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26/01/2013 10:16 am
New to 1:43 but not diecast cars...
Hello! I'm new to 1:43 but not collecting diecast cars as I used to be into 1:18 which I got out of due to the space they took up. Tried 1:24 which I found wasn't too cheap and seems to be rather dead these days for new releases. Dabbled in higher detail 1:64 which seemed satisfactory until a friend of mine gave me a 1-of-1 prototype 1:43 Volkswagen station wagon model made in pewter back in October 2012. Was impressed with the balance between size and quality so I picked up a few more 1:43 models to check out. Needless to say those pleased me as well so I switched to 1:43 as I love the varied subject matter out there! Main interest is in American muscle cars and Volkswagens but I don't limit myself to those subjects. I reside in the USA - specifically the midwest east of Chicago. Just wanted to give you people an introduction to me and how I got into 1:43 as I will be participating in this forum.
26/01/2013 10:30 am
Welcome, Robert. This forum has many members of varied interests, all of us centering on our 1:43 scale cars. I think you will find kindred souls in your special interests. I look forward to your participation.
26/01/2013 10:42 am
East of Chicago? I hope in IN, you mean! (me too) And welcome!
26/01/2013 10:43 am
Welcome Robert, we have a number of members in the Chicago area.
We will all get together for dinner the night before the 1/43 Scale Model Car Expo in Countryside on Sunday, March 24th. Send me your phone number and/or email address and I'll have a local member contact you and watch this forum for more details.
Contact me at: dickatl"AT"bellsouth.net.
26/01/2013 10:45 am
What VWs do you collect - Minichamps/Schuco or old stuff or ? [pics]
Chicago 2010:
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26/01/2013 11:16 am
My location and VW's
Dick - sent you an email per your request.
I'm located in South Bend, Indiana - technically southeast of Chicago as I know east of Chicago I'd be IN the lake - LOL! I work in Michigan City, Indiana in case any of you are in that area.
For collecting VW's I go for the vans/buses in particular. Have some A4 (1999.5-2004) Jetta sedans, B5.5 (2002-2005) Passat wagons and a Corrado as well. Have a couple of Mk1 Golfs too. I'm not picky about manufacturers if the model is done well. Do like Minichamps and Schuco. Have 18 VW models already and a few more on the way. I drive a 2002 Jetta and always liked the older VW's as well hence my interest in them.
26/01/2013 11:24 am
Me three! I'm in Bloomington (it's on the member map, so it's public knowledge)
26/01/2013 11:32 am
PICS Hello Robert and welcome to Forum 43 - here are some of my VW's ......
Chris
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
26/01/2013 11:57 am
Adding myself to member map?
Found the member map and am logged into my Google account. How do I add my name/location to the member map? Or do I need to contact someone for this?
26/01/2013 11:59 am
Really like the red, white and blue bus!
That one is on my wish list! Have seen your fine photos on here before Chris but not this bus.
26/01/2013 12:56 pm
Hi John - sent you an email!
26/01/2013 1:10 pm
Thank you Robert - appreciate your positive comments ......
for my photos.
The red, white and blue VW is made by Schuco and was released in October 2007 as a limited edition of 1000. It was made in China for Germany and the reference number is 03229.
Chris
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
26/01/2013 1:55 pm
Welcome Robert! If you can stretch ypur VW interests to 1:40, look out for the old Wiking promotional models. Here's some pics:
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26/01/2013 5:31 pm
Welcome Robert, I'm a 43rd musclecar guy also
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