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26/11/2024 1:55 am
Minichamps Mullins. 1902 Panhard And Levassor. Mullin Automotive Museum. 1:43
Bought one of these a while back and had to send back damaged. This beauty arrived today from Perths Diecast Sisters.
Love brass era. So much mechanical and design innovation but still keeping the beauty of that era within auto its design parameters.
Detail is outstanding on this. Has become an instant favorite. Would love to see other brass era favorites, at forum members convenience.
This topic was modified 1 year ago by Geoff Jowett
26/11/2024 6:03 am
I have this one and love it! Of the 1/43 veterans, I think this is the most detailed short of Ilario's up-market offerings. Rio did some nice veteran models though in my opinion a little re-touch always helps - their contrasts of body and chassis colours can warrant sunglasses. And I'm not averse to using new shirt stiffeners as glass for YesterYear.
1) Cugnot's Steam Tractor 1770 Brumm / Benz 1886 / Renault 1898 Vitesse / Opel 1899 Vitesse / Peugeot 1899.
2) 1904 Vauxhall Gems & Cobwebs / 190? Darracq / 190? Fiat Rio (I do have missing info' but all boxed-away and no time).
Continuing on Rio, YesterYear, Safi etc. There are more of the same, stuffed away! Hope you don't find all encroaching upon your lovely Panhard et Levassor.
26/11/2024 7:06 am
GREAT models guys!!
Geoff; love the new avatar!
26/11/2024 7:31 am
Geoff, that's an awesome replica - from the beautifully done & exposed radiator to all those finely crafted brass details to that "card table" top. I really like this one. 😎 😎
This post was modified 1 year ago by Christopher Moroni
26/11/2024 8:46 am
I totally agree with Chris, that is one fine looking model and nicely photographed too.
26/11/2024 11:07 am
WOW!!! That Panhard & Levassor is incroyable!!!
26/11/2024 2:28 pm
It is a remarkably cool replica with some fine detail seen here ! The excellent photographs really show this one off.
Topic starter
27/11/2024 1:43 am
thank you gentlemen. Rich S once again u sent me to the online dictionary!
Great pics and model numbers there Charles thank you. Numbers for me to aspire too!
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27/11/2024 1:50 am
Geoff; love the new avatar!
thanks Tony. People at our horse farm raised the Magpie after it fell from its nest. They were careful to at all times not to domesticate the bird, ensuring it was left outside whenever possible and made to fend for itself as soon as it could. Survived well and now lives a normal Magpie life last I heard but still regularly says hello to its 'foster parents'!
27/11/2024 6:00 am
@geoff-jowett I aim to show my collection as a series of decades and aspire to have equal numbers in each whilst at the same time being representative of the times - and this obviously presents a problem, when dealing with this era as few model makers (as opposed to toy manufacturers) have covered the period. Again I believe your Panhard et Lavassor is outstandingly detailed but sadly, seems to be a one-off offering.
Love the Magpie story.
27/11/2024 6:23 am
Thanks for the back story. A wonderful bird! Some people see them on a regular basis but do not know they can talk. They can be taught a LOT!Geoff; love the new avatar!
thanks Tony. People at our horse farm raised the Magpie after it fell from its nest. They were careful to at all times not to domesticate the bird, ensuring it was left outside whenever possible and made to fend for itself as soon as it could. Survived well and now lives a normal Magpie life last I heard but still regularly says hello to its 'foster parents'!
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28/11/2024 3:11 am
Thanks Charles I've found a few other brass era, I'll post pics in the next few days. I pretty much grab every reasonable priced one that comes along.@geoff-jowett I aim to show my collection as a series of decades and aspire to have equal numbers in each whilst at the same time being representative of the times - and this obviously presents a problem, when dealing with this era as few model makers (as opposed to toy manufacturers) have covered the period. Again I believe your Panhard et Lavassor is outstandingly detailed but sadly, seems to be a one-off offering.
Love the Magpie story.
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28/11/2024 3:17 am
Thanks for the back story. A wonderful bird! Some people see them on a regular basis but do not know they can talk. They can be taught a LOT!
Magpies are considered to be among the most intelligent birds in the world. They have many characteristics that demonstrate their intelligence, including:
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- Brain-to-body-mass ratio: Magpies have a brain-to-body-mass ratio that's only exceeded by humans.
- Tool use: Magpies can make and use tools, such as to clean their cages.
- Mirror test: Magpies can pass the mirror test, which shows that they can recognize themselves in a reflection.
- Complex songs: Magpies have complex songs with over 300 elements that they can remember and repeat.
- Social behaviors: Magpies are social and can engage in elaborate social rituals, such as forming groups to mourn the death of a fellow magpie.
- Brain-to-body-mass ratio: Magpies have a brain-to-body-mass ratio that's only exceeded by humans.
- Problem solving: Magpies have the cognitive ability to solve puzzles.
- Mimic human speech: Magpies can imitate human speech.
- Recognize human faces: Magpies can recognize up to 30 different human faces.
- Form friendships: Magpies can form lifelong friendships with humans
Sorry I've gone off the brass era theme!!
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28/11/2024 4:26 am
@geoff-jowett If you're buying 1/43 and are looking for detail and accuracy, Ilario are worth considering. As you know, they're not the most reasonably priced, but I think worth that little extra.
P.S. They have a 'Flash Sale' on today !
Regarding the Magpies, they also like shiny objects, so keep your 1/43s locked in a cage!
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