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I just purchased and recieved the "Chevy Thunder" 1968 Camaro Z-28 and was STOKED to get this car since it's been a while since JL has produced one, and the fact that it would be a nice addition to my "Early Model" Camaro collection.
Due to all of the negative feedback concerning the take-over of JL, I have tried to maintain a possitive attitude and frankly just stay out of it with HIGH hopes that everything would turn out well for us on the JL board. I have had a great respect for JL and have always felt that they by-far make the highest quality 1:64 diecast, and have always been in awe of their detailing . Unfortunately I have started noticing more and more quality issues, and with this car now feel that they need to be brought out!
I was highly diappointed when I free'd this car from it's blister when first off, the hood fell off the car body. Listed below are other quality issues associated with this car.
I guess this car will have to go in the custom pile cause there is no way I can display it atleast with any of that old JL pride!
You guys notice any of this as well!
Here are some pics!
Chip on quarter panel, spoiler, no hood attached, and axle problem with extended front wheel.
Bad striping conpared to older version Z-28.
No engine detailing compared to earlier versions.
Due to all of the negative feedback concerning the take-over of JL, I have tried to maintain a possitive attitude and frankly just stay out of it with HIGH hopes that everything would turn out well for us on the JL board. I have had a great respect for JL and have always felt that they by-far make the highest quality 1:64 diecast, and have always been in awe of their detailing . Unfortunately I have started noticing more and more quality issues, and with this car now feel that they need to be brought out!
I was highly diappointed when I free'd this car from it's blister when first off, the hood fell off the car body. Listed below are other quality issues associated with this car.
- Hood fell off of body due to hood attachments not being properly crimped to chassis.
- Good size scuff on driver's side windshield.
- Engine compartment is no longer painted with any detail compared to earlier versions.
- Large non-repaired chip on passenger side front quarter panel and front spoiler.
- Front axle is oversize and properly crimped to frame so front wheel protrudes from front end excessively.
- The two Z-28 striping on rear decklid seems to be reversed if you look how they match up to rear window. Old versions didn't do this!
- Dust specks can be seen under the paint throughout this car.
- Wheel well and window trim is missing or not completely applied.
- Real rubber wheels are hard and not soft compared to earlier versions. This is noticed when you try and change rims or tires to something different. Again unlike older RR wheels.
I guess this car will have to go in the custom pile cause there is no way I can display it atleast with any of that old JL pride!
You guys notice any of this as well!
Here are some pics!

Chip on quarter panel, spoiler, no hood attached, and axle problem with extended front wheel.

Bad striping conpared to older version Z-28.

No engine detailing compared to earlier versions.