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David H
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 Is anyone familiar with the National Motor Museum Mint products?  Here's one I'm thinking of buying, advertised as 1/43. This one is referred to as a Model T Ford, and the style suggests pre-1910.  It seems to be of relatively modern production.  There just aren't many antique cars represented in our scale, or so it seems to me, but I'm not sure this is really 1/43 in scale; I most often see this company's products as 1/32.  Information will be appreciated.



   
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David Green
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Hi David,

I would be doubtful about 1/43. I have a dozen or so of the 1/32 issues and have never seen any in 1/43.



   
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David H
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@david-green   Thanks, David.  I appreciate your input.   David (the other one) H



   
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Frank Reed
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I have only seen 1/32 but they are very nice quality.  (Factory Antique Mall in Verona VA I-81))


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Larry kemling
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Yes,the NMM Models are normally 1/32 scale I have 7 and they are verrry nicely done.and reasonably priced on eBay..below is one of my Cadillacs a 1913 touring…

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touring.

 



   
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David H
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Thanks, Frank and Larry.  Yes, these look like fine models, but the scale just isn't my favorite.  I will just continue in my "1/43 comfort zone."



   
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Posted by: @d-m-holcombe

 Is anyone familiar with the National Motor Museum Mint products?  Here's one I'm thinking of buying, advertised as 1/43. This one is referred to as a Model T Ford, and the style suggests pre-1910.  It seems to be of relatively modern production.  There just aren't many antique cars represented in our scale, or so it seems to me, but I'm not sure this is really 1/43 in scale; I most often see this company's products as 1/32.  Information will be appreciated.

What I sometimes do to verify the scale accuracy is research on Google the 1:1 cars wheelbase, and or length, (WB of Model T Ford,  100 inches or 2.3 in 43rd) and ask the Ebay seller what the offering measures.   Wellys are often off scale but this 1953 Chevrolet turned out to be spot on.

1953 Chevrolet convt #1

John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA


   
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