Bet you thought you'd be looking at a 1957 Plymouth. Actually, this is Sunstar's 1960 Plymouth. Looks like everything was replicated.... lot's of details in & out. The mis-matched door paint, weak trunk spare, and too-tall front seats are this model's biggest faults, otherwise.... not too shabby.
I have a couple of these sensational SunStar 1960 Plymouth diecast models and one of them just like this beauty ! It definitely is really great to get a Platinum 1960 Plymouth in 1/18th.
That's a nice model despite the concerns. I have that one in those colors. I haven't really paid much attention to my 1:18 scale collection for a while (they are still packed away) I was surprised to find I have three '60 Plymouth models. This one, a yellow open convertible and my favorite is this one.
It's a true beauty in both 1:1 and also in 1:18th form here. A really excellent Platinum Series release and I certainly like the top-up convertible form of this one.
Terrific pictures Chris. I am not a fan of the 60 but I think the model definitely does the 1/1 justice.
I felt the same way for many years, always thinking the '60 was a bastardization  of the 1957 dream-car look. The more I learned about this car, however, the more I learned to love it.
That's a nice model despite the concerns. I have that one in those colors. I haven't really paid much attention to my 1:18 scale collection for a while (they are still packed away) I was surprised to find I have three '60 Plymouth models. This one, a yellow open convertible and my favorite is this one.
I've had mine for years. Initially, I figured on tackling those "sky-high"Â split-front seats, but was stymied when I couldn't figure out how to convincingly reproduce that "cloth"Â design pattern.Â
I hated those skirts too (that was an easy fix ) and I added a bit of paint to better hide the gap between the C-pillar and the body.Â
"....surprised to find I have three '60 Plymouth models...."  I can relate to that. At least you didn't buy duplicates (not realizing you actually already own it!.... that's happened to me! 🙄 🙄 🙄)Â
I like your top-up convertible. Should I ever buy another '60, that's the one I want.
It's a true beauty in both 1:1 and also in 1:18th form here. A really excellent Platinum Series release and I certainly like the top-up convertible form of this one.
Yes indeed, Sunstar has botched a few Platinums, but not this one. Hardtop, convertible-top up or down..... they all look great. Oh, how I wish they'd do a 1959 AND a 1961.... but the odds are NOT in my favor. 😫 😣 😫
Bet you thought you'd be looking at a 1957 Plymouth. Actually, this is Sunstar's 1960 Plymouth. Looks like everything was replicated.... lot's of details in & out. The mis-matched door paint, weak trunk spare, and too-tall front seats are this model's biggest faults, otherwise.... not too shabby.
Chris, while you're modifying the height of the front seats, you might want to address that steering column angle too. I think it could be dropped a bit so the angle is more vertical and less horizontal. LOL! 😉Â
@marty-johnson ...yeah, now that you mention it....  That steering column is a bit too elevated. 🙄 🙄  (I think you meant more horizontal and less vertical... right? )
