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| Title: |
New Oxford Diecast Cortina |
| Category: |
Models |
| Posted by: |
Damon |
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21/05/2009 17:00 |
| Text: |
Picked up this afternoon in ModelZone (GBP3.25) is the new LT Cortina from Oxford Diecast. An odd choice for Oxford as Base Toys have already done it. This version is also 2-door which is incorrect and carries the registration JLA82D which makes it 1463F (number not carried). There is gold 'RADIO CONTROL' lettering on the doors and a nice tiny 'Cortina' name on the boot lid. The front end has quarter bumpers which is incorrect for this vehicle. So not very accurate but if you have to have them all like me then you'd best get out and buy one. Also encouraging to see more model producers turning out service vehicles. How about tractor 463X next then Oxford? |
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Posted by Phillip Walton at 16:54 on 04/11/2009
The Base Toys Cortina is the more accurate of the two with regard to the shape and it is a 4 door. Where it falls down is in the wheels and interior, I have fitted the Base Toys body to an Oxford chassis, it is quite easy to modify the Oxford chassis. All that you have to do is remove the turrets that surround the fixing points and trim the rear corners, attach the Base Toys body using the Base Toys screws, if it does not fit perfectly you can adjust the chassis with a file, the Base Toys screws are smaller but still hold the (modified) Oxford chassis and allows you to make very small adjustments.
