[Closed] And another T-Bird model that I still like. (pic)

These are extremely well done models but also extremely fragile as well. The 62 Sports Roadster shown here along with the 55 Thunderbird and the Ford Model A panel delivery are all exceptional. Seems they were very short lived which is too bad in my opinion

I agree. They could have filled a gap with their detail and price point.

Some popular American subjects, as opposed to Neo's 80s - 90s malaise

i have them from different colors nice miniatures and not expensive .

Speaking of that T-Bird ...

Has anyone done a well-detailed 1:43 model of the hard-top?

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I have the original Solido version, which was a great model in its day but of course it lacks anything in the way of fine brightwork, although I suppose a bit of BMF might help.

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They did a later re-issue with whitewalls and a separate chromed plastic front screen, but it looked slightly cheapened, the new windscreen/windshield looked a bit too tall, and it only came either as a top-down convertible or with a pretty horrible plastic top.

"Genuine Ford Parts" and Franklin Mint only did convertibles as well.

Is there a good 61-63 hardtop that I've somehow overlooked? A beautifully balanced piece of styling, and I think it came with the purest expression of what came to be known as the "T-Bird Roof" style.

And yes, it is a shame that the "Genuine Ford Parts" series seems to have died a death.

+1 Agree it is a shame they ended. My fave of theirs is the '59 Ford wagon.

Graeme: There is a 1961 T-Bird hardtop that I have seen in a kit form however I do not know who makes it. It is a resin transkit that used the Solido interior, chrome,frame and wheels.There are no photo etched parts so it requires quite a bit of work and skill to detail it.
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Their "upside down" boxes were prone to dropping the cars. The flat underside surface of what looks ...like a typical box top actually is the surface that the model's tires are resting on. So when I opened my 1960 Sunliner box for the first time, the model dumped out because it was not affixed to the lid. Bent one of the rear fender tips. A real shame because I like that model, although it could use ww's.

It is a Provence Moulage transkit

Thanks Michael.

Graeme, I have a 63 hardtop. The base plate says Wizard.

The model is a pale pink with a beige interior. I have had this model for at least twenty five years and the detail is not bad for something made that far back.

Sounds like Tin Wizard of Germany Bob. I have one from them (PIC).

Ab Jenkins's Mormon Meteor. Not only 24-hour LSR in 1935, but Best of Show at Pebble Beach in 2007.
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You are correct Harvey. After close inspection I can make out the Tin Wizard logo.

I also have the Mormon Meteor like yours. Truly a piece of history.