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Hi,

When I was a very young man in the sixties there were three reason for me not to miss a single episode of the tv-series "The Avengers":

(I) Mrs. Peel

(II) Mrs. Peel in her catsuit

(III) Mrs. Peel in her Lotus Elan

I never found a replica of Mrs.Peel but Gunze Sangyo made a nice kit of the Elan S3 maybe 20 years ago.

Gunze Sangyo used to offer two versions of each kit, namely a so-called High Tech version with pewter and PE parts and an affordable all-plastic version. My model shows the latter one.

As far as I remember it was a kit without major issues, so I would recommend it if there should be any future re-issue.

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Posted

that turned out great I especially like the grommets on the tonneau cover.

btw there were three versions from Gunze: the lo tech one (yours) and two high tech versions: one with an engine and one without. the engine one is the one to get as its a spectacular rendition of the motor, to my eyes anyway

jb

Posted

One of the cars I definitely have to get. Wasn't there a re-box of this like some of the other Gunze kits?

As for Mrs Peel

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Posted

Lovely job, Jurgen. It looks perfect, especially the interior. I have the kit, too, so I know you don't get a whole lot to work with!

Have you got a Heller Bentley to convert to go with it, in memoriam Patrick Macnee?

All the best,

Matt

Posted

Very nice build! I built the low tech one a few years ago, but had some trouble with my paint attacking the plastic.

A likeness in resin or vinyl might be available in a "garage"kit. It seems all the icons of TV and movies get done and usually if a good looking female helps :D

Posted

Beautifully done!

I loved the show (and Emma Peel) as a teenager and I still have to youtube the intro occasionally - great theme-tune.

Posted

Jurgen, hats off to you. Super clean build quality, gorgeous color and paint job. A beautiful little model. Best wishes, Sean.

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