
09/05/2017 2:38 am
Looks good. I am waiting for the Chrysler Turbine car - it says May but we'll see.
09/05/2017 2:49 am
You are always better to not put too much credence into these dates.
You will usually be disappointed in any manufacturer's delivery date promise. The latest prototype of the Chrysler Turbine has gone back to China for minor adjustments. When all is right, models need to be shipped back to the manufacturer and then on to the American distributor and then to dealers.I'd guess a late June date is more likely, or even July,
09/05/2017 2:54 am
Matrix version actually looks better. Maybe not correct, but better.
09/05/2017 3:01 am
Thanks, Dick. It's not a surprise that it will be a little late. Better to get it just right.
09/05/2017 8:37 am
as I mentioned in an earlier post: Jaap spoils us all...