Diecast Forums - Forum 24 – Diecast Zone

Does anyone know if a model of a 1900s Baker electric car was ever made?? by Phil Realmuto #55226

Fans vs Friends... by George Bojaciuk #55225

George, I was also happy to meet you and graduate from fan to friend ... by Chav Popov #55225.1

PICs - At the Filling Station.............. by Hollis Cornell #55224

Game 'ON'. That cow-girl is NOT interested in the cowboy sitting on the floor. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55224.1

Time Passages... by George Bojaciuk #55223

Working on a 1/24-1/25 modelling collaboration of my first car... by Michael K. Welborn, Jr. #55222

I'd try the BMV / DMV in your state. In Indiana, they only keep records 10 - 15 years. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55222.1

Don't know what you save, but check if you have an old registration. Tag number should be on it. by George Bojaciuk #55222.2

Lol I have an excellent vanity plate idea in mind for my 70 Mark lll by Phil Realmuto #55222.2.1

I Love It by David Trask #55222.2.1.1

Sunday cruiser... by John Shamblin #55221

I miss the FM Tinderbox LEs. It was exciting to see which model would be next but.. by Phil Realmuto #55221.1

Sold my white one when this came out. Great color. (EOM) by Mark Sweeney #55221.2

Have this one and their blue ‘55 too. I worked at. a Pontiac dealership from ‘55 thru early ‘58. by Dan Vincent #55221.3

I have this and the white one. Gr8 models. (EOM) by Al Dorado #55221.4

+1. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55221.4.1

PICs - Daily Dose of Diecast... Sunday Bonus by John Merritt #55220

Beautiful set. Nice photos.... by John Shamblin #55220.1

Now THAT is what I call a '56 Desoto gallery! WOW! (EOM) by Billy Collins #55220.2

The DeSoto's from Danbury Mint are among my favorite models. Love all the photos you shared by George Schire #55220.3

For those of you who like 4Dr sedans [PIC] by Richard Sufficool #55220.4

Beautiful! (EOM) by John Merritt #55220.4.1

Delightful Delovely Desotos! I have the two plum/lavender versions. by Al Dorado #55220.5

Beautiful! One of my favorite years for DeSoto as well. (EOM) by Duncan Pohl #55220.6

(PICS) DM's jaunty '65 T-Bird... by Tony Perrone #55219

A masterpiece in modelling and photography. (EOM) by Bob Jackman #55219.1

Thank you Bob! (EOM) by Tony Perrone #55219.1.1

+1. Love it. (EOM) by Mark Sweeney #55219.1.1.1

Extremely sharp / outstanding gallery. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55219.2

Beautiful. Your photo reviews made we go right out and buy the model back in the day. by John Merritt #55219.3

Gorgeous T-bird. Never seen one for sale. by John Shamblin #55219.4

one in sale to the US from here in Australia by Geoff Jowett #55219.4.1

A favorite of mine. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #55219.5

A great looking diecast and great photos. (EOM) by Gary Rockwood #55219.6

PIC--Coming to Countryside, Krazy Frank's Kar Korral is smaller this outing... by Frank Racibozynski #55218

I just wanted to take a moment and say thanks to all my friends here that I got to meet this weekend by Gene Mills #55217

Geno, I had a great time too. Enjoyed every moment with you guys. Awesome models. (EOM) by Chav Popov #55217.1

Almost done with the DM wrecker conversion... by John Shamblin #55216

John another piece of crap!!! by Phil Realmuto #55216.1

lol... thanks Phil. I've got another project in mind... by John Shamblin #55216.1.1

So many SMALL TINY LIL parts & Pieces .... yikes !!! (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55216.2

Had no idea you were so skilled at modeling. Nice work! (EOM) by Frank Kocour #55216.3

Thanks, Frank. Been building model cars since the late 50s. (EOM) by John Shamblin #55216.3.1

HOLY MOLY ... Is NOAH your brother ... ???? .... LOL by Dennis Mong #55216.3.1.1

Beautiful work or should I say ugly work. Thanks for posting. (EOM) by Bob Jackman #55216.4

+1. Pretty darn realistic. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55216.4.1

This one's so nice.... by John Shamblin #55215

I like it when FENDER skirts are missing (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55215.1

Dennis I agree but ONLY when they weren’t part of the initial design! by Phil Realmuto #55215.1.1

I agree about skirts... by John Shamblin #55215.1.1.1

Having a body-line that runs 'across' the wheel-well usually requires a skirt to carry the line... by Billy Collins #55215.1.1.2

I like the '58 better with skirts too... by John Shamblin #55215.1.1.2.1

Have the DM '59 / coral + WC '59 / black - skirts 'off/on'. Either way works. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55215.1.2

I have this car and like it. But I don't ever remember a 59 Chevy being a two-tone job. My first by George Schire #55215.2

PIC by Barry Levittan #55215.2.1

I’m old, so skirts and whitewalls don’t offend me. That’s how it was. (EOM) by Dan Vincent #55215.3

To me this car is not complete without the skirts. WCPD hit all of these out of the park. (EOM) by Frank Kocour #55215.5

Very nice. I prefer w/o skirts. (EOM) by Al Dorado #55215.6

Just in... by John Shamblin #55214

GREEN looks really nice ... JUST my stupid HO - Green looks better (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55214.1

'2' gems in my collection. Maybe someday a mfg. will wake up and do the '57 in 1:24. Geez. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55214.2

I have the red one. The green one is on my short diecast bucket list. (EOM) by Al Dorado #55214.3

PICs - Daily Dose of Diecast... Saturday Bonus by John Merritt #55213

What a beauty! Glad you're back; even if temporarily. (EOM) by Tony Perrone #55213.1

Gr8t color and pix! I have this one. Really like it. (EOM) by Tim Kubiak #55213.2

Extremely sharp / great color / great pics. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55213.3

+1 ... I agree with Billy ... and ... I have it & Love it ... XLCNT Color Combo and Spinner Rims (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55213.3.1

I have it too and echo all the comments!! 10 Stars (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #55213.3.1.1

Dennis, I remember a couple months ago - we were talking about the FM '65 silver coupe. You had to.. by Billy Collins #55213.3.1.2

I'd love to add that one to my vette collection! (EOM) by John Shamblin #55213.4

JOHN! ... DUDE ... Drop WCPD ... Load up on the fiberglass ... You'll lose weight ... Trust me (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55213.4.1

(PICS) An oldie; but still a goodie.... by Tony Perrone #55212

It's a beauty for sure! A favorite on my shelf. (EOM) by George Schire #55212.1

+1 (EOM) by John Bono #55212.1.1

A beautiful model and photos. One of FMs finest. (EOM) by John Merritt #55212.2

Yes, it is a nice car, but I always thought the proportions were a little off. See the DM Packard to by Tim Kubiak #55212.3

Pebble Beach Packard by Jeff Miller #55212.3.1

Bottom of the Atlantic? by Charles Pleier #55212.3.1.1

I thought that too. Turns out the 1:1 of the 1955 Caribbean was actually shorter than the '56. by Al Dorado #55212.3.2

Extremely sharp / outstanding gallery. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55212.4

Beautiful. I have the Rose Quartz one but like this one better. (EOM) by Al Dorado #55212.5

Very Nice Pictures (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55212.6

That’s when TFM started to up their game and add all the bells n whistles !!! by Phil Realmuto #55212.7

A few tri five chevys.... by John Shamblin #55211

*** XCLNT *** (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55211.1

+1. Love the '55 + '57; but, the '56 is my favorite. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55211.1.1

I've been looking for some good examples of '56s... by John Shamblin #55211.1.1.1

PIC - Here are a couple more..... by Andy Sixsmith #55211.1.1.1.1

WANTED: ... Title, Brochure, Handling instructions ... D/M Studebaker Yellow & Green President (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55210

Why not email 'David Hosley'? He's the one posting that kind of stuff on auction24 right now. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55210.3

Good idea ... Thank you (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55210.3.1

PICS Chrysler 300 Modification by Jeff Miller #55209

Sometimes white paint can work well on some cars - depending on the era. by Bruce Gibbins #55209.1

Very sharp. The color?... well, great body lines make all the difference. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55209.2

Agree, but unfortunately shows off all of the imperfections. (EOM) by Frank Kocour #55209.2.1

Frank, I think you nailed it. This car is one of the few Danbury Mint miscues. The car by George Schire #55209.2.1.1

But George by David Trask #55209.2.1.1.1

OK, now you guys are talking about the accuracy and quality of the DM model. I guess... by Billy Collins #55209.2.1.2

Yeah, they may not be perfect but I still love my red and black one and would have bought a white by Mark Sweeney #55209.2.1.3

Mark, that was my point. The car wasn't perfect in replication, but I'd have bought a white one. (EOM) by George Schire #55209.2.1.3.1

I agree with that observation, Frank, especially when each time I look into the bathroom mirror. (EOM) by Bruce Gibbins #55209.2.1.4

White looks good against the tan interior ... Any other interior color & White would be a no go (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55209.4

Good job. I have the red version plus the 1:18 Maisto also in red. (EOM) by Al Dorado #55209.5

PICS Chrysler 300 Modification by Jeff Miller #55208

I like original cars and white was one of the colors the 55 by Bob Jackman #55208.1

Have both red and black versions and like this white one - however, I dont have by Ron Dietrich #55208.2

Looks beautiful in white. (EOM) by Mark Sweeney #55208.3

+1!! (EOM) by Pete Rovero #55208.3.1

For those who are interested in the 1/24 Ford E350 Box Van... by Chang Lu #55207

Very Cool ... and the price is right ... May have to add this by Dennis Mong #55207.1

Thank you! (EOM) by David Crowe #55207.2

Another one just in.... by John Shamblin #55206

Very sharp. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55206.1

PIC 1956 DeSoto Modification by Jeff Miller #55205

WHEW! ...that is nice. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55205.1

+ 1 ... It sure is (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55205.1.1

Nice! Pleasant color combo. by Chav Popov #55205.2

PICs: 1956 Desoto color sample by Chav Popov #55205.2.1

Way cool. How'd he change the interior colors? by John Shamblin #55205.3

Great job! (EOM) by Ron Dietrich #55205.4

Delightful! Delovely! Wish my lavender/plum Firedome conv. had wire wheels. (EOM) by Al Dorado #55205.5

Looks good! More proof that Danbury Mints work was still so much to be done. (EOM) by George Schire #55205.6

Holy moly that is just gorgeous! (EOM) by Mark Sweeney #55205.7

Pics..This one just arrived by David Vandermeer #55204

Works for me. Got to get one of those one of these days. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55204.1

david .. You devil you .. Great snag .. Congrats (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55204.2

Love those sedan deliveries ... by John Shamblin #55204.3

I only have the green and white ones - and changed both to blackwalls and small hubcaps (EOM) by Ron Dietrich #55204.3.1

PICs: Wanted a '57 Pro Steet Chevy without a wing ... by Chav Popov #55203

Nice work. by Jim Kinder #55203.1

Thanks Jim. by Chav Popov #55203.1.1

+1. Hollis Cornell has sold 2 -3 '57 / yellow / pro-streets / 'modified' here on D4C. I bought ... by Billy Collins #55203.1.2

It takes lot's of work and time to do a modification like the one Hollis did. by Chav Popov #55203.1.2.1

Chav, your time + efforts sure look good now on that '57. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55203.1.2.1.1

Much mo' better without the wing! Good job. (EOM) by John Shamblin #55203.2

Thanks John. (EOM) by Chav Popov #55203.2.1

I have interest in the wing if you are not doing anything with it (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55203.3

Xclnt work on the wingless Coke Pro street ... 2 Thumbs Up (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55203.3.1

Sorry Dennis it is not in good shape, it was damaged in shipping and I didn't care to remove it by Chav Popov #55203.3.2

Checked it again ... by Chav Popov #55203.3.2.1

Please ... that would be nice .. Thanks (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55203.3.2.1.1

(PICS) New DM review posted. First time in a LONG time... by Tony Perrone #55202

Thanks for this. Yours and other reviews are a..... by David Harvey #55202.1

I'll keep an eye out for one... by John Shamblin #55202.2

... As will I .... This RED is Drop Dead Jaw Dropping Droolin' Eyeball bugging Gorgeous !!!! (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55202.2.1

Guys, just search eBay ... by Chav Popov #55202.2.1.1

I search eBay daily... by John Shamblin #55202.2.1.1.1

It is ... by Chav Popov #55202.2.1.1.1.1

What CHAV sez is true ... I got 1 today Thurs 10.10.19 ..$75.00 (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55202.2.1.1.1.1.1

It is nice to have a review for this one, few questions/comments ... by Chav Popov #55202.3

Chav, Plate is a fellow diecast member who clued me in on the model.. by Tony Perrone #55202.3.1

Tony, we have discussed this topic here on several occasions ... by Chav Popov #55202.3.1.1

I purchased mine several years ago from a former by DAVID BINOTTI #55202.3.1.1.1

Thanks David, I remember you mentined this here before by Chav Popov #55202.3.1.1.1.1

Chav, I recall that discussion and edited it into the review. Thanks! (EOM) by Tony Perrone #55202.3.1.1.2

Thanks Tony, check your email. (EOM) by Chav Popov #55202.3.1.1.2.1

Excellent review and photos. It is always a pleasure to see and read your reviews. by John Merritt #55202.4

John, thanks! And since you and Chav have both mentioned the seller in Michigan... by Tony Perrone #55202.4.1

. (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55202.4.1.1

This is very confusing ... because by Dennis Mong #55202.5

I think I may have just purchased some cars that may not be this elusive creature (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55202.5.1

2 red buicks sold in the last hour ... by Chav Popov #55202.5.1.1

Thank you (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55202.5.1.1.1

CHAV ... please email me by Dennis Mong #55202.5.1.1.2

Dennis.....link..... by Tony Perrone #55202.5.2

Thanks T.P. ... I struggled W / finding seller - After much struggle .. Success prevailed by Dennis Mong #55202.5.2.1

SCORE! ;>) (EOM) by Tony Perrone #55202.5.2.1.1

Love it Tony and your review. Frustrating only in that it is a car that likely only a very, very by George Schire #55202.6

Thanks to Chav and Tony I now have one on the way. (EOM) by Bob Jackman #55202.6.1

Extremely sharp. I'm perfectly happy with my blue version. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55202.7

PICS - FM's 1956.... by Tony Perrone #55201

Iconic good looks / outstanding photos. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55201.1

Still one of my favorites. I have #21. (EOM) by Andy Sixsmith #55201.2

on my shelf with the Black, Blue, Maroon, along with the Green Convertible (EOM) by William McElfresh #55201.3

+1. (EOM) by Bob Jackman #55201.3.1

It took me awhile to add one of these. Probably paid too much, but I am thrilled to have it. (EOM) by John Merritt #55201.4

Wanna feel old? This one is 30 yrs old. [PIC] by Richard Sufficool #55200

Interesting model and interesting story. (EOM) by John Shamblin #55200.1

DUDE!! .. I have that offering - 30 Years ago ? I've been collecting 23 years ... WOW!!!! by Dennis Mong #55200.2

a war bonnet........(from Wikipedia) by Joop Gisbers #55199

OK. So this affects historical references to paint jobs how? (EOM) by Robert Bolin #55199.1

This is maybe how, Robert. by Bruce Gibbins #55199.1.1

Guys, I started this discussion when I questioned the connection between 'the body color' and its'.. by Billy Collins #55199.2

and as a distant relative of Chief Thunderthud, let me say... by Richard Sufficool #55199.2.1

LOL! (EOM) by Billy Collins #55199.2.1.1

LOL! (EOM) by Billy Collins #55199.2.1.2

I thought maybe I'm not the only collector of Indian figures. (pic) by David Holcombe #55199.3

Corvette, for only a couple years, offered three "Firemist" paint... by Tony Perrone #55199.4

And this just in.... by John Shamblin #55198

That is very nice .. nice indeed (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55198.1

PICs -Busy at the Sinclair....Funny how nobody caught that 3 of 4 cars have had their bumper by Hollis Cornell #55197

Good stuff. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55197.1

Good stuff. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55197.2

EXCLNT pic's ... First 5 shots are my kind of shots ... Good stuff - Thanks for sharing (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55197.3

Looks great. The bumble-bee Ford is excellent! (EOM) by John Merritt #55197.4

+ 1 ... I agree ...Hey John, id you notice the Bumble Bee Bowtie parked on the side of the shop ??? (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55197.4.1

Great shots, it looks like there are a couple of Loafers there also. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #55197.5

Good perspective... by John Shamblin #55197.6

He's at home renewing his membership in Bosley. (EOM) by Bob Jackman #55197.6.1

Or by David Trask #55197.6.2.1

LOL... I'd forgotten about Brilcreme.... by John Shamblin #55197.6.2.1.1

Yep by David Trask #55197.6.2.1.1.1

" A lil Dab will Do Ya " (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55197.6.2.1.1.1.1

The gals will pursue ya, simply rub a little in your hair. (EOM) by Bruce Gibbins #55197.6.2.1.1.1.1.1

+1 ... You know the jingle ... XCLNT !!! (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55197.6.2.1.1.1.1.1.1

HA HA ... Bosley Hair Club for Men ... PRICELESS !!!!! (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55197.6.2.2

One more just in.... by John Shamblin #55196

I really like this color. I still need to get one of these. (EOM) by John Merritt #55196.1

+1 (EOM) by Mark Sweeney #55196.1.1

Very sharp. I opted for the silver fuelie version - love it. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55196.2

This color combo is so sweet ... I like it .... Surprised JM doesn't have it (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55196.3

Gr8 color. I like yellow. Adds a bright pop of color to one's collection. (EOM) by Al Dorado #55196.4

Another C3 version, one of my favorites... by Josh Shy #55195

Never seen that one. What brand and scale? (EOM) by John Shamblin #55195.1

That is from the Franklin Mint in 1/24 scale. (EOM) by Josh Shy #55195.1.1

It's from DM and is the Owens Corning Race Version (a rare one and valuable) (EOM) by David Angeloni #55195.1.1.1

+1 .. David you are correct ... I have this version - This set up screams .. " VROOM " (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55195.1.1.1.1

Sharp / rare / seldom seen. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55195.2

I've never seen those vettes.... by John Shamblin #55195.2.1

Another rare C3 by Josh Shy #55195.3

I have this offering ... This example is Drop Dead Gorgeous ... Beautiful color combo (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55195.3.1

Have never seen this one before. It's a beauty. (EOM) by Frank Kocour #55195.3.2

I have it and one of my favorites (EOM) by David Angeloni #55195.3.3

One of DM's top 3 most detailed Vettes. Nice job Josh..more PICS by Tony Perrone #55195.4

Hi T.P. ... In your opinion - what are the top 3 most detail Corvettes ? ... Please expound (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55195.4.1

Dennis, this Owens-Corning Fiberglass model, by Tony Perrone #55195.4.1.1

Thanks T. P. .... I'd agree with you on your selections ... I suppose that is why .... by Dennis Mong #55195.4.1.1.1

Nice pics. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #55195.5

(PICS) 1972 War Bonnet Yellow Firemist.... by Tony Perrone #55194

Sharp C3. But, I never understood that paint-color-description. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55194.1

I’m sure there’s a valid reason of which I’m clueless!! Lol (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #55194.1.1

LOL! ...glad I'm not alone. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55194.1.1.1

Home market familiarity often means some things become so routine and so ingrained in a countries by Bruce Gibbins #55194.1.2

I added this one from the secondary market. GREAT model and the color and trunk rack.... by Phil Realmuto #55194.2

Bought mine from certain somebody on D4C - Love mine - NEVER let it go ... 1 of my all time favs (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55194.3

Wish I had that one in my Corvette collection. (EOM) by John Shamblin #55194.4

One of my favorite Vettes. Simply gorgeous. (EOM) by John Merritt #55194.5

Breaking news... by John Shamblin #55193

Very sharp! (EOM) by John Merritt #55193.1

+1. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55193.1.1

+ 2 (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55193.1.1.1

Very nice John. Looks like the "boot" is sitting a little funny though. (EOM) by George Schire #55193.2

Boot's a little warped. I'll straighten it out. (EOM) by John Shamblin #55193.2.1

This is one of my three WCPD Impalas I own! Good choice (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #55193.3

Hope springs eternal [PIC] by Richard Sufficool #55192

I think DM even made a Roll Tide version.... by John Shamblin #55192.1

The Tide by John Peaslee #55192.1.1

Very cool truck. DM did a great job on all their trucks - including their 'theme' trucks. I've... by Billy Collins #55192.2

(PICS) And a couple of Racecars....NHRA legal C/Gas and C/Gas supercharged by Clifford Read #55191

* * * * S W E E T * * * * I like this kind of stuff - Very nice (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55191.1

+1. 'Sweet' is certainly the right word. I've got the DM '61 Vette / gasser and after...... by Billy Collins #55191.1.1

Oh how I wish I had your talent!!! and non arthritic fingers!!! LOL (EOM) by David Angeloni #55191.2

Two very nice builds. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #55191.3

Very impressive (EOM) by Ron Dietrich #55191.4

Do you enter any model contest? They look like winners (EOM) by Josh Shy #55191.5

(PICS) And a few Customs..... by Clifford Read #55190

Did you make all those? Outstanding (EOM) by Ron Dietrich #55190.1

I particularly love the first one!! What is/was it?? (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #55190.2

The starting material was a broken DM '55 Olds convertible (PIC) by Clifford Read #55190.2.1

I never would have guessed the donor. You do such outstanding work! (EOM) by Frank Kocour #55190.2.1.1

I wouldn’t have guessed either! Are the taillights 57-8 Chrysler ??? (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #55190.2.1.2

Nice looking group . (EOM) by Evan Morgan #55190.3

+1. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55190.3.1

" Shaved Door Handles " ... Every one has NO Door Handles ... COOL !!!!!!! (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55190.4

Nicely done, very nicely done actually. (EOM) by Bruce Gibbins #55190.5

Absolutely outstanding. You have amazing talent. (EOM) by Allan Ording #55190.6

Stunning! Creative bodywork and beautiful paint. (EOM) by Pete Rovero #55190.7

(PICS) On the subject of Hot Rods...A few 'one-offs' derived from diecasts by Clifford Read #55189

Wow! Nice collection! Great paint work too! (EOM) by Tim Kubiak #55189.1

Impressive! (EOM) by John Shamblin #55189.2

They sure look better then the orignals. Love what you accomplished with them. by Hollis Cornell #55189.3

Outstanding! (EOM) by Tony Perrone #55189.4

Great job! (EOM) by Ron Dietrich #55189.5

You should be so proud, everyone of them is a gem. (EOM) by Josh Shy #55189.6

Great looking cars. Love the colors you used too. (EOM) by Gary Rockwood #55189.7

+1 .... I just fell out of my chair ... Each & Everyone is drop dead gorgeous !!!! (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55189.7.1

Outstanding work. I echo all other comments (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #55189.8

Brilliant Cliff (EOM) by Geoff Jowett #55189.8.1

You do beautiful work Cliff. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #55189.9

Masterful. And I admit - I've got a soft spot for the 'Tudors'. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55189.10

I'm outta my league here! (EOM) by John Shamblin #55189.11

Talk about perfection! You must have a huge trophy room. (EOM) by Frank Kocour #55189.12

Hands of gold! (EOM) by John Bono #55189.13

While John's away, how about a few hot rods?....PICS.. by Tony Perrone #55188

OUTSTANDING GALLERY. I understand it's quite a job to take the ML-Vette off its' stand. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55188.1

Not too difficult Billy. It IS easy to break the plastic retainer though. (EOM) by Tony Perrone #55188.1.1

Nice Rods.... by John Shamblin #55188.2

Hi Tony ... XCLNT pics - I have the last 2 ... I hope to add the others one day soon (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55188.3

Milner's Coupe by Robert Enos #55188.4

Is that Ed "Kookie" Byrnes' T from 77 Sunset Strip? Click Click. by Bruce Gibbins #55188.5

It is indeed... by Tony Perrone #55188.5.1

PICS - Here is the original version... by Andy Sixsmith #55188.5.1.1

They’re all beauties, I only have the LDC. (EOM) by Dan Vincent #55188.6

Wait, I have another DM Coupe with Flathead V8. (PIC) by Dan Vincent #55188.7

Sunday Chevy by John Shamblin #55187

You have become the WPCD guru ... Congrats ... Nice addition (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55187.1

+1. Another sharp '64. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55187.1.1

LUV IT (EOM) by Robert Enos #55187.2

(PICS) 1/24 Mazda Autozam AZ-1 by Clifford Read #55186

Nice looking model. I'll bet it was a blast to drive. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #55186.1

Cool and unusual.... by John Shamblin #55186.2

Like gullwings too, have to get this one Mazda's ... by Chav Popov #55186.3

Interesting .... Soooo - You're how tall again ???? (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55186.4

Pretty close to the 1/1. (EOM) by Frank Kocour #55186.5

(PICS) Another unusual 1/24 diecast model..... by Clifford Read #55185

What scale is it?1:24? 1:25th? (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #55185.1

It's 1/24 scale. I just edited the heading to reflect that (EOM) by Clifford Read #55185.1.1

Nice! (EOM) by Evan Morgan #55185.2

What a great find. I’ve never seen one. Have an extra? (EOM) by David Crowe #55185.3

Still have 'em? by John Shamblin #55185.4

Same here (EOM) by Chang Lu #55185.4.1

....Me too (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55185.4.1.1

* * * WOW * * * I can store my SMART car in that ... Very Cool (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55185.5

(PIC) A couple of seldom seen 1/24 models.... by Clifford Read #55184

Neat models (EOM) by Dan Vincent #55184.1

Very cool!!!! Like I always say “anything with wheels and a motor interests me” lol (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #55184.2

great philosophy Phil! (EOM) by Geoff Jowett #55184.2.1

Nice looking pair. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #55184.3

PICs - Daily Dose of Diecast...Sunday by John Merritt #55183

Extremely sharp / outstanding pics. Safe travels John. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55183.1

+ 1 .... "Yeah - What Billy said! " * * * '60 Impala always 1 of my favs * * * XCLNT Color Combo (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55183.1.1

Your Daily Dose will be missed until you return John. Thank you for always sharing. (EOM) by George Schire #55183.2

Love the color!! I missed out on this one. I call it “cinnamon” (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #55183.3

I'm glad to say I have this. These pics are great as usual. by Al Dorado #55183.4

Love those 60s Impalas... by John Shamblin #55183.5

Which ten cars do you wish DM would have done? by Dan Vincent #55182

* * * 1966 Olds Toronado * * * (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55182.1

An uncle had a 1:1. I never really warmed up to that car. Not sure why. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55182.1.1

my choices by John Peaslee #55182.2

Good choices!! John P. I’d buy most of those if offered in 1:24th (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #55182.2.1

Dan + John - some nice ideas. Here are a few of mine...... by Billy Collins #55182.3

My ten choices would have been: by Miles Germain #55182.3.1

my choices by John Peaslee #55182.4

My TOP TEN would be an all Oldsmobile list with the exception of three. Here's my list. by George Schire #55182.5

* * * I could go with a '63 Buick Riviera hardtop ... Good selection * * * (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55182.5.1

Oh... forgot about the '53 + '54 Olds....I'm IN for those '2'. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55182.5.2

PICs: My ten........ by John Bono #55182.6

I would swap the Lincoln for a 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix. Otherwise, PERFECT! (EOM) by Tim Kubiak #55182.6.1

The '65 Impala.... by Richard Sufficool #55182.6.2

Jada produce a diecast model in 1/24 of a 1947 Cadillac Convertible.. by Bruce Gibbins #55182.6.3

I've seen a '47 Cadillac CV, not sure who made it, but it appeared smaller than 1:24 scale. (EOM) by John Bono #55182.6.3.1

Duplicate! (EOM) by Bruce Gibbins #55182.6.3.1.1

Here is my 'Jada 47 Cadillac. I've measured the model up and perhaps you can do the math, John. by Bruce Gibbins #55182.6.3.1.2

Bruce, that's much too scientific for me. How does it look when placed next to a comparable 1:24? (EOM) by John Bono #55182.6.3.1.2.1

I'm impressed. But, then again, I've got a few JADA 1:24s that were done pretty well...i.e.... by Billy Collins #55182.6.3.1.2.2

Here's my ten. by John Merritt #55182.7

Olds, every year from 49-57 - plus 61 Catalina, id love to get my 70 Buick GS Stage I back too (EOM) by Ron Dietrich #55182.7.1

Collectors of 1/43 Scale are royaly served by Brooklin and I guess other builders by Bruce Gibbins #55182.7.2

In no particular order here’s mine.... by Phil Realmuto #55182.8

Mine are as follows: by Al Dorado #55182.9

Being an old geezer all of my choices are from the mid 1930's to by Bruce Gibbins #55182.10

Being I'm a young Whipper Snapper .... Very late '50 thru very early '70 (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55182.10.1

PICs - Daily Dose of Diecast...Saturday by John Merritt #55181

Super sharp / great color / great pics. Have it - LOVE IT. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55181.1

+1 (EOM) by John Shamblin #55181.1.1

Beauty (EOM) by Dan Vincent #55181.2

Beauty (EOM) by Dan Vincent #55181.3

This one is parked in my display with the top up alongside my other Chevies. Love it!! (EOM) by John Bono #55181.4

Love it...don't have it. Great pics! (EOM) by George Schire #55181.5

+1 ... George says my same thoughts (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55181.5.1

Nice car and photos. (EOM) by Gary Rockwood #55181.6

Nice, I too love the color. (EOM) by Duncan Pohl #55181.7

This just in... by John Shamblin #55180

DUDE !!! ... I like those hub caps ALOT better than the ones that come with the car ..... by Dennis Mong #55180.1

Found the hubcaps on eBay... by John Shamblin #55180.1.1

* * * Thanks John * * * (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55180.1.1.1

Wheel Covers by Robert Enos #55180.2

'ALL' the early Impalas look good in ANY scale. Nice '64s. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55180.2.1

Sharp eye, Robert... by John Shamblin #55180.2.2

These were by David Trask #55180.2.3

As do I - the hubcaps they used are from a 61 (EOM) by Ron Dietrich #55180.2.3.1

Correct. (EOM) by John Shamblin #55180.2.3.1.1

Everyone must be selling off their collections..... by John Napoli #55179

It's because summer is over and people are getting back to what's... by Bob Ames #55179.1

The number 56 is deceiving. Several of the items are for "paperwork" only and many others are by George Schire #55179.1.1

George, you're correct about the '56' being misleading. Otherwise, you've lost your focus... by Billy Collins #55179.1.1.1

Modifying die cast models... by John Shamblin #55179.1.1.1.1

Ooooooooooo! I like it!!! (EOM) by George Bojaciuk #55179.1.1.1.1.1

Hey Billy, no argument with your rationale in your post. I agree to each their own. But you also by George Schire #55179.1.1.1.2

George, you are right. A respectful, free exchange of opinions IS a beautiful thing. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55179.1.1.1.2.1

" RESPECTFUL " ... Operative word here today ... Thank Billy (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55179.1.1.1.2.1.1

An interesting response George. by Bruce Gibbins #55179.1.1.2

George, modified precision die cast cars have always been in demand and even more so now that we by Frank Kocour #55179.1.1.3

Frank, Bruce, and Billy...I expressed my opinion. You guys expressed yours. (EOM) by George Schire #55179.1.1.3.1

Not an opinion, George. Those are the facts. (EOM) by Frank Kocour #55179.1.1.3.1.1

Even those of us who dont know what we're doing LOL - Ive modified many by Ron Dietrich #55179.1.1.3.2

I turned 80 in July and selling off a few cars has crossed my mind. Just can’t decide which ones. by Dan Vincent #55179.1.2

I know what you mean.... by John Shamblin #55179.1.2.1

Hey Dan .... I am right there with you brother by Dennis Mong #55179.1.2.2

Dennis, this Orlando area traffic sucks. I’m looking at the North Georgia or Tennessee mountains. (EOM) by Dan Vincent #55179.1.2.2.1

Dennis try NYC LOL MY 15+ mile commute to work sometimes takes over an hour!! by Phil Realmuto #55179.1.2.2.1.1

I lived in Arlington VA ... right next to DC by Dennis Mong #55179.1.2.2.1.1.1

DAN .... East TENN for me as well ... Question by Dennis Mong #55179.1.2.2.1.2

Dennis, I sent it. (EOM) by Dan Vincent #55179.1.2.2.1.2.1

At 73 Im thinking its time to downsize - I see a condo in the future - but I have by Ron Dietrich #55179.1.2.3

Sad that you feel you have to downsize. For me, that time will never come. While I'm by George Schire #55179.1.2.3.1

Good attitude - and even though I said I was downsizing - it was by Ron Dietrich #55179.1.2.3.1.1

Ron, I actually enjoy mowing with my Garden Tractors, by Dan Vincent #55179.1.2.3.1.1.1

When I owned 6.5 acres in Wadsworth Ohio, mowed probably half, for awhile had by Ron Dietrich #55179.1.2.3.1.1.1.1

Yup, love wrenching on these things. Broke mandrels on both machines and bent blades from by Dan Vincent #55179.1.2.3.1.1.1.1.1

PICs - Daily Dose of Diecast... Friday by John Merritt #55178

Bunny !!! ... Oh! - Wait ... Mrs Bunny investigating commotion in Parking Lot (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55178.1

Super sharp / outstanding pics. A gem in my collection for a LONG time. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55178.2

Super sharp / outstanding pics. A gem in my collection for a LONG time. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55178.3

Excellent subject! One of the first I bought from DM. Gr8t pix! (EOM) by Tim Kubiak #55178.4

A DM standout for a couple of decades now. This Buick was the 6th 1:24 diecast I ever purchased. (EOM) by George Schire #55178.5

You sure that's a rabbit?..... by John Shamblin #55178.6

Love the '53 Buicks, the red LE is my favorite. (PIC) by Dan Vincent #55178.7

Thursday model by John Shamblin #55177

Parents had a 57 Mercury Voyager wagon with the Dual Headlights.. a big deal in 57!! (EOM) by William McElfresh #55177.1

PIC: And put the extended fender skirts on it, and it's really over the top excessive! by George Schire #55177.2

Perfect word!! EXCESSIVE LOL that’s what I said in my review of this model (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #55177.2.1

Cool with the skirts! (EOM) by John Shamblin #55177.2.2

(PICS) 1stGear made some great commercial vehicles in 1/25 Scale by Clifford Read #55176

Can you display one of the wreckers with a FM or DM Model? Are they “TRUE” 1/25 scale? by Phil Realmuto #55176.1

(PIC) Phil, does this answer your question? by Andy Sixsmith #55176.1.1

Here you go, Phil. Yes, they're 1/25 scale by Clifford Read #55176.1.2

Yes thanks. They look just fine together, thanks (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #55176.1.2.1

Outstanding gallery. I've got 3 - 4 1st-Gear in my collection. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55176.2

PICs - Daily Dose of Diecast... Thursday by John Merritt #55175

Very sharp / outstanding pics. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55175.1

A fine expression of the Forward Look in Gauguin Red. by Al Dorado #55175.2

Nice. I've got that one in my Mopar collection. (EOM) by John Shamblin #55175.3

That sure is purrrty ..." If " I were to add a 300 - It would be this version for sure (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55175.4

Members of Forum 24: I confess to being a member of Forum 43 who enjoys by David Holcombe #55174

Hi David ... I know who you are ... XCLNT job & picts on your GR8T accomplishment - Job Well Done (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55174.1

Looks great. (EOM) by Brian Cox #55174.2

David...thanks for sharing! You did an outstanding job building this model. I envy your talent. (EOM) by George Schire #55174.3

Welcome to the 1:24 Board. Outstanding job with the Mercury. I am very pleased to see by John Merritt #55174.4

Good job! The paint on that model looks really nice. (EOM) by Mark Sweeney #55174.5

Nice work on the Merc. (EOM) by Frank Kocour #55174.6

Nice build! by John Shamblin #55174.7

Nice!!! (EOM) by Chang Lu #55174.8

A Little Fire Truck Factoid... by George Bojaciuk #55173

An amazing replica ! Quite impressive in every way. (EOM) by Mike DeTorrice #55173.1

When I see some of the fire trucks I wonder why FM offered so few details on many of their models. by Frank Kocour #55173.2

The fire market demanded the detail and the trucks were priced accordingly... by George Bojaciuk #55173.2.1

Yep. The normal business model demands that one either increases the price or reduces the cost for by Frank Kocour #55173.2.1.1

LCAs on display by Robert Enos #55172

I will be when mine are displayed. Honestly I don’t have many LCA as you refer to them. by Phil Realmuto #55172.1

Robert, as previously discussed on the site many times - when the 'Mints' quit... by Billy Collins #55172.2

Miine are all mixed together. I think they display well and the differences aren't that by Duncan Pohl #55172.3

Very nice collection and display of "LCA's" Robert. I think they look great. (EOM) by George Schire #55172.4

I usually detail my LCA's but I do display them all together. (EOM) by Gene Mills #55172.5

I pretty much stick to CM, FM, and WCPD... by John Shamblin #55172.6

PICs - Daily Dose of Diecast...Wednesday by John Merritt #55171

Very sharp pair / great pics. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55171.1

I have both of these beauties....love them. Great pics of course. (EOM) by John Bono #55171.2

Have the Continental and the Premiere is on my Bucket List. (EOM) by George Schire #55171.3

+1 Me too! (EOM) by Tim Kubiak #55171.3.1

They sit together on my shelf... great pair! (EOM) by William McElfresh #55171.4

They look gr8 together. So elegant in Presidential Black. I have this Mark II. by Al Dorado #55171.5

They do look GR8T together by Dennis Mong #55171.5.1

I'm looking at an FM '57 Chrysler 300C on eBay, It is sealed and is from thee Main Street Products by ALAN FRANK #55170

Hi Frank ... Here is your Answer by Dennis Mong #55170.1

You're spot on Dennis. For anyone looking for FM models who have.. by Tony Perrone #55170.1.1

I have both the red and the green FM Chrysler's shown by Tony here. Awesome beauties! (EOM) by George Schire #55170.1.1.1

Hey Tony ... That's Exactly where I found the answer .... Just went to the toolbox and by Dennis Mong #55170.1.1.2

I have both red and green versions, too. My Christmas Chryslers. (EOM) by Al Dorado #55170.1.2

(PICS) Since we're on a bit of an FM 'Love-In'.....they made some amazing Fire Trucks by Clifford Read #55169

Wow, those are gorgeous... by John Shamblin #55169.1

+1 ... 1/32 (EOM) by Chav Popov #55169.1.1

Really Spectacular!!! (EOM) by William McElfresh #55169.2

* * * Your collection is outstanding * * * I have the by Dennis Mong #55169.3

Interesting.... by George Bojaciuk #55169.4

A bit of prewar luxury from Germany [PIC] by Richard Sufficool #55168

Yes it does. I really like mine. (EOM) by John Merritt #55168.1

I like the 2 diff color renditions that I have ... Very cool looking car - I like the body lines (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55168.1.1

Love it too. I have this one, a broken gray one, and a very special one ... by Chav Popov #55168.2

Beautiful. I got into collecting too late to have seen some of these. (EOM) by John Shamblin #55168.2.1

It is never too late John, by Chav Popov #55168.2.1.1

Yeah, I search each day on eBay and other sites.... by John Shamblin #55168.2.1.1.1

Your pictures are the best. (EOM) by Frank Kocour #55168.3

This LE Version is gorgeous until you look inside the model. The interior is a ... by Phil Realmuto #55168.4

That's why I stressed it is 27 year old tech.... by Richard Sufficool #55168.4.1

Richard I wasn’t critiquing the interior details at all, simply the aweful color scheme !! by Phil Realmuto #55168.4.1.1

No offense taken. You are absolutely correct.... by Richard Sufficool #55168.4.1.1.1

The model itself still holds up well (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #55168.4.1.1.1.1

(pics) I like them all but these are my five favorite 1/24 diecasts by Clifford Read #55167

Great examples, Cliff. You do like your '50s. era. (EOM) by Richard Sufficool #55167.1

Beautiful selections. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55167.2

CLiff ... You got some good looking stuff ... Pretty colors (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55167.3

I'm curious... by John Shamblin #55167.4

It's quite easy.... by Clifford Read #55167.4.1

No issues with the driveshaft Cliff? (EOM) by David Angeloni #55167.4.1.1

The front driveshaft yoke will pull back a bit from the transmission but....... by Clifford Read #55167.4.1.1.1

The Pontiac, DeSoto, and Buick rank up there as my personal favorites too. Danbury Mint at their by George Schire #55167.5

Great pics on the DM Models. I have all three of those and each is just perfect!! (EOM) by Phil Realmuto #55167.6

PICs - Busy at the Sinclair.... by Hollis Cornell #55166

Nice pics. (EOM) by Evan Morgan #55166.1

+1. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55166.1.1

Wish there were places like that to hang out these days. (EOM) by John Shamblin #55166.2

Todays favorite by John Shamblin #55165

One of the three on my diecast bucket list. (EOM) by Al Dorado #55165.1

What are the other 2 ? (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55165.1.1

This Buick is among my personal favorites on my shelf. Danbury Mint just nailed it to by George Schire #55165.2

I echo that George! There’s something just so appealing about by Phil Realmuto #55165.2.1

Another forgotten diorama from DM by David Applebaum #55164

Well done! (EOM) by John Shamblin #55164.1

Very well done! The front drum brake really lends an air authenticity. (EOM) by Robert Bolin #55164.2

Hello David. Hope all is well. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55164.3

Hello David. Hope all is well. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55164.4

I just happened to catch talk about some going Toledo... by George Bojaciuk #55163

George, I will be there, good Lord willing. It would be my pleasure to finally get to meet you. The by Gene Mills #55163.1

Are you guys bringing models? by Chav Popov #55163.1.1

Yes, Larry and I are bringing a few for the Saturday NNL, and also....... by Clifford Read #55163.1.1.1

Cliff, probably won't come to Radisson's, thanks for the info, by Chav Popov #55163.1.1.1.1

Is that Curt Zahn? (EOM) by George Bojaciuk #55163.1.1.1.1.1

Yes, second from right. (EOM) by Chav Popov #55163.1.1.1.1.1.1

Yes Chav, I have 3 I'm bringing. (EOM) by Gene Mills #55163.1.1.2

That is awesome Gene! by Chav Popov #55163.1.1.2.1

Cheryl Tiegs was busy... so no! by George Bojaciuk #55163.1.1.3

Wow! Now there's a name from the past. (she was my fav too, George.) (EOM) by Andy Sixsmith #55163.1.1.3.1

It took me some time to register ... by Chav Popov #55163.1.1.3.2

My Brother, Larry, and I will be there...Reservations made. EVERYBODY WEAR A NAME-TAG, PLEASE!!! (EOM) by Clifford Read #55163.2

It would be a pleasure to meet you both! (EOM) by George Bojaciuk #55163.2.1

Would love to meet you George. Vendor or visitor? (EOM) by Chav Popov #55163.3

I'm trying to decide... by George Bojaciuk #55163.3.1

Great! Will see you there. Rick said, he is coming too. (EOM) by Chav Popov #55163.3.1.1

For my first time ever, I'm going too. Looking forward to meeting many of my friends face-to-face! (EOM) by Dave VanderWal #55163.4

Be sure to find me Dave! (EOM) by George Bojaciuk #55163.4.1

PICs - Daily Dose of Diecast...Tuesday by John Merritt #55162

GR8T picts .... Everything looks " Ma Va luss " (EOM) by Dennis Mong #55162.1

Love the Hudsons! One of FM's best cars. Gr8t pix as always!! (EOM) by Tim Kubiak #55162.2

Very sharp / seldom seen / great pics. (EOM) by Billy Collins #55162.3

These two Hudson's and the green one (not pictured) are FM's crown jewels. (EOM) by George Schire #55162.4

Beautiful. I've got one in green. (EOM) by John Shamblin #55162.5

Very nice. Cute little orphans. I seem to recall your green one got the dreaded rot, John. )-: (EOM) by Al Dorado #55162.6

It did- The frame on the underside. It still displays ok, maybe a little lower. by John Merritt #55162.6.1

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