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20/01/2017 11:35 am
1950 Oldsmobile 88 from Dark Horse (pic)
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First of all, this one was packaged very nicely, both in its outer box and in the inner as well.
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And it made a good first impression. I quibble a little with the Canto Cream body color showing behind the very accurate grill bars when black paint would have probably been more appropriate. The chrome over the wind wings in the front doors is a little large, and the chrome that correctly wraps the bottom of the black roof is almost hidden by the body's curvature. By the way, it's nice to see the paint colors named. Chrome accents, especially the hood ornament and tail lights, are very well done.
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A young veteran in our neighborhood had the fastback (torpedo body) version of this car, and it really impressed me as a kid. Olds had introduced its new ohv V8 with the new 88 model in 1949. 1950 brought a one-piece windshield and the end of the 6 cylinder series 76. Built on the new for 1949 B-body from GM, the Olds was somewhat similar in size, shapes, and variety to Pontiac and Chevrolet, but their engines just didn't have that Rocket power. Oldsmobile even challenged the famed Hudson Hornets on the NASCAR tracks with some success.
This is my first Dark Horse model. It is priced in the lower end of the scale, and is die cast metal (I think).
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The little folks who live here like it too.
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The glimpse of the interior through its closed windows shows some detailing and it looks realistic. In my opinion, it's a keeper!
20/01/2017 12:11 pm
Nice
What it lacks in the detail of the undercarriage,it more than makes up for it topside.It's a beauty.
20/01/2017 12:16 pm
The model is really nice
I did not know Dark Horse Models, is it a new manufacturer? did they have web? Can you tell something about? Thanks in advance
Keko Romero Sánchez
Cádiz, Spain
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20/01/2017 12:48 pm
Yes, where can we buy?
20/01/2017 1:01 pm
Very nice looking model David...
you're right about the lack black behind the grill. Other than that it looks great.
20/01/2017 1:48 pm
Just found one on eBay $30 with free shipping! It's on it's way to me now.
20/01/2017 1:50 pm
Dark Horse Models, a little information
First, I bought this model on the 'bay, & it was listed simply as a 1950 Oldsmobile under toys, etc. The seller is in the USA and has a good record. He did well by me! Box information includes a site but it is not responsive. The other information is
Dark Horse Models, Model Line, 229 Nathan RD, Hong Kong. That's all I have, and the only thing I have found on-line is the same model in a different (blue) color. I have sent an inquiry to the dealer. 'Tis a mystery.
ps- I sent him information on Forum 43. Maybe?
20/01/2017 1:57 pm
I like the blue one, LE of 500.
20/01/2017 1:57 pm
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20/01/2017 2:28 pm
Mark Sweeney please email oldsman41atyahoo.com
20/01/2017 2:39 pm
Not many models have underside detail nowadays so this isn’t any different to other firms.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
20/01/2017 4:52 pm
David, I am happy to have this beautiful rare model in both color versions, i.e this one and the 2 tone blue which looks, I think,
every bit as attractive. Do you know of any other
Dark Horse model release?
20/01/2017 4:57 pm
David, I am happy to have this beautiful rare model in both color versions, i.e this one and the 2 tone blue which looks, I think,
every bit as attractive. Do you happen to know of any
other Dark Horse model release?
20/01/2017 5:15 pm
Alex, I have only the one. Sorry. I wish you would post a picture of your blue one.
21/01/2017 1:44 am
Shel, e-mail sent.
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