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18/06/2018 2:59 pm
Lionel Nascar 1:24 Diecast?
A bit of a stretch here but does anyone own any Lionel Nascar 1:24 diecasts? My only question is if the paint is good or prone to rash as with others?
~Michael Welborn
Member D4C: 1995 - Present
18/06/2018 3:53 pm
I 'think' I've crossed paths with Lionel-NASCAR a couple of times.
It's tough to remember exactly which 1:24 though.
I 'think' it might be my R. Petty '69 Torino. The car is on display and the box is put away. 'Paint' has always been good.
The other instance I'm fairly certain is the Dale Earnhardt Jr. #88 / Michigan win, 'Dark Knight' car. I bought this one for my niece who is a Dale Jr. fan. Again, good impressions of the model. Sokid build, good finish seen during my initial inspection.
*** I saw this car priced on ebay for $175. I believe I paid about $70 / new a few years ago.
Hope this helps a little.
Topic starter
18/06/2018 4:20 pm
Thanks. It does help...
...I get the impression of simple quality...nicely decorated commemoratives. Maybe not DM/FM level of detail...but certainly solid with a strong brand name...Lionel.
~Michael Welborn
Member D4C: 1995 - Present
18/06/2018 7:18 pm
I have a few recent Lionel pieces and also prior releases by Action.
I have not seen any rash or rot issues in any of them. The recent Lionel cars have very high quality paint and graphics. The "elite" versions have the highest level of detail, but are the most limited and therefore, the most expensive.
19/06/2018 1:50 am
I've got many, vintage, NASCAR / Action Racing models. Great quality for the price.