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27/01/2013 3:47 pm
PICS - I have started looking into models in this scale...
Wow, there are a lot of them and some are really expensive for their size. Well I am going to begin with some American Excellence products, even though they are not diecast, I can't resist the subject matter any longer. These are my 1st two. Thanks for looking.
1975 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron 4dr Hardtop
I received this one by mistake, it should have been the '71 Imperial, love the color so I am going to keep it.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
28/01/2013 2:20 am
Hi John
And welcome to the insane obsessions here at the forum! Neo/American Excellence are, in my opinion some of the best out there. Though, a word of caution, these models tend to "shed" parts very easily, keeping a bottle of Elmer's glue and some toothpicks and cotton swabs nearby is a must. I currently have nearly two dozen Neo models, all of which are of the American persuasion. And a very good source is eBay for your collecting needs. I've been collecting this scale for over thirty five years and at this point I'd say that the numbers are closing in on the six hundred mark, once again.
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28/01/2013 4:12 am
Have you sealed any of the scripts and such with...
Future, would that help to keep them in place? I have noticed that the body side chrome strips on both of the Imperials are loose in a couple of places.
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
28/01/2013 4:16 am
Same problem. See post #15238 below for my solution.
28/01/2013 4:46 am
David, I think you might mean 15238? What kind of clamps are those?
28/01/2013 4:57 am
My "oops." Just simple adjustable clamps from my workshop. I like these because they do not have the harsh pressure of spring clamps. These adjustable clamps are wood-working tools, inexpensive and easily available.
28/01/2013 6:28 am
1/29/13 JMmodelautos is an excellence source for....
NEO and American Excellence models. Go to the website and type AE- or NEO- to see everything that is available.
Welcome aboard!
judy