[DML] Sunstar model questions & remarks

["Walter" <Whalt@xxxx>]

The label on the model's box describe the car as a 1981 DeLorean LK. What
does the "LK" stand for? Did some foreigner forget to delete the
accumulated typos at the end of his sentence before he pressed the 'print'
button on the typesetting machine?

What is the deal with the little dark dots in the front and rear lights? It
looks like the manufacture intended these to be windows for battery operated
lights. But I don't see any battery compartment.

I am impressed by the detail and accuracy. But that is not what I enjoy
most about this model. What I really love is being familiar enough with the
real thing to be able to notice and enjoy many of the inaccuracies.

Has anyone noticed that the front spoiler is bent up in the center? This
only happens on real DeLoreans that have front end damage. I suppose that
the car that this model was based on has the front spoiler bent up the same
way. The guy who did the measurements probably didn't know better.

They call the car an '81 model, but it has exhaust tips that look much more
like an '82.

The engine is missing the throttle-spool shield recall, but the photo of the
real engine on the box shows this cover. However, I don't suppose that any
water will get in there and freeze it stuck on the model.

Since most Sunstar models are 1:18 scale, will I be able to do an engine
swap? And don't give me that purist crap.

The header bottle has been upgraded with the aftermarket stainless steel
bottle. I suppose they were worried that the original plastic ones would
break? I don't think they intended this to be a concours edition model. :)

My rear view mirror is not adjusted properly, someone left the ash tray
open, and the steering wheel is the wrong color. (big smile)

These models have the DeLorean name on the bumper painted white. This isn't
factory original. A lot of people put stainless inset letters in there, but
I haven't seen white on a production car before. Is someone going to come
out with a miniature stainless lettering kit?

This model appears to have the upgraded lowered front springs. But the
photo on the package shows a car that has the original tall springs. I
suppose that when they come out with the BTTF version that instead of
lowered front springs there will be little bricks in the front storage
compartment to lower the front like they did in the movie.

Hey, they fixed the front sway bar. It looks real heavy-duty, and it
doesn't interfere with the steering.

Since this car has so many aftermarket accessories, is someone going to come
out with a faux stainless door sill kit? I also would like to lightly tint
the windows & cover up those dark holes in the headlights. That really
looks weird.

The passenger door doesn't stay up, but I never like leaving my doors open.
When at shows if there is another DeLorean there, I guarantee they will at
least leave one door open, usually both along with the hood & engine cover.
I think the car looks better with everything closed anyway.

I love this car! You must have one. Buy it now!
Walt Tampa, FL