View Full Version : Maisto Pontiac Solstice


Dead Dude
12-18-2005, 07:37 PM
This is the best mainline Maisto casting yet.

Stunning detail in the casting, well scaled and most interesting of all - the base is secured with screws and not rivets.

Like the other new Maisto castings the 300C, Super 8, 69 Charger and Scion xB, it has 1/64 on the bottom, though it lacks the undercarraige detail the others have.

What makes this a cut above the rest though is the interior, which is something lacking on all those hardtop models. It has an accurate steering wheel and dash, the handbrake is clearly visible.

plankowner
12-18-2005, 10:39 PM
Got a picture? Sounds pretty nice!

Atencio
12-19-2005, 01:12 AM
I think the Chrysler 300B is the best of the bunch. I had the Solstice but traded it for a JL I didnt have.

Atencio
12-19-2005, 11:35 PM
http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/500/medium/IMG_1027.JPG

not bad at 2 for 98 cents

stretchdog
12-20-2005, 02:43 AM
I agree. That is a very nice casting. I am looking forward to adding that to the collection

mikelightning
12-20-2005, 10:26 AM
Me too!

diecastcarlectr
12-20-2005, 06:10 PM
Nice, I recently picked up the 300c and super 8 :) . I have the solstice in matchbox superfast series.

plankowner
12-21-2005, 12:44 PM
http://photos.hobbytalk.com/data/500/medium/IMG_1027.JPG

not bad at 2 for 98 cents

Pretty nice. Havn't seen these in the stores as of yet.

Ricky2400
12-21-2005, 09:32 PM
I just got one....and replaced the wheels with some KILLER 5-spoke rubber tires/wheels from a HW RealRiders car.

stretchdog
12-21-2005, 10:28 PM
Show us some pics if you can!

stevbike
12-25-2005, 09:09 PM
I agree. That is a very nice casting. I am looking forward to adding that to the collection

I have the coupe version of this car made by Maisto in 1/64th scale. I have to take a look at it to see just how well it is done but it looks good from what I remember. I will try to get some pictures taken so they can be posted.