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26/01/2013 11:36 am
Model List / Guide for 1:43?
Am aware of the 1:43 Car List on this website which I've used a few times but noticed some models are not on it. For example I have an Ertl 1970 Ford Torino in white which was done for MTH as #30-7692 (O scale train flatcar with 2 white Torinos as load) which is not on the list.
Another model not on the list is a Minichamps T1 Samba bus in dark blue/white - think it's a 1963 model year based on the T1 panel van Minichamps has also done. Got mine loose so no idea on stock number/year of release.
Wondering if there are good online and printed model lists/guides for 1:43 that anyone can recommend? Especially interested in Minichamps, Schuco, Ertl, Matchbox, Hot Wheels, Ixo, Premium X and Neo brands if that helps. Have checked manufacturer websites which are hit and miss for information provided. Sometimes I can find what I need off an online site or eBay listing too. What I'm after is stock number and year of release as I find some models lack that on the packaging. Doesn't help that a few models I've picked up were loose with no box making identification more of a challenge.
Any leads you can give me on lists/guides would be welcomed!
26/01/2013 12:37 pm
With their emphasis on white metal 1:43 models, these are some of my favorites:
AMERICAN WHEELS: 1/43 Scale by Jerry Rettig (3rd ed., 2008, ELC, 2985 N. Walnut Av, Tucson, Az 85712), contact the author at jerryrettig@msn.com
Randall Olson's beautifully photographed series, entitled INDEPENDENTS IN MINIATURE (2012), CHRYSLER IN MINIATURE (2009), GM IN MINIATURE (2009), & FORD IN MINIATURE (2006), contact the author at randallolson@telus.net
I'm not sure these works are exactly what you have in mind, but they are all both educational and entertaining. Have fun!
26/01/2013 1:12 pm
My main interest is in vehicles from the mid-1950's and later with emphasis on the 1967-1980 period. So as you have guessed the books you cite are of somewhat limited use to me as three seem to have a cut off of 1969 model year. I'll still try to check them out to see if they fit my needs though.
26/01/2013 1:24 pm
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Nottinghamshire England UK
26/01/2013 3:09 pm
I've had the same problem but....
I've found through random searching, a site called ZETEO, not sure if this site will help, it has helped me in the past. Though not with everything that I seek.
26/01/2013 3:32 pm
Robert Ertl & MTH
Robert way back when Ertl was in the 1:43 market they made special runs of cars for MTH and most had the MTH logo on the bumpers. Other Ertl cars that were used were the 64 Mustang, 57 T-Bird, 52 Caddy, 49 Merc and many others.
26/01/2013 4:26 pm
27/01/2013 1:01 pm
Isn't that MAR?
27/01/2013 1:08 pm
Nearly - Model Auto Review is part of this organisation.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK