I visited Europe's biggest diecast fairs in Houten Netherlands last weekend. There were only a few 1/24 models. So I was disappointed too. Almost only 1/18 and 1/43 models. A few 1/24 FM, Danbury and Hachette but no new models. But then when I returned home I realised that 1/24 is more rare and more limited in numbers so I think my collection becomes more and more unique and finding rare and complete pieces to expand the collection gives me more and more pleasure and satisfaction. So I focus on that and wait what the future brings.
And here is a link to a dutch site. They collected info about 15.000 models in 1/23, 1/24 and 1/25 scale. Could be a couple double notated, but still a helpfull site. Only think you have to use Google translate or so...
24scale-index.com
+1 to fabulous displays.
Could not agree more with your comment "finding rare and complete pieces to expand the collection gives me more and more pleasure and satisfaction." I was recently the only $75 bidder on a Pauls Model Art Mercedes Benz 300 Slr Uhlenhaut Coupe. As Chav noted some weeks back, there are bargains out there now.
Perhaps another concerning trend is I see Automodello are producing only 99 and 49 models of their latest Kingswood Estate wagon colors. Past numbers were up to 299, 171 and even 499 for the Graber J and others
@perrone1 I would love to see this one done as shown in 1/43 by Goldvarg. It would look fantastic on display beside their '53 Ford Squire wagon. I think it would be a fast sellout. Delete the skirts though.
I'd love to have it in any scale and I'm with you on the skirts.
I'd love to have it too! But sorry guys, I'd like it just as it is, meaning leave the skirts on! I hate looking at wheels!!!
DM's later designs allowed for removable skirts as you well know.
I find that I leave them off on most of my models. Not because I like looking at wheels, which I do, but because I like looking at the car's overall design, including that of the wheel openings. One example, purely off the top of my head: the 1956 Chevrolet. The rear wheel well opening is styled in the form of a teardrop. I love it. Put skirts on it and it diminishes the original styling in my personal opinion.
DM knew that and made their later replicas so ALL could enjoy whichever 'look' they like and, unless mistaken, I believe this Ford model was one which had removable skirts.
Well if Goldvarg was to do this '53 Ford they might do one with and one without skirts along with their usual two color choices. I was hoping that would have been the case with the '61 Chevy Impala Convertible as I'm not a fan of skirts, especially on 60s cars. It is a beautiful model all the same though.
@perrone1 I would love to see this one done as shown in 1/43 by Goldvarg. It would look fantastic on display beside their '53 Ford Squire wagon. I think it would be a fast sellout. Delete the skirts though.
I'd love to have it in any scale and I'm with you on the skirts.
I'd love to have it too! But sorry guys, I'd like it just as it is, meaning leave the skirts on! I hate looking at wheels!!!
DM's later designs allowed for removable skirts as you well know.
I find that I leave them off on most of my models. Not because I like looking at wheels, which I do, but because I like looking at the car's overall design, including that of the wheel openings. One example, purely off the top of my head: the 1956 Chevrolet. The rear wheel well opening is styled in the form of a teardrop. I love it. Put skirts on it and it diminishes the original styling in my personal opinion.
DM knew that and made their later replicas so ALL could enjoy whichever 'look' they like and, unless mistaken, I believe this Ford model was one which had removable skirts.
Well if Goldvarg was to do this '53 Ford they might do one with and one without skirts along with their usual two color choices. I was hoping that would have been the case with the '61 Chevy Impala Convertible as I'm not a fan of skirts, especially on 60s cars. It is a beautiful model all the same though.
Skirts should be worn by women ONLY !
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Well, if I'm being honest, I prefer some cars with skirts, and I'm okay if women don't wear them. Just sayin'.
(1) In the near future, it is possible 3D home printers (and commercial 3D printers) may make some of this a moot point and plans for nearly any scale automobile can be obtained and the model fabricated for one's self.
(2) People can be furious if a model is initially released with either (A) Not the desired color (B) Not the demanded options (3) etc, etc. Then they will NOT purchase it.
(3) In plastic/styrene scale construction models, 1/24-1/25 reigns supreme and is essentially the standard.
(4) If diecast models in 1/24 scale are such a guaranteed money-maker, it's also true none of us seem to be investing in such a absolute "sure thing".
(5) Even with seeming governmental opposition in many cases to regular private traditional 1:1 automobiles, people (and younger kids, too) can remain fascinated with automobiles. Hopefully, they then could like models of such vehicles ..... although it might not always be in the scales that people may prefer.
@perrone1 I would love to see this one done as shown in 1/43 by Goldvarg. It would look fantastic on display beside their '53 Ford Squire wagon. I think it would be a fast sellout. Delete the skirts though.
I'd love to have it in any scale and I'm with you on the skirts.
I'd love to have it too! But sorry guys, I'd like it just as it is, meaning leave the skirts on! I hate looking at wheels!!!
DM's later designs allowed for removable skirts as you well know.
I find that I leave them off on most of my models. Not because I like looking at wheels, which I do, but because I like looking at the car's overall design, including that of the wheel openings. One example, purely off the top of my head: the 1956 Chevrolet. The rear wheel well opening is styled in the form of a teardrop. I love it. Put skirts on it and it diminishes the original styling in my personal opinion.
DM knew that and made their later replicas so ALL could enjoy whichever 'look' they like and, unless mistaken, I believe this Ford model was one which had removable skirts.
Well if Goldvarg was to do this '53 Ford they might do one with and one without skirts along with their usual two color choices. I was hoping that would have been the case with the '61 Chevy Impala Convertible as I'm not a fan of skirts, especially on 60s cars. It is a beautiful model all the same though.
@perrone1 I would love to see this one done as shown in 1/43 by Goldvarg. It would look fantastic on display beside their '53 Ford Squire wagon. I think it would be a fast sellout. Delete the skirts though.
I'd love to have it in any scale and I'm with you on the skirts.
I'd love to have it too! But sorry guys, I'd like it just as it is, meaning leave the skirts on! I hate looking at wheels!!!
DM's later designs allowed for removable skirts as you well know.
I find that I leave them off on most of my models. Not because I like looking at wheels, which I do, but because I like looking at the car's overall design, including that of the wheel openings. One example, purely off the top of my head: the 1956 Chevrolet. The rear wheel well opening is styled in the form of a teardrop. I love it. Put skirts on it and it diminishes the original styling in my personal opinion.
DM knew that and made their later replicas so ALL could enjoy whichever 'look' they like and, unless mistaken, I believe this Ford model was one which had removable skirts.
Well if Goldvarg was to do this '53 Ford they might do one with and one without skirts along with their usual two color choices. I was hoping that would have been the case with the '61 Chevy Impala Convertible as I'm not a fan of skirts, especially on 60s cars. It is a beautiful model all the same though.
@perrone1 I would love to see this one done as shown in 1/43 by Goldvarg. It would look fantastic on display beside their '53 Ford Squire wagon. I think it would be a fast sellout. Delete the skirts though.
I'd love to have it in any scale and I'm with you on the skirts.
I'd love to have it too! But sorry guys, I'd like it just as it is, meaning leave the skirts on! I hate looking at wheels!!!
DM's later designs allowed for removable skirts as you well know.
I find that I leave them off on most of my models. Not because I like looking at wheels, which I do, but because I like looking at the car's overall design, including that of the wheel openings. One example, purely off the top of my head: the 1956 Chevrolet. The rear wheel well opening is styled in the form of a teardrop. I love it. Put skirts on it and it diminishes the original styling in my personal opinion.
DM knew that and made their later replicas so ALL could enjoy whichever 'look' they like and, unless mistaken, I believe this Ford model was one which had removable skirts.
Well if Goldvarg was to do this '53 Ford they might do one with and one without skirts along with their usual two color choices. I was hoping that would have been the case with the '61 Chevy Impala Convertible as I'm not a fan of skirts, especially on 60s cars. It is a beautiful model all the same though.
Skirts should be worn by women ONLY !
👍
Ach! I beg to differ laddie!
But that's a "kilt" not a "skirt".....😂
Yes it is a Kilt. And let's hope what's under it is different than what's under a skirt.
WOW! We're on page 4 of this "WHY, is the question" topic I started! This proves the passion that does still exist for our beloved 1:24 scale that the naysayers claim there is no market for.
For what opinion is worth (likely less than a cup of coffee at McDonald's), though my/our age is mostly over 60/65, it can't be denied that we have the disposable income to now be able to afford 1:24 scale, when previously we didn't.
That's all the more reason for the mints to GIVE US 1:24 SCALE MODELS!
Just sayin'.
