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20/11/2021 5:20 pm
Here's a Johnny Lightning Magmas 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351 that came to me recently. I haven't opened it yet, but it looks larger than 1:43. However, while this Magmas series is widely defined as 1:43, I can't find that on the packaging. Does anyone have an answer? (Okay, I know I can open it up and measure, figure, and so forth, but I'm hoping someone else has already done that.)
(Later) Once again, I'm wrong. I again read the packaging information, this time more carefully. JL says this is 1:43, to wit.
I think I will go ahead and open it, just to see if it's as good as I hope it is. Stay tuned. . .
20/11/2021 9:39 pm
Well Google says the wheelbase of a 1971 Mustang is 109 inches so 2.53 in 43rd scale. Let us know.
John F. Quilter
Eugene, Oregon USA
Karl Schnelle and Karl Schnelle reacted
22/11/2021 9:42 pm
I did measure a few of them for my article in MAR Online! 1/43!
https://www.maronline.org.uk/magmas/
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22/11/2021 10:48 pm
@karl Many thanks, Karl. Your good conclusion has convinced me. I guess I just think small when remembering the older Mustangs I used to drive. I'm going to open this one and find a place for it on my shelves. . . somewhere.
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23/11/2021 5:48 pm
Out of the package, with others for comparison, here's the Johnny Lightning 1971 Ford Mustang Boss 351.
And alongside its new neighbors, too.
25/11/2021 9:07 am
Great photos! You have one I don't have now; I have the alternate color - the blue 'Stang Boss!
26/11/2021 10:16 pm
Here's the '73 by Premium X - same basic body.
