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17/01/2023 10:42 am
After the recent addition of my latest Brooklin model, I needed to ask myself "How many '37 Studebaker Coupes are enough? I guess that would be three, at least for now.
When Brooklin issued this model in 2016, I knew it was a must-have for me. I liked the model a lot and so when Brooklin had a sale a few years later, I added a 2nd one and changed it to black wall tires. Then in late 2021, when the NABCC visited the NB Center in Allentown, PA. I saw my very 1st '37 Studebaker in 1:1 form. It was the NB Center's beautiful example in Grapetone Maroon. It seemed that the 1:1 was a darker color than the original model, and as it turned out, it was. The 1:1 was a beautiful car, and one I was totally amazed by. I spent a bit of time with the 1:1, both inside and out admiring the craftmanship of this wonderful car.
So, when I learned that Brooklin Models was going to craft a new edition in the NB Center line of models, I knew I would be thrilled with the additional version. When it arrived, I was. The darker color makes this model an exact replica to the one in the NB Center's collection, and the added detail just makes this gem pop!
1937 Studebaker Dictator Business Coupes
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
17/01/2023 11:01 am
Having owned a 1937 Studebaker Dictator sedan as my first car when I was 13 years old, I am emotionally attached to this model and have the original issue along with a four door recreation built by John Roberts. I have bought some of the NBC cars even though I had the original versions. I am on the fence about this one but will probably give in eventually.
17/01/2023 11:20 pm
These are great looking Studebakers ! I have a 1/18 Studebaker Coupe Express and when I had two of the Yat Ming pickups, I thought about the possibility of making one into a Dictator coupe.
John Merritt and John Kuvakas reacted
18/01/2023 1:16 am
What is really the difference beside the head light lenses and the color? This seems the same. Is there any other added details?
18/01/2023 5:25 am
WOW! I like it! Certainly to my eyes one of the best looking 1:43 scale models. If this were in 1:24 scale, I'd be all over it like syrup on my pancakes.
The '37 Studebaker is one of my favorite pre-1940 cars. Thanks for the great pics John!
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
John Merritt reacted
18/01/2023 8:40 am
@georgeschire So George, I assume you have the DM version in 1/24 scale?
John Merritt and George Schire reacted
18/01/2023 11:24 am
@georgeschire So George, I assume you have the DM version in 1/24 scale?
You assume correctly Mr. Jackman. It is only one of three cars that I've added to my collection that is older than 1940, which has always been my self-imposed oldest cars I'm interested in. DM's '37 Studebaker Dictator Coupe is among my favorite models. Oh, in case your interested, the other two pre-1940 models I have, they are DM's '39 Ford Coupe, and the '34 Chrysler Airflow,
George Schire
Oakdale, Minnesota
John Merritt reacted
18/01/2023 12:07 pm
@nickies The archive lists the extra details: https://www.hobbydb.com/marketplaces/hobbydb/catalog_items/1937-studebaker-dictator-model-cars
John Merritt reacted
18/01/2023 6:03 pm
@georgeschire George, those are three great ones to have.
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