I've got three shells from Mr Lexan, & I must say his quality is 1st class, two of those bodies have been painted & fitted to cars - I have original shells for both of the cars (YZ-10 & JRX2) for comparison & I would say that the repros are as good (if not better) than the originals, but I would say that there is some evidence of the shell being slightly smaller - the JRX2 especially, as the indents that indicate where to cut holes for the body mountings seem too close to each other (front to back) luckily I checked before drilling the holes! The 3rd shell is a 'Mirage' for the RC10 - & is as nice a moulding as a Viper shell that is still available from Associated.
Being into this 'Vintage scene' for quite a while I was aware of the varying quality issues with TBG... but having recently aquired a TopCat that needed a new shell TBG was my only option aside from finding an original (needle/haystack) So I was somewhat wary about ordering one... I am pleased to say that it looks great - certainly comparable with an original. I have yet to cut it out & fit the shell (the car is currently in bits) so I cannot comment for its size & fit over the chassis.
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