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30/03/2019 7:35 am
'49 Lincoln Cosmopolitian, by Tintin, anyone have a photo of one?
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
30/03/2019 8:46 am
It is a Blake and Mortimer toy, not Tintin. Should be easier to googlize up an image now.
30/03/2019 12:50 pm
I looked for one for a long time. A '50 Cosmo like this was my first driver. My Dad actually bought 3 of the same make and model. Not all at once. When the boys grew into driving age. These big hunks had no power steering. So we kept the fronts full of air. Surprising how this model has such a flat finish. I was always waxing our car.photo no longer available
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The only complaint about the model. The rear side quarter windows should end in a point. I don't recall any curve here. Oh, and I added a little chrome foil on the front wheel opening spear. And removed the people.
Topic starter
30/03/2019 3:24 pm
It seems Tintin and Blake and Mortimer models are all flat paint but I have found the Tintins can be polished up to a reasonable gloss. I suppose one could even disassemble and clear coat.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
Topic starter
30/03/2019 5:00 pm
This would look good with the NEO '49 Cosmopolitian fast back which was only a half year car. You're right the notchback should have a pointed rear quarter window. I'm waiting for NEO to do the Cosmo in a color other than black.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA