AUTOart quality issue or is this normal?

[karlis]

Just received this Autoart 911 GT3 RS, it is a very beautiful model, but mine has nasty glue marks in one of taillights (It looks like I am not the only one with this issue).

Does not look as disastrous in dim light or from a further distance.

I wanted to ask if this is normal "manufacturing tolerance" or should I return the model (with a high probability that replacement will be the same)?

[[KRAFTIG]]

No, but should be an easy fix. Try using a little Dry Board Cleaner.

[karlis]

The glue is inside of taillight, I do not dare to break it apart. Glue is almost invisible in dim or disperse light, but shows only in bright sunlight or spotlight at specific angle.

I have seen similar problem also on pictures made by others, e.g. in this review (due to dim light, it is not so obvious, but the glue patch is there alright)

[[KRAFTIG]]

That is an issue if inside. Send her back!

[karlis]

Some more research shows that this is very common situation on this model - every 3rd or so seems to have these glue patches. It is just that in my case the glue patches are much bigger than usual.

I have ordered another copy from another seller, will keep the best one to myself and send the other one back.

I have learned to live with normal "manufacturing tolerances" lately, but am a bit fed up with these bigger disappointments on models for 200$ a piece.

If I lived in a country where there are big model shops, I would only buy new models locally in person.

[[KRAFTIG]]

I have learned to live with normal "manufacturing tolerances" lately, but am a bit fed up with these bigger disappointments on models for 200$ a piece.

I couldn't agree more. Your frustration is shared. Hopefully, the next one will be perfect!

[karlis]

Got another copy of Autoart GT3 RS, this time without any nasty flaws.

She is a beauty.

[[KRAFTIG]]

Good to hear!