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| Phil A. Pino | Nov 26 2014, 03:34 PM Post #1 |
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MotorMax's 1961 Corvette Mako Shark in 1:18 scale is a very good model compared to other higher-priced images. It includes most of the essential details of the real car, although MotorMax missed the mark on the lack-of-red triple horns under the hood and the lack-of-blue shock absorbers. Another misstep was to have the four chassis mounting stubs protrude too far below the chassis. Overall, the model is notable for its special paint job, wire wheels, and authentic badging. It's about as good as or better than the 5 star-rated and beautifully rendered UT (AutoArt) version, and definitely worth way, way, way more than the ten spot I paid because of a damaged display box. Unlike the UT version however, Motormax supplies the clear, removable, convertible bubble top for the car. Mine is undergoing painting details at the moment. Thanks for looking... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| craftymore | Nov 27 2014, 09:15 AM Post #2 |
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Want to say this did this model in their 3" range as well. |
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| GothicCarsUrban | Nov 27 2014, 02:48 PM Post #3 |
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They did do it in the 3 inch scale range, I'll find it and post a thread for it soon... planning on wheelswapping and detailing it. AMT and Minicraft also produced plastic models. |
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| 69ch | Nov 27 2014, 03:09 PM Post #4 |
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General 01
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Cool pics and writeup. Topper did what they called a Mako Shark. I have and Aurora Cigar box too if I can find the pic ... Eric |
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| Dragnet_Supporter | Nov 27 2014, 03:45 PM Post #5 |
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It looks very nice for the price and scale. Congrats on the discount and score! |
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| W Gee | Nov 27 2014, 11:12 PM Post #6 |
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I too have the 3 in stored away somewhere , and yes you paid a lot less than I for my UT ... good looking car enjoy
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| daniel60 | Dec 3 2014, 09:20 AM Post #7 |
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Personal Luxury Car
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That looks pretty good. |
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| juantoo3 | Dec 8 2014, 11:10 PM Post #8 |
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Yes, but those two (the Topper and the Aurora) are based on the Mako Shark II, came along in 1966 I think it was. The original Mako Shark was '59-61, and influenced the C2 Vettes, where the Mako II influenced the C3 Vettes. I learned the hard way because I made the same mistake a little while back....
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| juantoo3 | Dec 8 2014, 11:11 PM Post #9 |
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![]() MotorMax 1/64 1961 Mako Shark I concept Edited by juantoo3, Dec 8 2014, 11:12 PM.
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