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10/03/2010 4:22 am
NEO MODELS
Has anybody purchased the "Neo Models", 78 Seville and, if so, what do you think of the quality of these models.
Thanks
10/03/2010 5:02 am
John, I have the die cast del Prado '78, and I think it's pretty good.
The door handles are painted chrome, but it has hood ornament, side mirrors, good head and tail lights. For a low priced model, it seems fine to me. (But I'm no Cadillac expert!) You might like to check it out.
10/03/2010 10:08 am
PICS - I think they are fantastic and very accurate. The paint is flawless .......
10/03/2010 10:52 am
On close inspection, you will see that the paint job is incorrect where the two colors meet, the badging in the C pillar is out of scale, the wire wheels seem incorrect and the roof was a padded roof until 1977. I have not seen a pic of the grille so I cannot comment. Moreover, the "Elegante" edition was not added until 1978!!
10/03/2010 11:54 am
I'm with you, Doug..These are outstanding models....
Not only do I find the finish and detail amazing, but my dealings with their Customer Service is very satisfying.
I have a couple of their models already and I'll be buying many more as time goes by.
10/03/2010 11:57 am
I have illustrated that they are not accurate. Therefore, thay could hardly be outstanding.
10/03/2010 12:26 pm
PICS - Here are pics of the real 78. Although this one has a steel top...
Pics taken at a local car show.
10/03/2010 12:38 pm
Lloyd, Considering none of us look like we did 25 years ago the model looks pretty good to me !
10/03/2010 12:53 pm
I'm torn - I was looking forward to this midel, and I like the black over silver, but suppose Lloyd's observations are corrected on later issues? I'd hate to have bought now. This Forum's comments put me off on the Premium X Sedan de Ville, and their third issue of the Eldorado (the Bicentennial car) had improvements over the two prior versions. So, should I wait and hope the Neo/American Elegance improves?
10/03/2010 3:23 pm
Harvey, if it improves, I will purchase it immediately!!
12/03/2010 6:14 am
Wow, Lloyd, You sound like you've got an axe to grind...
These models make Brooklins (at twice the price) look like toys.