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Jedi Knight
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A few months ago, I picked up a magazine at the hobby store with a picture of an MGB on the cover. The magazine was Die Cast X, and the car in question was AutoArt's MGB Mk. II. The whole issue was centered around convertibles, and I saw a small sidebar on page 13 asking for letters about convertibles - namely, they wanted their readership to put into words our fascination with them. I responded with a lengthy letter, including my "Happiness is a Warm MG" essay. Fast-forward to yesterday. There's a mystery box on the kitchen table with my name on it. With much trepidation, I slowly cut the brown packing tape to reveal what was inside. I was greeted by the usual white Strofoam packing peanuts, with a typed letter on top. The letter read as follows:

"Hi Cameron,

We at Die Cast X really enjoyed your letter telling of your passion for convertibles in general and MGs in particular. Anyone who shows that much automotive passion at your age is our kind of people, and we heartily congratulate you for your devotion. We're glad to hear that you're branching out into diecast-anyone who shows as much enthusiasm for the automobile as you do definitely belongs in the DCX crowd.

Your letter exemplified the fascination we were going after with our convertibles feature, and to show our appreciation we wanted to help extend your collection a bit. It sure wasn't hard to figure out what typre of model to send! You can scratch the Kyosho MGB Mk I off of your "to-get" list, and please enjoy this one with our compliments and appreciation. Also, be sure to check out an excerpt from your letter and a photo of this car in the letters section of the Summer 2007 issue, which will be on the stands in just a few weeks.
Thanks for reading!

Sincerely,
The Editors of Die Cast X"

Underneath the note was a black window box containing the most beautiful scale replica I have ever had the pleasure of laying eyes upon - a beautiful Tartan Red MGB Mk. I, rendered in perfect 1:18 scale. Words cannot describe how gorgeous this model is, but I hope that these photos will suffice:











The detail on this car is astounding. From the spoke wire wheels (which I'm fairly sure are all metal), to the correct factory decals on the air cleaners and heater box, to the carpeted interior with seats that feel like real leather, this model is amazing. I couldn't be happier.
 
MAN! That is AWESOME. Congratulations, the model is stunning.
 
WOOHOO!!! RHD, SU's and a "gulp valve"!! The front turn signal lenses are right-way-round and it has "Euro-style" tail lamp lenses!!!

Congrats in measure!!!

OUT-frellin-STANDING!
 
Way to go! Congratulations! I have the same model, and I can support everything that you said about it. As a matter of fact, the pictures don't do it justice. Even so, yours is better than mine......I had to pay for the one I have!

Very pleased for you.
 
/bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/banana.gifCongratulations!!!! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/banana.gif
 
Way to go...congratulations /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif
 
Congratulations! Very cool model as well, a nice addition to the MGB collection.
 
Thanks for the kind words, everyone. Give yourselves a pat on the back, too. Many of you have helped me along the way, not only with answering questions and providing information, but by fostering my enthusiasm. I'd be hard-pressed to find a better group of car people, let alone unite them all on a great forum like this!
 
Nice Job!!! I also have that model...had to pay for it too thou /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/frown.gif Kyosho has some great quality stuff, I also have a TR3 in the same quality.
 
Congrats
You are the leader when it comes to pushing this hobby on to the next generation. I can't think of a better emissary.
Dave
 
Very well done, lad! I've always considered buying one of those models. Now to see if they come in black with Lucas fender mirrors! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
 
Steve_S said:
Very well done, lad! I've always considered buying one of those models. Now to see if they come in black with Lucas fender mirrors! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif
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I'd seen Old English White and BRG before, but this was the first one I'd seen in Tartan Red. AutoArt's Mk II is availiable in blue and BRG that I've seen. Neither have mirrors but nothing's preventing you from modifying the model with parts from another. "Kitbashing," I beleive it's called.
 
Very nice!

maybe hard to pay the tolls in though. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/jester.gif

Awesome, looks great!
 
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