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This model can be purchased in blue or silver. THe silver model features an offset french tricolor racing stripe that is adhesive backed mylar and really is to three dimensional to be credible, so I just removed it.
Once again Bburago has made a great master to work with. The image appears near perfect in shape and scale. The model comes with fairly decent wire wheels shod with Bburago's ubiquitous overly wide Continental tires that do detract from the overall look of the diecast. Glazing is limited to the windscreen and split rear window. I fabricated the split sliding side windows from sheet butrate and thick aluminum tape. The split windscreen has chromed frames that also depict the wipers. The only missing treatment on the exterior is the rear fender gravel guards which I fabrivated from thick foil. The silver paint on my exmple had significant orange peel and due to the thickness of the paint and the many compound curves, I ultimately repainted the piece.
The engine compartment is well modeled by Bburago standards and lends itslf well to plumbing and wiring as it is well scaled to the engine compartment giving adequate room for accessorizing. The interior is marred only by the intruding dogleg hinges. There are no separate interior door panels but there is molded in door handles as well as engraved paneling detail.
I look at this diecast as a project car that will award your skill and patience with a nice example of one of the world's great classics.
(01/16/2004)
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