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17/01/2026 4:42 pm
From Toy Car Geek, in one of their exclusive colors. This is an example of a model that I otherwise probably would not have been drawn to, but the quality of this model jumped out at me. Really wonderful example from the late '60s era.
17/01/2026 4:52 pm
"...but the quality of this model jumped out at me."
Agreed, it's a gem for sure. 😎 Is there supposed to be an antenna in that chrome fender mount?
John Kuvakas reacted
17/01/2026 5:03 pm
A gorgeous model, mine is on the way.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
17/01/2026 5:05 pm
Back in the day we had a neighbor with a '68 Newport that had a power antenna. It was likely an option on the Newport but was probably standard on a 300.
17/01/2026 5:53 pm
It looks great in that exclusive color!
Here it is in "standard" green:
Barry Levittan
Long Island, NY
18/01/2026 3:53 pm
"...but the quality of this model jumped out at me."
Agreed, it's a gem for sure. 😎 Is there supposed to be an antenna in that chrome fender mount?
For a while now, Stamp/GLM have forgone actual antennae with simple power antenna escutcheons, whether or not the 1:1 car actually had a power antenna originally. That is, unless the antenna would be conspicuous by its absence, such as on the just-released 1949 Buick Roadmasters.
I assume this is to cut down on damage and QC reject rates, because those dang things are so fragile. While antennae look great, they are just too easily damaged. One approach I would like to see more frequently is the use of a flexible bristle instead of a wire or a piece of molded plastic. I have seen bristles used on other models, and it seems like the best solution IMO. They stay straight and vertical, and if bumped they snap back to their correct form.
One of my old employers was an avid modeler, and he always used cat whiskers for antennae on his models. He humanely used only whiskers that were shed naturally. Imagine waiting to finish a big modeling project and following your cat around for days waiting for a whisker to fall out! 🤣 🤣 🤣 He made sure to keep a stash handy so that wouldn't happen. 😆
Dave Gilbert
Nashville, Tennessee
18/01/2026 4:25 pm
It is an especially good-looking Chrysler replica. Mr. Cat would be proud to be providing radio reception for this vehicle !
18/01/2026 4:48 pm
"...an avid modeler used cat whiskers for antennae on his models."
Now, that's a new one on me. However, it makes sense.... 🤔 🤔 🤔
Dave Gilbert and John Kuvakas reacted
19/01/2026 1:50 am
It is an especially good-looking Chrysler replica. Mr. Cat would be proud to be providing radio reception for this vehicle !
🤣 🤣 🤣
Dave Gilbert
Nashville, Tennessee
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