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Jeff Johnson, Please email oldsman41@yahoo.com (EOM) by Shel Platt #8445

Need help identifying this Lincoln. by Albert Kopans #8444

1941 Lincoln Continental coupe (EOM) by Shel Platt #8444.1

Thanks, Shel! (EOM) by Albert Kopans #8444.1.1

To be more precise it is a 1941 Lincoln Continental Club Coupé (EOM) by Jacques Roest #8444.1.2

Drive out West by Peter Foss #8443

In a thread below it appears that we are getting a bit too personal. by Dick Browne #8442

UH- OH Busted ! I make grammatical errors all the time. But I do it on..... by Randy Bahler #8442.1

My new old BRK 4: the '37 Chevrolet coupe (pic) by David Holcombe #8441

Dave, glad you were able to get that one, it's one of my favorites. by Dick Browne #8441.1

It's really a good model, Dick. Black would be a good color by David Holcombe #8441.1.1

EWA by Peter Foss #8441.2

Thanks Pete, I'm sure that anyone subscribing through them will be glad to hear that news. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8441.2.1

David, that '37 Chevrolet is one of my favorites too. by David Knight #8441.3

Pic: Claude THIBIVILLIERS here is the picture from your 38 Cadillac parade car (post 8429.1.3) by Christoph Baum #8440

A really fine model. This one seems as correct as possible. Thanks for the picture. (EOM) by David Holcombe #8440.1

According To Diecast Direct...Several BRKs Have Been by Jeffrey Johnson #8439

Inetersteing, Jeff. But I'm not sure I'm tracking with you on the retail sales issue. (EOM) by John Kuvakas #8439.1

John...According To "The Wall Street Journal"...Retail Sales by Jeffrey Johnson #8439.1.1

Without having accurate information regarding Brooklin's retail sales by Rick Thompson #8439.2

Rick...Rick...Rick...I Was NOT Suggesting That BRKs Sales by Jeffrey Johnson #8439.2.1

I would think that Brooklin was probably more impacted by.... by John Kuvakas #8439.2.1.1

Watch the Brooklin Website for any changes in their production schedules. by Dick Browne #8439.2.1.1.1

My apologies, Jeff. Sometimes the editor in me just comes out. I regret by Rick Thompson #8439.2.1.2

Some models have been deleted from BRKs range as per normal practice. by John Roberts #8439.3

Tomorrow ................................................ by Chris Sweetman #8438

Chris, I just wish there was a model shop in Oklahoma to visit!! .......... by Willie Coon #8438.1

Willie...You Could Always Make A Trip To Wichita. We by Jeffrey Johnson #8438.1.1

PICS - Messing with a Matchbox by Steven Williams #8437

Looking good! (EOM) by David Holcombe #8437.1

PICS Hi Steve, I bought a few of these old crocks last year .... by Chris Sweetman #8437.2

COOL Chris, I think that model is THE Silver Ghost, the car that made the Rolls-Royce reputation by Steven Williams #8437.2.1

True Steve the real version of this model is still going .... by Chris Sweetman #8437.2.1.1

One of my favorite MOY's [link] by Karl Schnelle #8437.3

Thanks Karl, this one has the No 7 on the raised baseplate. Cheers. (EOM) by Steven Williams #8437.3.1

A neat site Karl - thanks for the link. (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #8437.3.2

Nice Little Memory, Steven! GREAT Pics!! (EOM) by Jeffrey Johnson #8437.4

I recently acquired a Madison 1950 Oldsmobile Futramic 98 by Bob Jackman #8436

Bob, The 1950 Olds Convertible on Route 66s website shows vent windows ? (EOM) by Randy Bahler #8436.1

Randy, thanks. I just looked on the Route 66 sight and by Bob Jackman #8436.1.1

Madison 50 Olds 98 Convertible by Lee Stemmer #8436.1.1.1

Madison 50 Olds 98 first edition has vent windows. (EOM) by Shel Platt #8436.1.1.1.1

Bob Jackman, please email oldsman41@yahoo.com (EOM) by Shel Platt #8436.2

email sent. (EOM) by Bob Jackman #8436.2.1

Bob, the book "Cars of the Fabulous '50s" shows pics and illustrations by Rick Thompson #8436.3

Thanks for your replies Lee, Shel and Rick. Again looked very closely by Bob Jackman #8436.4

I just received Brooklin #156, 1937 Oldsmobile and boy by Bob Jackman #8435

I got mine the other day and I think it is outstanding. by Dick Browne #8435.1

Got my 39 Mercury convertible at the same time as well. I too by Bob Jackman #8435.1.1

1937 olds by Alan Dinsmore #8435.2

The 1937 Olds & my favorite movie by Richard Nosker #8435.3

Great memories Richard and thanks for the link. (EOM) by Bob Jackman #8435.3.1

Join Car Room TV LIVE tomorrow night at 7PM Eastern! by Joe Kelly, Jr. #8434

I posted some pics over on the 1:18 board of Sergio Goldvarg's by Tom Ciryak #8433

Thank you for the pictures, Tom. If I'm ever in Hollywood . . . (EOM) by David Holcombe #8433.1

Thanks for the pics! (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #8433.2

What 1:43rd scale model are you hoping will be under ..... by Chris Sweetman #8432

Bouissou's newest model by Stuart Schaller #8432.1

Isn't that what Christmas is for Stuart - dreaming! (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #8432.1.1

My wish list: by David Knight #8432.2

Well David fingers crossed for at least one of the five! (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #8432.2.1

Brooklin's DeSoto wagon looks like the one... by Ed Glorius #8432.3

Ed, regarding your last sentance I am in the same boat! (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #8432.3.1

See #8418.2 for some information on the Rolls that Dick shared. (EOM) by David Holcombe #8431

The French Altaya site shows a new range of trucks in 1:43. by John Roberts #8430

These? [link] by Karl Schnelle #8430.1

PICS Amazing! Now all we need is someone to produce .... by Chris Sweetman #8430.1.1

Hmm.....didn't Corgi do that? (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #8430.1.1.1

Not in 1:43rd scale Harv. (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #8430.1.1.1.1

I agree Chris but I have a feeling they wouldn't sell. by John Roberts #8430.1.1.2

Part Work Buyers by Maz Woolley #8430.1.1.2.1

Maz, considering the interest in British commercial vehicals ... by Chris Sweetman #8430.1.1.2.1.1

We're all agreed that a 1:43 scale British commercial range would be great. by John Roberts #8430.1.1.2.1.1.1

John, I don't think any of Corgi's products recently ...... by Chris Sweetman #8430.1.1.2.1.1.1.1

PIC John, I understand but Minichamps don't seem to have a problem .... by Chris Sweetman #8430.1.1.2.2

Pics: NEWS about the partwork series "Musee des voitures des chefs d'etat". from Atlas: by Christoph Baum #8429

Will they sell overseas? Altaya would not and I had to rely on eBay and a friend. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8429.1

I dont know Dick. Atlas had on his website no information by Christoph Baum #8429.1.1

Probably Not by Maz Woolley #8429.1.2

Cadillac President Roosevelt by claude THIBIVILLIERS #8429.1.3

PIC: Claude THIBIVILLIERS, here is your pic from the 38 Cadillac parade car (see post 8429.1.3) by Christoph Baum #8429.1.3.1

I wonder if they are aware that the '53 Eldo that DDE by Lloyd Mecca #8429.2

Thank you Lloyd. (EOM) by Shel Platt #8429.2.1

Vitesse did the Eisenhower Eldorado in white years ago, by David Holcombe #8429.2.2

No. As usual, a lack of concern on the mfg. part. The Vitesse by Lloyd Mecca #8429.2.2.1

If Atlas wants to model a real Presidential limo, why not the Sunshine Special? by David Holcombe #8429.2.2.1.1

Interesting, Christoph. A few comments and pics: by David Holcombe #8429.3

That X-100 looks as well scaled as the 1/24 model........ by Richard Sufficool #8429.4

Rich, perhaps Signature have created another line by Chris Sweetman #8429.4.1

Will they have the Brazilian Aero Willys Itamaraty Presidencial? by Sergio Luis Santos #8429.5

It will NOT be based on the Rextoys. by Albert Kopans #8429.6

Albert remember that the old Vitesse group made by Chris Sweetman #8429.6.1

Chris, they are making all of these from scratch. by Albert Kopans #8429.6.1.1

OK Albert thanks for this information. (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #8429.6.1.1.1

Please help to identify the car by Volodymyr Sorokolat #8428

please identify the car by EDWARD FITZGERALD #8428.1

No, I know it's not Melkus (EOM) by Volodymyr Sorokolat #8428.1.1

Vlad, this is an NSU Thurner RS from the end of the sixties. by Christoph Baum #8428.2

Great to have that information shared, I think it's what we are all about. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8428.2.1

WOW! Thank you very much, Christoph! Your information is super! (EOM) by Volodymyr Sorokolat #8428.2.2

Chrysler's new Dodge in 1:43? (pic) by David Holcombe #8427

I'm just hoping to see a Ferrari at my local Chrysler dealer by Harvey Goranson #8427.1

PICS A new model coming from Marshall Buck's CMA in 2010. by Dick Browne #8426

Are you kidding me, give me a 1972 Torino or........anything else ! (EOM) by Randy Bahler #8426.1

Randy, Why not ask Marshall to build you a Torino? (EOM) by Shel Platt #8426.1.1

That's the ticket, Randy! Since you seem to be in something of a minority by Rick Thompson #8426.1.1.1

Rick, I kinda already checked around and it did not go so well. So mostly....... by Randy Bahler #8426.1.1.1.1

Randy, did you try Jerry Rettig? (EOM) by Dick Browne #8426.1.1.1.1.1

Dick, No I have not talked with Jerry about it. (EOM) by Randy Bahler #8426.1.1.1.1.1.1

He is a scratch builer, he did the 1938 Ford for my friend in Paris. by Dick Browne #8426.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Randy, I have a couple of Jerry's models. They are beautifully done. (EOM) by David Holcombe #8426.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Wasn't that based on a Corvair?? (EOM) by Lloyd Mecca #8426.2

Yes, it was, Lloyd. John Fitch modified Corvairs and sold them as by Rick Thompson #8426.2.1

Take a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Fitch_(driver) (EOM) by Paul Normand #8426.2.1.1

Thanks! (EOM) by Lloyd Mecca #8426.2.1.1.1

Marshall's e-mail address is coming back "undeliverable". (EOM) by Douglas Grandy #8426.3

Try: mb"at"cmamodels.com. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8426.3.1

Here's another John Fitch signature by Harvey Goranson #8426.4

I don't have the book, Harv, but I do have a JR reworked C3, which by Rick Thompson #8426.4.1

Local stores that sell model/toy cars ............... by Chris Sweetman #8425

Chris, I remember back when I was alive and growing up in Massachusetts by David Knight #8425.1

Hi David, I pass by the old Raleigh factory on my way to work .... by Chris Sweetman #8425.1.1

Maybe, Chris, it's those memories that make those models so special. by David Knight #8425.1.1.1

Well David, when the time comes to go to one of those places .... by Chris Sweetman #8425.1.1.1.1

Raleigh by Paul Normand #8425.1.1.2

+ (EOM) by Paul Normand #8425.1.1.3

Brody's Stork Nest was the great toy store in Asheville, North Carolina, by David Holcombe #8425.2

My wife bought a couple of Brooklins at Asheville Diecast by David Knight #8425.2.1

Asheville Diecast by David Crowe #8425.2.1.1

David, we sure can't do it in Atlanta any more. by Dick Browne #8425.2.1.1.1

I bought a few things from Asheville Diecast over the years, mostly cheaper by Harvey Goranson #8425.2.1.1.2

A man could go right off you Chris :) by Lee Tracey #8425.3

Lee, I know a few traders that go to Japan on a regular basis .... by Chris Sweetman #8425.3.1

My son was in Japan this summer and took a pic of the shelves in one of those stores by Harvey Goranson #8425.3.2

Model Shops by Maz Woolley #8425.4

Maz, I remember the 'Cars Only' shop in MK a wonderful place ..... by Chris Sweetman #8425.4.1

In the US there is the HobbyTown chain by Harvey Goranson #8425.5

Toy and model car history ................... by Chris Sweetman #8424

Thanks Chris, useful info. Cheers. (EOM) by Steven Williams #8424.1

You are welcome Steve. (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #8424.1.1

Pic: You know that feeling, when something looks wrong on an modelcar by Christoph Baum #8423

Christoph, it looks great! Tell me again why the manufacturer can't do that? (EOM) by Lloyd Mecca #8423.1

You made it look much more accurate. Perhaps the company by David Holcombe #8423.2

Lloyd, David, I dont know. Perhaps they need an consultant like John Roberts or some Forum members by Christoph Baum #8423.2.1

I'm flattered! I also can't spell your Christian name..sorry for the extra 'E'! (EOM) by John Roberts #8423.2.1.1

It would be money well spent, I think. (EOM) by David Holcombe #8423.2.1.2

They can make me an offer and I will do it if that is what it takes. (EOM) by Lloyd Mecca #8423.2.1.2.1

Super work Christophe...very skilful. (EOM) by John Roberts #8423.3

Now that this Cadillac has been discussed again... by David Crowe #8423.4

Well done Chris, now that is one good looking Caddie. (EOM) by Steven Williams #8423.4.1

The last picture looks very familiar. :) (EOM) by Albert Kopans #8423.5

Great Work Christoph by Lee Tracey #8423.6

Lee, you are exactly right, that's the process. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8423.6.1

Nice work Christoph! And as an aside, where I work by Harvey Goranson #8423.7

Dick or John Roberts, do you know when the completed list by John Styles #8422

Updates on the website are currently being worked on. by John Roberts #8422.1

I heard from Amanda today, completed list will probably be out next week. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8422.1.1

You've just reminded me Dick, I left my copies there by John Roberts #8422.1.1.1

Thank you both for the information, I am eagerly awaiting the info (EOM) by John Styles #8422.2

Pic: Map has been updated. by John Kuvakas #8421

Model Car Directory by Peter Foss #8420

I hate to say it but not enough people care by Stuart Schaller #8420.1

Hmm....so just who is continuing to buy diecasts? by Harvey Goranson #8420.1.1

I tend to agree, Harvey. A good example is the Divco milk truck, by David Holcombe #8420.1.1.1

Well Harv, when I go to a toy fair I still see people of all ages ... by Chris Sweetman #8420.1.1.2

Who ist the youngest here on the forum? by Christoph Baum #8420.1.2

Christoph I think you sum up the situation very well (EOM) by Stuart Schaller #8420.1.2.1

Interesting that 95% of the German collectors have grey hair... by John Roberts #8420.1.2.2

From the very first post I read of yours, I thought you were the youngest here! (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #8420.1.2.3

Wonder who is youngest? I am 43. (EOM) by David Crowe #8420.1.2.4

Not sure if this was already shown or if it's what you are by Crittenden Rumford #8420.2

Vast Hobby by Peter Foss #8420.2.1

They haven't even begun to get started it looks like by Crittenden Rumford #8420.2.1.1

PICS David Holcombe, here is the Goldvarg 1949 Plymouth Suburban. by Dick Browne #8419

Thank you, Dick. I appreciate your aid. It's an interesting model. (EOM) by David Holcombe #8419.1

Interesting only because of its rarity, not the best from Goldvarg. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8419.1.1

PICS Best of Show at Hilton Head Concours d'Elegance 2009. by Dick Browne #8418

That fenderline is certainly Bugatti Royale-like. Wonder who was the coachbuilder? (EOM) by Scott Brown #8418.1

I have a suspicion it's not one of the regulars. by John Roberts #8418.1.1

Shown at Pebble Beach 2009 with this information: by David Holcombe #8418.2

BCC models have been mailed, I received mine yesterday. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8417

Just got back from the P.O. to retrieve them...wasn't home yesterday to sign for delivery. (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #8417.1

TK, Why two models? (EOM) by Dick Browne #8417.1.1

As a matter of due course, I order spares of the rare club models when offered. (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #8417.1.1.1

EWA is having their final 60% off sale on all items. by Dick Browne #8416

What has happened to EWA? They've always given good service. by David Knight #8416.1

I have heard it was bad management, not necessarily my opinion. by Dick Browne #8416.1.1

I don't think it's bad management by Stuart Schaller #8416.1.1.1

That sounds like a definition of bad management. by Dick Browne #8416.1.1.1.1

Thank you for the reminder. I just placed an order for a couple I missed "back when." (EOM) by David Holcombe #8416.2

EWA, I thought they were by Leon Thorsell #8416.3

More EWA. They were my first source back in the by Leon Thorsell #8416.3.1

It sure sounds like a going out of business sale to me. by Dick Browne #8416.3.2

It sounds the same to me Dick - note that no new items are appearing in their inventory by Harvey Goranson #8416.3.2.1

Alpimodel is also an excellent source of models by David Knight #8416.3.2.2

The right models at the right price, sold in the right place! (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #8416.3.2.2.1

Actually surprising, given the fact they are not based in the U.K.! (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #8416.3.2.2.1.1

Yep the UK is the right place for me - no need to use ..... by Chris Sweetman #8416.3.2.2.1.1.1

You have a point, Chris. The UK has some great sources for models. by David Knight #8416.3.2.2.1.1.1.1

Years ago, I think I was at a Gamleys near the city centre! They had all kinds of toys. (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #8416.3.2.2.1.1.1.1.1

Do folks get Gamleys confused with Hamleys? (EOM) by Dick Browne #8416.3.2.2.1.1.1.1.1.1

No, Gamleys has many stores over the South of England. by ERIC GABRIEL #8416.3.2.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Hamleys now useless for Model Cars by Maz Woolley #8416.3.2.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Remember Auto Models at Finsbury Pavement? by John Roberts #8416.3.2.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1

Go ahead Chris - rub it in! (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #8416.3.2.2.1.1.1.2

Greg Gunn...Please Email Me At am1tejas@msn.com (EOM) by Jeffrey Johnson #8415

Jeff johnson,Please email oldsman41@yahoo.com (EOM) by Shel Platt #8415.1

Shel...Email Is On The Way!!!!! (EOM) by Jeffrey Johnson #8415.1.1

Pics -- Richard Thompson's Brooklin Ford detailed by Fred Lewis by Dillon Taylor #8414

Thanks, Dillon! I've had this white over green Ford for a long time, and by Rick Thompson #8414.1

Sweet Little Sunday Ride There, Dillon!!! (EOM) by Jeffrey Johnson #8414.2

Thanks, Jeff. However, as I note several times above, the Ford belongs to Rick Thompson. (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #8414.2.1

That really is a beauty and quite a transformation of the standard Brooklin. by David Knight #8414.3

Five 1959 GM Holiday Hardtops by Richard Nosker #8413

Those are outstanding! Can you post pics of the individual cars? Thanks!!! (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #8413.1

Just wonderful. And what great colors... Thanks Richard. (EOM) by Christoph Baum #8413.1.1

(Sorry - wrong spot) Unknown Goldvargs? Would some lucky owner post pictures ? (pic) by David Holcombe #8413.2

David, I believe only about three of the Lincolns were made. by Dick Browne #8413.2.1

Goldvarg 49 Plymouth SW by Shel Platt #8413.2.1.1

Dick & Shel, thanks for your good information. (EOM) by David Holcombe #8413.2.1.1.1

200 Goldvarg 1949 Plymouth Suburbans were issued, Yes, sold only in Europe (EOM) by Randall Olson #8413.2.1.1.2

Richard, I apologize for sticking my Goldwarg query into your by David Holcombe #8413.3

'59 GM Holiday Hardtops by Alan Dinsmore #8413.4

PICS A new name to me but not to many of you is ILARIO. by Dick Browne #8412

Ilario details by Phil Alderman #8412.1

Thanks Phil, we'll look forward to your details. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8412.1.1

Pics of the Jags appear in the latest issue of MAR. (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #8412.2

Sergio Goldvarg enabled us to have some fine models a few years ago. Here's one of my favorites: by David Holcombe #8411

Pics -- Detailed Goldvarg 1956 Mercury by Dillon Taylor #8411.1

Oh boy, Dillon. It looks great! Okay, you've convinced me, by David Holcombe #8411.1.1

Good idea, David! BTW, Fred takes commissions and his prices are quite reasonable. Let me know... by Dillon Taylor #8411.1.1.1

Pics: American car design vs European car design. Some similaritys... by Christoph Baum #8410

Absolutely fascinating! Thank you. (EOM) by John Kuvakas #8410.1

Thanks, good story. Christophe (EOM) by Jacques Roest #8410.2

Brilliant! I hadn't thought about those similarities till I looked at the pictures. (EOM) by Scott Brown #8410.3

Model manufacturers by Albert Kopans #8410.4

Thank you Albert for this helpful completion. (EOM) by Christoph Baum #8410.4.1

Thank you Albert for this helpful completion. (EOM) by Christoph Baum #8410.4.2

Great comparisions! Very nice work! (EOM) by Christopher Moroni #8410.5

American cars and the world by Phil Alderman #8410.6

The look of 'new' cars in the mid saloon class has a lot to do ..... by Chris Sweetman #8410.6.1

Pic: Link to the Forum 43 Map by John Kuvakas #8409

What happened to the link that was once embedded atop this forum? (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #8409.1

Found this Divco on Ebay USA by John Roberts #8408

John, this Divco series was called the Dividend Series by David Knight #8408.1

Thanks for the extra info David! I wish it was 1:43 too! (EOM) by John Roberts #8408.1.1

Tried searching for Divco on Ebay UK.... by John Roberts #8407

Where on the site can I find the worldmap where Forum 43 members live? by Jacques Roest #8406

PICS - Revising one of my displays. by Steven Williams #8405

Steven, I really admire your informative method of display. This by David Holcombe #8405.1

Love It! by Lee Tracey #8405.2

Lee, the C4R is a Top Model that I just acquired after years of looking. by Steven Williams #8405.2.1

Thanks for these pictures. Your macro photos are very good (EOM) by Jacques Roest #8405.3

That Talbot is fabulous Steven. Great display too. by John Roberts #8405.4

Hi John, was not able to locate a signature but think I got it from a poster seller on eBay. (EOM) by Steven Williams #8405.4.1

Excellent models Steven - we share a common interest in LM and Cunningham by Harvey Goranson #8405.5

Harvey, Nice Wife, and I have also noticed that we share common auto interests. Cheers. (EOM) by Steven Williams #8405.5.1

From White Metal to Yellow Banana! by Sergio Luis Santos #8404

Looks great! Thanks for sharing pics. (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #8404.1

Excellent posting, Sergio by John Kuvakas #8404.2

I do not know! by Sergio Luis Santos #8404.2.1

Sergio, Love those in-process pics. That Nash turned into a beauty. Thanks for posting. Cheers. (EOM) by Steven Williams #8404.3

Superb work - if only I could paint like that! (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #8404.4

Really a special project, Sergio. Many thanks for this posting. (EOM) by David Holcombe #8404.5

Fantastic show! Especially the one on photobucket. (EOM) by Jacques Roest #8404.6

Beautiful work (EOM) by John Roberts #8404.7

Thanks again, guys - what a night! by Joe Kelly, Jr. #8403

OOPS, so deleted msg as ment to post it on Bull board vs 1/43 (EOM) by Steven Williams #8402

The Divcos are back. by David Knight #8401

Here's the oldie. (pic) by David Holcombe #8401.1

My first Divco was one like yours, David. The Rosenberger Dairy fleet of 4 came later as did by David Knight #8401.1.1

Sounds interesting. A Divco club has a site full of pictures of 1:1 trucks. (EOM) by David Holcombe #8401.1.1.1

That's great - please let us know when they come out, so I can pick one up! (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #8401.2

Several 1:43 Divco trucks are now listed on eBay, most from by David Holcombe #8401.3

Divco on ebay by Bob Kleven #8401.3.1

Has anyone seen the recent series of Argus books on 1/43 obsolete? [link] by Karl Schnelle #8400

Argus de la Miniature has existed for at least 25 years by Stuart Schaller #8400.1

Today at TK Max (2) by Maz Woolley #8399

That is one of the problems with shopping at these ...... by Chris Sweetman #8399.1

Don't forget to join us tonight for The Car Room's Halloween Stream Scream... by Joe Kelly, Jr. #8398

American Excellence web site now functional. Was able to order the Seville. (EOM) by Darrell Orwig #8397

That Lincoln looks very nice. Has anybody taken delivery of one? by David Knight #8397.1

I received the green Mark V some time ago from Europe. by Dick Browne #8397.1.1

I ordered the green Mark V and the silver & black Seville. Can't wait to get these. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #8397.2

Let us know, Douglas, when they arrive what you think of them. (EOM) by David Knight #8397.2.1

I will and I'll post some pics. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #8397.2.1.1

Pics -- Motor City 1954 Buick Skylark by Dillon Taylor #8396

Great pictures Dillon. I have the Motor City Skylark in by Bob Jackman #8396.1

Thanks, Bob. I agree: the wire wheels are show stoppers! (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #8396.1.1

Fantastic, Dillon! That Condor Yellow version is stunning, and by Brian Laurance #8396.2

That's great, Brian! I love Fitz Kaufman ads! I didn't realize they did one for the Skylark. (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #8396.2.1

Great models Dillon. An unrelated Fitzpatrick ad... by Tom Gibson #8396.2.1.1

Beautiful cars. Thanks for posting these. (EOM) by David Holcombe #8396.3

Thanks, David! (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #8396.3.1

Anyone familiar with this French 1:43 maker? by Dick Browne #8395

Interesting pictures at mafma.com (EOM) by David Holcombe #8395.1

David, thanks for that link by Graeme Ogg #8395.1.1

Illario by Wayne E. Moyer #8395.2

Ilario has been around for a long time..... by Marshall Buck #8395.3

Link to Chromes... by Tom Gibson #8395.4

The most recent MAR had pictures of two of their Bugattis and a Rolls (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #8395.5

1/18 Playhouse presents 'HALLOWEEN MADNESS' ..............pics. by Paul Theriot #8394

Part two.....................................Happy Halloween by Paul Theriot #8394.1

Gee Paul, the world is scary enough without your images, HAPPY HALLOWEEN to all. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8394.1.1

Halloween by Alan Dinsmore #8394.2

Would you like to come for dinner? We would love having you on....I mean at our table...... (EOM) by Paul Theriot #8394.2.1

Yes, Happy Halloween everyone! (pic) by Harvey Goranson #8394.2.1.1

A military series, Packard and Cadillac (pic) from post #8375 2.4.1.1.1 by David Holcombe #8393

Did anyone know about the Frobly Ford Econoline? by David Crowe #8392

Econoline by John Jacobson #8392.1

ford econoline by EDWARD FITZGERALD #8392.1.1

Today at TK Max ............................................. by Chris Sweetman #8391

Sounds like a great day, Chris! Congratulations. (EOM) by David Holcombe #8391.1

I have some Max? Cool. (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #8391.2

Try contacting HPI's website Chris - they might have decals to send you like I got by Harvey Goranson #8391.3

Wow - what a great find. Not like our TJ Maxx stores in the US - never saw diecast at those... (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #8391.4

Reading - will stop by TK Max today! (EOM) by Maz Woolley #8391.5

A fine old '59 Chevy in 1:43 (pic) by David Holcombe #8390

David, I think it has held up quite well also. I was looking by Bob Jackman #8390.1

I agree - I have the convertible in turquoise and a NASCAR version by Harvey Goranson #8390.1.1

I really like the Eisenhower Eldorado. The combo is historically correct, too. (EOM) by David Holcombe #8390.1.2

1:43 Duesenbergs by Stylish of Germany? by David Holcombe #8389

Stylish Cars by Scott Brown #8389.1

Thanks, Scott for your informative post. I can understand your enthusiasm! (EOM) by Randall Olson #8389.1.1

Many thanks, Scott. More for my dream list! (EOM) by David Holcombe #8389.1.2

Excellent and informative post, Scott!! Are these units available anywhere other than Sinclair? (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #8389.1.3

Well, Phil Alderman used to carry them... by Scott Brown #8389.1.3.1

And the price has more than doubled since the first were made (EOM) by Wayne E. Moyer #8389.1.4

Likely cuz Sinclair is selling them. His prices aren't exactly in this hemosphere. And hurry!! (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #8389.1.4.1

Join us Saturday night for Halloween Stream Scream! by Joe Kelly, Jr. #8388

Pics -- 1959 Oldsmobiles by Dillon Taylor #8387

The '59 Olds was a very good car by Richard Nosker #8387.1

Thanks for the neat info! Sadly, I've never had the chance to ride in a 59 Olds. (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #8387.1.1

Five? You have five?? Gee.sure you don't want that glorious silver unit to go to a worthy new home? (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #8387.1.2

It's an embarassment of riches. (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #8387.1.2.1

You have some real beauties there Dillon - thanks for the images and info. (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #8387.2

Thanks, Chris. (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #8387.2.1

Nice stuff Dillon! by Harvey Goranson #8387.3

Thanks, Harv! (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #8387.3.1

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone... by Joe Kelly, Jr. #8386

A friend of mine passed away six weeks ago and his widow by Bob Jackman #8385

Buy all of them but.......... by Richard Dube #8385.1

Bob, be careful here. A couple of years ago I offered to help a friend by David Holcombe #8385.2

Thanks Richard and David for your comments and advice. by Bob Jackman #8385.2.1

Bob, I defer to David's advice about boxed and unboxed die-cast models. As for handbuilts, by Randall Olson #8385.3

Bob, I echo Richard's sentiments, and he knows much more about the by David Holcombe #8385.3.1

Thanks again to all. Randall, I agree with you about by Bob Jackman #8385.3.1.1

A new source coming for 1:43 figures. by Dick Browne #8384

Thanks Dick ! (EOM) by Randy Bahler #8384.1

Looking forward to these - Thanks for posting. Cheers. (EOM) by Steven Williams #8384.2

Many thanks, Dick. These look very good! I have placed by David Holcombe #8384.3

An article about Sergio Goldvarg's collection from a Florida newspaper. by Dick Browne #8383

How did Sergio set a Guiness record? Hank Hammer had over 20K models by Harvey Goranson #8383.1

Maybe they were only counting models and not toys (EOM) by Stuart Schaller #8383.1.1

Or he was in the right place at the right time! :-) (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #8383.1.2

I'm guessing Karl has the right answer (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #8383.1.2.1

I was at his resturant a week and a half ago while in Fla on vacation. Got the chance to meet by Tom Ciryak #8383.2

Goldvarg by Peter Foss #8383.2.1

Guinness World Record by Sergio Goldvarg #8383.3

Sergio, good to hear from you on the forum. by Dick Browne #8383.3.1

compliments by Sergio Goldvarg #8383.3.1.1

The Website is now running for NEO in America. by Dick Browne #8382

Definitely a work in progress... by David Crowe #8382.1

It should be complete this week. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8382.1.1

Looking back: RAMI's 1904 Delaunay Belleville (pic) & a little history by David Holcombe #8381

I'm sure many of our members are aware of this, but it's worth a reminder, I think. by Rick Thompson #8381.1

Thanks, Rick. Just picked up a copy on ebay. One remaining. (EOM) by Lloyd Mecca #8381.1.1

My pleasure, Lloyd. Glad you found a copy. (EOM) by Rick Thompson #8381.1.1.1

David, Thank you for posting this. Am very interested in 1/43ed scale history. Cheers. (EOM) by Steven Williams #8381.2

Bad timing - if you had posted this 1 week ago, I would have bought the box of 10+ at Kane Co :-( by Karl Schnelle #8381.3

Great link to pictures, catalog, history is here-> by Karl Schnelle #8381.4

Going back to the earlier issues of MAR Charles Barnett .... by Chris Sweetman #8381.4.1

Good source, Karl. Several of his models are missing pieces and by David Holcombe #8381.4.2

The latest date I see there is 2007, so who knows if the owner is active. Tante pis! (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #8381.4.2.1

As long as we're talking history. Michel Sordet by Harvey Goranson #8381.4.2.1.1

Ziss vs RAMI? by Karl Schnelle #8381.4.3

Ziss and RAMI produced Model Ts concurrently in the '60's by Harvey Goranson #8381.4.3.1

I have not heard that Ziss acquired the Rami models, but by David Holcombe #8381.4.3.1.1

There were 37 numbers in the RAMI line, but 38 models. (pic) by David Holcombe #8381.5

another great RAMI site, in case David has not seen it... by Karl Schnelle #8381.5.1

Many thanks, Karl. (EOM) by David Holcombe #8381.5.1.1

hello from france by yannick callens #8381.5.1.1.1

After Dick last post......... by Richard Dube #8380

Hi Richard. CMC 1:18 has been a temptation I have thus far resisted, though it's difficult by Harvey Goranson #8380.1

Hi Richard. I, too, hope things are going well for you. If you're into by Rick Thompson #8380.2

My one and only CMC (plus a Minichamps) but it's 1:43 by Harvey Goranson #8380.2.1

That Rennsporter in 1:43 is a favorite of mine, too, Harv. Just amazing by Rick Thompson #8380.2.1.1

I'm afraid to fool with the ramps too Rick. I've been told by Harvey Goranson #8380.2.1.1.1

Actually that should be okay Harvey by Lee Tracey #8380.2.1.1.1.1

If you looked at the Brooklin new release schedule you may have wondered what happened to BRK 160. by Dick Browne #8379

ATW and iHobby Show Report by Peter Foss #8378

Hello Pete. My report from Kane Co and iHobby... [Greenlight pic] by Karl Schnelle #8378.1

Thanks Peter and Karl for your extensive reports (EOM) by Jacques Roest #8378.1.1

What were the NEO models Pete? (EOM) by Dick Browne #8378.2

How could I have missed their booth? [link] by Karl Schnelle #8378.2.1

That was the former distributor closing out some stock. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8378.2.1.1

Pete, I heard what you paid for those eight NEO's, that's the buy of the year. by Dick Browne #8378.3

Neo Models by Peter Foss #8378.3.1

Pete!!!!!!!!!! Now I am really sorry I missed you at iHobby! :-))) (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #8378.3.1.1

In reference to your post #8370.1.1.1.1, Dick about cars of the '60's by David Knight #8377

Ditto! I, too, would like a well-detailed Toronado. If not BRK, perhaps Neo or IXO would... by Dillon Taylor #8377.1

Neo and IXO have done some beautiful models, yet I would still like by David Knight #8377.1.1

Considering some of those Cadillacs we have seen recently... by Lloyd Mecca #8377.1.2

Lloyd M.Cadillacs Old story. by Shel Platt #8377.1.2.1

Shel Platt...Right On! Unfortunately, This Is A Simple Fact by Jeffrey Johnson #8377.1.2.1.1

Yes Jeff, I actually agree. I was just hoping for small things by Lloyd Mecca #8377.1.2.1.1.1

Lloyd...Try Purchasing A High-End 1:18th Diecast & Find by Jeffrey Johnson #8377.1.2.1.1.1.1

Indeed! (EOM) by Lloyd Mecca #8377.1.2.1.1.1.1.1

A factor that has always to be borne in mind. by John Roberts #8377.2

In any case, JR, my newly acquired '67 'Bird 4-door Landau by David Knight #8377.2.1

JR...Thanks For Your So-Called Ramble...Ramble On My Brother! (EOM) by Jeffrey Johnson #8377.2.2

JR hits some nails on the head here by Harvey Goranson #8377.2.3

One of the things that is happening by Stuart Schaller #8377.2.3.1

Production Model Choices by Roger Tennyson #8377.2.4

Roger, always great to hear from a real live builder, even if you are retired. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8377.2.4.1

Great to see you posting here Roger. (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #8377.2.4.2

All this discussion is very helpful in helping us collctors by David Knight #8377.2.4.3

Great to hear from you Roger. Hope all is well. (EOM) by John Roberts #8377.2.4.4

Many from Few by Peter Foss #8377.3

Dick Browne, any news yet on NEO distribution in the US? I notice their new '78 Lincoln is out. (EOM) by Willie Coon #8376

I'll check with them again. Do you mean the green Lincoln Mark V? by Dick Browne #8376.1

ModelCar.com is showing a White over Black '78 MK V on their new releases page .... by Willie Coon #8376.1.1

I received the following response from Jaap van Dijk at NEO. by Dick Browne #8376.2

The site is up (unfinished but with some colorful models). by David Holcombe #8376.2.1

I've just tried Googling American Excellence...very colourful models! by John Roberts #8376.2.1.1

I found the same site, JR! But then I used the address just as Dick typed it by David Holcombe #8376.2.1.1.1

Brooklin club models are being mailed. by Dick Browne #8375

Thanks for the update, Esteemed Moderator. Is this your happiest time of year? (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #8375.1

Not really, I prefer Christmas, the Amelia Island Concours, and trips. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8375.1.1

Pics BCC and CTCS 2009 clubmodels by Jacques Roest #8375.2

Great pics! Thanks for posting. (EOM) by Dillon Taylor #8375.2.1

Excellent pix! Looking forward to receiving each..hopefully very soon (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #8375.2.2

Great photos JR! I'm struck by the fine quality of the Buick by John Roberts #8375.2.3

Great pics. The sharpest I have ever seen. by John Scrivens #8375.2.4

It was a struggle to to this but it looks good. by Dick Browne #8375.2.4.1

A great idea Dick...and perhaps worthy of a mini-series? by John Roberts #8375.2.4.1.1

John, I believe Solido also did a series like this. (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #8375.2.4.1.1.1

On the Packard wasn't it? (EOM) by John Roberts #8375.2.4.1.1.1.1

As long as their are no Stout Scarabs in the series. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8375.2.4.1.1.2

No Stout? OK....I was thinking of Buicks or the Olds.... by John Roberts #8375.2.4.1.1.2.1

JR - Did you mean Rextoys Cadillac? I don't recall a Vitesse V16 (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #8375.2.4.1.1.3

Sorry Harv..Rex Toys of course! Brain failure strikes again (EOM) by John Roberts #8375.2.4.1.1.3.1

Yes Dick, that Stout Scarab contingent out there can be pretty cruel! (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #8375.2.4.1.2

A very rare Danbury Mint 1:43 McDonalds diorama is for sale on the auction. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8374

I Have One Of The DM McDonald's Drive-ups...And It by Jeffrey Johnson #8374.1

Two of our favorites are recognized in Hemmings Classic Car magazine for by David Holcombe #8373

Chrysler Imperial Speedster '1932 by Mikhail Bashmashnikov #8373.1

Welcome to Forum43 Mikhail. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8373.1.1

The Chrysler is magnificent and I am proud to have it on display. Welcome! (EOM) by David Holcombe #8373.1.2

Ditto...and the Fascination as well! (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #8373.1.2.1

Welcome back Mikhail! by Harvey Goranson #8373.1.3

Welcome Mikhail...Glad To Have You Aboard The U.S.S Diecast Zone...LOL! (EOM) by Jeffrey Johnson #8373.1.4

Hi Mikhail! And the information for the unaware: Vladimir Pivtorak is the founder and owner of EMC (EOM) by Volodymyr Sorokolat #8373.1.5

Chrysler Imperial Speedster '1932 by Mikhail Bashmashnikov #8373.1.5.1

Hello again Mikhail! My information is not for you of course, for other Forum43 members. by Volodymyr Sorokolat #8373.1.5.1.1

Chrysler Imperial Speedster '1932 by Mikhail Bashmashnikov #8373.1.5.1.1.1

road race lincoln lovers by Alan Dinsmore #8372

Steven Williams email problems! by Arie Bras #8371

Arie, Thank you - don't know how that can happen, will check. Cheers. (EOM) by Steven Williams #8371.1

Randy B. My '67 Thunderbird Landau arribed this weekend by David Knight #8370

David, Gee are you sure it was a new model? When I got mine it....... by Randy Bahler #8370.1

Randy, it is new, or at least unopened, though Sam had gotten it from another dealer.. by David Knight #8370.1.1

David, LOL, Shoot you were just playing with it then ! As I had..... by Randy Bahler #8370.1.1.1

There are reasons that Brooklin shies away from the sixties. by Dick Browne #8370.1.1.1.1

Dick, Yes I know, I have heard all the reasons, but I still want them LOL ! (EOM) by Randy Bahler #8370.1.1.1.1.1

Randy, as you may know there are several that I would like. by Dick Browne #8370.1.1.1.1.1.1

Looking for info on a 55 or 56 Chrysler made a few years ago. by Bob Kleven #8369

I think New Ray did a diecast 55 Chrysler. Am not a historian, but the only other 55-56's I can by Frank Racibozynski #8369.1

Motor Max by Maz Woolley #8369.2

MotorMax 55 Chrysler... by Bob Kleven #8369.2.1

Has anybody bought the Motor Max Buick Rainman model and..... by Randy Bahler #8369.2.2

Randy on the figures I say no. by Bob Kleven #8369.2.2.1

I bought the Rainman diorama, and... by Scott Brown #8369.2.2.2

Thank You Bob and Scott for your input. I just wanted the figures to go with a...... by Randy Bahler #8369.2.2.2.1

My favorite is BRK 19, the red '55 Chrysler 300. (pic) by David Holcombe #8369.3

I have the BRK & the Team Caliber Chrysler. (EOM) by Bob Kleven #8369.3.1

Bob - Another true diecast is the Team Caliber stock car racer by Harvey Goranson #8369.4

Thanks for mentioning these! I collect 300's but didn't know about this one. (EOM) by John Sharisky #8369.4.1

Is this where the present Dodge Caliber got its name from? by John Roberts #8369.4.2

I'm not aware, JR, of anyone ever calling the Caliber a good car. And, by Rick Thompson #8369.4.2.1

Interesting point about Chrysler believing Alfa will compete with Audi. by John Roberts #8369.4.2.1.1

Bought by mistake? Sounds like a story waiting to be heard here John! (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #8369.4.2.1.1.1

I've played a game of cyber-chicken with camper vans by John Roberts #8369.4.2.1.1.1.1

Well, at least you didn't buy a fire truck like a friend of mine did by Harvey Goranson #8369.4.2.1.1.1.1.1

No one else going to the Hilton Head Concours? (EOM) by Dick Browne #8368

BABS - a 1927 LSR car with an interesting history - New PICS added by Steven Williams #8367

BABS is really impressive. And when I have time, I intend to follow by David Holcombe #8367.1

Very nice improvements Steven. by Christoph Baum #8367.2

Fabulous! My favourite LSR car too. Great work. by John Roberts #8367.3

LSR cars by Alan Dinsmore #8367.4

LSR cars amended by Alan Dinsmore #8367.4.1

They also did a hardback of all three in 1 volume! (EOM) by Arie Bras #8367.4.1.1

Really beautiful work Steven! Your model looks better by Arie Bras #8367.5

Fantastic work Steve - another winner eh! Nice to see it ... by Chris Sweetman #8367.5.1

Nice restoration Steven - and a question by Harvey Goranson #8367.6

Hi Harvey, Good eye - is a work in progress. PICS - Was trying some hand pinstriping and other by Steven Williams #8367.6.1

Fantastic job-thanks for all the pics. How did you straighten the bent parts? Metal or resin? (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #8367.7

Hi Karl, The model is metal & the rails were easily bent back into place. Cheers. (EOM) by Steven Williams #8367.7.1

I think....... (EOM) by John Kuvakas #8366

therefore I am... (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #8366.1

No....I am! (EOM) by John Kuvakas #8366.1.1

60s BRK subjects..thanks for all the responses (and pleas!) by John Roberts #8365

Like the 64-6 Barracuda & the Chrysler Turbine Car. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8365.1

JR, please translate "Rose and Crown subject" and "Woolpack at Beckington" by Rick Thompson #8365.2

Rose and Crown is a pub where Nigel & John are known to have a pint. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8365.2.1

As Dick says, they're both pubs! by John Roberts #8365.2.2

Those directions seem more logical than the local custom of referring to the past, by David Holcombe #8365.2.2.1

David that's an interesting... by Bob Kleven #8365.2.2.1.1

No, this is just as new. I've had it several years and like it. (EOM) by David Holcombe #8365.2.2.1.1.1

David I have the 49/50 Dodge that... by Bob Kleven #8365.2.2.1.1.1.1

Bob, please post pictures when you finish. It sounds like a good one! (EOM) by David Holcombe #8365.2.2.1.1.1.1.1

Hmm....must play havoc following directions using a Garmin! (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #8365.2.2.2

Two cars in the British Touring car championship were sponsored by Garmin. by John Roberts #8365.2.2.2.1

PICS Here's the Rose & Crown. John, did you stand up the lady? by Dick Browne #8365.2.2.3

Not me! Perhaps Nigel did!! Where did you find this photo? (EOM) by John Roberts #8365.2.2.3.1

The picture was sent to me by an English ex-pat who appears on this forum. (EOM) by Dick Browne #8365.2.2.3.1.1

PICS This pub looks warm and inviting. by Dick Browne #8365.2.2.3.2

That's the Woolpack! It's usually full of noisy people. (EOM) by John Roberts #8365.2.2.3.2.1

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