1/18 1961 Corvair 700 sedan by Premium X

[traditional]

Another 1/18 model done in resin that we’d probably never see in diecast. Like most resin models, what we lose in operating features is made up for with incredibly nice fit and finish.

 

Most of the trim is nicely done in fine bright sheet-metal (doesn’t seem to be photo-etch) and the nameplates are handled in printed foil.

 

My only upset was the tires done in narrow white walls which typically only came on mainstream cars beginning in 1962.  I believe that the more upscale, sporty ’61 Corvair Monza coupe was available with narrow whitewalls though.

 

As usual, since I can’t leave well enough alone, I immediately modified my model to have the wide white-walls as well as the optional trim-rings which I’ve always thought were the early Corvair’s most attractive wheel/tire choice. 

 

 

 

The original Premium X model with the narrow white-walls. The color shows a bit too blue while my pics below show a touch too green.

The actual color is a turquoise

 

Edited August 30, 2017 by traditional

[traditional]

I'll keep trying, but right now the pics don't want to appear in the post

[randyc]

Nice.  I'm trying to get out of 1/18 now.  The new stuff is beautiful.  Congrats on your score.