jbaakko
Diesel Detail Freak
Registered: June 2005
Location: San Diego, CA / Hancock, MI
Posts: 9433
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Review Date: Wed April 1, 2009
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Would you recommend the product? Yes |
Price you paid?: $24.95
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Well done, well detailed, superb paint
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Cons:
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Car tends to want to lean, no instructions...
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This is one of the BEST models I've reviewed in a long time.
ExactRail did an amazing job detailing the model. The ladders are separately attached, the door latch is pronounced, the brake platforms are etched, and the brake rigging is installed.
Trucks are up to par with some of the best, though they lack the spinning (and run away) end caps of Genesis & Kato trucks. Not sure what prompted ExactRail to make such a detailed car ans still install code 110 wheel (I wish everyone would get on board with code 88!).
The paint is crisp, and does not mask any details, and the printing looks like it was painted on, not missing spots. They even included the end printing, something which is left off of many models.
ExactRail used a scale width coupler pocket, which is a welcome addition, and improves the look of the model. Couplers are installed at gage. The is not installed air line detail (such as on Genesis models) however that's not uncommon to be left off.
My only issue, to date, is the fact that car tends to want to lean. its not too bad, and coupled to another car standing at center is not all to noticeable, but couple two togeather one leaning one way, one leaning the other, and you might have a problem!
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Josh
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