[Closed] 1:24 scale Precision Automotive Replicas we could afford!

I llike my glass vettes i would buy others like that

I agree, I have the silver 65 and think it is one of the best in my collection.

I personally, would NOT pay $130 and above for a static fiberglass 1.24 car.

My personal interest at this point in time, if we are not to have the beautiful 1.24 diecast cars we grew to love from the mints, are cars like the plastic promotional examples we had during the 1950s and 60s. For those I'd be willing to pay in a range from $25 to around $50.

Re-read George, no mention of static model.

The FM so called Fiberglass Corvettes, have all the features of a Diecast model. And like Andy said, no rash....I would buy models built to the standards of those Corvettes. To me, it's all positive

I'm curious what they are actually made of? I always assumed some kind of plastic.

Sorry Ryan, I did mis-read Andy's post. I'll go stand in the corner for awhile.

George, George, I know you don't like Vettes and it's pretty obvious by your unending negativity that you have very little love for FM but please read the portion of Tony Perrone's review of the 1965 Corvette pasted below.

"The suspension works, the headlights swivel, the hood raises on a metal prop rod and the doors are hinged internally on the same system as the real car. The photo-etched metal fuel filler door opens and the metal-foiled badges and emblems are to-die-for. Interior-wise, there is positively nothing to fault. The steering wheel and three dual-center spokes are scaled better than any other FM Vette to date. The belts, seats, dash, console and floor pedals are perfect. The rear compartments open and the seat backs fold as they should. Chassis componentry is exceptional. The use of color graduation on the exhaust, finned brake assembly rear leaf spring and steering function are magnificent. The engine features a removable air cleaner and that allows us good detail view of what FM has accomplished here."

Andy, my apologies. I mis-read your post. And with regard to your comment about my "unending negativity", with all do respect, if speaking truths about some of the FM cars is being negative, I guess then that I am.

FM was hit and miss with their offerings. They were either really great, or they were riddled with issues. And that Andy is a fact!

Not saying DM was always perfect, but certainly in comparing the two companies, DM was a shining example of quality the vast majority of the time.

You are correct I'm not a Corvette fan, but that has nothing to do with being negative. We all have our favorites and not so favorites, and sharing that information should not be considered negative. If you love Corvettes, I think that is great, and your passion for them filled with many cars.

Andy, I would buy more models built like this all day long.

As you have described, these FM Corvettes are outstanding in every way and the clarity of detail is the equal to or better than the best diecast metal models ever made by either mint.

Well Bob, that's exactly how I feel too.

+1

I agree....

...or aluminum like the Shelby Cobras and BMW Z8 from TFM. No paint rash their either and I heard that aluminum was cheaper to cast than zamak.

I LOVE my blue w/white strip Cobra LE AWESOME piece!