23 October 2016

[Photo] TSM 1/18 - McLaren F1 GTR 1995 Le Mans 24 Hours 3rd #51

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Didn't learn about the Harrod's livery for longer than I like to think.
However, I do like to think I've liked this yellow-over-green combo since childhood.

For those unaware, this one was made when TSM was still making diecast models. Unfortunately, this one is notorious for quality control issues. Let us hope the damage is minimal!









Looking great, yeah? Nope:



Decals that aren't sticking. Woot.







A TSM with opening parts! Fantastic? Kind of. The decals on the door sill were stuck to the left door upon arrival, meaning that I had ripped off a tiny chunk of the decal just do the door will open. Also doesn't help the hinge on the same door doesn't actually hold the door up unlike the other side. Quality stuff, TSM.





See. Even the the details under the hood are tighter than the AUTOart models I have. The connectors are painted, and there's even metal braided wire! This is the kinda of detailing I want to see in models. No single-tone plastic parts that still have their injection molded seams. But wait! Wait.......



Peeling decals and placements that are off the mark? The nasties strikes again.