Goldvarg's Beautiful New 1962 Lincoln Continental Pics

Goldvarg Models have never been top of the line in the industry with the exception of a very few some years ago. I never expected full accuracy and details compared to the far more expensive Stamp and Matrix.

Sergio always wanted to have affordable models to the market. He still delivers an outstanding product.

For the previous poster saying the side windows are too flat on a 1/43 scale model?????? WOW.

This sedan will look great displayed next to the GLM '64 convertible!

Well, Richard, that's an interesting comment from someone who has on occasion been fiercely critical of 1:43 models with detail shortcomings that were pretty much invisible to my eye!

Expecting subtly curved side glazing to be reproduced in 1:43 in hardly unrealistic. Goldvarg quite happily did it on the Olds Vista Cruiser

and on this Ford Galaxie

BoS did it on their Chevy Caprice

Ixo did it on the Cougar

All quite subtle, but quite a visible detail on the Continental

which I felt could have showed up a little better on this new Goldvarg, where the "greenhouse" looked just a little flat-sided to me. Probably not a deal-breaker by any means but it caught my eye and I thought it was a reasonable comment. Having said that, it's true than in many - even most - pics of these cars, you hardly even notice the window curvature, so nothing to complain about really. Ah well, we all have our nit-picking moments.

Posted by: @graeme-ogg

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"Probably not a deal-breaker by any means but it caught my eye and I thought it was a reasonable comment."

Graeme, I believe Richard was referencing the side glass (that's what he wrote ).  I'm not sure he noticed the windshield; however, I too was a bit surprised by his comment.    As you noted, he's usually "fiercely critical,"  but does agree when details are goofed or tooling is "a miss."   

....and yes, nothing about this '62 Lincoln is a deal breaker, but when you tally the wonky trim above the windows, the flat windshield, the tires, the wheelcovers, and the maybe slightly too tall roof.       Is this GV's best model?    Well......  

- Yes of course, it will sell and critics will be the first to say, "Hey Moroni, if YOU can do better then why don't you, big mouth!"      I get it, but.....  

@jack-dodds  Well said.  One of the reasons I enjoy checking in with TDZ is the lack of acrimony in the discussions and the enormous opportunity to learn something new about this hobby.  The store of knowledge you gentlemen possess is remarkable and the lack of egos is just as notable.

@chris  I agree with all of your points, re this Lincoln offering.  It is attention to detail that creates a quality product, especially the tires and wheel-covers of a car.

Terrific model and color choice.

Hi all, as many of you may know I enhance white metal cars and don’t really collect resins. However, I have a great appreciation for the tiny details on the resin cars and admire the execution of the end product. Sergio has come along way from his first beginnings and I think he usually nails the final execution. Since he and other manufacturers can execute such fine script details, I wonder why, in this case, could not replicate the more authentic hubcaps. As with the 61 thru 65 Continentals the difference in the caps present a more authentic look from year to year. I have rebuilt A Tenko 62 and Dinky 64 and ensured hub cap authenticity within in my limited resources on hand. IMO since the larger manufacturers have the tooling available they should be able to produce what ever image/style is needed. Perhaps it’s a matter of researching the subject matter. NOT a criticism but a question. And I do applaud the resins for their place in our hobby!

@graeme-ogg Good point on the curved side glass Graeme, The curved side glass was also a feature of the Thunderbirds beginning in 1961. People looking at my 63 Sports Roadster never notice it unless it is pointed out to them.

@bob-jackman ....and you NEVER have issues seeing traffic lights.    A "Guide"  dashtop prism you DON'T need!  😉 😉