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11/02/2023 6:58 pm
This is a 1955 Oldsmobile 88 convertible in blue and white. They also do a version in 1/18th scale, too, and both are really nice diecast models of this car. It is quite inexpensive but a well done model of this great Fifties car.
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11/02/2023 7:13 pm
some fine,fine work Mike 
where do you get the miniature 12 volt batteries to run the lights?
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11/02/2023 7:47 pm
some fine,fine work Mike
Thanks, John. Lol, but they are a nightmare to re-charge !
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11/02/2023 9:37 pm
that is really nice and great pics. Who makes it please Mike?
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11/02/2023 11:26 pm
Ooops, Geoff, I forgot to say this '55 Olds is from Welly, who also do the 1/18 one, too.
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12/02/2023 1:11 am
This year and also the '52 in 2drht. form are my favorite Oldsmobiles from this decade.
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12/02/2023 6:24 am
Awesome images Mike!
12/02/2023 9:39 am
Great photos Mike. I always like the ones with working lights. I know the model is by Welly, I've never seen anything but photos, how does it compare in size to the DM version? Is it scaled correctly?
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
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12/02/2023 6:04 pm
Great photos Mike. I always like the ones with working lights. I know the model is by Welly, I've never seen anything but photos, how does it compare in size to the DM version? Is it scaled correctly?
Thanks, John ! A rough measure of just the the wheelbase of this Welly '55 Olds seems to indicate a scale of 1/26.9. It looks proportional, so other measurements are probably similar. I haven't measured other model 1955 Oldsmobiles in 1/24, 1/18 and 1/43, so I am not sure what the scale range is.
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