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30/01/2017 5:13 am
PICS of an Oldie Stunner from the early days of motoring
This 1903 Cadillac Model A Tonneau has the same body style as the 1903 Ford Model A was produced by eMc.
IMHO eMc produces the finest and most highly detailed of 1/43ed scale models.
So, on with the show.
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Detailing including the chain drive, steering, underside of the top, step, and suspension.
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This is not the plate for this particular model
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This pic of the first Caddie produced in 1903, shows detail of the typical coiled radiator (beautifully recreated) on the Cadillac's and many other cars of the period.
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I just learned that just one of these models is available for sale. Don't know if any of you might have wished you had purchased one of these, but now you have another chance. The cost now is about $1,000, but it is "the best of the best". Valodymyr Sorokolat, Kiev, Ukraine (who several of you have purchased from in the past) needs to be emailed directly for details at: vlad.srk "at" gmail.com
Disclaimer: Am just wanting to bring your attention to this model as a collector who has several times regretted not purchasing a model when it was available.
30/01/2017 5:23 am
Perfection personified !
30/01/2017 6:39 am
Agree with you and Kenneth. I usually buy an EMC when released and have never regretted it. I wish I hard started in 1/43 earlier because I missed some fine subjects. Today, they are rarely available and if so, at prices beyond my reach. Right now, I await the Bugatti Royals prototype. I understand there will be four variations.
30/01/2017 7:11 am
Before the EMC Bugatti T41 gets released and it does look like it could be the best 1/43rd model of a T41 yet made I
always thought that the Heco series of all the T41 Royals were the finest made....up to the present.
30/01/2017 7:50 am
I agree, Ken. Most were long gone when I got on board. I have a few Royales by Ixo and one Heco Kellner. EMC's new effort may allow us, who missed the boat, to collect.
30/01/2017 9:21 am
One other outstanding T41 Royale John was the
MM43 "Berline de Voyage" which of course was chassis no.41150
which was available in a couple of versions, one of them
had a "Harrahs" decal on the door, Steve Williams has this version, I think?
30/01/2017 10:49 am
This is almost an exact duplicate of the 1903 Ford "A", including the radiator, lights, seats, wheels, and right down to the wicker baskets on each side! Who was copying from who?
30/01/2017 12:51 pm
First Cadillac had the chassis from Henry Ford but the car had the best single-cylinder engine in America from other Henry - Leland.
30/01/2017 1:24 pm
Do you mean this one by Heco Kenneth?
Wish I had a better picture.
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Do not have the MM43 though many Auburn, Cord, Dusie, and Packards.
If eMc does the T41 it will be much superior although this one is excellent. I believe the Franklin Mint made one in 1/43ed scale which was very good and also has engine detail. It would not look out of place on the shelf with the Heco methinks and it would cost much less. However the eMc would be "Top Shelf".
Cheers and Happy Collecting,
Steve
30/01/2017 1:29 pm
Thank you for clearing that up Volodymyr.
30/01/2017 3:56 pm
Nice pics Steven! Here's some more.
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This is the tonneau in maroon, no erect top. I think the one with the raised top was a very low run due to its fragility, maybe 10?
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The two-seater was also available in red.
31/01/2017 4:24 am
Hi Steve, yes I thought that you had and had pictured the MM43 Bugatti T41 "Berline de Voyage" with the "Harrah's"
decal on the doors, it must be someone else ?
31/01/2017 5:10 am
Squire
Steve,
Who makes the model of the 'Squire'?- I only know the black version by Matrix.
31/01/2017 6:32 am
Hi Stanton, It is a Top Marques model, built by Max Kernick - another PIC
These are beautifully built white metal models exuding much charm. The instruments are hand painted and his
Rolls Royces and Bentleys are especially charming.
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Cheers and Happy Collecting,
Steve