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08/12/2022 7:08 pm
Hi guys, I didn’t know that this Oldsmobile existed. I got it for decent price and it immediately when through an overhaul. The scale is very good. I am attaching photos of the original and the revised one. Also, I shot the revised one next to the Brooklin 65 Impala. I think they look good together. IMO Thanks
08/12/2022 7:16 pm
Looks good (nice detail)! Now it's a scale replica and not a toy; Dinky exhibited tooling work that was unusually far above average for its day.
John Kuvakas and Mark Lampariello reacted
08/12/2022 7:41 pm
You have done a wonderful job on this Hong Kong Dinky Toy, Chavy.
When introduced back in 1968, this series of six, including the Oldsmobile, were advertised as being exactly 1/42 scale. For 1968, they were really well designed with cast body and opening hood and trunk.
I think that Universal Toys of Hong Kong were commissioned by Dinky Toys to design and produce these models.
John Kuvakas and Karl Schnelle reacted
08/12/2022 7:41 pm
WOW! That's awesome-excellent work.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
John Kuvakas reacted
08/12/2022 9:30 pm
These Hong Kong Dinky Toys were originally supposed to be Spot-On's which is why they are 1/42 scale. An article on them is in preparation for MAR Online.
At first, I was not sure where the Dinky Olds went, but then I enlarged the photos to see it transformed! Remarkable job, Chazy! 😎
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08/12/2022 9:51 pm
@karl Thanks for the comments and to all the others who have commented as well. Regards
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08/12/2022 11:48 pm
Wow, a great job. I also did not know this Dinky existed. Will have to keep an eye out for one.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
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09/12/2022 9:46 am
@chazy-r Awesome job! A really unbelieavable transformation. I've got one of those Oldsmobiles on my shelf (purchased "new" in 1968); are you ready to another one ? 😀 😀
Skip Johnson
Tonawanda, New York
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09/12/2022 12:45 pm
@skip Hi Skip, Yrs, it was fun doing this Olds. Send me an email to rosechuck39@gmail.com and we can talk further. Thanks, Chuck
Btw I sealed the hood and trunk. If you open the hood, nothing to see there.
09/12/2022 12:59 pm
GREAT WORK! You've got the touch! And yes, I think it sits well next to the '65 Chevy.
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
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09/12/2022 1:10 pm
@skip Mint Boxed! Nooooo! 😥
Agree, if playworn and chipped a good candidate for restoration and upgrade.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
Karl Schnelle and John Kuvakas reacted
09/12/2022 2:04 pm
@john-quilter Yes Skip, never repaint an original MB Dinky. You should send it to me where it will be in safe hands. 
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