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18/02/2017 6:00 am
PICS - BoS Lincoln Continental
I just got the BoS 1961 Lincoln Continental model in Presidential Black. I wasn't sure about this one because I wasn't impressed by the prototype pictures, and have never bought BoS before. Turns out, I am very pleased. A few quibbles here and there like the crest on the sail panel a bit too far back, but for the price, this model is beautiful. Scale appears spot on as others have commented. The model really captures the buttoned down, tailored tuxedo look of the classic '61. I plan to get Neo's convertible version as well. Anyone else have thoughts on this one?
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18/02/2017 6:08 am
It's beautiful, but is the grille too bright in person?
Retired in Dunedin, Florida.
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18/02/2017 6:18 am
Grille
I'm not bothered by it at all.
18/02/2017 7:03 am
To my eyes grille looks ok just needs to be black washed but what's up with the bumpers??
They look dull and silver vs. Chrome ?? And your correct about the roof star it should be about dead center!!
18/02/2017 8:25 am
I received mine yesterday, and agree with your conclusions. I am very happy to have it in my collection.
19/02/2017 11:56 am
Yes, blackwashing will add depth and help separate the grille from the bumper.
This sort of finishing isn't too hard to tolerate at BoS prices if the rest of the model is well proportioned.
Less acceptable was needing to do this on the GLM 1969 Lincoln Continental. I also added a drop of "Kristal Clear" to the front and rear fender lamp lenses to give them the level of depth seen on other GLM models. It was a little tricky but the look is far more realistic.
However this finishing is sad and annoying at GLM prices.