[Closed] PICS Brooklin 40th Anniversary: Special No. 3

Outstanding! Can't wait for this one. I have the gray standard one and the yellow Modelex version, but this one is a no-brainer. The improvements to the earlier models make it a must-get.

Really like what Brooklin has done on this one especially the separate wipers and trim on the fenders. I do wish they had continued the thought and made separate trim for the hood.

Looks like they really improved their wood treatment in color and separating the framing from the panels.

A few other things could have been addressed but overall a fine job!

Despite the fact that the color is close than the BRK 191 1940 Buick

Model 59 station wagon, this Ford woody special anniversary is outstanding indeed.

Mike, thanks to have enlarged the pictures.

PIC: Indeed, Michel, Mike's enlarged pictures show the car well.

It looks like an excellent match for Peasant Red and here's the actual car.

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While the original Brooklin Ford Woody wagon is still an excellent model, the wood effect on this revision is spectacular. I'm delighted Brooklin is back producing woody wagons again.

David, I think that there is not a lot of difference between the MCUSA Ford and the BRK now?

Perhaps just the headlamps not in metal on the MCUSA and the interior who is more detailed on the MCUSA but is this so important? The wood panels is gorgeous on the MCUSA but i really like those on the BRK 83X 1947 Ford woody.

Still plenty of difference between models. The MCUSA has a more correct roof line and the rear fenders have the correct shape. There are a few more subtle issues. Brooklin's model is good but not close to MCUSA.

True, Curtis. The MOC is a great model. Still, I think we would all agree that Brooklin has seriously upped their game in the last few years. As far as hand made, white metal, there are precious few players left. Brooklin is keeping the flame an doing a great job at it!

Curtis and John, for me i just think that now the BRK model will have a better value for the price than the MCUSA model? the difference for me is also based on the price. It is sure if you offer me the mcusa at 275USD i will go with the mcusa but why pay a crazy price now on the market to get the mcusa? Just because the MCUSA is hard to find and more rare? If i was ownwer of the 1:1 perhaps. Just my thought.

You have a great point Michel

We all have unique motivations for collection, all of them valid. Value always plays a part. Some folks find great value in exclusivity, some want greater fidelity, some collect for sentimental reasons and many of us utilize a combination of all. That's what makes 1/43 so great a scale. There is something and plenty for everybody.

Totally agree, Brooklin's model is a better value for the price. I too will be adding this to my woodie collection. It is a fine model especially for the price. My original comments were strictly based on your asking if the two models were now close which I took to mean as in execution of accuracy of he subject matter.