The Diecast Zone · Model Car Club Since 1994
Diecast Collector Forums
Eight forums, every scale, and thirty years of shop talk — new arrivals, restorations, reviews, and the finds you won’t see posted anywhere else, with the full archive back to 2002 restored and searchable. Free to Register.
8Forums
195,000+Topics
1,276,000+Posts
10,000+Members
Notifications
Clear all
28/01/2005 4:20 pm
Question on TFM paperwork
I am a brand new 1:24 diecast collector and I have a question regarding the paperwork that came with my recent purchase of the FM 1963 Chevrolet Impala SS LE Convertible in Gold on the secondary market. According to the glossary on this website, FM papers consist of a COA, a Spec and component layout sheet, unpacking instructions and a hangtag under the vehicle. With the car(which was brand new never out of the box) I received everything except the Spec and component layout sheet(Blue sheet). Also,the COA was on the back of a Collector's Guide/ Care & Handling booklet. Did I receive all of the correct paperwork? Why was there no Spec and component layout sheet? Am I missing something?
Thank You.
28/01/2005 4:54 pm
Roger , first a very interesting last name. the specs are on the last page of the book. I think you got everything.
28/01/2005 6:24 pm
Hey Roger!
Welcome aboard! 
28/01/2005 7:01 pm
Welcome aboard Roger
The earlier FM models had paperwork as described in the glossary, the newer releases have contained paperwork as Roger Gzym has described above. It's a great hobby, enjoy!
28/01/2005 7:40 pm
Blue sheet is what FM did in past .
A good way to keep from loosing the documentation for FM cars is to put the hang tie in the envelope with the booklet and nameplate and store in a photo box.
29/01/2005 5:43 am
Responses to my question
Thank You to everyone for the input and warm welcome. It was well appreciated. Take Care.
30/01/2005 7:09 am
FM really enhanced the paperwork...
by putting the specs and diagram all into a nice booklet with artwork. But over time even that new booklet was slimmed back with generic artwork. Most new models reference books don't even have an engine diagram.