The Diecast Zone Forums - Recent Topics https://diecast.org/community/ Diecast Zone Discussion Board en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 09:31:29 +0000 wpForo 60 Happy Cinco De Mayo!! https://diecast.org/community/lounge/happy-cinco-de-mayo/ Tue, 05 May 2026 09:08:16 +0000 Tony Perrone https://diecast.org/community/lounge/happy-cinco-de-mayo/ Poll: Which '41? (5/5/2026) https://diecast.org/community/lounge/poll-which-41-5-5-2026/ Tue, 05 May 2026 02:12:17 +0000 '41 Cadillac or Lincoln?

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237115 237116]]> John Bono https://diecast.org/community/lounge/poll-which-41-5-5-2026/ Courage and Stupidity. https://diecast.org/community/lounge/courage-and-stupidity-2/ Tue, 05 May 2026 01:58:03 +0000 David Green https://diecast.org/community/lounge/courage-and-stupidity-2/ Needed something to go with my black G wagon. https://diecast.org/community/1_12/needed-something-to-go-with-my-black-g-wagon/ Mon, 04 May 2026 20:34:13 +0000 Benjamin S https://diecast.org/community/1_12/needed-something-to-go-with-my-black-g-wagon/ Mondays Pics: One of my cars. https://diecast.org/community/1_24/mondays-pics-one-of-my-cars-68/ Mon, 04 May 2026 16:38:40 +0000 Hollis Cornell https://diecast.org/community/1_24/mondays-pics-one-of-my-cars-68/ Mondays Pics: Guys Busy at the Shop. https://diecast.org/community/1_24/mondays-pics-guys-busy-at-the-shop-127/ Mon, 04 May 2026 16:35:31 +0000 Hollis Cornell https://diecast.org/community/1_24/mondays-pics-guys-busy-at-the-shop-127/ Guidance needed, in the world of FM Rolls Royces... https://diecast.org/community/1_24/guidance-in-the-world-of-fm-rolls-royces/ Mon, 04 May 2026 15:48:13 +0000 I secured the 1907 RR SG for which I was negotiating, and I am in discussions regarding another FM Rolls Royce, the copper-bodied 1924 Silver Ghost.  eBay.de is a minefield on the best of days, and with such detailed models one can feel like putting on the jousting attire and getting the old nag out of the stable.  Today, when I asked one seller detailed questions his response was: Look at the photos all the detail is there.'  No, I won't be doing business with him, and after him I encountered a man who, when questioned about a half-sentence in his response replied that he had not made any such partial statement.  Screensave works wonders in cases such as this and when presented with the evidence, silence ensued.  Yup, it's been a kick.  And, last but not least, the aforementioned copper Rolls Royce looks good, but I asked questions, (yes, Chris, I have learned well at the feet of the master) and was told 'the model has been in a glass case and was only taken out for the photographs.  It is in like-new condition.'   Have a look at the pics and see if you believe the sales pitch, for I have doubts.

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By the way, a great tip for perusing eBay offerings is to employ a set of headphones and listen to Beethoven's Piano Concertos.  Music does soothe the savage beast...

]]> GDH https://diecast.org/community/1_24/guidance-in-the-world-of-fm-rolls-royces/ The Mercedes 300SL Post 1955 Le Mans... https://diecast.org/community/1_24/the-mercedes-300sl-post-1955-le-mans-pic/ Mon, 04 May 2026 13:41:00 +0000 After one of their factory 300SLRs were involved in a horrific crash that killed over 80 spectators as well as the driver, Mercedes abruptly withdrew from the European circuit. With an eye to American sports car racing as well as street version sales, by 1957, the 300SLS (race-worthy) and the 300SL (street) were born. A new tubular chassis design eliminated most of the high sills that necessitated the gull wings, and the 3.0 liter 8 detuned to 240 HP for the street, North American sales were booming. As to the SLS (with the 'S' for 'Spezialversion', Mercedes had 2 factory team cars to be driven by Paul O'Shea (#57) as well as privateers. CMC made the two SLS as configured for the SCCA circuit and are absolute gems.

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I like how the silver SLS's cowl is clad in that blue leather to eliminate glare.

 

]]> Rich Sufficool https://diecast.org/community/1_24/the-mercedes-300sl-post-1955-le-mans-pic/ Looking for help / advice on obtaining this please... https://diecast.org/community/1_18/looking-for-help-advice-on-obtaining-this-please/ Mon, 04 May 2026 03:54:46 +0000 Benjamin S https://diecast.org/community/1_18/looking-for-help-advice-on-obtaining-this-please/ Poll: Which '67? (5/4/2026) https://diecast.org/community/lounge/poll-which-67-5-4-2026/ Mon, 04 May 2026 02:39:46 +0000 '67 Ford or Plymouth?

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