Brooklin Corvair Greenbrier - Bare Metal version

I don't have one, but it looks really good and would be a fine addition to any collection. Pretty cool !

Also done by NEO in two tone red and white along with the van and rampside pickup.

To me it simply looks unfinished so I wouldn't want one.

Posted by: @jack-dodds

To me it simply looks unfinished so I wouldn't want one.

I was wondering what the thinking behind it was. It would be interesting to display next to the red/white version but if I only had one it would be the painted one.

It is neat to see it as a white metal replica ....or paint this already-done model yourself and in any color you desire.

Posted by: @jack-dodds

To me it simply looks unfinished so I wouldn't want one.

Posted by: @moe-parr

I was wondering what the thinking behind it was.

I feel exactly as you two do, however, there does seem to be a market for "raw"  (unpainted / unfinished) diecast models in ALL scales, from 1/64 -1/12. 

It's a mystery to me, but to each his own.  🙄 🙄 

I've considered it a couple of times, but since I have the Red/White & the Turquoise/White Camper, I figured that was enough. I do have the Airstream in the unfinished version, I'm not sure why I got it now, but it is pretty cool, but they kind of look that way even finished.

@chris About 20 years ago, CMC started to issue their expensive 1/18 scale model line with Limited Editions of their most successful models like the MB SSKL in bare skin. If I remember at the time, they were about $500 a piece with a very high quality clear coat exposing the outstanding craftmanship of these models. I bought a few and they were incredible.

Brooklin may thing about doing something similar in 1/43 scale but I don't believe the white metal cast process is really appropriate to have a quality clear coat. Furthermore, where is the market? They should instead cast pewter models as FM did from China. 

I might be a market of one,  but I would be happy with certain unpainted Brooklins or Lansdownes as if priced right would there would be less angst in modifying them.  I'd even go for some unassembled ones.

@john-quilter  You would be the exception but if you ask, they may send you "one" unassembled model of their production at a discounted price. I think they maybe open to discuss if not to compete with their exclusive editions.

@john-quilter As Nickies points out, you would definitely be the exception. I dare say few collectors purchase Brooklin replicas with the idea of "hacking them up"  as you so often & boldly do.... and thank goodness for that!  😀 😎 😀

@nickies Yes, I remember those, perfect for those who want to promote raw  detail, akin to why some model RRs refuse to paint hand crafted, all brass, steam engines. One could marvel at the intricate detail indefinitely.  But again, not for me..... I prefer a finish.   😉

Posted by: @chris

Posted by: @jack-dodds

To me it simply looks unfinished so I wouldn't want one.

Posted by: @moe-parr

I was wondering what the thinking behind it was.

I feel exactly as you two do, however, there does seem to be a market for "raw"  (unpainted / unfinished) diecast models in ALL scales, from 1/64 -1/12. 

It's a mystery to me, but to each his own.  🙄 🙄 

Quite right Chris...as you say, to each his own.  More variety makes our hobby more interesting.

Posted by: @chris

Posted by: @jack-dodds

To me it simply looks unfinished so I wouldn't want one.

Posted by: @moe-parr

I was wondering what the thinking behind it was.

I feel exactly as you two do, however, there does seem to be a market for "raw"  (unpainted / unfinished) diecast models in ALL scales, from 1/64 -1/12. 

It's a mystery to me, but to each his own.  🙄 🙄 

I didn't mean what I said in a "what were they thinking?" kinda way...I was wondering why they chose this particular model for an interesting experiment.