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I suppose the logic is, "Why re-invent the wheel?" Factually speaking, Mustang models sell, and I suspect MNGT thought this was a sound (safe ) investment. I further suppose it's easier to copy existing tooling. But obviously NOREV spent "some" capital to produce these replicas.
But really? Another $100 1/18 diecast 1966 Mustang? And these are sealed.... I can get 1/18 '66 'Stangs w/opening features for half that. I sure wish NOREV would've spent (and charged ) a bit more on something we haven't seen before. 🙄 😯 🙄
Very nice '66 Mustang replicas and both in excellent colors ! I really like that great-looking blue hardtop coupe. (but the red convertible is no slouch, either !)
I suppose the logic is, "Why re-invent the wheel?" Factually speaking, Mustang models sell, and I suspect MNGT thought this was a sound (safe ) investment. I further suppose it's easier to copy existing tooling. But obviously NOREV spent "some" capital to produce these replicas.
But really? Another $100 1/18 diecast 1966 Mustang? And these are sealed.... I can get 1/18 '66 'Stangs w/opening features for half that. I sure wish NOREV would've spent (and charged ) a bit more on something we haven't seen before. 🙄 😯 🙄
I think the models look really well done & I've been very happy with my other sealed diecast Norevs (289 Cobra, '69 Corvette Coupe & Porsche 935), but I'll be skipping these, as I don't need another 1st gen Mustang.
It is an interesting choice that didn't necessarily fill an obvious hole like the 289 Cobras did, but out of my 35 Mustangs, only 1 is a 1966, & that's a Shelby GT350. A quick ebay search of 1966 Mustangs shows numerous Shelbys, these new Norevs & the insanely nice (& insanely expensive) Classic Carlectables. Who else made the '66?
I can kind of understand the notchback '65 (not a '66), as I don't recall seeing one in the 1:18 scale. However, the convertible '66 ('64, '65, '66) is quite common in lots of scales.
It is an interesting choice that didn't necessarily fill an obvious hole like the 289 Cobras did
Right, that's the way I see it.
What you stated regarding 1/18 '66 'Stangs is also true.... but most, I would argue, would "lump" 1964-1/2 - 1966 Mustangs together. Looking at it in this way, there are many 1/18s. Still, the best bang for the buck is Precision 100's convertible. I have Welly's hardtop ONLY until I replace it with a Classic Carlectables.... which I passed on many years ago when they were "zero" money. 🙁 😔 😓 🙁
I can kind of understand the notchback '65 (not a '66), as I don't recall seeing one in the 1:18 scale. However, the convertible '66 ('64, '65, '66) is quite common in lots of scales.
Right! 😏 ...and yes, That blue coupe is a 1965, not a '66.
What you stated regarding 1/18 '66 'Stangs is also true.... but most, I would argue, would "lump" 1964-1/2 - 1966 Mustangs together. Looking at it in this way, there are many 1/18s.
totally agree with that. I'm sure there are some completists out there that want the '66s, but I have enough 1st gens.
I like that you changed the wheels on the Precision 100. With a commitment to detail that they had on that model I can't believe they let those wonky looking wired wheels make it to production. Just my two cents otherwise I think that model is practically perfect.
I suppose the logic is, "Why re-invent the wheel?" Factually speaking, Mustang models sell, and I suspect MNGT thought this was a sound (safe ) investment. I further suppose it's easier to copy existing tooling. But obviously NOREV spent "some" capital to produce these replicas.
But really? Another $100 1/18 diecast 1966 Mustang? And these are sealed.... I can get 1/18 '66 'Stangs w/opening features for half that. I sure wish NOREV would've spent (and charged ) a bit more on something we haven't seen before. 🙄 😯 🙄
...just saying. 😔 😔
I'm not so sure that the turquoise one is a '66.
After looking at a larger picture I don't see the 'fingers' coming out of that chrome insert just before the rear wheelwell like I do on the red convertible. I thought that was an option on the '66.
I like that you changed the wheels on the Precision 100.
Yes, thank you Steve. You'll recall I posted all the details a while back. Such a great model deserves BETTER wheels. Incidentally, Ertl's 1/12 1964 Mustang convertible sports the same, but larger, TERRIBLE tires & rims! 😫 😫 😫
