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15/08/2024 6:47 pm
Here is a 1950 Studebaker Champion in red as done in 1/18 by Yat Ming a number of years ago. It is very nicely done and in a real eye-catching color. It makes a great companion to the 1/18 1951 Studebaker Commander by Highway 61, which I also have in Maui Blue.
15/08/2024 7:33 pm
Nice pictures Mike. I can't say that I've ever seen this color in this model...looks good.
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15/08/2024 7:36 pm
Great pics Mike of a very nice Yat Ming model. Over the years they sure did give us a bunch of great models at incredible prices ! 👍
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16/08/2024 2:31 am
Thanks, Bob. You didn't see many '50 Studebaker Champions from Yat Ming and also not many in this bright red color. They did a nice job with this one at the typically low YM price point
And thanks, Steve. Yes, YM gave us a whole bunch of nice diecast cars at a great lower price. I remember seeing many years ago a list on the old DCP that Joe Kelley had gotten of a number of great 1/18 diecast models that YM had in the planning stages at that time.
16/08/2024 4:39 am
Wow Mike,
I had forgotten about Joe and how instrumental he was and helping me get into this hobby.. Thank you for the memories.
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16/08/2024 5:37 am
Nice photos of a photographic car. I like the last one best. I had a light blue one. I felt the lighter color presented the cars lines better.
16/08/2024 6:50 am
@100ford2003 Joe Kelly did a wonderful job of reviewing models IMO. His basement man cave was spectacular.
16/08/2024 6:55 am
16/08/2024 7:01 am
Joe Kelly did a wonderful job of reviewing models
One of the best diecast-ambassadors for sure! For years I watched his terrific YouTube reviews, but didn't know until about 2022, that Joe is the front man for one of the premiere Eagles tribute bands touring today. Pretty cool! 😎 😎 😎
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16/08/2024 9:01 am
Well that's something worth googling.... 👍
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16/08/2024 9:02 am
@100ford2003 Joe Kelly did a wonderful job of reviewing models IMO. His basement man cave was spectacular.
Yep....it sure was / is !
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16/08/2024 10:14 am
This bullet/propeller nose design seems to me to be the 1950s "design shock" equivalent that the '61 Plymouth presented in the following decade. I found it very weird looking as a kid but really appreciate its uniqueness now.
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16/08/2024 12:13 pm
Was Joe the guy that had a retractable pool table in his man cave? He also had all those IKEA Billy cabinets.
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16/08/2024 12:45 pm
Was Joe the guy that had a retractable pool table in his man cave? He also had all those IKEA Billy cabinets.
Yes, yes he was. In fact, I believe THAT'S what started his path to diecast reviews, etc... Joe was featured on a local TV show called, "Look what I did!" He explained how he engineered & fabricated his retractable, ceiling mounted, slot car table.
16/08/2024 2:23 pm
I love the second, lake-side shot. It really transports you to another time.
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