Got my Welly Miura today. It's the 1971 SV model in Miura Yellow. This is my first Welly so I was keen to see how it stacked up.

The badge on the bonnet/hood is always a test of a model. The expensive brands (hopefully) do well to cram as much detail into this as possible. Here on the Welly the detail is surprisingly good. The raging bull is clear to make out. However, there is a lot of marking on the upper part of the badge which spoils the overall look. If it had been a cleaner result then the badge would have been a real winner.

I noticed that the fitting of the windscreen was poor also. I had to pop the piece into place myself. 'No big deal', I thought, but behind this was some very poor paint finish. This really detracts from the look of the screen and the overall realism of the car.

The Welly has a sealed rear section so the engine is not visible. This has meant that the shutlines are tight in this section. Actually, they are very good even on the opening sections. However, there are very clear mould lines on the rear three-quarter panels. It's a shame as it breaks up the lovely flow of the bodywork in this area. My model also came with a chip in the paint at the lip of the rear arch.

The stance and the form of the car is excellent. Welly really have nailed the look of the Miura. The yellow really sets it off.

They say that if you can draw a car using three flowing lines then the shape is perfect. Simple but beautiful. That is certainly true of the Miura.

Details in the headlights help capture the look of the car and are well represented here.

Little bit of poor paint finish again around the headlamps though.

The tail lights are also well reproduced. Nice to see the different colours, lens patterns and surround detailed. The fog lamp on the right side was a little disappointing. It was squint on the model and the paint was poorly applied here.

Again, a little more paint chipping to the lip of the rear.

So, overall, the form and the detailing of the model is excellent for the money. The detail certainly brings you in to look closer. However, it is then that you notice all the paint chips and poor quality of the finish. I've been disappointed by this model and am now intending to return it to the seller. As a new model from a toy/model shop I'd have hoped that it would have been a prime example of what Welly has to offer. If this is representative of their work then I am saddened. Welly seem to have gotten 80% to the level of an Autoart and then stepped back 50% through poor quality control. Perhaps that's why the Welly is a third the cost of the AUTOart or perhaps I've been unlucky. Share your comments and experiences below.
Dave