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27/11/2023 10:05 am
A look back at what used to be excellent FM models. They have both suffered from the ravages of "diecast rot" I came across the boxes the other day as I continue to set up my model room. I haven't opened them yet, as I remember that when they were packed, their condition was poor. So, until I do and see what's left of them, I thought I'd share some photos from better days.
At least I'll always have the photos...
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
27/11/2023 10:19 am
At least when you took the photos, these were really nice looking models. Glad you took the photos back then.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
27/11/2023 10:32 am
Great photos John; thank goodness you took them. These were all the rage back in the day and for GOOD reason, both are terrific. I've never been able to pick a favorite between them!
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27/11/2023 11:23 am
WOW! I remember the excitement I experienced when I received both of these models. I loved the color combinations and they were standouts on my car shelves. Then one day to my horror I noticed how the red hood version was decaying almost in front of my eyes. It literally over a short period of time completely fell apart. Eventually it went to the garbage can. The black hood version seems to be holding on okay, but I check it often. Franklin Mint really dropped the ball on these two.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
27/11/2023 12:21 pm
George, I feel your pain. These two models are displayed together over a doorway in my family room. They are at a height that I can't see them from the floor. I'm afraid of getting a ladder and looking at them closely for what I might see.
27/11/2023 5:13 pm
what a shame. They look so good as a pair. Hope yours are OK gentlemen. thanks for the pics John
27/11/2023 5:16 pm
By the original images, great little models. It is a real shame when poorly mixed metals latter cause all this damage. What could have been…………?
27/11/2023 5:38 pm
Sorry to hear that that's happened to so many models. I don't have a whole lot of 1/24th left so I'm not sure if I'm having any issues with them. But I do see $ signs here by selling them off for parts. This way at least you could recoup a little bit of your cost.
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28/11/2023 3:15 am
I was hoping to get these pair for my collection but they never surface on Ebay or elsewhere, maybe the decay explains why I never see them on the second hand market.. I do have the yellow and black convertible, which is a lovely model hence why I was trying to get the combo of black & red... 
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