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Airfix Maserati Bora model kit

Airfix Maserati Bora completed September 29th 2014.

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Background:

After a visit to a car museum with a special exhibition of Maserati cars, it got me wondering "What Maserati's are available in 1/24?" A quick search on ebay when I got home led me to this one and as cars from the 1970's go, it's a pretty one.

Pros:

Nice proportions and good moulding of exterior. Optional up or down headlights.

Cons:

No engine, very basic interior tub and underside. Windscreen wipers moulded into the main body. Bumpers have extra prongs to meet US safety requirements I think - but can be removed. Ugly gaudy decals.

Verdict:

This kit is pretty basic however the foundations are here to build it into something really nice, with some scratchbuilding effort. The underlying kit needs no hacking about, just adding to. Not all my model kits can sit at the front of the cupboard, but this one usually does.

Build notes:

Additions to what was in the box: Black arms of wipers, number plate, chrome parts, cut-down bumpers, handbrake, seatbelts, buckles and retainers, engine cover carpet and handles, driver/engine glass wall, dashboard air vents and parts attached to dashboard, carpets, all door inners, armrests and handles. Open headlamp lamps/glass parts, air valves in wheels, front indicator lenses, front wing "Ital Design" badges. Rear outlet mesh.



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