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17/02/2024 12:41 pm
My first 1:18 diecast "precision" model was a Burago Ferrari Testarossa. I remember how I marveled at the HUGE size and the operating features like opening doors, frunk, and steerable wheels! And, it was METAL like a real car! I'm unsure of the year, but I think it was 1983 or 1984. I still have it, but for display purposes, it's since been replaced with a Hot Wheels Elite version. It has been relegated to a closet purely for nostalgia as my first diecast model.
Steve Jacobs and Christopher Moroni reacted
17/02/2024 2:17 pm
Great question...AND... EVERYTHING you said is EXACTLY what I said/thought at the time. A friend of mine bought me a 1/18 Maisto 1959 Cadillac Eldorado identical to this one. Years later I pirated parts, stripped it, etc... but still have the "car-cus" (get it? 😏) somewhere. At one point, I was using the chassis for a better detailed '63, but that project stalled.
17/02/2024 5:00 pm
That '63 would / could be a nice addition to your collection Chris.
Marty Johnson reacted
17/02/2024 5:33 pm
Nice replicas ! My first automobiles around this scale were a zinc alloy 1/22 1930 Packard and a 1/18 scale Duesenberg, both in kit form. I basically still have both models and they are from the early 1960's.
Marty Johnson reacted
17/02/2024 6:08 pm
my first 1:18 model was a birthday gift from my uncle when I was 3...Corgi's Lotus 72D. I still have it, but its in pretty rough shape, as you can imagine.
the 1:18 that really got me hooked on this scale was Bburago's Jaguar SS100 when I was 9. Still have that one, too.
17/02/2024 6:47 pm
17/02/2024 7:56 pm
The Hubley's were really nice diecast models. Perhaps the kits still could be around in some form from some manufacturer.
Christopher Moroni reacted
17/02/2024 9:30 pm
The Hubley's were really nice diecast models.
I agree, but all were 1/20 scale except for the 1/18 Duesenbergs (formal sedan & phaeton ). A while back I started one with the goal of correcting & enhancing the chassis. The more I learned, the more I realized... I was over my head. 🤔 🤔
Steve Jacobs and David Green reacted
17/02/2024 9:38 pm
That '63 would / could be a nice addition to your collection Chris.
I agree but I halted this project when I realized the 1/18 JADA body was just a bit too far from accurate to be turned into a decent replica, despite being at 1/18 scale. It makes a GREAT 1/18 toy though.
A few years ago BOS released a wonderful 1/18 1963 Cadillac Sedan de Ville but in sealed-resin form. 😔 😔
Steve Jacobs reacted
17/02/2024 9:47 pm
I don't think I've ever seen pics of that Cadillac. I'll have to look it up. There are certain year Cadillac models that I like and the early 60s to the mid 60s were some of the best ones ever style wise in my opinion.
Christopher Moroni reacted
17/02/2024 10:17 pm
It seems that Creative Masters thought that 1/20 was a good and legitimate compromise scale between 1/24 and 1/18 and that perhaps both scale advocates might compromise of such a size. Obviously, Diecast Promotions/Highway 61 did their excellent scale trucks in 1/16 "farm scale" and I am happy to have their fine 1/16 1940 Ford stake truck.
Marty Johnson and Christopher Moroni reacted
18/02/2024 1:11 am
My first 1/18 was the Ertl Shelby SC in blue with white stripes.
18/02/2024 8:10 am
I'm pretty sure my first 18th scale model was a Bburago MBZ Gullwing in red. That's sooo many years ago.
Marty Johnson and Christopher Moroni reacted
18/02/2024 12:16 pm
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