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20/10/2023 9:50 am
John Kuvakas
Warrenton, VA
20/10/2023 11:42 am
Very cool. With about 2 dozen or so hearses in my collection already, these 1960 versions are a must have for me. I enjoyed seeing this model in person this past weekend, and now I can't wait for the two I have preordered. Thanks again John for an excellent new addition of "My Take"
John Merritt
South Lyon, Michigan - USA
20/10/2023 12:27 pm
Thanks for the video, and I appreciated the Landau explanation. Regarding the model, it looks great, especially in green. However, hearses are not my thing. I will pass on the model.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
20/10/2023 12:58 pm
That tall fin looks very elegant, stretched-out like this (if you'll bear with the humour). It is impossible for me to see these without thinking of The Godfather and other classic mafia movies. I reckon it would display well with other such models.
20/10/2023 1:27 pm
Just terrific! I have my usual gripe about the wide-whitewalls (too wide for 1960... Hey GLM save paint, make them period-correct-narrower ) but otherwise, great looking tooling. I'm so glad to see a 1960 Cadillac (which is often overshadowed by the '59s & '61s ) and a non-padded roof. Undoubtedly, of course, a padded-roof version will come.
Awesome review John, thanks!
20/10/2023 1:36 pm
The Godfather and other classic mafia movies.
There are no other classic mafia movies except Goodfellows. If the Godfather trilogy is like a fine wine, Goodfellows is like a shot, everything else is third rate mouth wash, although Donnie Brasco & Casino weren't bad. Oh yeah, "mafia" has such a bad connotation, how about "club," or "la familia?" 😏 😏 😏
20/10/2023 2:24 pm
@chris Incorporating 'gangster' movies in with 'mafia' movies , I would ask you to challenge the present list without being personal about taste. And the list is in no way exhaustive.
Once Upon A Time In America (1984)
Bugsy (1991)
The Godfather II (1974)
The Godfather III (1990)
1930s
The Untouchables (1987)
Public Enemies (2009)
Miller’s Crossing (1990)
Road To Perdition (2002)
Bonnie And Clyde (1967)
LATER
Carlito’s Way (1993)
Scarface (1983)
Goodfellas (1990)
20/10/2023 2:36 pm
Another fine look at this giant and attractive Cadillac professional car in 1/43 from Stamp, John ! It seems like astonishing detail even at this scale and shows up really well in your video set-up.
I have a huge black Cadillac limousine from Precision Miniatures professional car series of automobiles in 1/18. At all scales, they are always impressive and there are no better cars to take a "final ride" in !
20/10/2023 3:45 pm
@charles-rockett I've seen all those except: Public Enemies, Miller's Crossing, and Carlito's way (I think I've seen parts here & there ).
John Kuvakas and Charles Rockett reacted
20/10/2023 3:58 pm
@chris I live a fairly quiet life and so when I'm not listening to Buddy Holly et al , I'm watching movies. As such, I like professionally done, more than 'spectacular' films which some people might find dull, hence the comment about personal taste. But I would strongly recommend those three, especially Miller's Crossing.
Christopher Moroni reacted
20/10/2023 4:04 pm
I did see a 1956 Cadillac Eureka side loader (suicide doors ) at a show once. That car WAS the show! An unbelievable amount of craftmanship & beauty went to that breathtaking professional service vehicle. STAMP has released a Halloween winner! 🤑
28/10/2023 11:13 am
I see a movie that was left out - The Valachi Papers. Sergio's forthcoming '59 Ford NYPD car will fit right in.