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I just unpacked my MMK cars # 2&3 this morning (I commented on the Lister several weeks ago) Here's my initial impressions (not run yet)
C-type Jag - another beautiful model - the body looks right. It has a resin chassis, an adequate guide and metal wheels as before. My initial impression was that the rear wheels/tires were too small - a lot of "air" around them but I dug out some photos of the real thing and this "skirts-up" attitude seems to be right. - Only niggle (already communicated to PdL and I am sure it will be set right) - the windscreen is cloudy. It is a (probably cast, not molded) part unlike the screen of the Lister and the Ferrari which are vac-forms*. The finish is first rate with a nice photo etched grille that appears to have a third headlamp behind it (Iwas not aware of this feature - any comments?)
Ferarri Monza - my initial impression was that the body was "off". It has a pronouced "nose-high" attitude - not a slope in the body but less drop from the center of the front wheels to the intake than I expected. After looking at some shots of the 750 Monza, I think it may be correct or nearly so (the later 860 had more droop to the front) I'll try to shoot a profile shot later and post it for second opinions. Interesting detail - there are tiny dimples at the rear edge of the hood (bonnet) and trunk(boot) - obviously placed to accept photo etched hold-downs. I think I have some around -challenge # 1 - find them - challenge #2 -see them well enough to insert!
As has been noted in other posts - neither car has the headlamp fairings - I think that this is a wise decision - I left them off my Slot Classics 350 because I knew that they would vanish in the first shunt.
Both cars have the same wheels and tires - alloy wheels with photo etched spoke inserts. The inserts are flat and not as convincing as the Slot Classics or, for that matter, inserts made from turned down Ninco wires (my favorite scheme)
I shall probably change out the wheels and tune them with weight and gearing - longer term the bodies would certainly warrant new metal chassis with some articulation to improve handling.
Overall - great examples of a great era.
EM
*I doubt that the anticipated volumes would support making a mold for injection molding these parts. Clear casting resins are available but they require very careful high vacuum degassing prior to casting.
C-type Jag - another beautiful model - the body looks right. It has a resin chassis, an adequate guide and metal wheels as before. My initial impression was that the rear wheels/tires were too small - a lot of "air" around them but I dug out some photos of the real thing and this "skirts-up" attitude seems to be right. - Only niggle (already communicated to PdL and I am sure it will be set right) - the windscreen is cloudy. It is a (probably cast, not molded) part unlike the screen of the Lister and the Ferrari which are vac-forms*. The finish is first rate with a nice photo etched grille that appears to have a third headlamp behind it (Iwas not aware of this feature - any comments?)
Ferarri Monza - my initial impression was that the body was "off". It has a pronouced "nose-high" attitude - not a slope in the body but less drop from the center of the front wheels to the intake than I expected. After looking at some shots of the 750 Monza, I think it may be correct or nearly so (the later 860 had more droop to the front) I'll try to shoot a profile shot later and post it for second opinions. Interesting detail - there are tiny dimples at the rear edge of the hood (bonnet) and trunk(boot) - obviously placed to accept photo etched hold-downs. I think I have some around -challenge # 1 - find them - challenge #2 -see them well enough to insert!
As has been noted in other posts - neither car has the headlamp fairings - I think that this is a wise decision - I left them off my Slot Classics 350 because I knew that they would vanish in the first shunt.
Both cars have the same wheels and tires - alloy wheels with photo etched spoke inserts. The inserts are flat and not as convincing as the Slot Classics or, for that matter, inserts made from turned down Ninco wires (my favorite scheme)
I shall probably change out the wheels and tune them with weight and gearing - longer term the bodies would certainly warrant new metal chassis with some articulation to improve handling.
Overall - great examples of a great era.
EM
*I doubt that the anticipated volumes would support making a mold for injection molding these parts. Clear casting resins are available but they require very careful high vacuum degassing prior to casting.
