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| Model Motoring Inc is about to add another body to their already large, and popular, stable of cars. They chose the 55 Chevrolet this time. From our way of thinking it is probable that a lot of right-thinking individuals will line up for this car.
As is standard with MM Inc products, the bodies are injected molded, color-in-body (except for the candy colors), poly-styrene plastic. They chose placement of the mold seams well because none were evident to us, and the fit and finish are tight and shiny. Spray painted chrome is very good, and seems to be durable. Proportions of the car are very good, as well. MM Inc spent eighteen months in R&D on these bodies, and after tossing a few tries in the garbage, the survivor is a tribute to the effort. The car is designed around a long wheel based Thunderjet chassis. The car sits very well on the chassis, and for those who desire, there is enough room to lower the front post without the chassis bottoming into the cowl. The skinny silicones we tried fit with enough clearance, but those wanting to "Fray" this car will do some seious hogging of wheel wells. MM Inc chose to build a sedan, rather than a hardtop. Modelers will easily be able to change over if they like. Details are exhaustingly accurate, including, Chevy logo emblem front and rear, wipers, chrome trim (painted) in all the correct areas, gas door, proper Bel Air side trim, door handles, "Bel Air" logos on rear quarters, and accurate wheel wells and bumpers. Even the head light beauty rings are visible. |
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| This car matches up very well with the proportions of the real car. It is better than any of the other HO scale slotcar 55's we have seen to date. As is common with replications of most cars in this scale, the roof lines, and wells are difficult to nail exactly, and there is usually some width adjustment to compensate for the chassis. This car does both alterations with minimal notice. The hood may be a little stocky. The side view is absolutely nailed.
Perhaps the only things left off the car were the hood ornament, and script "Chevrolet" on the front fenders. The bumper guards were not included, but we prefer this cleaner look. |
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| We didn't put this car through any real paces on the course, but it did tool around the track nicely on a stock Thunderjet with Hiester silicones. It drove a lot like an Aurora Willys. The chassis mounts very close to the body all around, and there is a lot of room to lower it inside, so this may be a fine choice for the Fray car that also wins the Concours d'Elegance.
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| two waves. MM Inc. also promises some Special Editions, and maybe a flame job at some point. The only thing we could hope for is that they some day produce a special aqua//white two-tone like the original.
The cars are available now through their dealers, and will come in the familiar two piece boxes, rather than in blisters, and have a card and foam, similar to Aurora's offerings in the '60's. |
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