I just wrapped this one up. I can't say that I loved the kit, I didn't. I forced myself to complete it so I would not end up on the shelf of doom.
The body needed a ton of work with seam lines and flash along the shaper edges, it was a mess. The fit of most of the parts is not good and the tires are forced to fit on wider wheels than they should and the suspension is too wide and forced the tires out too far. The chasis does not fit well either, sacrifices were made to get it in as low as it is. Too bad too, its a good looking car. If I could find another one like this from another maker I would build it, but I won't waste my time on this kit again. This is one of the few car kits I didn't build as a kid. I would have put it through the wall back then.
I had to take it outside to show off the pearlized red paint. I had to paint it 3 times before I got it how I wanted it and that means I stripped it twice. I would like to cut and buff the orange peel out but with all the issues I had with the paint I am scared to do anything with it. It's good enough for a shelf queen. I used Creatix paints, which are amazing but tricky to mix and shoot.
I really wish this was nicer kit and turned out better, but it is what it is.
BK
