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A Model Dose... Tuesday 5/23/23-Wednesday 5/24/23

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John Merritt
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I was gone very early this morning and again tomorrow and I have no idea when I'll be home tomorrow evening. So, I am posting this tonight. Thanks for looking. 

1953 & 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop Sport Coupes - '53-SunStar, '54-Franklin Mint

1953 54 Chevy Bel Air Hdtps 2
1953 54 Chevy Bel Air Hdtps 1
1953 54 Chevy Bel Air Hdtps 4
1953 54 Chevy Bel Air Hdtps 3
1953 54 Chevy Bel Air Hdtps 6
1953 54 Chevy Bel Air Hdtps 5

John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA


   
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George Schire
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 A good looking duo!  


George Schire
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(@pete-rovero)
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Even though they are built from basically the same body, the '53 looks so clunky compared to the svelte '54.  Nice comparison John.



   
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(@jack-dodds)
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I love both years.  The roof line and 2-tone paint application really work well on this car.



   
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David Vandermeer
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SunStar did a nice job with the ‘53.


David Vandermeer
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(@sizedoesmatter)
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I have both of these and display them side by side. Like Jada, the Sun Star is a near precision image that can stand up to DM and FM for only a fraction of the cost. Love the pics of course.


John Bono
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(@bob-jackman)
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I have the FM hardtop in two colors and convertible in two colors. For some reason I never bought the SunStar in 1/24 scale but I do have them in 1/18 scale.



   
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