Why usually doors of 1/43 scale model are closed?

In die casting of model car, the matched degree is limit, about 1 mm, that is, the width of gap of door is about 1 mm. For 1/18 scale model (about 20 cm long), this isn't important to affect the beauty and line of model car; But for 1/43 scale model (about 8 cm long), the gap seems a bit large that would affect its curve and appearance, which is to lost the soul of the car .

Look at this 1/43 scale race car model(click to see more,doors cannot be opened):

1/43 scale car with doors cannot be opened

But it doesn't mean that 1/43 scale model cars cannot be made with doors cannot be opened. To narrow the gap, it would cost more for production. Therefore, considering the appearance and cost, most model car in 1/43 scale are made without opened doors.

This 1/43 Ford model car has doors opened:

1/43 scale model car with doors opened

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