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27/04/2020 12:40 pm
There is hope as there are a number of Collectors Classics 1956 Packard Caribbeans almost identical to this Franklin Mint version currently on Ebay. I went to look at mine thinking it might have been a FM but no, it's a Collectors Classics. I've had no issues with my other FM models but did have the hood on an Ertl '64 Impala self destruct, just the hood which is a separate part so maybe came from a different batch of mazak. I made a replacement one and painted to match.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
27/04/2020 12:44 pm
Bad quality control in China?? Story of our lives.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
27/04/2020 12:52 pm
When it comes to zinc-alloy there has been poor quality control in
Britain, Germany and Italy to add a few more to the list.
Chris
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
27/04/2020 2:53 pm
On my Ertl '64 the hood expanded to the point it was frozen shut.
I think the whole batch of 'em were might have been affected, others have posted problems with this one.
28/04/2020 12:02 am
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28/04/2020 3:46 am
Rot
These models are just like people, we crack, brake, rot and die and it doesn't matter how good your doctor is or how much life insurance you have, so long it's been good to know you.
28/04/2020 4:47 am
No. Even high valued models from CMC suffered this in both 1/24 and 1/18 scale...
28/04/2020 9:12 am
Life
Sorry Graeme; But remember the good news is yet to come.
28/04/2020 3:00 pm
WOW.....That I did not know. I don't believe Exoto had these problems and I have quite a few of their 1:18. Maybe because they weren't making them in China?????
29/04/2020 12:11 pm
29/04/2020 12:40 pm
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
29/04/2020 1:27 pm
But I have noticed recently that several makers have spots on the display case base....
...that are compatible with the tire material. This should allow for easier removal, if you are so inclined.
01/05/2020 1:06 pm
My FM '57 Bonneville done the same thing.
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