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Topic starter
27/01/2021 5:38 pm
Each Wednesday (aka HUMP DAY) you'll have the opportunity to discuss, compare, and vote for the same year and make of a 1:24 scale diecast model produced by more than one of the Mints.
Which Mint's car was more right? Which Mint replicated it perfectly, or did neither get it right? Which Mint really missed the mark? How about color? Ride height? Features, or lack thereof?
This weeks "HEAD to HEAD" features Franklin Mint VS. Danbury Mint with their replications of the popular and iconic 1955 FORD "CROWN VICTORIA".
VOTE and keep the discussion fluent and spirited. Ready, Set, GO!
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
27/01/2021 6:04 pm
I have both of the models featured, the FMs colors are better than the DM, but I just like the overall look of the DM version over the one from FM. DMs version pays more attention to the fine details.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
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Topic starter
27/01/2021 6:38 pm
@jcarnutz, we're on the same page on this one. I do love that yellow/black color combo though. I think the yellow (as I call it) is actually Golden Rod, or something like that. LOL, I could go look it up, but it's been an overwhelming day and I don't care to do much of anything more than I'm doing right now. 
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
27/01/2021 6:57 pm
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
27/01/2021 7:15 pm
I can't pick one, so it's a tie for me.
John Bono
North Jersey
27/01/2021 7:30 pm
John Merritt said it best. I owned a 55 Thunderbird in Goldenrod Yellow. Great comparison George.
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Topic starter
27/01/2021 8:39 pm
@jcarnutz, thank you. Guess I'd remembered it through osmosis.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
27/01/2021 9:24 pm
Absence of a connie kit and better detail gives the vote for Danbury.
David Vandermeer
Corinth, Texas
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