Possible flaw in Lego Part (Panel Plate 1 x 5 x 11)

[Jim]

When building the Unimog, I noticed an possible flaw in a Lego Part.

Technic, Panel Plate 1 x 5 x 11

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Looking at the new grey panels I notice an elongated S like shape in the middle. It has the same color, but a slightly different texture, which makes it noticable. I assumed it was a flaw in the grey panels. However, the orange one has the same issue. And the older yellow panels appeared to have the same problem.

Anyone ever noticed this phenomena? I never did until the grey versions appeared.

(I will try to make a picture this afternoon to show you in more detail what I mean.)

[Conchas]

This was always present in these panels. Even the black and white ones.

It is a large part and it certainly results from the ABS flow, to fill the mold on the molding machines.

[Jim]

This was always present in these panels. Even the black and white ones.

It is a large part and it certainly results from the ABS flow, to fill the mold on the molding machines.

I never noticed it on the yellow panels, but it immediately caught my eye on the grey versions. It's not really a big issue, but quality wise it could do better.

[davidmull]

I never noticed it on the yellow panels, but it immediately caught my eye on the grey versions. It's not really a big issue, but quality wise it could do better.