Hello, this is Baek Mun-jo.
Today, the 12th, marks the graduation ceremony of my high school.
Hmm.. During my time in high school, I faced various complicated issues that caused me stress. From the very beginning, I had many complaints about the school, and I often thought about leaving as soon as possible.
Now that graduation is approaching, I feel oddly bittersweet. It seems like I've developed a strange attachment.
Above all, it feels like I'm becoming a complete adult, which brings a sense of pressure.
Suddenly, my mind became cluttered, and I started writing this post. I wonder if this will turn out to be too scattered.
Nevertheless, I will strive to make this a meaningful post. So, let's begin today's entry!
Today, I will review the 1/18 scale diecast BMW 125i from Paragon.
Actually, at the start of the new year, I intended to limit my purchases of diecasts as much as possible. However,
While browsing the second-hand market, I found this model at a great price and could buy it directly. Plus, it features my favorite color: a red body with BMW branding, so I decided to purchase it without hesitation.
However, I don't regret my decision.
I have always loved small, sporty BMW cars, so it doesn't matter if the details or finish aren't perfect. Nitpicking would be pointless, almost like being under a spell.
Of course, this sentiment might only apply to a few of us, but don’t you think the red color suits it perfectly? Haha.
Still, since this is a review, I will take a closer look at the details.
First, let's examine the front. Overall, the mold captures the details perfectly, with every curve represented smoothly.
However, I find it disappointing that the duct holes near the fog lights aren't precisely cut out.
The headlights are well-executed, especially the bulb area. However, the surface printing lacks a bit of finesse, and there are minor remnants of the joining pins at the edges.
The short body design stands out attractively from the side.
The side curves are smooth, and the wheel size appears appropriate, leaving no room for complaints.
However, the wheel offset looks quite weak.
If I had to choose a design flaw in the 1 Series, I would pick the rear end.
Moreover, a BMW without the M package tends to look rather bland. The new 3 Series is no exception!
The design of standard BMW bumpers lacks a certain finesse.
If I were financially comfortable, I would choose an M model or at least one with the M package when buying a BMW! It's essential.
For a product delivered as a dealer version from BMW, the details leave much to be desired.
The engine compartment has a slightly toy-like feel, but they managed to include printing and partial coloring without missing anything.
Finally, this is my first time owning a Paragon product, and I found the quality of the paint and fit to be quite superior. In fact, I hardly noticed any paint chipping.
However, details like the absence of 'rear lamp' and 'mesh representation' leave a slight disappointment. Other than that, it stands above the average level of high-end diecasts!
In closing, I’ll finish today’s post with a photo of two diecast models that feature vibrant colors and seem to have exciting performance.
