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27/10/2019 11:25 am
How do you found the look of the BRK models finished in pure metal finish?
I think at the Riva Yacht as well as the new 1953 Airmstream Wandered finished in pure metal?
I also see on the Diecast Direct site that the 1962 Chevy Corsair Greenbiar sport wagon will be offered also in pure metal finish but I doesn't see the model in the new catalogue?
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27/10/2019 11:39 am
(Pic) You can see the Yacht and the Airstream Wanderer on this photo taken by Kelly.
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27/10/2019 3:32 pm
and a shot of the boat -link
MAR Online or https://www.maronline.org.uk/countryside-2019/
half way down...
28/10/2019 2:06 am
I was fortunate enough to buy the Air Stream during the show.
When comparing it to the previous releases from Brooklin, as John said, the details of the new model are greatly enhanced.
28/10/2019 3:22 am
On the Airstream, yes, it reminds me of the bare metal ((aluminum alloy) campers of the 1960s. But on the boats or other cars, I would prefer the more realistic paint. It is nice to see the details if I had the room and budget for one...
Of course, wooden boats are a bit different!
1:10 scale real Mahogany: https://www.kiade.com/en/shop/riva-en/aquarama-special-en/model-riva-aquarama-special-87cm/
28/10/2019 3:25 am
To tell the truth, an Airstream covered in bare metal foil would look the most authentic.
But I'm not sure I would tackle that task.
28/10/2019 3:47 am
I agree Harvey. But, I don't think Brooklin is going for authenticity in these.
They want to showcase the detail and fidelity of the model. In their lobby, they have a display showing the Riva Aquamarine painted and detailed. It looks fantastic but the bare metal model is considerably more appealing, at least to my eye. We also saw a Buick GS done in bare metal. It was another stunner.
All that being said, some folks will like them and others will want to pass.
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
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28/10/2019 7:21 am
On my Airstream in pure metal finish, I noticed that around a window the finish is slightly rubbed compared with the rest of the model. Depending on the brightness exposed on the model i can see better although that does not bother me. Hope that the pure metal finish exposed at the free air doesn't do the same think than with the argentery but i would be surprised. I agree with the color but I bought the Airstream because as says, this one is much detailed than the original in silver and also i prefer with the black tyres and the reservors are the same color than the model. I don't think than i would buy cars in pure metal but if a trailer, the Bambi Airstream or the 1955 American Speedboat is done also in pure metal finish i will think of it. It is good to have comments of some who assisted in person at the show. Thanks everyone.
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28/10/2019 7:42 am
Merci Karl. For fans of Maserati, the sets of the steering wheels are a must.