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14/04/2025 11:35 am
photo comparisons of a '53 & '54 Bel Air
Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Sport Coupe - 1953: Jada Models -- 1954: Franklin Mint
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
14/04/2025 2:56 pm
This duo is proudly parked in the Chevrolet Bowtie display case. John, as always your pics are first rate of course.
John Bono
North Jersey
14/04/2025 3:10 pm
For me this Jada image validates that an accurate representation could be produced at a fraction of what we paid Danbury and TFM. I'm a longtime believer that many of the mints features were wasted effort and $. Yes, I know I've said this before and I'm sure many diehards would disagree with my take, but I tell it as I see it.
John Bono
North Jersey
14/04/2025 5:34 pm
John not sure if you saw my recent Facel Vega post, bought the model in response to your excellent historical view of the car Lounge post. Cost about $20US. It certainly validates your point. Its one of the Hachette et al range. Then of course theres First Gear, M2, Crown Premiums etc and our own Australian DDA.For me this Jada image validates that an accurate representation could be produced at a fraction of what we paid Danbury and TFM. I'm a longtime believer that many of the mints features were wasted effort and $. Yes, I know I've said this before and I'm sure many diehards would disagree with my take, but I tell it as I see it.
And of course Johns pics also validate your point, thanks John
14/04/2025 6:06 pm
@geoff-jowett Geoff, at $20 US it's a score big time. I'm happy to see there are manufactures that will produce a first rate image at a reasonable price. Good going!
John Bono
North Jersey
14/04/2025 7:02 pm
I have the FM Turquoise and black/white 54s. When the JADA came out I didn't buy it as I said to myself I don't need it only later to realize the JADA was a 53. It pays to pay attention.
14/04/2025 7:43 pm
John, those are both beauties. JADA did make some decent 1/24 images, of which I have several.😊
John Merritt and Geoff Jowett reacted
14/04/2025 8:25 pm
I just corrected a mistake....I found the Jada with the correct wheels on Ebay and now have it on the way.