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DM's
rendition
of the
'36
Ford
Model
468
Cabriolet
is
finished
in
Washington Blue with medium tan leather interior. The model
upholds all of DM's known penchant for producing excellent, highly
accurate, and carefully constructed replicas! Everything works as it
should, and fits snugly. The engine is fully wired and plumbed and,
as advertised, the fan does spin, though I suspect the feature was
added much for grin value as for minute accuracy. The Creme pin
striping is accurate and cleanly applied. The piece de resistance, for
this reviewer, at least, is the addition of the full chrome wheel
spider inserts...they really make this model "pop."
There is one nit I found...and it took me a while to really figure it
out. The problem is that the top (beautifully crafted with a light
beige cloth and brown piping, BTW) sits too tall on the body and
should be physically lower in height. Its placement on the model
makes the car appear somewhat "toy like" The solution is merely to
display it with the top down.
This jaunty little Ford is very well done and on a par with the FM
rendition in most areas; it's also superior in others. It's a "must
have" if you're a Fordophile and a look-see to others. In the
meantime, it rates a solid 4-Stars in my book, and that ain't all
bad!! The issue price is $112 + S&H. (12/26/97)
(12/26/1997)
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