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27/11/2024 12:09 pm
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
27/11/2024 3:14 pm
A fine review of these excellent cars and models. A real star in one's collection in any of these colors !
27/11/2024 7:34 pm
Have the Ming Jade and it is fabulous
Topic starter
27/11/2024 7:49 pm
The Cinnamon in the video and the Ming Jade have the wrong wheels. They should be swapped. The Cinnamon was a pre-production prototype. The Ming Jade in the video has the same wheel covers my own '70 had.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
28/11/2024 2:31 am
A straight piece of foil without door break on the lower side window chrome trim. They did this trick on the 1957 Cadillac 60S. This is not acceptable but clearly shows cost cutting about essential details accuracy.
Tony Perrone and Christopher Moroni reacted
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28/11/2024 2:35 pm
For me, it's a small price to pay for the level of finish and detail they provide. But you have to make your own decisions on what to buy and why you buy it. What may be unacceptable to one of us may be tolerable at this price range for others. It's OK either way. But if we want details like this addressed, we have to be willing to pay a higher price. The question we all must answer is, "How much am I willing to pay for greater accuracy?" There are always folks like EMC.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
28/11/2024 3:26 pm
@jkuvakas My thoughts exactly, John. I'm amazed at the details on the Toronado but there is a definite limit to what I will pay for a model so I can accept little "compromises".
30/11/2024 12:49 pm
Another great review, John! Many thanks!!
Dave Gilbert
Nashville, Tennessee