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18/04/2024 9:40 am
Danbury Mint 1933 Ford Cabriolet Ltd Ed – 1542
Following rapidly on the heels of their ’33 coupe, the Danbury boys have made some changes, concocted a couple little add-ons and brought us a sensational new roadster version. More precisely, it is a Cabriolet. Checking through our Car List & Reviews, you’ll note that Danbury has treated us well to Ford’s glorious little machines from the 1931 to 1934 period. The ’33 body is much more refined for its day than the ’31 yet still held all the rich legendary design that made the earlier thirties cars so well received by the masses. DM styles that design into their models very precisely. The little drop-top is handsome in gloss black. There’s a jaunty and delicately thin red pinstripe running the beltline from stem to stern and the car is wonderfully accented by bright red wire wheels.
DM chose to fabricate the ‘up’ top, covered in a thoroughly realistic canvas-like covering, in a deep tan. The welt lines and window trim are fashioned in a dark brown. The interior of the top itself is fantastically detail laden. The top boot, also supplied, is a matching tan and brown. Both fit very tightly and seamlessly. The interior is done in brown and the dash in a wood-grain. The flooring is tan and the door panels are brown with wood-accented trim. Also featured are leather door-pull straps. For the normal buyer of the day this was pretty opulent stuff. The interior of the rumble seat is matching. DM also gives us a travel trunk that fits behind the spare on a luggage tray that folds down when in use. Hidden magnets hold it in place. It opens to reveal the necessary tools of the trade for long distance driving.
The suspension is grand. It flexes just enough to hold perfect ride height while simulating the actual ‘give’ of the leaf springs for the Ford of the thirties. The chassis, with its emergency brake cabling, frame and engine bottom detailing, lend great realism to the piece. Under either hood half is even better detailing. You’ll note the simulated brown leather firewall insulation surround, fuel lines, finely-crafted plug wiring and water hoses. DM makes great use of photo-etch metal for the grille, builds on twin horns beneath the chrome headlights, adds on the running lights on either side of the cowl and makes great use of external door hinges. The finish is a foot deep and the overall look of the double-three will positively make you smile! This 75th Anniversary issue is limited to production for 2008. TP 02/27/2008
Topic starter
18/04/2024 3:04 pm
Have it, love it. Quite the jaunty ride in 1/1 scale.
I wouldn't know!! I'm jealous Bob. My first car, when I was 15, was a 1931 Ford Model A Cabriolet. It was a bucket case that I built up but sold prior to getting it to drivable condition.
John Napoli reacted
18/04/2024 4:32 pm
My first car was a 1937 Studebaker Dictator sedan when I was 13 for $25.00. It actually was a nice car but hardly jaunty.
Tony Perrone reacted
18/04/2024 6:03 pm
Another work of art from DM further brought to life by your pictures and prose Tony.
hear hear Bob! The cabriolet is up there with the very best of DMs. The interior is incredible and a real feature is the 'luggage trunk'. Er Tony any chance....please...?
I did find the review Geoff. The pics were lost. I'll do a reshoot - today, if I can, and post a little later!
thats fantastic, thank you Tony. I really rate the model amongst the best in the scale. Much appreciated
Topic starter
19/04/2024 6:30 am
My first car was a 1937 Studebaker Dictator sedan when I was 13 for $25.00. It actually was a nice car but hardly jaunty.
Ewww; LOVE those cars!
Geoff Jowett reacted
Topic starter
19/04/2024 6:31 am
Another work of art from DM further brought to life by your pictures and prose Tony.
hear hear Bob! The cabriolet is up there with the very best of DMs. The interior is incredible and a real feature is the 'luggage trunk'. Er Tony any chance....please...?
I did find the review Geoff. The pics were lost. I'll do a reshoot - today, if I can, and post a little later!
thats fantastic, thank you Tony. I really rate the model amongst the best in the scale. Much appreciated
You're MOST welcome Geoff! I'm with you, I rate it amongst the best 1/24ths as well!
Geoff Jowett reacted
19/04/2024 9:01 am
Another work of art from DM further brought to life by your pictures and prose Tony.
What Bob said!
John Bono
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Tony Perrone reacted
Topic starter
19/04/2024 9:40 am
Another work of art from DM further brought to life by your pictures and prose Tony.
What Bob said!
Thank you Sir!
John Bono reacted
19/04/2024 10:32 am
Topic starter
19/04/2024 10:39 am
@perrone1 The MG 1600 Mkll was recently released in 1/18 in red and white.
Are those Triple 9 models Rich?
Topic starter
19/04/2024 1:53 pm
Danbury Mint 1962 Corvette Roadster- Nbr Ltd Ed – 1384
You can officially call this a new and improved DM 1962 Corvette. This is somewhat more than a repaint only. Yes, the model is based on the 1997 release in Roman Red but there are a couple improvements/modifications to heighten the allure of the new car in its Sateen Silver T-shirt. While the former version is well suited, in its red sports jacket, to a night out on the town in grand and stylish fashion, this model comes off looking more like a street tough looking for a race or two.
Optioned out with a 327/360 horse fuelie motor, the same as in the red car, this one announces its intentions in the form of a bare-bones, take-no-prisoners sort of way. It plays the punk to its red sister’s above-board Main Street attitude and grace. Outwardly apparent from the start are the dog dish hub caps on silver wheels with blackwall tires. Don’t need no uptown thin whites to blow doors off of lesser cars. And sneak a peek at the proper air scoops that cool the front brakes. There’s a special brake option on this F.I. machine. While we’re underneath the model check out the correct raw coloring of the bottom of the fiberglass passenger’s tub. The correct sized and painted mufflers (black) are in place and the brown leather travel limiting straps are holding the rear axle. The suspension continues to be operational as with the first issue. The antenna extends and the spare is still removable but the trunk mat is now rubber instead of vinyl and the jacking instructions are now on the spare tire floor support. The interior hasn’t been touched except that the belt buckle ends are now black instead of the natural photo-etched metal. Doors continue to use dog leg hinges but it is difficult to even see them in this car.
In the engine bay, I see a few improvements. The air cleaner housing now sports minute printing in gold, as it should. Fuel lines are now metal and the radiator has its proper label. Other continued features that make the model a standout are photo-etched wipers, metal medallions front and rear, working sunvisors and a perfect fit for each panel. Scripts are tampo'ed. The top is gorgeous with a real fabric outer covering and the welt line is beautifully added to the rear of the piece.
If you want an early street smart Corvette to make your heart skip a couple beats, DM’s got your number with this guy. Just be careful to roll up your smokes in the sleeve of your T-shirt or else this bad boy will steal them. Keep them Vettes a-coming DM! 9.2 on the Thrillometer.
Available only to previous subscribers to the limited edition Corvette series, the issue price is $135. TP 06/01/2005
Pete Rovero and John Napoli reacted
19/04/2024 2:43 pm
Another one I don't have. I am guessing I got turned off by the black wall tires. It just makes the Corvette look cheap.
Tony Perrone reacted