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09/11/2023 5:12 pm
I have a collection of 1/43 Impalas from 1960 to 65 in white metal but am missing the 1963 and 1964. I noticed that a 1963 was available in diecast from part of the James Bond collection but appeared cheap looking and had figurines in the front seat. I bought the model anyways and decided to strip it down,remove the figurines, repaint it and provide a high level of detail as well as a decent pair of whitewalls.Here is a picture of it stripped down and in primer. I plan to paint it in silver blue metallic.Maybe the Ertl 1964 Impala will be next if this one turns out OK.
09/11/2023 6:10 pm
It looks great even at this stage and will make a really good addition when you complete it. I have a 1959 Plymouth and a 1937 Rolls-Royce limo 1/43 models from 007 James Bond movies. All are real favorites ! Â
09/11/2023 9:06 pm
I look forward to seeing the completed model. Â Is this from Ertl?
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA
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09/11/2023 10:30 pm
amazing to see you guys work in 1/43, knowing the issues I have with 1/24/25. Great job Ken.
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10/11/2023 3:59 am
@ed-davis. Not sure who manufactured these. I picked it up from "the Bay". One listing says Fabbri, one says Eaglemoss and one says Universal Hobbies.
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20/11/2023 3:59 pm
Here's a picture of the finished product as well as a picture of all my Impalas. These models are 1/43 scale and all white metal with the exception of the '63 Impala which is diecast.
The far left is a Brooklin 1961 Impala which has been repainted and changed from a hardtop to a convertible, the 2nd is a 1962 Impala made by American Models, the 3rd is my newly completed 1963 Impala and the far right is Brooklin's 1965 Impala. Just need the 1964.
20/11/2023 4:25 pm
Nice group pic Ken; your '63 turned out really nice. Perhaps it's the angle/shadows but it appears to sit a bit high. 🤔 🤔 Â
Ertl made a 1/43 "cheapy"Â '64 Impala. Could you do something with that?
20/11/2023 8:26 pm
Great group of Chevrolets with that beautiful new 1963 among them !
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21/11/2023 12:25 pm
Nice set of Chevrolet models. Thanks.
Ed Davis
Inverness, Illinois, USA