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20/06/2008 1:13 pm
Motor City et al
There does seem to be a lot of MOC, Design Studio, USA models for sale on ebay, and I am trying to collate them as they appear. Does anyone know if there is a definative list anywhere?
Thankyou, Roger
20/06/2008 1:46 pm
I have one answer to anyone looking for a listing of models.
Do yourself a favor and buy Jerry Rettig's book "American Wheels". It covers all 1:43 scale hand-built and die-cast models of American cars. Contact Jerry at: jerryrettig@msn.com, I believe he has a few copies left. It is my bible for models as it is for many forum members.
20/06/2008 1:46 pm
American wheels by Jerry Rettig
Has a very good list of those models with Ref#s
20/06/2008 1:47 pm
Dick Browne.
We have to be on the same waveline.
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21/06/2008 6:29 am
Jerry Rettig's book
Thankyou gentlemen. Will do.
Roger
21/06/2008 6:35 am
I think Jerry's book in an invaluable asset
But it lacks production numbers and color variations. I can imagine what a daunting task that might be. Are there any sources for that data?
21/06/2008 8:34 am
Also please accept my thanks. I have just placed an order for American Wheels.
21/06/2008 1:09 pm
John, for this data try the manufacturer.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
22/06/2008 5:15 am
One thing I do...
is write the date/price of a completed MOC eBay auction on a small self-stick tag, and affix it next to a photo in the Ford or GM "in Miniature" books. Of course, this only covers GM up to '54, and leaves out other car co's, but it makes a interesting "side note" to the photos. I use "American Wheels" constantly for reference, and add color variations for some of the diecasts. This book has turned out to be FAR more valuable to me than I first thought it would.