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05/11/2023 9:49 am
I like Lincolns, especially those from the 1958 - 1968 decade; here is one from 1965 popularized by the fim Matrix and reproduced by Greenlight.
In terms of quallity/price ratio, the model is very satisfactory; the only downside is this roof which seems a little low to me, as if crushed...this is confirmed if we compare it to that of the real car:
Rather than blaming the height of the roof, i think this impression is due to the too small surface area of the side windows; this is what i'm going to check when i take the car apart.
It's fortunate that the - plastic - roof is not molded with the body...🙂
Then filing, puttying and installation of new windows (at the rear only). I am taking this opportunity to replace the steering wheel with a thinner one and do some paint work for the interior.
Installation of bare metal foil then replacement of the roof...It's finished! 😊
05/11/2023 10:12 am
@domi7777 Great to see number 2 in the Domy Toys range. After your treatment this Lincoln looks a million dollars and is a vast improvement over Greenlight's original version. Well done!
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
05/11/2023 11:44 am
AWESOME quick fix that really improves the look, great job! Let's review anyway, just to be sure..... 🤔 🤔 🤔
YES! Definitely a nice SCALE improvement! 😀 😀 😀 (..thanks for the how-to pics, that could probably be posted in the "Model-Related Handicrafts" forum too)
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15/12/2023 9:27 am
Winter 1965...
So here is the "Madison gray" (improved) version of the 1965 Lincoln from Greenlight...
The snow is starting to melt...😊
