Chris Sweetman
Chris Sweetman
@chris-sweetman
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Joined: Dec 31, 1996
Last seen: Jun 15, 2026
Topics: 39 / Replies: 394
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RE: 1961 Ford Thunderbird by Solido ( remake)

@fred-eliseeff Hi Fred The original 100 series - 128 Ford Thunderbird only had opening doors. It never had an opening bonnet (hood). Solido relea...

1 year ago
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RE: Chicago Shenanigans - Part III: A splendid time was guaranteed for all

@randyrusk Hey Randy - many thanks for the report and photos. Looks like everyone had a fun time.

1 year ago
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RE: Chicago Shenanigans - Part III: A splendid time was guaranteed for all

2,100 miles is quite a distance to travel within the USA. Just for fun I found out that Wainwright, Alaska to Chicago is just over a 1,000 more miles ...

1 year ago
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RE: A very brief ancient history of miniature car retailing

@jack-dodds Lansdowne has been dormant for far more than a couple of years and there were concerns whether there would be further issues under this br...

1 year ago
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RE: A very brief ancient history of miniature car retailing

Lansdowne produced a Vauxhall Cresta Series E (1954–1957) and Cresta PC (1965–1972). Vanguards and Oxford Diecast produced a Cresta PA (1957–1962). L...

1 year ago
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RE: (Pics) 1938-40 Cadillac limousine

@john-quilter Rextoys didn't survive as an agreement with Vitesse, who made them in Portugal, could not be reached. Only the Rolls-Royce models contin...

1 year ago
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RE: Ralston auction

I will be looking out for model cars that are not sourced from a trusted auction house or that have an aura of provenance to obtain at a realistic pri...

1 year ago
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RE: Ralston auction

£2,800 - this is Steve Barnett's price territory for an individually commissioned one-off 1:43rd scale model with opening parts!

1 year ago
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RE: 1950 Mercury

Please note that there were three different Minichamps 100 Year Ford Anniversary collections. USA, Europe and Australia. Each had a core then other ...

1 year ago
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RE: Matrix Bugatti T57S Atlantic Chassis 57473

Thanks Harv for the round up. Matrix Aérolithe - parts from the real version believed by some sources to be reused for the Rothschild car. LookSma...

1 year ago
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RE: Kyosho Ferrari and Märklin petrol tanker diorama

@bob-jackman @100ford2003 Bob and Steve Hoping these photos will show more of the buildings and the Ferrari:

1 year ago
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RE: CMACC Journal for January

Hi Karl - I am a member of the Coventry Diecast Model Club. We have F2F meetings plus online meetings.

1 year ago
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