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The Humpback Cadillac...

Rich Sufficool — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:24:21 +0000

Jada's 1940 Cadillac Series 75 "Godfather" sedan is your basic '2 foot model'. OK from a distance, but don't expect too much from it. It was a low end model more of a toy to be sold at big box toy stores rather than for a discerning collector. I got rid of the more toy-like look by merely blackwashing he frill and the adjacent waterfalls. This first run model came with a really well done pug nosed gunsel menacingly reaching for his pistol. In the back seat, however, is an awful looking seated Godfather figure that I found impossible to remove, but realizing the rest of the interior was nothing to write home about, I decided to let it be. The car itself, is, like I said, a 2 footer. Only the headlamps were modeled. The parking and tail lamps are painted. The front wheels are not poseable. The second run of this model replaced the gunsel with a standing figure of the Marlon Brando character which is as well done as the gunsel and the back seat is unoccupied. I forget what I paid for it. I think it was in the $30 range. I'm surprised how much people are asking for this on the secondary market. Perhaps this model has achieved a cult status. Or, maybe it looks a lot better in the pictures than it actually is. And, I have to say, it looks pretty cool in my pics, so....

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BTW: For those who care, and you know who you are, the trunk does open but it's devoid of any carpeting or spare, so I didn't bother to shoot it.

Poll: Which '56? (4/13/2026)

John Bono — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:52:46 +0000

'56 Continental Mark II or Lincoln Premiere?

Be sure to make your selection.

Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.

If selection is greater than 2 rank them.

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Autoart's 1965 HONDA RA272 F1 MEXICAN GP #11 RICHIE GINTHER

Christopher Moroni — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:50:01 +0000

I don't collect these types of 1/18 models, but HOLY COW, this may be Autoart's finest work yet! You tell me! 😲 😳 😲

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Handling irritation.

David Green — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:38:27 +0000

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(Pic) Backseat drivers

michaeldetorrice — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:35:43 +0000

Imagine the utter chaos from having backseat drivers in this Plymouth station wagon. Turning a corner and going over a railroad grade crossing must have been a thrilling experience as driver or passenger.

If Goldvarg or anyone were to do a 1/43 diecast/resin replica model of this airport service vehicle, it would likely be 1/18 length as a scale model, lol !

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Sundays Pics: One of my cars.

Hollis Cornell — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:43:18 +0000

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Sundays Pics: Guys Busy at the Shop.

Hollis Cornell — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:37:50 +0000

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serious mission or what ?

Joop — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:27:33 +0000

After viewing the talks the Artemis astronauts had with the astronauts onboard the ISS, I can't help but wonder if they should talk about spicy green beans when they had a toilet-misfunction. {violet}:idontknow:

And another thing just struck me: they all are so humourous and constantly laughing, while they are are still on a life-threatening mission to the moon, right ? {violet}:shocked:

To me, the missions way back then were dealt with far more serious.

Box Model and Descendant History.

David Green — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:31:53 +0000

The Italian model manufacturer Box was founded in 1984 producing diecast models in 1/43 scale. They stopped production in 1990 with their model production bought by Bang and Best. I had a little trouble documenting this history so thought it might be useful to some on the Diecast Zone to show my findings.

The Italian model manufacturer Bang was founded in 1990, as one of the successors of the company Box Model. The Box Model castings were shared between Bang and another Italian company, Best Model. Bang, directed by Carlo Tamburini, started producing high quality diecast models in 1/43rd scale. The range of former Box models was soon completed by newly developed models. Production ceased in December 2005.

The Italian model manufacturer Best Model was founded in 1990 as one of the successors of the company Box Model. The owners of Best Model also manufactured the model car ranges Art Model (Ferrari models, from 1993) and M4 (Alfa Romeo models, from 2007), and in 2004 they took over the model manufacturer Rio. After Best owner Marco Grassini had passed away in January 2016, the business was maintained by his family. In the following years, mainly variants of existing base models were produced, and M4 ceased operations at the beginning of 2026.

The first model that Box produced was #8401, the 1962 Ferrari GTO. It happens to be my favourite. It came in eight variations, 8401,8402,8403,8404,8408,8409,8451,8452. All were the same casting with colour and decal variations. All were introduced in 1984.

My favourite Box Model, the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.

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Here is the complete list of all Box Model issues.

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The Caped Crusader strikes again.

Geno — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:06:15 +0000

This is the 1/24 Hot Wheels Elite version. I'd never taken pictures of this one, until yesterday, and I've had it for several years.🤔😊

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