Ford Crown Victoria Daytona Police Ohio State by Gearbox

As translated through google...

As a collector of 1/43 Ford Motor Company cars, I dream of many models. Sometimes I find them, sometimes I don't. In many cases, you need to be patient, lucky, and optimistic. Perhaps this will help many collectors achieve their goal. I learned about Gearbox several years ago when I was researching 1/43 Ford Crown Victoria models. When I saw these superbly detailed diecast models, I was very impressed. Unfortunately, Gearbox models are quite rare in my country, and I had given up all hope of ever buying one. At least a couple of weeks ago, I found an interesting item at a store. The price was quite reasonable, and I bought a 2004 Ford Crown Victoria Daytona Ohio State Police model without hesitation. The Gearbox model is truly beautiful and neat. First of all, it has very original packaging – a wide cardboard box with a blister pack inside that secures the doors, hood, and trunk in the open position. The blister pack also locks the open parts closed. If you look at the bottom of the box, you'll see a superbly detailed baseplate containing parts for the drivetrain, exhaust system, and suspension. I think this is a very interesting presentation. The box itself reveals the miniature's design features, the manufacturer's address, and the Ford and GM licenses. The model itself features a well-detailed engine under the hood, a spare tire in the trunk, and beautiful, neat interior details. A very interesting feature is the rotating front wheels. The wheels are very well modeled for a diecast model. The headlights and taillights are spare plastic parts. As far as I know, Gearbox has produced a number of Crown Victorias from various states. As for other 1/43 scale models, they have also produced Ford Explorers, Chevrolet Caprices, and 1940s Ford and Chevrolet Pickups. Most of the cars had police and other emergency liveries. All of them were superbly detailed. Apparently, these models were produced in the mid- to late 2000s. Nowadays, if you have access to eBay, you can easily find them for sale at a reasonable price. Unfortunately, I don't know anything else about Gearbox. I heard they also did large-scale production. In any case, I think the company is no longer in existence, but their models show that it was possible to make accurate diecast replicas at a low price. Modern diecast and resin manufacturers produce simpler, but more expensive models.

Gearbox also did a black & White and a plain White for modellers to customize with their own decals and lightbars.

Attached is the B&W version,,,couldn't fine the White one.

@lloyd-mecca 

Thanks for translation.

Does anybody have other models by Gearbpx in 1/43 scale? Would be interesting to see them.

Спасибо, Фёдор!

Those all look excellent ! The big Ford Crown Victoria was seen pretty much everywhere, especially as a police vehicle. I have this era Ford CV in about 1/44 scale from Kinsmart that I modified into civilian form, as well as several police and civilian 1941 Fords that were done really well by Gearbox.

@lloyd-mecca

Thanks for the translation; I thought my brain went dead on me or something worse!  

These are a couple of photos of two of the full-size and Crown Victoria Fords that I have. The 1941 is one of my 1/43 replicas and the more recent Crown Victoria is a 1/44 version by Kinsmart, first as a police car and then as I converted it to a civilian edition with a halo vinyl roof.

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I have couple of Gearbox models, but in 1/18, both 1953 Fords, a truck and a panel van, in liveries.

@michaeldetorrice Thank you very much for photos. Are you sure that the 1941 Ford has been made by Gearbox? Perhaps this is First Response/ White Rose Collectables or American Heritage?

Yes, I think you are right about the 1941 Ford being by First Response. I believe I may have also heard that the First Response '41 Fords may have been made for them by Fleer or Gearbox in the Chinese factories. It can get confusing but you are quite right it is more accurate to refer to them as First Response police/official vehicles in any case.

Cool models, I live just north of Dayton.😊