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16/09/2018 8:08 pm
PICS - 1953 Ford: Goldvarg, Collectors Classics, Brooklin comparison
Just think - a year ago, we couldn't have done this. However, thanks to Sergio's Goldvarg Collection and Nigel and Co.'s Brooklin Models we have a lovely woody wagon and 'Fordor" sedan in 1:43! We can now compare the 2017-18 production to the Collectors Classics diecast version from what, 30 years ago? I don't have the Oakland/Auto Buff models from 35 years ago but I hope this will suffice.
A picture is worth a thousand words so I won't say much more, except the Brooklin is a John Roberts custom and has different colours and a little more polishing than the recently released standard version.
The other thing I will say is that the Brooklin's body is about 4 scale inches longer than the Goldvarg but with bumpers added, the difference is very slight and I think the models look great next to each other. The Collectors Classic is about the same length but appears to be 8 or 9 scale inches wider than the Goldvarg. The difference is noticeable when they park next to each other so I will be separating the CC from the others on my shelf.
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16/09/2018 10:27 pm
Thanks Randall, The CC is really value for money. You still can buy them on the net for reasonable prices. All three are terrific models.
There still a lot of differences in fronts and rears.
The height of the Brooklin seems to be different from the the CC and the Goldvarg.
What is the difference height in scale floor-bonnet and floor-roof?
17/09/2018 12:42 am
Randall, perhaps I missed it but which replica is ACTUALLY in scale?
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17/09/2018 1:06 am
Not the CC. I will see if I can get you measurements.
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17/09/2018 10:35 am
Hard to measure these without finer instruments than a ruler, however Goldvatg with a less pointy front bumper is right in there at approx. 4.6" which is very close to 1:1 car's 197.8" length. Brooklin has a pointier bumper and this makes it approx. 4.7" which brings it to around 202 inches. With slightly less bumper or with less gap between bumpers and body and better measuring it would be so close to the 197.8 scale inches to be negligible. I didn't bother measuring width or elsewhere as these look to be in proportion. Someone else, please feel free to do this.
The model makers are much more precise than this observer. I think Goldvarg and Brooklin made a couple of lovely 1:43 scale model 1953 Fords.
This reminds me of Wayne Moyer who would have been able to measure the models with greater accuracy and would have enjoyed doing so.
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17/09/2018 12:07 pm
Hi, Jaques. My measurements will be too imprecise but Goldvarg and Brooklin are identical in the areas you wanted measured - at least to my eye, when I place them next to each other. so perhaps any difference you may have seen is a result of the photos (focal length, etc.).
Yes, I too like the Collectors Classics and in fact I picked three up at good prices on eBay to augment my Ford collection.
17/09/2018 7:03 pm
Goldvarg Ford
Please Mr Goldvarg and or Brooklin it would be so easy now to make a 1952 Ford.
17/09/2018 10:05 pm
That might be the 2019 Brooklin Collectors Club model, I HOPE
18/09/2018 6:02 am
That would be great to see.