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05/07/2021 1:35 pm
When Danbury Mint decided to do their 1/24 take on the 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner, the one-upper the old FM model and really attempted to replicate the '50s tech "Rube Goldberg" mechanics of the retractable hard top. I wonder how much trial and error went into the final product and its flawless action.
05/07/2021 2:31 pm
I too was amazed at the functioning detail of the retractable top on the DM version. The FM version, meh.... not so much. I couldn't even get the FM's top open far enough to get a good photo.
05/07/2021 3:19 pm
Rich,
Your pictures really show what an amazing model this one is. I have the red and black version. I need to pull it off display and explore it now. Great pics.
05/07/2021 3:52 pm
THEEE best pictures of this wonderbeast 👍 👍 👍 👍
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05/07/2021 7:44 pm
I have this color combination along with the red/black. I display these two in the half open stance while my FM versions are displayed either fully open of fully closed. Great pictures Rich and John.
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06/07/2021 3:15 am
You've got me counting carpet flecks in pic 11 again Rich!
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06/07/2021 8:49 am
thank you for your awesome presentations, your efforts are always appreciated.
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06/07/2021 9:55 am
This has always been a favorite of mine-the color is perfect-not a color often seen. DM chose unusual, seldom seen colors, which makes more special. The solid blue is incredible, and while I couldn't wait for the black/red to arrive when I ordered it years ago, the blue is my favorite of the three.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
06/07/2021 11:49 am
Great pics. I have this one. Got it a number of years ago at a bargain price as there was some damage on the passenger side which I repaired for the most part. I display in a case from the driver's side so it doesn't really matter to me.
06/07/2021 3:48 pm
I have the 3 DM Skyliners and they are nothing but beautiful. The green and white one was my first diecast car. I had a green and white 57 Ford Fairlane 2 door sedan for my first car and I seen the Skyliner on EBAY and had to have it. Besides the 3 DM Skyliners I also have the blue and white FM. I think the Dresden Blue DM is my favorite of the 4. I have to thank DM and FM for the cars they made. They are all first class!