White Metal vs. Resin (Pictures)

They both look excellent to me, so each is a winner in their differing materials. Very attractive cars and models !

I have the 1954 DeSoto model, which Brooklin made about 8-10 years ago. The plated trim around the windows was very nicely done, and it compares well with much newer Brooklin models.

Both are very nice models but it shows very well why resin models are far more accurate than metal. The roof line and body width among some other details are wrong on the metal model. This is just my opinion of course but I don't think they display well together.

@nickies I can't really disagree with you about accuracy. And, I display my collection of white metal models together, and my collection of resin models together, separately. But ultimately my heart belongs to the Brooklins.

@moe-parr Of course I respect your opinion and feeling as all other members on this forum.

Over 50 years, I collected diecast models from Matchbox through the finest of FM and DM up to larger scales as the expensive CMC,  Exoto.  and Bauer models. Back then, I was a big fan of Conquest, MC, Durham, Brooklin, Madison and all others. I was just collecting Buicks in 1/43 scale and I bought the first resin models at the time that were really crude by today standards. I can say I had all of these Buicks in 1/43 scale.

I sold my entire collection 8 years ago before retiring out of state and I don't regret because it was becoming more of a burden than pleasure. My son never had any interest in my toys. They would have gone to the dumpster.

Now that I am settle in retirement, I just want to bring back a very small collection of 1/43 scale models that remembers me the most of the outstanding details of the FM/DM and CMC I owned before. For me, this is the reason I privilege exclusively resin models and I am more critical of the accuracy of WM models.

Nice comparison of white metal and resin. Also a good comparison of 2 Chrysler products from 1954. I have the Brooklin Desoto but haven't decided yet on the GLM. While the front end is very different between the two, I didn't realize that the back ends were so similar. The Brooklin model appears to be narrower than the GLM from the front but to me, they appear the same from the back view. The camera lense may be playing tricks with us. Barry, whats your thoughts on the widths?

@kenspear The Chrysler Corp. were masters at "badge engineering"  throughout the 1950's.  With slight changes in trim, paint, taillights, grills, etc... they were able to manufacture extensively across product lines while minimizing tooling costs. Of course, all OEMs practiced this deception, but I think Chrysler executed better than most.

These pics clearly demonstrate that resin can more accurately capture & reproduce the finer details necessary for authentic replication in 1/43 scale. That DeSoto is, of course, gorgeous but in these comparison pics, it's obviously the inferior model; but I still love it. 😏 

@chris Chris, you are exactly right about Chrysler being masters of badge engineering. Chryslers and DeSotos in 1955 shared the exact bodies as my 1/1 scale Imperial.

You beat me to it Barry. I'd planned to bring these two models together for some photos. I love the DeSoto and with the Chrysler they make an exciting pair. I'll agree that there are differences between white metal & resin, the mediums dictate that. White metal could never be made to the finer details of resin. I am no expert, far from it. I like what like and I don't concern myself with these things. My models are my passion and when they bring a smile to my face, I'm good. 

You did that Barry, great shots of two wonderful models. Now I am going to bring my DeSoto models out to share the limelight together with the Chrysler. Thanks for your post, I appreciate it.

Great pics Moe, but when were these two models crafted?

I know the GLM is a 2023 release and it was pointed out by Ed Davis that the Brooklin is 8-10 years old.

Is this a fair white metal to resin model comparison?

@ben-lampson My goal was to contrast a white metal vs. a resin and these 2 cars 1:1 virtually share sheetmetal so I thought it was a good comparison.

The DeSoto is highly detailed, trim-wise, by Brooklin standards so it represents white metal very well. 

An interesting comparison of more recent Brooklin to resin models would use one or more of the following Brooklin models: 1957 Chevrolet, 1957 Pontiac Safari, 1956 Buick, or 1954 Cadillac. They all have a nice level of detail and many plated parts. I do not have any comparable resin models to do the comparison. Maybe one of you do.