Pre Build Review 1419 - XB GT 4-door

[kruleworld]

New release from the parts box is the XB GT 4 Door. this was the australian version of the Ford Falcon in 1973. (those unfamiliar with it, the two door version is used in 'the road warrior'). They also have the MFP police version (hint: mad max). Both are 1/25 scale in white resin.

My Review (repost from Scale Auto)

The kit arrived in a small white box with a sample build of the kit on the box, in the box is the body, interior tub and flat chassis, also some baggies of small parts, rims, wheel backs, four black resin tires, clear headlights and also an antenna with metal whip/resin base. The police version also includes roof siren, rack and red/blue light covers and instead of the multi-slot rims they include a set of sunraysia style rims.

Also included is a clear sheet for the windows, a template to cut them out, and single page instruction sheet. The body for the stock version was free of bubble or sink holes on the outside, and only two holes found on the police version that will need fixing. The body will require you to cut out the windows and clean up the fenders and sills, which i recommend a motor tool for this job.

The separately purchased Decal sheet looks good, includes dash, bonnet (hood), boot (trunk), grille/fender GT badges and stripes for both GS and GT351 versions. The police version decals includes markings to create your own 'Dark One' version.

Pros

Accurate looking body

Quality cast

crisp sandable resin

Cons

Windows not cut out

lots of clean up needed

window glass not pre-cut or vac-formed.

instruction sheet lame

interior detail soft

Decals separate purchase (probably good if you don't want them).

Factory version by Jason

Police Version by Jason

I cleaned up the wheel arches with my motor tool (dremel) with a 1/4" drum sander

And cut out the window blanks with the cut off wheel, before changing to a mini grinding bit. I then needed to finish with the hobby knife

Makes for a nice body when cleaned up.