1/43 Aston Martin DB5 (A55011) ~ In-box Review

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History:

The Aston Martin DB5 is designed by Italian coachbuilder Carrozzeria Touring Superleggera. Originally produced from 1963 to 1965, the DB5 was an evolution of the final series of DB4. The "DB" designation is from the initials of David Brown who built up the company from 1947 onwards. The DB5 is best-known for its role in the James Bond films. It was first driven by the fictional spy in the film Goldfinger (1964). 

In-Box Review:

This is a new tool 1/43 scale kit. Dimensions are 106mm x 39mm. Parts count is 30 pieces. Skill Level is 1 and 1 Flying Hour is printed on the box.

Moulded on in grey styrene, detail quality is excellent.

Runner A

Reverse

Runner B

Reverse

Clear frame and body shell

Reverse

Body shell

The country of manufacture is India.

Instructions are printed on two sheets, one A4 size ‘Before You Start’ guide for the beginner, and an 8-page, A4 leaflet in colour. Assembly is illustrated over 17 stages.

Reference images for paint colours and decal placements are printed on the reverse of the box. 

Decal quality is good, as we have come to expect from Cartograf.

There is only marking option, for the registration CAC 144B.

Paints advised:

11 Metallic Silver

33 Matt Black

118 Matt US Tan

129 Satin US Gull Grey

These are included in the kit with a Humbrol size 2 brush and a 5ml tube of Humbrol Poly Cement.

RRP £14.99.