Section D — Advanced critique and improvement (20 marks) 14. (10 marks) Identify three common design limitations in very small-scale model sets (e.g., overly thick parts, lack of detail, fragile fittings). For each limitation, propose a practical improvement or aftermarket solution and explain briefly why it helps (approx. 2–3 sentences per limitation). 15. (10 marks) You are reviewing the Chemal Gegg Alissa set for inclusion in a boutique collection. Provide a structured evaluation (use headings: Overview, Build Quality, Accuracy, Paint & Finish Potential, Value — concise paragraphs of 1–3 sentences each). Conclude with a single-sentence recommendation.
Section C — Materials, finishes, and accuracy (30 marks) 10. (8 marks) Compare enamel, acrylic, and lacquer paints for small-scale models in a table with columns: Dry time, Solvent smell/ventilation needs, Adhesion to plastic/resin, Ease of layering. (Give concise entries.) 11. (6 marks) Explain how to reproduce realistic metal weathering on an Alissa series vehicle—include at least three techniques (chipping, streaking, pigment application) and one recommended product or tool for each technique. 12. (8 marks) A manufacturer claims that the Chemal Gegg Alissa series replicates a prototype vehicle from 1978; list four verifiable reference checks a modeller should perform to confirm historical/technical accuracy. 13. (8 marks) For display and long-term preservation of a completed 1:112 model, give four specific storage/display recommendations that minimize UV, dust, warping, and adhesive degradation.
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