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04/09/2008 2:58 pm
Nostalgia Miniatures.............
There is a metal kit on Ebay described as a 1952 Buick and it looks like a four door Riviera. It doesn't seem to have any chrome parts (bumpers and grille are cast with the body).
I am not a model builder and not interested in this model but is somebody could share information about this company and what they are doing?
04/09/2008 3:57 pm
They are long out of business.
04/09/2008 3:59 pm
Nostalgic miniatures
I have a Corvette made by Nostalgic miniatures. It is a bit of a crude model that doesn't have windows or an interior. Proportions aren't really that well when you place it against a diecast counterpart, but it does have it's charm.
If you like high quality models, you shouldn't get it, but if you like that raw charm that some white metal models can possess, it sure is an interesting buy.
Didn't know they made kits though...
Haven't found anything on its background in my archives, only that is is an American company.
05/09/2008 12:59 am
I do have one Nostalgic Miniatures model.
It is a 1939 Ford Station Wagon. It has no windows, is slightly oversized (@1:42), and rather simple in its features.
05/09/2008 2:18 am
I seem to recall these were sold mainly by MTI out of Massachucetts and that pewter versions were available. I had the pace car version of the Corvette and an MG TD. Both were very crude, hence, no longer here.
05/09/2008 3:05 am
Nostalgic miniatures kits
Yes they made kits, I still have 20 unbuilt,Maybe some day?
05/09/2008 4:08 am
Harvey, the MTI name rings a bell. Do you recall who it was?
05/09/2008 5:13 am
Was it Bob Brennan?
05/09/2008 11:21 am
You may be right, the name sounds familiar.
05/09/2008 1:25 pm
Yes, it was Bob Brennan