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01/09/2023 11:24 pm
Here is the Premium X 1/43 of the big Ford Country Squire station wagon for 1964. It is really well done by them and displays great. In the animation, I digitally added perhaps more standard 1964 Ford hubcaps from my SunStar 1/18 1964 Ford Galaxy. At the controls in one of the pictures is actor James Stewart, perhaps in the movie "North by Northwest" in which he originally wanted to play the lead that was eventually done by Cary Grant. Either actor would have been great with Hitch directing !
01/09/2023 11:39 pm
An excellent model. I have it white.
Superb photos!
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
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01/09/2023 11:46 pm
I have several colors of this one and for the money it seems very well done. The hubcaps are a huge disappointment but otherwise it's a great model.
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02/09/2023 4:54 am
I love the shot on Collins Avenue, with the Fontainebleau in the background. This is exactly how we might have seen this stylish wagon. Fantastic photographic work.
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02/09/2023 5:10 am
@jack-dodds I'm almost afraid to say this amongst such esteemed modelling company. But sometimes I find models at a certain price point have such bright chrome work that some of their moulding detail disappears - plus the shine can over-power the model. I take a small, shallow container, add a matchstick-end's dob of matte black enamel paint and douse in lighter gas, (NOT Fluid like Zippo or such). Mix vigorously to a wash and lightly apply with tiny brush to recessed parts that might act as a reservoir - holding exactly horizontally to ensure level coverage as the gas evaporates, leaving a shadow to pick-out details in the silver moulding. Obviously, much would depend upon what parts are recessed and if shadow there, would suit the purpose. Also, a brush with Q-tip or baby bud will remove excess shadow, after drying, ( 5-mins depending on evaporation).
02/09/2023 5:34 am
Once again, Mike's photography and visual modification are outstanding. If only the model came that way in the first place. Despite that, I still like it and it brings back memories of a few hours travelling in a similar vehicle.