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01/08/2021 7:32 am
In 1949, Ford came out with their slab-side design. Some loved it, I hated it. There were so many other sleeker designs appearing at that time, to me, this just looked clunky. When TFM released their model, I ignored it. But, when they did the repaint as a Pebble Beach numbered LE of only(?) 3000, now I had to have it. It would be the closest I'd ever get to being there! I finally got one from our auction, and, I liked the color but this old tech model with its dog leg hinges, barely perceptible tampo'd scripts and huge panel gaps left me with the overall reaction of "Meh".
01/08/2021 8:13 am
I have to agree about the model, and the same applies with all of FMs releases of the '49 Ford. Now for the 1:1, it is now and as always been one of my favorite styles from Ford.
Beautiful photos, at least it is a great color.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
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01/08/2021 8:50 am
@jcarnutz With the 1:1, it's all a matter of personal esthetics. This Ford design certainly received its share of kudos. Back then I found myself more enamored with (what turned out to be) the orphan cars like Kaisers, Frazers, Studebaker and Nashes.
John Merritt and John Merritt reacted
01/08/2021 8:53 am
I love this model and one I always enjoy. thanks for your sharing
Rich Sufficool and Rich Sufficool reacted
01/08/2021 11:07 am
Despite the model's faults I love it and the subject matter. I was nine years old when the shoe box Fords came out and they were such a change from the prior designs, it seemed they were everywhere. While the Fords were cool, my favorites were the Mercurys and Lincolns.
01/08/2021 4:50 pm
I'm a huge fan of the 49s and have this one. A nice effort by FM