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QUOTE Using the following kits as examples of quality would you like to see more kits released with the quality and pricing of say - A2M, Top Slot or Slot Classics?
I have several of the A2M bodies, and, with the possible exception of the W-196 streamliner, it is unlikely that I will build them. The D-Jag appears to be a repro Strombecker - far too large and with severely compromised shape and the Porsche ( 550 I think) is even larger than the Jag! They are also thick and heavy. The Top Slot bodies are well made but may, in some cases, be compromised to fit stock chassis. The Slot Classics are beatiful with excellent detailing but need a lot of grinding to reduce the top hamper!
So - What I want - Slot Classics scale shape and details, Top Slot molding technique and good decals - and, to top it off, I want some of the detail bits as spares (they can get lost in racing) and decal sheets as spares as well ( for repaint, body repair or clumsy application)
No chassis, thank, you - I'll roll my own (but will willingly pay for good wheels and inserts, again, with spares available so I can set up different mounted and trued tires for different tracks)
More 50's and 60's cars - the modern stuff is, to my mind, well looked after by the RTR manufacturers. A particular interest would be good bodies for some of the older sedans, particulary the MK II Jag, Hudson Hornet, Chrysler 300 etc.
EM
I have several of the A2M bodies, and, with the possible exception of the W-196 streamliner, it is unlikely that I will build them. The D-Jag appears to be a repro Strombecker - far too large and with severely compromised shape and the Porsche ( 550 I think) is even larger than the Jag! They are also thick and heavy. The Top Slot bodies are well made but may, in some cases, be compromised to fit stock chassis. The Slot Classics are beatiful with excellent detailing but need a lot of grinding to reduce the top hamper!
So - What I want - Slot Classics scale shape and details, Top Slot molding technique and good decals - and, to top it off, I want some of the detail bits as spares (they can get lost in racing) and decal sheets as spares as well ( for repaint, body repair or clumsy application)
No chassis, thank, you - I'll roll my own (but will willingly pay for good wheels and inserts, again, with spares available so I can set up different mounted and trued tires for different tracks)
More 50's and 60's cars - the modern stuff is, to my mind, well looked after by the RTR manufacturers. A particular interest would be good bodies for some of the older sedans, particulary the MK II Jag, Hudson Hornet, Chrysler 300 etc.
EM