I will second the motion on the Kyosho models. They are excellent. I have
the blue model with gray interior of the +4 super sport and the white with
red interior of the MGB. The only thing incorrect with the +4 model is that
they used the same engine molding as the 4/4 model and just stuck the Webers
on the right side. Therefore it has the exhaust manifold and muffler running
down the left side rather than the right side. Other than that I could find
no flaws. The MGB model is perfect, even down to the decals on the air
cleaners. If anyone is interested, the best place I have found to buy the
models is a mail order company called Exoticar Model Company, Inc. They are
located in Framingham, Mass and their number is 800-348-9159. The Morgan
models are $49/each or $79.99 for any two. Besides the Morgan and MGB
models, the other British models are Minis, TR3s
Phil Roettjer
67 +4
67 MGB
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ross Jones [SMTP:rossjones@earthlink.net]
> Sent: Friday, July 16, 1999 3:00 PM
> To: Ken & Janet Hill; tjsouz@epix.net; morgans@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: 4-4 Series 1 Model
>
> Last year I received, as a gift, a 1/18 scale model of a Morgan 4/4 Series
> II. The model was already assembled and made of metal and plastic. It is
> absolutely the finest model car I have ever seen. It was made by KYOSHO.
> The
> gift was from a co-worker, as repayment for my fixing her computer. Her
> husband owns a Ford Model A parts store here in Lancaster, Pa. and travels
> to shows all around the country, where he found this model. They refused
> to
> tell me the cost, except that it was expensive.
>
> The doors and bonnet open, the engine is detailed, and the steering wheel
> turns the wheels. Even the seats are made of some soft material that feels
> real.
>
> Don't know if this company makes a Series I model, but this is the highest
> quality model car I have ever seen. This model was, in fact, a deciding
> factor in my wife "allowing" me to purchase my 1987 4/4 in March.
>
> The model I have is British Racing Green, and I would love to have one
> that
> matches my Rosso Red '87 with tan interior. After I got my real Morgan,
> this
> same co-worker gave me a Vitesse Series II 4/4 in bright red. Don't know
> the
> scale, but it is about 3.5 inches long, and totally inferior in every
> respect. There was a price tag of $25 on this model.
>
> Anyhow, I was using TrueSpace (a 3-D modeling program) to digitize my
> actual
> Morgan, complete with opening doors, bonnet, everything. But I decided
> that
> this KYOSHO model was so good, it would be easier to use the model for my
> project. I plan to post the finished 3-D model on this group. You can turn
> the car to any position, apply any paint color, and place it in any
> environment. Then you render a finished picture that looks just like a
> photograph. Have this thing about 50% complete. For any other 3-D modelers
> out there, it can be used in AutoCAD, RayDream, and any program that reads
> a
> DXF or COB file.
>
> If anyone knows of a better model maker than KYOSHO, let me know. The
> absolute worst model I have is an English made 1/25 scale of my old
> Daimler
> SP-250. If I would like find a good model of the Daimler in the 1/18
> scale.
> Plus a TR3 and a '60 MGA to complete my collection.
>
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