[Closed] Pics: 1958 Edsel Bermuda by Minichamps

David, nice model. You obviously like it as you have all the colours offered, l think

I appreciate you pointing out the slightly undersized nature of the Minichamps version, a model well worth buying but perhaps not parking it right beside the othe Ford replicas available. Lastly, I enjoyed your observations about the taillights including the wrong direction! I think an engineer may see an arrow whereas a stylist saw something else that visually stretched the width, perhaps?

[PICS] The Spark alternative

Note to Randall - Ford launched this car with a flourish and it came back and hit them in the face, so maybe those tail lights on the wagon represent a boomerang?

Anyway, yes, I quite like the Minichamps and the proportions seem to be very accurate, but I don't know why they made it so deliberately under-scale.

I also wasn't too keen on the "bleached driftwood" look of their side trim, although I know that seems to have been a factory option on the 1:1. A dark wood trim was also available.

The Spark version has a "stronger" look to it and I prefer the bolder side trim. Unfortunately the roof is noticeably too tall. It isn't terrible but it does show up particularly badly in the depth of the windshield/windscreen.

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The difference in scale (and screen depth relative to width) really shows up here ...

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Spark also did a Citation sedan and convertible and although I think the sedan is a pretty model they all share the same problem of slightly exaggerated roof height.

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I noticed that same issue with the Spark too, which is why I went for the convertible instead, as it is much less noticeable in that body style.

Another candidate for Sergio or Brooklin?

Pics: Randall, here is one color scheme they offered that I don’t have.

It has the wood grain that, like you, I would prefer.

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Photo credit: American Icons 1:43 Collection

David, now that is a very appropriate Fifties colour. I like it.

Graeme, nice comparison. I couldn't manage to get over the height issue

With the Spark. A shame really because as you point out, it has some nice features. Perhaps one day, like its Boomerang taillights, I may come back to it.

I guess it's a bit like the Kess New Yorker (#26184).

Either you can overlook the problem and appreciate the rest, or you can't. I can half-close my eyes and convince myself the Spark Edsel looks just about OK, but the Kess is just too wrong for me.

I suspect that in both cases if you put the model on a low shelf so it is always viewed from a high angle, the perspective makes the roof issue pretty much disappear!

That reminds me of a little story. A famous movie actor was kicked by a horse when he was young...

It did some damage to the right side of his face. Throughout his career, the fellow always endeavoured to be photographed from the left, his "good side". Described as "charismatic" and "handsome", Glenn Ford became an enormously popular Hollywood star for many years.

Maybe you're on to something with the low shelf idea.

Also like the Esval 56 Chevy wagon roof height issue. Btw, I initially complained and balked with the '56 Chevy because of roof height but eventually bought the 2dr. wagon and the sedan delivery because I like those cars so much. The issue was not as pronounced as I expected....no regrets at all.