43rd scale, like it or not, is an international scale with cars replicated from all over the world. Refer to the recent discussion about Russian ZILs and Chaikas.  I just don't think that is happening in 24th scale so I understand the popularity of 43rd. What I do not understand is the apparent explosion of 64th scale, at least shown on a website of one of my suppliers. There just can't be that many American Flyer model railroaders buying this volume of 64th.
Do you collect or have any interest in any other scales, other than 1/24 George?
Two 1/43 scale companies, one resin and one white metal, promised a 2nd gen AMC Javelin about 2 rears ago, give or take, and neither delivered, so I bought the Replicarz 1/18 resin model.....I just can't sit around and wait for someone or something to make me happy.....I have learned I have to go out and get it!
Ben, I appreciate you attempting to get me to buy 1:43 scale models, but I assure you I will not cave. I have a cousin who has dozens of 1:43 scale models and they just don't do anything for me, Oldsmobile or otherwise. Honestly, I don't like them for their size. Period. I know there are perhaps hundreds of them that would be of great interest to me IF they were 1:24 scale, but I've no interest in them in 1:43. With regard to my having interest in other scales, the answer is really no. I do have 20 models in 1:18 scale, but those were only purchased to be lined up across the very top (near the ceiling) of my collector shelves. But I don't care for their size either. I'm forever a 1:24 guy! Â
I have also wondered about the large number of 1/64 scale cars available today. There have been nice trucks available for many years, but the quantity of very detailed cars is much newer. Like you said, the number of 1/64 scale train modelers is too small to drive this.
I have about 10,000 1/64 cars (give or take a thousand or 2), all on their blister pack cards, most of them (99%) are Johnny Lightnings.
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Well, you definitely have me me beat with your 64th scale collection, I think my 43rd scale collection is only around 2600.  But I do have a small number of 64th items to go with my S gauge model railroad.
George, have you bought any of the 1/24 scale cars from Automodello? Â I have seen some at the Countryside Illinois shows, and they look nice to me.
I have the two 1965 Buick Riviera's from Automodello and also the three 1954 Buick Skylark's from them. I think they are nice, but not as nice as what we were able to get from the mints back in the day.Â
I'm not a fan of the Automodello "closed" windows on one side of the Rivera's, that just makes no sense to me. I ordered a Lincoln from them when they first came around, and returned for that "closed" window reason.Â
Also, they are (in my opinion) over-priced for the lack of moving parts they have. Certainly they are not even close to being detailed like those from the mints.Â
For me though, the biggest issue is the price, because it forces me to be very selective in which (if any) I will buy. Â
Have you ever been tempted to remove some from their blister packs to admire the detail? Some 1/64 scale models are very detailed.
I am tempted to remove every single one of them from their packages Ed!......and yes, they are all very detailed, but you can see the detail through the blister pack.
I have a few hundred out of their packages.
Most of them are 20 years old and older (I started collecting them in 1999).
I have limited editions, special editions, 5 car packs, 10 car packs, 20 car packs, etc, etc.
You have a lot more 1/43 models than I have though.....I have about 100 white metal models and about 200 resin models.
You still have more 1/43 scale model cars than me. Â I guess my will power has kept me from buying more. However, I do have diecast airplanes, 1/72 scale military vehicles, and a 1/64 scale train layout. Â With all the really nice model cars and airplanes available, I have learned to keep my computer and credit cards far apart.
John K’s videos are also dangerous to watch for me. Too many tempting toys.
