Diecast Car Collectors Poll

[FritsB]

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George, I found the kit number85-1924 in my collection - the graphics on the box show a coral bird but the optional paint guide on the side panel lists "silver and satin black" so suspect the model shown on their site is a painted model - possibly one done at the factory to show the optional colors. The model is molded in color = coral outside, black interior with clear and chrome plated parts.

this means you can paint this model any color you like. The ideal base to make a color that was never available in diecast.

[Ol'Dave]

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Gordan. I have extra 1/87th's all Black. If you want 'small'. PM me your addy, and will send one along to ya'.

[5bird7]

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Gordon, Maisto makes (or made) a scale 1:24 model without hardtop that has the all black interior.
I have one, but not sure if they are still available. Dot?

Gordon & Frits,

The all Black, 1/25 scale by Maisto was available in the Collection sets and as give-a-ways at Ford events. No Top. About the only way you'll come across one now is on ebay or from another collector.

MotorMax also made a 1/24 scale in all black with or without a black hardtop. The MM model does not have a 3rd brakelight whereas the Maisto above does. It came out before the production cars did.

[FritsB]

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Thanks Dot. Not sure where I got mine. Probably e-Bay as most of the models I have.

[Daktari]

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Thanks for the information everyone.

I will probably eventually buy one of the Maisto 1:18 scale which to me not being an expert looks to be a very nice detailed model,(even though it has that red accent interior).

Dave R offered me a tiny 1:87 in black so I will then have a collection of two.

Thanks again, Gordon.

[FritsB]

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That's nice Gordon. But be carefull...that's how we all started

[V8 Cat]

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I collect 1/18 retro TBirds and other cars that I think had or have outstanding designs that stood-up and/or will stand up over time and are significant cars.. Some examples that come to mind are: the Shelby Cobra, all Shelby Mustangs, Ford GT, Continental MKII, Studebaker Golden Hawk, Mercedes SL, Mercedes CLK, Jaguar XKE, XK8 & XK, first two generations of Corvettes, Dodge Viper, Bentley GT, 55-57 Tbirds, 67-68 Mercury Cougar, etc. Looking for a Jaguar XJ13 now, but they are not currenlty being produced and go for well over $200 on Ebay when they come up which is very seldom.

[Daktari]

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Hi again,

As I just mentioned in a previous post,all this model collecting I am not familiar with. Just out of curiosity, is 1:18 the largest scale model made in large numbers or is there a larger, more detailed scale produced?

All I know of the modell die-cast world is what I have picked up off this site and I can't recall seeing anything bigger than 1:18.

Just learning, Gordon.

[Blue Heaven]

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Gordon,
As far as the Retro Birds go, 1/18th is the largest diecast. I've seen other cars that are available in scales all the way up to 1/5th.

[steelblue5505]

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This is a great thread. The pics are really special.
I myself have a good assortment of cars, pick up trucks and even a city bus on my train layout, all representing the 1950s. All in 1:43 1:48 scale.
I am trying to find a 1954 Mercury Montclair in the 1:43/48 scale.
Can any one be of help?

Thanks!

[MATBird]

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I don't want to hijack a thread, but here's a Revell Black with either a white or silver top - Snap together plastic model
And,I don't recall it being discussed before:
http://www.dunnstoyandhobby.com/Reve.../rev851924.htm

I contacted Dunn's about this model and here's what they said:

"Revell 85-1924 appears to be a discontinued item. I cannot locate it on Revell's
or on any of my vendor's websites. The last time I even sold this model was on
4/9/06. As such, we will not be able to restock this item.

Thanks for the interest!

Dunn's Toy & Hobby"

[2K2BIRD]

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Not sure if anyone is looking for any of the 1:24th scale team Thunderbird diecasts or not, but this guy has several of them at a really good price. He has a good feedback rating. I don't know him or have any vested interested, just passing on a possibility.

http://item.express.ebay.com/NEW-Tex...QtabnavZ6#tabs

Good Luck and Happy Collecting!

[5bird7]

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This is a great thread. The pics are really special.
I myself have a good assortment of cars, pick up trucks and even a city bus on my train layout, all representing the 1950s. All in 1:43 1:48 scale.
I am trying to find a 1954 Mercury Montclair in the 1:43/48 scale.
Can any one be of help?

Thanks!

Mike, I'm inquiring but it doesn't look too promising unless you want to try to find a Sun Valley. I did come up with this:
http://www.mboxcommunity.com/forums/...ad.php?t=54336

[steelblue5505]

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Dot, Thank you very much for the link and the help.

Here is a link to what I'm looking for, in any color and especially in 1:43/48 scale

http://www.diecastdirect.com/asp_mod...uctCode=SS5131

This die cast car is absolutely a beauty!!!

[2K2BIRD]

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Mike, I'm inquiring but it doesn't look too promising unless you want to try to find a Sun Valley. I did come up with this:
http://www.mboxcommunity.com/forums/...ad.php?t=54336

I have one of those 1954 Sun Valley models in the yellow and green from Argentina that the guy told you about in response to your question. I'm not really sure where it is at these days but I do have one.