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Topic starter
21/09/2023 3:34 pm
Again, for the record...I'm no 1/43 expert; I hang out mostly in the 1/18 Forum, but I do have a small (< 200 pieces ) 1/43 collection. Growing up watching many Godzilla movies I was (like probably many of you ) fascinated with all those little Japanese cars & scale models. Thus, I blame Godzilla for the purchase of this 1955 EBBRO Toyopet Crown RS many years ago.
I highlight it now, however, because I don't recall ever seeing anyone post/discuss it. IMO, it's a charming little car, nicely done and the opening doors are a bonus.
21/09/2023 3:49 pm
It looks excellent and very well done ! I like that deep green color. One wonders if getting into the seats was a gymnastics event given the suicide doors ? In all events, it is a very cool replica and car !
Steve Jacobs and Christopher Moroni reacted
21/09/2023 4:07 pm
Neat model Chris and one I do not have. Love the color and opening features.
21/09/2023 4:58 pm
Nice model. However, blaming Godzilla is a first.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
21/09/2023 5:53 pm
A very nice model that I haven't seen before in this scale. I'll bet Godzilla squashed a few dozen of these underfoot!
22/09/2023 4:33 am
Yes, very nice. I have a whole cabinet of Japanese 1:43s and thought this would be a great addition. Unfortunately this particular EBBRO is currently on offer from various online sellers at around £120 ($145) so regrettably . . .
Graeme.M. Ogg
London U.K.
22/09/2023 11:36 am
Very nice shutlines for 1:43. And real aspect hinges to boot!
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Topic starter
22/09/2023 11:41 am
@mg-harv YES! So glad you noticed. I realize opening features is kind of frowned upon in 1/43 scale but...if you're gonna do it... do it right! 😎
John Kuvakas and Harv Goranson reacted
22/09/2023 12:51 pm
@chris, only frowned on if not well done. There are some excellent 1/43rds from AutoArt, Kyosho, and a few others that offer incredibly accurate shut lines and minute detail. Check out this Bugatti.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
Topic starter
22/09/2023 1:28 pm
Holy Hanna! I'm just as speechless as you obviously were during that taping. Just an incredible model that I didn't even know existed. As I've said previously, 1/43 has come a long way since I shunned those "blobs" decades ago. This Auto Art replica raises the bar to museum quality standards. There's nothing to frown about here! Thanks for sharing John; I'm very impressed.
Steve Jacobs reacted
24/09/2023 9:03 am
Various makers from the old days have known how to make tight shutlines without interfering with the paint. It's just a matter of investing the time and talent to get it right.
Topic starter
24/09/2023 10:13 am
...yes, that sedan is remarkably "tight." But of course the problem is that the window surround (frame ) should be attached to the door and not "left in place" attached to the A & B pillars and the roof. That Porsche is more accurate.
My FM '52 Desoto gets a bad rap for being "too gapy," but I've always liked it and the fact that the rear doors are hinged properly.
Steve Jacobs reacted
24/09/2023 11:18 am
I think you meant Ferrari there Chris. Yes, the Peugeot was from Solido's cheaper line so the door frame got cast with the body. I have a Citroen Cx with the frame included, but no pics at the moment.
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Topic starter
24/09/2023 11:35 am
I think you meant Ferrari there Chris.
LoL 😀 😀 No, I meant Porsche..... I thought that was a Porsche. I was thinking of something like this I suppose.......
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