Brooklin '69 Camaro Z/28

Posted by: @jcarnutz

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"The initial looksee is incredible. I will have time this weekend to take some photos."

Fantastic John!    I look forward to seeing them - I'm glad you're happy (and excited ) with your new edition(s).  1969 Camaros were always cool!   😎 😎  

@ed-davis

Yes, I did, I think it was either Monday or Tuesday of this week, it only took two days for me to get them, which was quick.

Posted by: @nickies

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To say that it is at the same level of details and quality as a resin model is a big statement. I would really like to see a comparison side by side with the Stamp 1969 Camaro.

Perhaps you'll consider buying both and doing the comparison. Those who have them in hand seem to be pleased. 

Posted by: @jkuvakas

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Posted by: @nickies

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To say that it is at the same level of details and quality as a resin model is a big statement. I would really like to see a comparison side by side with the Stamp 1969 Camaro.

Perhaps you'll consider buying both and doing the comparison. Those who have them in hand seem to be pleased. 

Stamp's excellent model is why I didn't jump on the bandwagon. But I only have one '69 convertible, the pace car in diecast, so I may opt for a Brooklin if they go that route.

Once again, we are reminded with this particular model that there many different reasons why people acquire different models, including (in this example) choosing between high quality white metal and high quality resin.

For example (and please humor me, as I realize none of this is breaking new ground), the following is just scratching the surface on why folks choose the models that they do in a particular scale:

1. Realism/technical accuracy

2. Price

3. Loyalty to a particular manufacturer, marque or type of model (white metal/resin/diecast, etc)

4. Color

5. Hardtop vs. convertible vs. sedan vs......

6. Exclusivity

7. To fill a hole in an existing collection

8. To upgrade a particular model in a collection

9. To have every manufacturer's version of a particular car

10. To have every model type for any given year and/or marque

11. To have every model produced by a given manufacturer

This situation reminds me of the '63 Riviera issuances from Brooklin and Goldvarg a few years ago. Both fabulous models, IMHO. Different materials and different price points, etc.  

@mg-harv That is a great looking model Harv; Stamp did an outstanding job. 😎 😎    They both look good, although the differences, IMO, are apparent.

I have both the models from Stamp and Brooklin. I will be happy to take some comparison photos soon. It will have to wait. I woke up Saturday morning with one of my wonderful eye infections. I went to my ophthalmologist today so it will be a few days or so before I can focus well enough to take any photos. 

@jcarnutz I posted a few "teaser"  comparison pics above your post John.   When you feel better and post, your pics will reveal even better contrasting details - I look forward to them.

@jcarnutz I look forward to your comparison pics John.  Hope your eye problem clears up soon.

@chris I completely agree. These pictures speak by themselves. It's not hard to figure which one is right and accurate.

Posted by: @nickies

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"These pictures speak by themselves."

I'll add two more to my list - and I do this acknowledging that I have a large % of my 1/43 collection in resin and love them, along with white metal and vintage stuff....

a. Quality can be interpreted as more than technical accuracy. Among my white metal and vintage Corgi collections, I have yet to see one part fall off or become unglued. Can't say the same for a % of my resin collection - if it were any other product, I'd probably never buy it again given the defect rate of the things staying together.

b. Very few businesses, without or without strong financial backing, make it to 50. I applaud Brooklin and the small staff they have that they can crank out models this good in white metal. And they openly discuss their business with John, who share that with us.

Posted by: @tedweller

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a. Quality can be interpreted as more than technical accuracy. Among my white metal and vintage Corgi collections, I have yet to see one part fall off or become unglued. Can't say the same for a % of my resin collection - if it were any other product, I'd probably never buy it again given the defect rate of the things staying together.

Well said, Ted (how poetic of me)!

The white metal models will stand the test of time. Many of our Brooklins were manufactured 40+ years ago and still look brand-new. 

@tedweller Agree on all fronts Ted.  As I noted, Brooklin's standards have risen substantially since I've been looking at them in the late 1980's.   IMO, their greatest asset, still, is "heft."     I doubt I'm the only collect who's ever added weight to other models - to give them "heft."    😏 😏