This is the Oxford Gray version though it definitely has a blue tone to it. I'm a big fan of this generation of the Continental and I think this one was superbly done by Sergio. Also, the packing on the model is a step above as it came with tissue paper and plastic tape (not adhesive) securing the model to the base on the hood and trunk. I've had models arrive broken because they came loose from the base so this is a definite upgrade to the factory packing.
This topic was modified 1 month ago by Mark Sweeney
It's a sharp Lincoln replica, but I question the wheels. It's true that Lincoln continued to offer "wide whites" in '62 despite practically everyone else going with a slimmer whitewall for that "modern look," but the wheelcovers look a bit different. ....kind of "generic" if you know what I mean. 🤔
However, you gotta love all those oh-so-tiny scripts & badges though. Wow!
It's a sharp Lincoln replica, but I question the wheels. It's true that Lincoln continued to offer "wide whites" in '62 despite practically everyone else going with a slimmer whitewall for that "modern look," but the wheelcovers look a bit different. ....kind of "generic" if you know what I mean. 🤔
However, you gotta love all those oh-so-tiny scripts & badges though. Wow!
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Chris, I see exactly what you are talking about. The Goldvarg wheelcover does not inwardly indent from the center portion back, as does the pics of the 1:1's. But looking at the Goldvarg cover, it does not have the same detail; it appears almost, to be a mock wire wheel. Not an expert in Lincolns, is it possible he recreated a different cover??
"Chris, I see exactly what you are talking about, is it possible he recreated a different cover?"
He did create a different wheelcover, but it's not a Lincoln wheelcover. 🤨 🤔
Again, GV's whitewalls are a bit too wide but "wide" whitewalls were still an option on '62 Lincolns (although most were delivered with the more modern looking ones ). To my knowledge, only one style of Lincoln wheelcover was tooled for 1962 - also used in '63.
I do agree with you that his 1/43 wheelcovers appear to have a "wire wheel" look to them. 🤨 🤔 🤨
I am a great admirer of Goldvarg models, and in many ways this is a nice-looking model that I might consider getting, but there a couple of issues visible in the photos above. First point is that a notable feature of the '61-'63 Continentals was the curved side window glass. It wasn't extreme, but it was noticeable, and the side glazing on this model is quite severely flat and vertical in appearance. I wouldn't have thought a little bit of curvature would be that difficult to replicate. (For 1964, in response to criticism that the incurving roof felt made the interior feel slightly cramped, the side pillars and glazing were made strictly flat and vertical. The Goldvarg looks more like that).
Then there is that distinctly wonky trim above the doors on the right side, and maybe a hint of a gap above the rear window frame. But these may be pics of a prototype and the production models will be tidier.
I don't know anything about Lincoln wheel patterns so have no comment about that aspect.
@whodeytink Mark; I think it is inevitable that there will be a range of comments on any given model. I am sure that it is simply evaluation from various perspectives and expectations; some more acute than others, but IMHO it's all meant as discussion points rather than to criticize the contributor. Price point tends to affect the extent and quality of detail/finish as we know and every model maker we have examined has experienced varied critiques for every one they produce. We all don't agree obviously, which makes for a more interesting discussion and there is also a degree of education that results from this. The more info I can garner per model makes my decision on whether to buy it that much easier.
"....but it's all meant as discussion points rather than to criticize the contributor."
Absolutely correct....and nicely stated.
I'll always focus in on wheels first - they can make or break ANY model - others might notice trim and/or badging first. For others, it's ALL about the finish. Regardless the well-founded criticisms OR praise, that should never prompt ill will toward your purchase.
Collectors purchase what they like which of course may NOT be what other collectors like, but NO comments are ever derogatory and should never be misconstrued as such. We are ALL passionate collectors and we ALL love cars.
