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15/06/2020 3:14 am
15/06/2020 3:24 am
That looks really great John. Mine will be Marsh Brown and Satin Green.
You would have still probably had to use some filler with the police version . If you didn't the outline of the plastic insert that Broolkin used would have shown. Did you foil all the highlites or scrape/polish? What did you use for door handles?
15/06/2020 4:53 am
Save time and effort BUT something to be totally proud of.
15/06/2020 4:53 am
Great rebuild!
15/06/2020 5:31 am
Compared to the Motor City '48, I found the Brooklin a bit stubby and chunky loking.
Here's the Motor City:
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Then Neo came out with the woody version, a better shape than the Brooklin though the color combo gray and beige was a bit odd.
15/06/2020 5:31 am
15/06/2020 5:36 am
15/06/2020 6:21 am
Before committing to the Neo colors, look at Auto Color Library. Gray/beige ain't there.
15/06/2020 6:45 am
You are right John Ellis. It was and is a nice model. The MC is better
15/06/2020 7:46 am
That's right Harvey, not something Chevrolet offered although I have the model.
15/06/2020 8:36 am
15/06/2020 1:07 pm
John, another great effort....
I passed on the NEO, because of the color combination. I'm thinking they will bring out a second color in due time.
I too, have the Brooklin, but it is a place holder, because I missed getting the Motor City. I do have the 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster convertible Indy 500 Pace Car, which is really nice.
15/06/2020 1:12 pm
I never reaIIy liked this one either.
John HaII often said that Brooklins were a caricature, and sometimes an ornament, although the box stated 1.43rd scale metal automobiles.
16/06/2020 12:54 am
That is a beautiful build.