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| Premium X 1971 Lamborghini Countach prototype by Harvey Goranson #15890 |
| Neo Meyers Manx - the original Volksrod! by Harvey Goranson #15889 |
| How many days did you look for that magazine ? Some Job to find it as I have one too but??? by Dave Hosea #15889.1 |
| Well, a bit of a story there Dave by Harvey Goranson #15889.1.1 |
| A missed opportunity for Rio? by Harvey Goranson #15888 |
| Opening Day at the Indy 500 track had an Alfa - can you believe it? pics by Karl Schnelle #15887 |
| Nice! A Voisin - that's a rare bird! (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #15887.1 |
| Sharon Toy Co. by Allen Ours #15886 |
| Hi Allen- Great finds! The short-lived Sharon is rarely remembered today. (pic) Here's mine: by David Holcombe #15886.1 |
| Thanks for this information Allen and David - never heard of this .... by Chris Sweetman #15886.1.1 |
| Chris, the cast uluminum chassis is held at the rear by the etension of the two by David Holcombe #15886.1.1.1 |
| Email me the photos and I will post them! I would love to see them. [email] by Karl Schnelle #15886.2 |
| PICS: As Mae West once said, "Too much of a good thing is not enough." by David Knight #15885 |
| Great! Here's that oddball cousin from Brazil. (pic) by David Holcombe #15885.1 |
| Thanks, David, for posting that "Oddball Cousin" from Brazil. by David Knight #15885.1.1 |
| A little more information I bumped into just yesterday. (pic) by David Holcombe #15885.1.1.1 |
| That's an interesting picture, David, and indicates that there still by David Knight #15885.1.1.1.1 |
| Two Aero Willys will be released in the Brazilian collection. by Sergio Luis Santos #15885.1.1.1.1.1 |
| While the Brazilian Willys products are most interesting, it's that rounded Aero of 1952-55 that by David Holcombe #15885.1.1.1.1.1.1 |
| Truscott Estate by Al Stack #15884 |
| Despite what you read in the BCC magazine, Roger told me otherwise, by Dick Browne #15884.1 |
| Oh boy! One can't believe anything these days. by Al Stack #15884.1.1 |
| It was a good thought Al, I have emailed Roger to make sure that's still the plan. by Dick Browne #15884.1.1.1 |
| Al, I just heard back from Roger and the models are enroute to England. (EOM) by Dick Browne #15884.1.1.1.1 |
| When if ever did a Brooklin retail for $40.00 in the U,S. ? by Bob Kleven #15883 |
| Brooklin early retail prices by Al Stack #15883.1 |
| Originally I bought direct from John Hall at $19.95. by Harvey Goranson #15883.1.1 |
| Sinclair got me for the "extra" $9 bucks. by Al Stack #15883.1.1.1 |
| Much more. (EOM) by Shel Platt #15883.1.1.1.1 |
| Bought my first Brooklin in 1987 for about $40; the metallic green 1953 Buick Skylark (EOM) by Lawrence Kalfayan #15883.1.2 |
| I bought my first Brooklin from John Hall in May 1974, the resin Pierce Arrow for $17. by Peter Foss #15883.2 |
| My first Brooklin was the '49 Buick Sedanet. It cost $35 by David Knight #15883.3 |
| Original Brooklin leaflet catalogue with $19.99 (PIC) by Albert Kopans #15883.4 |
| Seeing the progress on Brooklin 188 made my day! by Curtis Parisi #15882 |
| The green car in your pics works for me. by David Crowe #15882.1 |
| Moi aussi. Looks like the color of the early Brooklin ModeleX releases. (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #15882.1.1 |
| Agree here Tom - a perfect match and let us hope there is a spare tin or two left in ModeleX green. (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #15882.1.1.1 |
| You guys are right! ModeleX green it is! (EOM) by David Crowe #15882.1.1.2 |
| The white one shows well with the wood. (EOM) by Joe Libricz #15882.2 |
| Hopefully it will be well received. by John Roberts #15882.3 |
| I remember a brand new bright red wagon like this,complete with the wood, in by David Holcombe #15882.4 |
| I like the red too and remember when I was a kid riding to summer day camp by David Knight #15882.4.1 |
| Really nice ! A '54 Mercury wagon in any color is beautiful. (EOM) by Mike DeTorrice #15882.5 |
| I'd just signed off from my last post then by Mike Coupe #15881 |
| That one is truly spectacular! Pre-ordering from Dominionmodels.com right now!! by Thomas Kinney #15881.1 |
| That thing is HUGE! by David Crowe #15881.2 |
| The suggestion to make this model came from Tom McPherson. by John Roberts #15881.2.1 |
| (PIC) And a photo of the 1:1... by Lloyd Mecca #15881.3 |
| More new colours from Brooklin by Mike Coupe #15880 |
| That does it...I'm going to have to find a job. by Rick Thompson #15880.1 |
| Great news. Thank you, for the info, Mike. (EOM) by Michel Lemieux #15880.1.1 |
| Hopefully Lowe's is. They owe you after diverting precious 1:43 funds there for a 1:1 dishwasher. (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #15880.1.2 |
| Hey, you're right! That was five Brooklins up in smoke! (EOM) by Rick Thompson #15880.1.2.1 |
| Dick Browne please send me an email. (EOM) by Gianluigi Cappi #15879 |
| OK, found your address, I have sent an email to you. (EOM) by Dick Browne #15879.2 |
| Computer is fixed, pictures are back, and here's some fun! (pic) by David Holcombe #15878 |
| Great post - thanks! saw this earlier Austin just last Saturday at the track [pic] by Karl Schnelle #15878.1 |
| I need some help getting a hood ornament and aerial by Bob Kleven #15877 |
| Bob, who is the manufacturer? Is it Premium X (IXO)? (EOM) by David Knight #15877.1 |
| My bad. It is Premium X. No wonder that girl at AE was puzzled. (EOM) by Bob Kleven #15877.1.1 |
| Bob, the Premium X website has a "Contact Us" option by David Knight #15877.1.1.1 |
| Over at the Lounge, Ken Smith has posted a couple of photos by Rick Thompson #15876 |
| Wasn't it done before as a derivation of the 43rd Avenue units? (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #15876.1 |
| Yes, Boss models did the 1970 AMX Javelin. Route 66 has both. (EOM) by Randy Bahler #15876.1.1 |
| Not interested in the Javelin; they are completely different by Rick Thompson #15876.1.1.1 |
| Pics: Tom is right, Boss did the Javelin and TFA did the AMX by John Kuvakas #15876.1.1.1.1 |
| That AMX looks familiar, albeit mine is the Big Bad Blue version. Nice model! (EOM) by John-William Greenbaum #15876.1.1.1.1.1 |
| Yes, I have the Boss Models... by Peter Tait #15876.1.1.2 |
| PICS, Mustangs and a Old Mercury model. by Randy Bahler #15875 |
| So, the Comet is a Milestone? by Peter Tait #15875.1 |
| Peter, Yes it is Milestone Miniatures 43rd Avenue series. (EOM) by Randy Bahler #15875.1.1 |
| Thanks, Randy. My first new car was a '67 Comet 2-door hardtop very similar by David Holcombe #15875.2 |
| Lounge Monitort Appointed by Jay Olins #15874 |
| Congrats, JK! Can't think of a wittier or more qualified person to do it! (EOM) by Rick Thompson #15874.1 |
| I think the good pastor is going to have his hands full. (EOM) by Bob Jackman #15874.2 |
| No doubt, Bob, but I'm sure (sorta) that he can shepherd by Rick Thompson #15874.2.1 |
| Movin on up the ranks...pretty soon he'll snag a Moderator throne... by Thomas Kinney #15874.3 |
| Thanks Rick and Bob! (EOM) by John Kuvakas #15874.4 |
| You're welcome, too. (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #15874.4.1 |
| Bob Kleven please send me an email. (EOM) by Shel Platt #15873 |
| Automodello Bricklin Tribute Edition signed by Malcolm Bricklin by Jim Cowen #15872 |
| Congrats to you, Jim for getting Mr. Bricklin's signature - a nice touch (EOM) by Randall Olson #15872.1 |
| To Malcolm's credit, fastest turnaround on a signed edition by a signer to date (EOM) by Jim Cowen #15872.1.1 |
| Wow! What an awesome accomplishment. Time to call Howard LeVine 'it's French!' to snag one! (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #15872.2 |
| Strange - I actually bought a Bricklin from Howie 2 years ago. (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #15872.2.1 |
| Carros Inesquecíveis do Brasil collection has grown. by Sergio Luis Santos #15871 |
| Looks terrific! Just one question... by John-William Greenbaum #15871.1 |
| Fiat Panorama. There is a mistake. by Sergio Luis Santos #15871.1.1 |
| The list could be tentative. After all, the original list was in somewhat of an odd order... by John-William Greenbaum #15871.1.1.1 |
| How do I get lucky #13? any good sources for just one or two? (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #15871.1.1.2 |
| There might be one on eBay. Not sure. I got lucky and a friend subscribed for me... by John-William Greenbaum #15871.1.1.2.1 |
| Some interesting Ford & GM releases by Andrew Davies #15871.2 |
| Number 28 Simca Esplanada for the 2012 series. by Sergio Luis Santos #15871.2.1 |
| I'd also be surprised if the Chevy Amazonas and Ford F-75 don't sell really well... by John-William Greenbaum #15871.2.2 |
| Simca Jangada has a different rear from Marly. by Sergio Luis Santos #15871.2.2.1 |
| Looking at the pics, yes, they're quite different. Here's hoping they get it right! by John-William Greenbaum #15871.2.2.1.1 |
| Spending sometime educating myself on vehicles from.... by Peter Tait #15871.3 |
| Auction bidding suggestion by John Rafert #15870 |
| That's exactly how the Zone auctions work. (EOM) by John Kuvakas #15870.1 |
| It does? Since when? (EOM) by Dick Browne #15870.1.1 |
| It's been there for quite some time. Check the "Auction Features" page... by John Kuvakas #15870.1.1.1 |
| Hmm a great feature .... so why bother with an end time? by Chris Sweetman #15870.1.1.1.1 |
| Sure....says the guy lucky enough to attend toy swapmeets every weekend! :-) (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #15870.1.1.1.1.1 |
| Harv, I wish I was that lucky! Money and room are constraints here. (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #15870.1.1.1.1.1.1 |
| It's definitely possible. While I do like the suggestion (a lot)-will it really achieve the intended by Thomas Kinney #15870.3 |
| I am not familiar with that. by John Rafert #15870.3.1 |
| John - As a longtime ebay seller, I love your idea! Like by Ken Smith #15870.3.1.1 |
| Agreed.... by John Rafert #15870.3.1.1.1 |
| For the buyer, I think eBay is fine, as is... by Joe Hohmann #15870.4 |
| Agree here Joe - last second bidding also occurs ..... by Chris Sweetman #15870.4.1 |
| Sniping is sneaky, below board and piggish. Why cower behind a timing module? Cuz you want to beat by Thomas Kinney #15870.4.2 |
| You can get the "last laugh" on a last-second bidder, by Joe Hohmann #15870.4.2.1 |
| Exactly right. But the frustration is THINKING you'll get a bargain, by Harvey Goranson #15870.4.2.1.1 |
| A lot may depend on timing and luck. Search the by Joe Hohmann #15870.4.2.1.1.1 |
| Check out this hot Packard on ebay 221225453352 (EOM) by Bob Kleven #15869 |
| Picture by graham price #15869.1 |
| That price is getting a bit high for a non-classic (CCCA) Packard. (EOM) by Dick Browne #15869.2 |
| Perhaps the dealer is trying to increase the Packard's price through by David Holcombe #15869.2.1 |
| PIC: One more Ghia and the Radford Rolls Royce without sun roof (for Graeme)... by Christoph Baum #15868 |
| WHAT? They've done the Radford without the sunroof? by Graeme Ogg #15868.1 |
| Sounds like a great way to enjoy your holiday, Graeme! Have fun. (EOM) by David Knight #15868.1.1 |
| Shouldn't someone warn the Scotts? (EOM) by John Kuvakas #15868.1.2 |
| It's OK JK, Graeme is a Scot! (EOM) by John Roberts #15868.1.2.1 |
| Please pardon my extraneous "t" (EOM) by John Kuvakas #15868.1.2.1.1 |
| What's an ext...extra...an added 'T' between friends? (EOM) by John Roberts #15868.1.2.1.1.1 |
| Cataloging.......... by Peter Tait #15867 |
| Or you could use a laptop and Excel (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #15867.1 |
| Very true, Harv but...... by Peter Tait #15867.1.1 |
| Everyone - backup your catalogs NOW! If you don't do auto-backups... (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #15867.2 |
| Do not adjust your sets. Yes, it really is this bland. by David Crowe #15866 |
| Great post!! Could you do a wheel swap on those two? That might help! :-) (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #15866.1 |
| Hey - that's Randy's job! (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #15866.1.1 |
| I really like the Airflow! (EOM) by David Holcombe #15866.2 |
| I also have the ZIL-4102 Okean. Pretty good model of a horribly ugly car. by John-William Greenbaum #15866.3 |
| Yes, bigger tires and adjusted track are needed. The jury is out on whitewalls, though... (EOM) by David Crowe #15866.3.1 |
| The photo of the Casino Beige Buick wagon on Bob Hooper's by Rick Thompson #15865 |
| (Pic) Looks almost White on some pictures with too much clarty. by Michel Lemieux #15865.1 |
| Best picture? On Bob's website??...now that's an oxymoron!! (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #15865.2 |
| I concur with Rick regarding Bob Hooper's picture of the Buick wagon. (EOM) by David Knight #15865.3 |
| duplicate message deleted (EOM) by David Knight #15865.4 |
| Has the forum changed its picture process? I can't upload. (EOM) by David Holcombe #15864 |
| Pic: As far as I can tell, nothing had changed by John Kuvakas #15864.1 |
| You were likely successful, John, because you forgot to include little painted figurines! (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #15864.1.1 |
| Some things definitely don't change, John! (EOM) by Paul Rouffa #15864.1.2 |
| Just when I was beginning to experience separation anxiety from that '59 Chevrolet wagon by David Knight #15864.1.3 |
| Pic: Yup, the system still works. by David Knight #15864.2 |
| Yep, I can post but it seems to distort my photos somehow? -pic by Karl Schnelle #15864.2.1 |
| I just posted OK - try rebooting. That was a problem I had once. (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #15864.3 |
| Twins: Sports Cars and Coupes by Peter Foss #15863 |
| There must be some from the Japanese 1/43 makers - never seen them though... (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #15863.1 |
| I've seen the Toyota in e-bay China stores. PremiumX is going to have it soon. by Dave Hosea #15863.2 |
| I drive my 2000 Miata daily to work, it's about to hit 118K. by Harvey Goranson #15863.2.1 |
| I have an Autoart Copper Red 2006 Miata with RHD, must have been made for Japan. by Dick Browne #15863.2.1.1 |
| I have a red '90 Miata in 1:43 made in the early 90's by Century Models (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #15863.2.2 |
| Ebbro and J Collection made the Toyota (Scion) and Subaru. Mazda- Ebbro. (EOM) by Albert Kopans #15863.3 |
| PIC Scoobie-dooooooo....................... by Chris Sweetman #15863.4 |
| Anyone have a Faller VW 1200 Beetle? I've never seen one. (EOM) by Dick Browne #15862 |
| Dick, there's one pictured on ENTL Diecast in that Robin's Egg Blue by David Knight #15862.1 |
| Where do I find ENTL Diecast? I googled and got nothing. (EOM) by Dick Browne #15862.1.1 |
| I couldn't find it again, but I swear it was there. But then, I Googled by David Knight #15862.1.1.1 |
| two for sale (1 sold): http://www.etnl-diecast.com/volkswagen.htm pic by Karl Schnelle #15862.2 |
| Aha! ETNL not ENTL, thanks Karl. I think I'll stick with Faller Mercedes. (EOM) by Dick Browne #15862.2.1 |
| Sorry 'bout that, Dick, had the right letters, just the wrong sequence! (EOM) by David Knight #15862.2.1.1 |
| And now for something completely different-flower power from 1963: old 230SL blue over white pic by Karl Schnelle #15861 |
| That blue is a very nice color for the Mercedes and those by Mike DeTorrice #15861.1 |
| Hong Kong dealer now has a 1990 Town Car by Neo. by Albert Kopans #15860 |
| If the pic represents the actual model, it is a 1993 or 1994 Town Car. by David Crowe #15860.1 |
| The Neo is being described as a 1990 model. The GLM is officially labelled as a '97 by Graeme Ogg #15860.2 |
| Brooklin '54 Buick wagon by Wayne E. Moyer #15859 |
| Wayne, there's a Casino Beige with a white top pictured on the web by David Knight #15859.1 |
| Thank you for pointing this site with many photos of the Buick by Michel Lemieux #15859.1.1 |
| Michel, you are correct about the Handyman paint sceme. by David Knight #15859.1.1.1 |
| Always wondered if the USA Model 1954 Chevy Bel Air by Michel Lemieux #15859.1.1.1.1 |
| Michel, the USA model '54 Chevrolet had the same issue with the two-tone paint scheme. by David Knight #15859.1.1.1.1.1 |
| That's correct. I went back, looked at my grandfather's car ('54 Chevy 210) and... by John-William Greenbaum #15859.1.1.1.1.1.1 |
| I think that this has been established beyond doubt, for anyone interested. by Rick Thompson #15859.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 |
| I will have no problems to pay a little extra by Michel Lemieux #15859.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 |
| Can you email me John William? by John Roberts #15859.1.1.1.1.1.1.2 |
| The USA model has a split casting. The roof is a seperate by John Roberts #15859.1.1.1.1.1.2 |
| I think that's a Century by Wayne E. Moyer #15859.1.2 |
| And I can't wait to get mine! (EOM) by David Knight #15859.1.2.1 |
| After a long deliberation combined with Dad's love of '54 GM products and station wagons... by John-William Greenbaum #15859.2 |
| Brooklin does have by Wayne E. Moyer #15859.2.1 |
| (PICS) Volkswagen T2 (second series of transporters) in a variety of scales by Clifford Read #15858 |
| PICS: Clifford, those are great! The VW T2 Bay Window transporters by David Knight #15858.1 |
| Yes, some are now made in Chattanooga, y'all! by Harvey Goranson #15858.1.1 |
| Thanks for posting Clifford. I'm glad to see they're all early Bays by John Roberts #15858.2 |
| Very nice Clifford ... now for one where the sliding door is on the proper side ......... by Chris Sweetman #15858.3 |
| PIC what might have been ............... by Chris Sweetman #15858.4 |
| Much prefer the proper one Chris! The real one has more character by John Roberts #15858.4.1 |
| The GLM website is now listed on the 1/43 Maker's List on Car List & Reviews. (EOM) by Dick Browne #15857 |
| Does anyone know what happened to Marcel Brossi and karmodels.com from Montreal? by Albert Kopans #15856 |
| Albert, The website is down but his phone still works. (EOM) by Shel Platt #15856.1 |
| A couple of wrong cars in movie "Great Gatsby" (pic) by David Holcombe #15855 |
| I have not seen the movie so I had to look around... by Karl Schnelle #15855.1 |
| That's nothing. I had a girlfriend who was really into Bollywood films and... by John-William Greenbaum #15855.1.1 |
| I always knew there were varying degrees of nerd-ism by Graeme Ogg #15855.1.1.1 |
| Not once, not twice, but four whole times, Graeme! ;-) by John-William Greenbaum #15855.1.1.1.1 |
| We'd better not pursue this conversation. We might be told to retire to The Lounge. (EOM) by Graeme Ogg #15855.1.1.1.1.1 |
| Indeed...but perhaps a model of one of the aforementioned cars is in order! by John-William Greenbaum #15855.1.1.1.1.1.1 |
| David, is that Duesenberg by Rio? (EOM) by Frank Racibozynski #15855.2 |
| Yes. Sorry, I should have identified the models. The Auburn is by Western Models. (EOM) by David Holcombe #15855.2.1 |
| Thank you. Believe it or not, I have never seen that Duesey in blue, but am going to track one down. (EOM) by Frank Racibozynski #15855.2.1.1 |
| I've got one too Frank. The t/u was originally issued in blue, the t/d in gray. (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #15855.2.1.1.1 |
| A blue top up phaeton is on its way to replace my tan T/D phaeton. (EOM) by Frank Racibozynski #15855.2.1.1.1.1 |
| ZONE NEWS
Prime Diecast Models Still Available on *MOM APPROVED* Legacy Super Sale #15854 |
| Someone should do one of these in 1/43 - would by Ken Smith #15853 |
| Del Prado did a 1950 Dodge PW in diecast. with a Fire Service livery. by Dick Browne #15853.1 |
| Happy Mothers Day! by Dick Browne #15852 |
| Thanks Dick and " Thanks Mother Russia" ! (EOM) by Mikhail Bashmashnikov #15852.1 |
| Mothers' Day by Al Stack #15852.2 |
| It´s today in Brasil. (EOM) by Sergio Luis Santos #15852.2.1 |
| In other places it was celebrated on 10th March. (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #15852.2.1.1 |
| This week's photos on the Brooklin home page did it again! There by David Holcombe #15851 |
| 1985 IROC-Z Camaro by Western by Frank Gioia #15850 |
| Looks great, Frank. Like you, sometimes I find something out of my usual field and just by David Holcombe #15850.1 |
| Frank do you have a 69 Yenko? by Shel Platt #15850.2 |
| Not yet, but I would like to... by Frank Gioia #15850.2.1 |
| GMP made excellent Yenko Novas in 1:43rd, complete with engine by Rick Thompson #15850.2.1.1 |
| “Stock” versions are excellent but one needs to watch out for crazed decals. (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #15850.2.1.1.1 |
| Oops, sorry. Didn't stop to think that Shel was talking about YSC Camaros. by Rick Thompson #15850.2.1.1.2 |
| Just briefly, I also have one of the GMP Yenko Deuces. Nice model, nice hood shutlines! (EOM) by John-William Greenbaum #15850.2.1.1.3 |
| The Yenko SC by Proscale is far superior. (EOM) by Shel Platt #15850.2.1.2 |
| Jim Hardin did Yenkos? Had no idea, makes perfect sense. I have his 67 & 69 Pace Cars. Nice guy. (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #15850.2.1.2.1 |
| The YenkoSC was part of the Camaro line he issued. (EOM) by Shel Platt #15850.2.1.2.1.1 |
| Wow- we have the same model, Frank! Now you need the Smokey & Bandit T/A to accompany the IROC. (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #15850.3 |
| Like this Western--pic by Ed Lockyer #15850.3.1 |
| SPECIAL OFFER - Brooklin Illustrated Collectors Guide by Gianluigi Cappi #15849 |
| CIJ: I got this off the Web but I don't know where or when. by Peter Foss #15848 |
| 1967 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham by Robert Hazlitt #15847 |
| That's what Premium X calls theirs. (EOM) by Bob Kleven #15847.1 |
| As you infer Bob, the Premium X 1967 is a1966 (pic) by Ed Lockyer #15847.1.1 |
| 1967 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham by Robert Hazlitt #15847.1.1.1 |
| ZONE NEWS
*Mother Approved* Clearance SALE going on now at Legacy Motors #15846 |
| Neo's Dodge Dart - what does it depict? by Albert Kopans #15845 |
| Albert - a few answers by Randall Olson #15845.1 |
| Thanks, Randy! by Albert Kopans #15845.1.1 |
| There were no swinger 2 door sedans, All were hardtops with no post. by Shel Platt #15845.1.1.1 |
| Thanks, Shel! I incorrectly referred to it as a sedan. It's 1AM after all :) (EOM) by Albert Kopans #15845.1.1.1.1 |
| Albert, forget Wiki, go to www.oldcarbrochures.com. It's part of the Old Car Manual Project websites by Frank Racibozynski #15845.2 |
| IMO true muscle cars ended in 1972 (EOM) by Frank Gioia #15845.3 |
| I'll go you one year further and say it was 1971. 1972 emissions requirements really stumped Detroit by Frank Racibozynski #15845.3.1 |
| Yes Frank, but in 1968 the BIG three lowered ... by Frank Gioia #15845.3.1.1 |
| Check out the sale in the clearance center.... by Rusty Hurley #15844 |
| There are some great deals on a number of 1/43s listed there. It's worth checking out. (EOM) by John Kuvakas #15844.1 |
| Re 15797,your quite right Chris.The model is on its way to Germany as suggested by the dealer. by Ed Lockyer #15843 |
| Ed, I am sorry that the model isn’t right and I am sure .... by Chris Sweetman #15843.1 |
| Sorry you had the problem Ed, glad it's getting fixed. A few comments re:photo-etch. by John Kuvakas #15843.2 |
| John, the price point of NEO and Spark in the UK has now ...... by Chris Sweetman #15843.2.1 |
| I realize not all people see the value here nor do they enjoy dealing with these problems. by John Kuvakas #15843.2.1.1 |
| I have about 30 NEO models now. I have only had probelms with 1 model............ by Randy Bahler #15843.2.1.1.1 |
| PS. When I buy Neo models and pay for them I always send a note............ by Randy Bahler #15843.2.1.1.1.1 |
| What did it cost to send back to Germany? And are they reimbursing? by Harvey Goranson #15843.2.1.1.1.1.1 |
| Yes,the dealer agreed to pay return postage(£6,40) .I have managed to by Ed Lockyer #15843.2.1.1.1.1.1.1 |
| New manufacturer of 1/43 resin cars by Albert Kopans #15842 |
| Can we get more information or pictures or the manufacturer? (EOM) by Mark Millar #15842.1 |
| I only found this article on the web. by Albert Kopans #15842.1.1 |
| I look forward to the NYPD '77 Pontiac. The NYPD still has one of these for PR! by John-William Greenbaum #15842.1.1.1 |
| Buick GN is something I want! (EOM) by Albert Kopans #15842.1.1.1.1 |
| Wouldn't the '77 Poncho also be a correct candidate for Sheriff Buford T. Justice's car? by Thomas Kinney #15842.1.1.1.2 |
| I'll take mine with the roof intact, thanks. by David Crowe #15842.1.1.1.2.1 |
| So do I, but much comedic value IMHO was from them driving all over after the roof was 'removed' (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #15842.1.1.1.2.1.1 |
| Junior holding the evidence (driver's door) was pretty good, too. (EOM) by David Crowe #15842.1.1.1.2.1.1.1 |
| Thanks for this info, Albert. Please keep us up-dated, for I see some of interest. (EOM) by David Holcombe #15842.2 |
| (PIC) Here are three of my favorite American personal luxury cars by Marshall Buck #15841 |
| I agree with your wants. I think the Riv in Black is outstanding. (EOM) by Mark Millar #15841.1 |
| Marshal, very nice and I agree 1:43rd scale PLC’s from ... by Chris Sweetman #15841.2 |
| Nice pic! (EOM) by Christopher Moroni #15841.3 |
| Hello, all - Does anyone here have a photograph of the Corgi "Black Beauty"?... by Joe Kelly, Jr. #15840 |
| Many pictures on eBay, perhaps a seller could help you out with a better resolution picture. (EOM) by Dick Browne #15840.1 |
| Just e-mailed you Joe. (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #15840.2 |
| Sure, Joe, was my first thought. So I found my old Corgi and took (pic) by David Holcombe #15840.3 |
| Hi, all - THANK YOU so much for your help. David, that looks... by Joe Kelly, Jr. #15840.3.1 |
| PICS Here is some further Faller information. by Dick Browne #15839 |
| Thanks - Dad is into HO scale German trains, so he has many Faller kits on his setup (all buildings) (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #15839.1 |
| Also have some Faller kits and find they're spectacular. (EOM) by John-William Greenbaum #15839.1.1 |
| I don't think I ever saw any of these. They look great. by Peter Foss #15839.2 |
| New GLM 1975 Continentals on ebay by David Crowe #15838 |
| David, Says available 5/28/2013. (EOM) by Randy Bahler #15838.1 |
| Those are really great models. Available in black and white. eBay photos don't do them justice (EOM) by Brad Gorman #15838.2 |
| You have one, BG? How about actual pix? You do own a 1:1 MDX, after all... (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #15838.2.1 |
| What does GLM stand for? (EOM) by Peter Foss #15838.3 |
| Great Lightning Models (EOM) by Lloyd Mecca #15838.3.1 |
| Anyone know if there will be a dealer in the US? Don't want to order by Douglas Ford #15838.4 |
| Ordering from China (this particular vendor) is really not a problem. (EOM) by Lloyd Mecca #15838.4.1 |
| I've been waiting for months for a 94 Caddy from Gary's models in China. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #15838.4.1.1 |
| The problem was that by Jean Philippe Sergent #15838.4.1.1.1 |
| Well, I just ordered this white Lincoln. Let's see how many months it takes to get here, If ever . (EOM) by Douglas Ford #15838.4.1.1.1.1 |
| Bet on ever, I have had several longish waits from HK dealers but never been let down. by Dick Browne #15838.4.1.1.1.1.1 |
| Good to hear. (EOM) by Douglas Ford #15838.4.1.1.1.1.1.1 |
| Same as the Neo-version ? by Joop Gisbers #15838.4.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 |
| Similar, but different year model. Front ensemble is different. (EOM) by David Crowe #15838.4.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 |
| Long delay on GLM caddys by Bob Azman #15838.5 |
| Bob, are you going to be selling GLM's? (EOM) by Douglas Ford #15838.5.1 |
| Perhaps, if I ever get them in! by Bob Azman #15838.5.1.1 |
| Buick? What Buick? (EOM) by David Crowe #15838.5.1.1.1 |
| Oops - mixed up my car manufacturers by Bob Azman #15838.5.1.1.1.1 |
| (PIC) 1976 Cadillac coupe Deville by Jean Philippe Sergent #15837 |
| That's one beautiful car, Jean Phillipe. I always thought Cadillacs looked sharp in a pale yellow. by David Knight #15837.1 |
| Thank you David ! It reminds me by Jean Philippe Sergent #15837.1.1 |
| I wish Cadillac still offered that color for its 2013 models. (EOM) by David Knight #15837.1.1.1 |
| A great color combo on this exquisite full-size Cadillac ! (EOM) by Mike DeTorrice #15837.2 |
| I have the brown version--one of my favorite models, by Mark Lampariello #15837.3 |
| That was always my favorite color on any Cadillac - or any other car, for that matter. Looks great! (EOM) by Duncan Pohl #15837.4 |
| Sold! (EOM) by Bob Azman #15837.5 |
| PICS: It's a rainy day in Richmond VA and I can't wait for summer on the Vineyard. by David Knight #15836 |
| Hi David, I presume that's a Faller, a very neat model by Dick Browne #15836.1 |
| PICS: Actually, Dick, it's a Minichamps. I also have it in silver metallic with a black interior. by David Knight #15836.1.1 |
| PIC: And just one more of the Mercedes Cabriolet showing more of that MB Tex leather interior! by David Knight #15836.1.1.1 |
| Oops, I missed the O/S mirror, none on the Fallers. by Dick Browne #15836.1.1.2 |
| Dick - Didn't the Faller models have opening parts? (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #15836.1.1.2.1 |
| Yes, the doors and hood (motor was there). by Dick Browne #15836.1.1.2.1.1 |
| I just checked eBay & there were several, including the white convertible with red interior. by Dick Browne #15836.1.1.2.1.1.1 |
| Faller’s slot system was AMS ................ by Chris Sweetman #15836.1.1.2.1.1.1.1 |
| Just catching up on my reading, here is a JRD for David by Karl Schnelle #15835 |
| A beautiful old toy Karl! Quite a find even back then. by Harvey Goranson #15835.1 |
| CIJ were also reissued by Norev, so be careful! JRD was announced as well but... -link- by Karl Schnelle #15835.1.1 |
| Thank you, Karl. My truck is now in the process of restoration, Pictures when completed. (EOM) by David Holcombe #15835.2 |
| The Internet has the following info on JRD: by Peter Foss #15835.3 |
| What a wonderful model Karl. Must look out for JRD at the next toy fair. by Chris Sweetman #15835.4 |
| Premium X website by Jay Golan #15834 |
| That Minichamps Bentley again by Graeme Ogg #15833 |
| I appreciate the review, Graeme...still holding out for the Rolls, but... by John-William Greenbaum #15833.1 |
| New 1/43-scale 1959 Pontiac Bonneville Vista models (PIC) by Brian Laurance #15832 |
| That's a stunner ! (EOM) by Mike DeTorrice #15832.1 |
| What a beauty! What about that Valiant wagon in the background? (EOM) by David Knight #15832.2 |
| The 60 Valiant wagon is available in white, Valiant Red & Spring Green. I liked the green, Judith by Thomas Kinney #15832.2.1 |
| Nice 1959 paint choices! Watch and learn, Neo. (EOM) by Mark Lampariello #15832.3 |
| Beautiful and very attractive. A good companion for the Buick Electra by Michel Lemieux #15832.3.1 |
| You're welcome, Michel. I can't wait to get one of these! (EOM) by Brian Laurance #15832.3.1.1 |
| PICS: PremiumX '89 Jeep Wagonneer by David Knight #15831 |
| Good comparison, David. And they look great parked in front of your house. (EOM) by David Holcombe #15831.1 |
| Thanks, David. It's our wonderful world of make believe that we on this Forum enjoy by David Knight #15831.1.1 |
| Looks like they had a problem with "Allterrain" on the tires, too, David! by Rick Thompson #15831.2 |
| You're right! It reads Allteruin. Bizarre. Wonder why. by David Knight #15831.2.1 |
| Thanks for the great pictures and comparison. I have the green by Bob Jackman #15831.3 |
| They certainly got the wood trim correct. by Graeme Ogg #15831.3.1 |
| Actually, Graeme, it is quite visible in reality. There is a definiete groove. by David Knight #15831.3.1.1 |
| Those ol' Jeeps are blocking the view of a GREAT model house! (EOM) by David Crowe #15831.4 |
| David, for you, the house! by David Knight #15831.4.1 |
| Oh wow! Thanks, David. I'll send my shipping address ;) by David Crowe #15831.4.1.1 |
| I built this house when we lived in church owned rectories and I had a desire since I was a kid by David Knight #15831.4.1.1.1 |
| Randy Olson, I have sent you two emails and neither one went through. by Dick Browne #15830 |
| Thanks, Dick. I tried emailing you too, did you get mine? by Randall Olson #15830.1 |
| No, I did not receive an email from you. There is no reason it would be blocked. by Dick Browne #15830.1.1 |
| PICS Here's a model of an Acura MDX you may have not seen. by Dick Browne #15829 |
| LOL, well that is a cool little by Mike DeTorrice #15829.1 |
| Mike, this is probably a pretty good promotion. by Dick Browne #15829.1.1 |
| That is as ugly as the real MDX lol ! No offense if you have one, (Disclaimer) (EOM) by Randy Bahler #15829.1.1.1 |
| You are right, Dick, it is really an excellent promotion and by Mike DeTorrice #15829.1.1.2 |
| I was at a 1/1 car show a few weeks ago sponsored by the local Mustang club by Bob Jackman #15829.2 |
| Bob, I felt the same way about photos, but now I enjoy my cars a lot more! For instance (pic) by David Holcombe #15829.2.1 |
| Guess you decided NOT to preserve that JRD! Can't wait for the final results... (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #15829.2.1.1 |
| Thanks David. I'm sure that you are right that I would enjoy my little cars more by Bob Jackman #15829.2.1.2 |
| Our first looks at some Brazilian cars on eBay...(Sergio, you listening?)... by John-William Greenbaum #15828 |
| Some good, some bad. by Sergio Luis Santos #15828.1 |
| Having a LOT of trouble registering at Mundo em Miniatura... by John-William Greenbaum #15828.1.1 |
| Griles and register. by Sergio Luis Santos #15828.1.1.1 |
| Sure! Email inside the message... by John-William Greenbaum #15828.1.1.1.1 |
| Did anyone make a 1:43 model of a pre-WWII Steyr car? by Dick Browne #15827 |
| It's a gorgeous and stylish car, Dick and it certainly by Mike DeTorrice #15827.1 |
| Surprisingly that Steyr is not considered a CCCA classic. by Dick Browne #15827.1.1 |
| Whew, that Isotta was quite a car in the movie ! (EOM) by Mike DeTorrice #15827.1.1.1 |
| ZONE NEWS
Legacy Motors TWO Fer Tuesday Sale - May 7 #15826 |
| Re the earlier post #15734 about the Minichamps Bentley S2 by Graeme Ogg #15825 |
| LOL, nice car, Graeme! I'd get it, but would prefer an all-white one at this juncture. by John-William Greenbaum #15825.1 |
| I'd also like a solid white S1 -- Lynn and I hired one for our wedding (EOM) by Mark Lampariello #15825.1.1 |
| Colour splits by Maz Woolley #15825.2 |
| 1938 Delahaye 135-m coupe who was the designer and or coach builder? (EOM) by Shel Platt #15824 |
| Shel, I know nothing about Delahaye, but I was curious and typed the 135M by David Holcombe #15824.1 |
| 135 m or 135ms by John Rafert #15824.2 |
| This is the Delahaye in question. by Shel Platt #15824.2.1 |
| Delahaye by John Rafert #15824.2.1.1 |
| Thank's gents for all your help,The paper that John spotted by Shel Platt #15824.2.1.1.1 |
| Links with pics. by Steven Williams #15824.3 |
| My favorite RIO, obtained in 1977 when I lived in Liege, Belgium !!![pic]!!! by Karl Schnelle #15824.4 |
| Mike de Torrice, please email me by Randall Olson #15823 |
| Done ! (EOM) by Mike DeTorrice #15823.1 |
| Chris, you've got mail. (EOM) by John-William Greenbaum #15822 |
| Thanks John-William. (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #15822.1 |
| Randy Olson - I sent you an email at the "telus.net" address & it did not go through. by Dick Browne #15821 |
| PIC today’s haul ............ by Chris Sweetman #15820 |
| Managed to get there for once by Maz Woolley #15820.1 |
| Sorry I missed you Maz. Today's attendance was one of those shall I or ...! (EOM) by Chris Sweetman #15820.1.1 |
| Wow, a very impressive series of replica scores here, Chris ! (EOM) by Mike DeTorrice #15820.2 |
| Great, Chris! And look at all those mint in box models! (EOM) by David Holcombe #15820.3 |
| Nice haul! I'm an especially big fan of the milk truck! (EOM) by John-William Greenbaum #15820.4 |
| The milk lorry is a recent issue of the legendary .... by Chris Sweetman #15820.4.1 |
| I'll certainly be on the lookout for one! (EOM) by John-William Greenbaum #15820.4.1.1 |
| Thanks gents ........................ by Chris Sweetman #15820.5 |
| An excellent haul Chris! I am wondering if old MBs are sustaining value. by Harvey Goranson #15820.6 |
| Harv, regarding the MB King Size models they ..... by Chris Sweetman #15820.6.1 |
| Thanks Chris - good to know. by Harvey Goranson #15820.6.1.1 |
| Great job on all those! And someone is still buying Yesteryears, wow! (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #15820.7 |
| Oh , Neo, you know how to make my heart sing. by Graeme Ogg #15819 |
| Graeme, you kill me. Now there's a model without which no collection by Rick Thompson #15819.1 |
| My dad had one by Maz Woolley #15819.1.1 |
| LOL by Zack Cutler #15819.2 |
| I'm not so sure about a Datsun 910 fan club by Graeme Ogg #15819.2.1 |
| Oops, sorry. Wrong photo. by Graeme Ogg #15819.2.1.1 |
| I prefer the more compact look. Far more suitable for British roads and ..... by Chris Sweetman #15819.2.1.1.1 |
| Yes, but did the windshield (windscreen to you) wipers? by Rick Thompson #15819.2.1.1.1.1 |
| Rick, the Japanese showed everyone even the Germans how to build a car properly ..... by Chris Sweetman #15819.2.1.1.1.1.1 |
| Chris, my favorite story involved BMWs and their air-conditioning, by Rick Thompson #15819.2.1.1.1.1.1.1 |
| Wipers? Air-con? Reliability? Miles per gallon? by Graeme Ogg #15819.2.1.1.1.1.1.2 |
| Well, you know, Graeme, one thing leads to another. Besides, by Rick Thompson #15819.2.1.1.1.1.1.2.1 |
| I sold my Muira because the ashtray was full. I hate when that happens! (EOM) by John Kuvakas #15819.2.1.1.1.1.1.2.2 |
| I think this was the B210 in the States. Sure no 910 or Plymouth. (EOM) by Dave Hosea #15819.2.1.1.2 |
| This was indeed the B210. Isn't the gray 910 model the first gen Maxima? (EOM) by Thomas Kinney #15819.2.1.1.2.1 |
| For the most part The Maxima had a straight line across the top of lights under was grill above was by Dave Hosea #15819.2.1.1.2.1.1 |
| JMmodelautos needs your help. by Judith Kirkpatrick #15818 |
| Cadillac Ambulance......this one???... by Lloyd Mecca #15817 |
| PICS. 1970 Boss 429 Mustang from POST HOBBY Spark. About.......... by Randy Bahler #15816 |
| Nice red red set!!! (EOM) by Karl Schnelle #15816.1 |
| Pic: Speaking of the FM GTO Judge... by John Kuvakas #15815 |
| Hey I did not know the trunk opened 2 lol ! I have a spare tire ! (EOM) by Randy Bahler #15815.1 |
| A lot of us do, Randy. Just avoid wearing a speedo. (EOM) by David Holcombe #15815.1.1 |
| Good one, David! LMAOROTF! (EOM) by Rick Thompson #15815.1.1.1 |
| A M E N Brother! (EOM) by David Crowe #15815.1.1.2 |
| What a time to pre-allocate my monthly budget! Oh well! (EOM) by John-William Greenbaum #15815.2 |
| It is worth it John and it alwyas will be. I have seen these GTOs .............. by Randy Bahler #15815.2.1 |
| Believe me, I'm tempted, but... by John-William Greenbaum #15815.2.1.1 |
| I know what you mean, I do it every month lol ! I never learn. (EOM) by Randy Bahler #15815.2.1.1.1 |
| I was going to upload some pictures, but found that system here.... by Marshall Buck #15814 |
| PIC Marshall do you have a FlickR account? ........ by Chris Sweetman #15814.1 |
| No need to go to Image Shack. All you have to do is click on... by John Kuvakas #15814.2 |
| PIC: John's procedure works! Believe me, if he could teach me by David Knight #15814.2.1 |
| PIC attempt by Steven Williams #15814.2.2 |
| Pic: To adjust the size... by John Kuvakas #15814.2.2.1 |
| How about adjusting color? Lots of adjustment! (EOM) by David Holcombe #15814.2.2.1.1 |
| Sizing attempt failure by Steven Williams #15814.2.2.1.2 |
| You can right click on the file or on the open photo you want to resize (EOM) by John Kuvakas #15814.2.2.1.2.1 |
| Stevem are you working with photos you have saved to your hard drive? by John Kuvakas #15814.2.2.1.2.2 |
| I would much appreciate seeing the screen shots. I cannot figure out what to by Steven Williams #15814.2.2.1.2.2.1 |
| Oops! You have a MAC. My bad. Any MAC users out there??? (EOM) by John Kuvakas #15814.2.2.1.2.2.1.1 |
| Yes - trying to gain images direct from iPhoto is a no go ....... by Chris Sweetman #15814.2.2.1.2.2.1.1.1 |
| Thanks Chris, I have bookmarked your directions. Tried them in fact but couldn't make them work. by Steven Williams #15814.2.2.1.2.2.1.1.1.1 |
| Steve, it took me a few goes to understand these direction too .... by Chris Sweetman #15814.2.2.1.2.2.1.1.1.1.1 |
| Yes, and like Chris, I had no success uploading photos from my iPhoto application. by Rick Thompson #15814.2.2.1.2.2.1.1.2 |
| Thank you John for trying to help me with this conundrum. Cheers, Steve (EOM) by Steven Williams #15814.2.2.1.2.2.1.1.3 |
| Thanks everyone. I used to be able to do this just as John.... by Marshall Buck #15814.2.3 |
| What browser are you using, Marshall? (EOM) by John Kuvakas #15814.2.3.1 |
| Using Firefox (EOM) by Marshall Buck #15814.2.3.1.1 |
| Pic: Are you not getting the same dialogue box shown in the upper right of this screen grab? by John Kuvakas #15814.2.3.1.1.1 |
| John I get that dialogue box, BUT without the text line and by Marshall Buck #15814.2.3.1.1.1.1 |
| Odd?? Have you tried using Internet Explorer to access the site? It may help. by John Kuvakas #15814.2.3.1.1.1.1.1 |
| I can't add pics either. I see none of John's directions. by Bob Kleven #15814.2.3.1.1.1.1.1.1 |
| I have a MAC so Internet Explorer is no good. Microsoft stopped all by Marshall Buck #15814.2.3.1.1.1.1.1.2 |
| Anybody else see that big lot of Motor City USA stuff ? What do you think ? (EOM) by Randy Bahler #15813 |
| Tell us Randy where you saw that big lot of Motor City stuff? (EOM) by Bob Kleven #15813.1 |
| Its on ebay, Just search Motor city USA. It was on ebay for 7 days with.............. by Randy Bahler #15813.1.1 |
| I would suggest a lot of caution. 100+ cars for $5,000 is only $50 per car. Sounds by David Holcombe #15813.2 |
| Taking a look at the photos reveals they're not all MOCs. (EOM) by John Kuvakas #15813.2.1 |
| An astounding assortment. Several years back I acquired by Randall Olson #15813.2.1.1 |
| I see it sold for a "best offer" with no price shown. (EOM) by Ken Smith #15813.2.1.1.1 |
| Saw That too. Would have been nice to see that stuff in person just for fun. Oh well ! (EOM) by Randy Bahler #15813.2.1.1.1.1 |
| 1/43 1966 Cadillac Ambulance by Alex Brusotti #15812 |
| This website has tham on sale now: by Brian Cox #15812.1 |
| 66 Caddy High Top Ambulance by Alex Brusotti #15812.1.1 |
| I searched high and low for the red/white version a few months ago by Harvey Goranson #15812.2 |
| 66 Caddy High Top Ambulance by Alex Brusotti #15812.2.1 |
| Good luck in your search Alex. (EOM) by Harvey Goranson #15812.2.1.1 |
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