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05/08/2010 3:03 pm
I have just posted my review of the Automodello Bricklin SV-1.
To read it go to CAR LIST & REVIEWS, Automodello, and Bricklin. The picture is temporary, full resolution pictures are coming in the next few days and will replace it.
05/08/2010 4:07 pm
Well done, Dick. Your insightful comments about this new model are very helpful. Are these reviews meant to emphasize new production? I would assume that's where the primary interest is in a review. Oh well, sorry, but I won't be one of the buyers this month. Today's mail brought me two Micansue models, unopened after some thirty years in the box. Fun ahead!
05/08/2010 5:09 pm
Yes, this is a brand new product released last week.
05/08/2010 5:30 pm
There's always next month. What are the two Mikansue's?
Are they kits?
05/08/2010 10:48 pm
Mike and Sue Richardson were pioneers of the white metal model car industry.
06/08/2010 12:32 am
They produced white metal kits of many very unusual cars.
These included a 1937 Willys (probably their best), 1949 Kurtis, 1940 LaSalle, 1931 Plymouth, 1951 Crosley Hotshot, 1938 Bantam (the basis for the later Rapide model), and others. These are difficult kits to build, I have several built by a master builder and some did not turn out very well which I'd tend to blame on the kit.
06/08/2010 1:25 am
The '50 Studebaker and the Henry J. Both are kits. I recently posted pictures of their '37 Willys which I built(posting #9622), and I also have the Bantam. I like their Americana line.
06/08/2010 1:32 am
Should be hours of fun...we 'll look forward to seeing the results.
06/08/2010 4:17 am
I would say Paul that they were one of many pioneers ...
of white metal kits/models.
Cheers Chris
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
06/08/2010 5:05 am
Good luck on these builds David and like Dick I would love to see the results posted here.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
06/08/2010 1:08 pm
Just avoid the Americana Stude Avanti - one of the worst models ever!
06/08/2010 4:27 pm
Between MMQ (by WM), FM, and CC (Buby), there are enough Avanti's out there in 1:43.
06/08/2010 4:41 pm
Well I would say.............? Aw I better not. Your Welcome Dick.
06/08/2010 10:37 pm
What's the difference, Chris?
06/08/2010 11:57 pm
The difference Paul is .............
not very much but your response would seem to suggest that Mikansue were
the only ones operating in this field at the beginning.
Regarding your response I used Google for an internet search and typed in:
Mikansue.
The first entry was Mikansue 1-43.net.
Clicking onto this entry and this site comes up:
http://www.1-43.net/mikansue.html
The opening sentence reads:
"Mike and Sue Richardson were pioneers of the white metal model car
industry."
I also copied and pasted your response:
"Mike and Sue Richardson were pioneers of the white metal model car
industry."
And arrived at exactly the same internet site!
Of course this could be a co-incidence and if this is the case I tender my
apology.
BTW the link above is very useful as it provides a full list of Mikansue
products.
Chris
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
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