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17/11/2018 5:25 pm
I am in need of a little info for Tin Wizard Models.
I recently purchased a 1937 Packard Eight Sedan manufactured by Tin Wizard. I don't recall hearing anything about them before I happened across this model. It is burgundy in color and it is missing the side mirrors & wipers, but otherwise a real beauty. I am very pleased with it.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
17/11/2018 5:57 pm
Here's my Tin Wizard Packard (PICs) and a little information.
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I have had this 1:43 scale model for several years, and I know it was offered both in kit form and as a completed model. From the excellence with which this one was built, I'm sure it was not a kit that I constructed. Sorry, but the box is packed away with many other boxes.
There is a Tin Wizard site or two on the web ( https://www.tinwizard.de/TINWIZARD-DE/indexENG.html), and here's their introduction:
"Tin Wizard started producing models in 1979. We take a pride in our workmanship and we like to capture the true spirit of the real thing. We produce small numbers of each model, mostly in white metal, but also in resin, primarily in 1/43 scale. Other models in 1/24 and 1/18 scale are also available. We have developed photo-etch and decal (Interdecal.com) work to a high standard. At Tin Wizard we also manufacture work exclusively for other people and on our web site we also offer items for sale produced by other companys."
This site identifies Tin Wizard as being located in Germany, but a few years ago Jerry Rettig in AMERICAN WHEELS put it in Switzerland.
I may have another model or two, but right now I'm not sure. I did find this picture under their recent releases:
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I think somebody at Tin Wizard has a sense of humor! Anyhow, congratulations on your find, John. Mine has a central spot in my Packard section, and I often look at other Tin Wizard models offered on ebay.
18/11/2018 12:51 am
Congrats, John - these are rare and beautiful! I have to admit...
that I sold my blue one a couple of years ago because I found it slightly "underscale" (not noticeable in this picture...)
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David provided info on TW so I will only add that Mr Thomas Wolter (proprietor) is a helpful person. Maybe he could supply replacement parts; I often buy decals from him and he is one of the most reliable partners in the hobby.
Ralf Buyer
Wiesbaden, Germany
Topic starter
18/11/2018 2:59 am
Thanks David for the info. Yours looks like a good color.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
Topic starter
18/11/2018 3:01 am
Thanks Ralf, I hadn't noticed it's underscaled but I haven't compared it with other models yet.
Yours looks good in that group shot.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
18/11/2018 3:06 am
I have two models in my collection
A Nash Statesman bought as a kit buit by a friend and the Volvo 244GL I bought assembled. Both directly from their page.
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18/11/2018 3:19 am
John,E-mail me and I can help you and give you info@ marvamin@aol.com
18/11/2018 3:44 am
That's actually a movie car David - "Harold and Maude".
18/11/2018 3:51 am
Only TW I have is the Duesenberg Mormon Meteor
Could have sworn I had a picture of it but can't find right now.
18/11/2018 7:21 am
Tin Wizard made cars for Zaugg of Switzerland, perhaps that is why... pic
Both names are on the bottom of my '59 Impala.
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18/11/2018 7:24 am
Many Tin Wizards are pictured here - ...
https://www.hobbydb.com/subjects/tin-wizard-brand
or hobbyDB
18/11/2018 7:26 am
About Thomas Wolter... link https://www.hobbydb.com/subjects/thomas-wolter-designer
18/11/2018 10:09 am
18/11/2018 10:09 am
Other versions of this Jaguar I have found include a 1:18 by Schuco that looks great, and an interesting little HO slot car body, unfinished.
18/11/2018 10:56 am
Karl - Have you noticed that hoobydb doesn't even recognize 1:43 as a "popular" scale ...
....on their homepage? Or the role Dinky, Corgi, and various European brands played in making this a hobby of collectables. Yet they have a pile of 1:43 models listed. You should point this out to them - about one third of their entries are this scale out of 104K items in "diecast cars".
One more reason why the choices for 1:43 model of the year are not well researched.
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