Posted By:	Bob Jackman
Posted On:	Saturday February 9, 2019 at 5:42 PM
Message: I have both this St. Regis and the 55 Imperial. This model is longer than the Imperial which makes me wonder if the 56 Chrysler and Imperial were longer than the 55s. According to the Standard Catalog of American Cars, the wheel base on the 55 Imperial was 130 inches while the 56 Imperial was 133 inches. I was not able to find overall lengths for either 1/1 car.

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PICS Acme 1956 Chrysler by Robert M. Woolley #28685

I'm waiting for the green/wheelcover version (not too crazy for wires). Any detail pics Robert? by Christopher Moroni #28685.1

In 1956 I was 10 years old.... by Richard Sufficool #28685.1.1

I am a little older than you, and have an older brother. by Robert M. Woolley #28685.1.1.1

Excellent story. Still amazed that the model survived! (EOM) by Christopher Moroni #28685.1.1.1.1

.. (EOM) by Dennis Mong #28685.1.1.1.1.1

*** 1956 *** I was only 36 days old *** (EOM) by Dennis Mong #28685.1.1.2

More photos coming, and lots saved! by Robert M. Woolley #28685.1.2

Amazing! (EOM) by Christopher Moroni #28685.1.2.1

PICS Acme 1/18 1956 Chrysler by Robert M. Woolley #28685.1.3

Thanks for these pics Robert. Looks like there's a "steelie" for a spare. Great! (EOM) by Christopher Moroni #28685.1.3.1

Chris, My 1;1 Imperial has the wire wheel option but the spare by Bob Jackman #28685.1.3.1.1

..right. As far as I know, that is correct. I'm glad to see PM (ACME) replicated that accurately. (EOM) by Christopher Moroni #28685.1.3.1.1.1

" Spectacular " Pictures ... Great Enjoyment on your XCLNT close ups - Thank You (EOM) by Dennis Mong #28685.1.3.2

I will wait for the green version. I prefer the wire wheels, though. by Al Dorado #28685.2

YES! Not only is it wrong but it's too "bright" inside. An easy fix though. (EOM) by Christopher Moroni #28685.2.1

Based on the photos of the prototype and by Robert Lawhn #28685.3

YES, reissue the 1956 Chevies but W/O the skirts! (EOM) by Robert M. Woolley #28685.3.1

The skirts were always "removable." One could easily "snap" them out. (EOM) by Christopher Moroni #28685.3.1.1

I have a PM Bel Air in Laurel Green and Crocus Yellow. No skirts or cont. kit. Super nice model. (EOM) by Al Dorado #28685.3.2

Yes Al, I have a "few" myself. It's a great model...and it's a hardtop...and it's a four door! (EOM) by Christopher Moroni #28685.3.2.1

Yes, a reissue of the 1956 Bel Air Sport Sedan would be just swell! by David Crowe #28685.3.3

...perhaps for the European market. But here in the States let's stick with factory colors...please! (EOM) by Christopher Moroni #28685.3.3.1

There are all sorts of colors that are fine. "Factory" colors by Mike DeTorrice #28685.3.3.1.1

Anyone know how it compares in size beside Maistos '56 Chrysler and Signatures by Ken Spear #28685.4

Good question Ken. I wish I knew. The Maisto is terrible (very underscaled) and Sig's Imperial is... by Christopher Moroni #28685.4.1

I have both this St. Regis and the 55 Imperial. This model is longer than the Imperial by Bob Jackman #28685.4.1.1

'55 Chrysler 219", '56 221"; '55 Imperial 223", '56 229". (EOM) by Barry Levittan #28685.4.1.1.1

Thanks Barry. Assuming the 56 New Yorker and Imperial are the by Bob Jackman #28685.4.1.1.1.1

Right. Bob, Barry.... it makes sense to me as well. (EOM) by Christopher Moroni #28685.4.1.1.1.1.1

Makes me wonder if ACME, using this PM Chrysler tooling, will offer a 1/18 '56 300. It's possible! (EOM) by Christopher Moroni #28685.4.1.1.1.1.1.1

PICs 1/18 Maisto 300 and Acme New Yorker size photos by Robert M. Woolley #28685.4.2

Thanks for these Robert. As I've stated many times... that Maisto is "less than perfect." (EOM) by Christopher Moroni #28685.4.2.1

Robert:Thanks for the pics. As I suspected, the Maisto is slightly by Ken Spear #28685.4.2.2

Received mine a few days ago. Very nice looking solid hefty model. I likely! :-D (EOM) by Duncan Pohl #28685.5

Great! Another win, win for all! (EOM) by Christopher Moroni #28685.5.1

1956 CHRYSLER NEW YORKER ST. REGIS PAINTED PROTOTYPE by Ralph Regalbuto #28685.6

Hi Ralp. With painted ones now available... why bother? Save your unpainted prototypes. (EOM) by Christopher Moroni #28685.6.1

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