I imagine diecast is a lot harder to cut than white metal. Yes,no?? I have only attempted white metal so far.
Ken, for what it's worth, I have chopped & cut up literally hundreds of diecast replicas, mostly 1/18 scale. A Dremel and/or a Jewler's saw will get the job done quickly & cleanly. It's really "easy-peazy" stuff!
I was not sure about your answer, so I did some checking. A group of young Impalas is called a Creche. A group of adult Impalas is called a Herd, as you stated. However, I still prefer a group of Chevy Impalas. Maybe that would just be a Collection of Impalas.
Yes, a jewler's saw will cut diecast (or white metal or resin easily) but if cutting diecast lay in extra blades it is hard material. Blades tend to break easily. These two were cut in half to create something different.
John, I am continually impressed with your work and the large collection of 1/43 scale models you must have. I am starting to think you have the largest collection of 1/43 scale cars by a single person.
@ed-davis I think that title may be held by Sergio Golvarg - not only did he make it to the Guiness book once, he's building a museum for his collection in south Florida.
And yes, cutting zamac is harder than white metal, so keep the spare jewelers saw blades handy.
I imagine diecast is a lot harder to cut than white metal. Yes,no?? I have only attempted white metal so far.
Ken, for what it's worth, I have chopped & cut up literally hundreds of diecast replicas, mostly 1/18 scale. A Dremel and/or a Jewler's saw will get the job done quickly & cleanly. It's really "easy-peazy" stuff!
Yep Chris it's 'easy peasy' for you because you are such a craftsman !
I just finished repainting and detailing my 1963 Impala so I thought that I would post a picture of the entire group. Starting from the left is Brooklin's 1961 Impala repainted, changed to a convertible and detailed, American Models 1962 Impala convertible, my recently completed 1963 Impala and Brooklin's 1965 Impala. Now to find a good 1964.
They are beautiful Ken and all in a great selection of colors.
Yes, a jewler's saw will cut diecast (or white metal or resin easily) but if cutting diecast lay in extra blades it is hard material. Blades tend to break easily. These two were cut in half to create something different.
And in case anyone wonders what this became, here is the 1941 Plymouth four door sedan to complete the '41 Plymouth line. The woody was done earlier also using part of a Solido Dodge, the coupe is a Durham Classics as is the convertible.
I am eagerly awaiting Sergio's '64 Impala and really hope he does the '63, which is very underrepresented in 1:43.
Well there are a few 1963 Impalas out there and I created one, a two door hardtop using a James Bond Impala SS convertible and a roof from a 1964. What we really need now to complete the line up is a four door Belair sedan and a station wagon. The blue Impala is a Kess.
Ken, great job on the '63 turning the toy into collectible model! I've thought about doing that but haven't as yet. I was hoping that Sergio would do one. He has certainly advertised a lot in the pipeline, about 14 models that we're still waiting on some of which I look forward to getting. I Hope it all comes to fruition. but I won't hole my breath on a '63 Impala as it would be far down the list.
