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19/12/2018 5:27 am
Need a driver for your 1:43 car? Try here. (pic) I have several and like them.
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And there are others, too. See http://www.arttista.com/
(I have no involvement with this company except as a satisfied customer.)
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These are metal, and sometimes a little filing to their bottoms is necessary for a good fit. They may be purchased both painted and unpainted.
19/12/2018 6:49 am
Interesting. I wondered the other time, if someone has already see a hardtop model made in white metal or in resin with already a driver inside?
19/12/2018 7:40 am
Thanks, David. Great suggestion that adds to the authenticity and mood of your/our displays
19/12/2018 7:40 am
I'm not sure about the hard top, but Corgi and even Dinky (pics) have used figures quite well, as has Rio, Vitesse, and other popularly priced model makers. Please remember that some of these, especially Corgi, are not consistent in the application of 1:43 scaling.
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(later)
I thought I remembered one in the James Bond cars, and I found it on the 'bay. Here it is:
James Bond 007 Ford Fairlane Thunderball 1:43 Scale
Part of the James Bond Collection Eaglemoss Magazine Collection
19/12/2018 10:52 am
Can't seem to bring up that site. Is it correct?
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
19/12/2018 11:54 am
It comes up for me. Here's more:
20/12/2018 6:09 am
Thanks David. I just come to see the Ford Fairlane with the driver.