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Sideview mirrors?
Cuhail
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Posted: Saturday, October 07, 2006 - 10:12 AM UTC

Why is it that most car kits don't come with sideview mirrors and trying to find them in resin or machined aluminum has been impossible?

Any of you fine car modelers ever come across sideview mirrors in your web-endeavors? Let me know, huh?

Cuhail
Snowhand
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Posted: Saturday, October 07, 2006 - 04:46 PM UTC
Hmmm.. most Tamiya and Revell kits do come with sideview mirrors, so I don't usually have your problem.

I agree with you that there is very little in the aftermarket department for car kits though. ( been nudging Eduard to do some ).
Cuhail
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Posted: Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 07:54 PM UTC
Yes, I will admit I should of said AMT because Revell and Tamiya are so much better about separate details like door handles and sideview mirrors. But, sideview mirrors are such a good place to customize, there should really be some aftermarket alternatives.

Cuhail
Snowhand
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Posted: Monday, October 09, 2006 - 01:37 AM UTC
Couldn't agree more
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