The Collector's Classics models are incredibly charming. I have quite a few of them, I love all the character they have. To be honest, they are sometimes a bit sloppy in fit & finish. They are also not quite right in dimensions. With that, while more work and expense, the models you originally chose to do the project would probably produce a far better final model.
My hats off to you for your creativity and talent to do this. I only wish I had any inkling of talent to take on projects like this. Good luck and I can't wait to see the final model you create.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
@kenspear You're probably right about the Collector Classics, but back in the day that was all I had to work with and did some interesting things with them for not outrageous money.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA