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Chris Sweetman
Chris Sweetman
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RE: 1930 Duesenberg J Phaeton by LeBaron

@ed-davis Hi Ed They have been around for a few years. First releases were superb Bugatti kits created for Evrat by Christian Guoel (CG Models &...

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RE: Work in progress

@karl Many thanks Karl. The diorama is complete but I fancy putting a few finishing touches like some vegetation and road markings. Already thinking...

2 years ago
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RE: Work in progress

This street scene diorama is still a work in progress and at this stage the pavement pieces need to be glued in place. This close-up of the street sce...

2 years ago
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RE: (Pics) The GMC Truck announcement show

@mikedetorrice Mike, Matchbox did indeed produce a Vauxhall Victor Estate (Station Wagon) car. It was 1:71st scale so would fit into the British OO ga...

2 years ago
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RE: (Pics) The GMC Truck announcement show

Hi Mike Correct HO gauge is 1:87th scale. HO means half O gauge. O gauge in the UK is 1:43.5th scale, usually rounded to 1:43rd, but in the USA it is ...

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RE: Diorama 1/43

@renato-bardi Renato, mighty impressive dioramas and love the street scene cameos with the figures.

2 years ago
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RE: Work in progress

@jack-dodds Jack and @david-green David A full review on the Tomica Limited Vintage (TLV) Isuzu Hillman Minx written by Max Whoolley can be found at

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RE: Work in progress

@chris Hi Chris, the 1:64th scale scene is mainly new performance cars from the like of Liberty Walk etc... so the buildings need to fit in. Skaledale...

2 years ago
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RE: Work in progress

@mikedetorrice Thanks Mike and today I managed to find some more Skaledale buildings at the collectors fair.

2 years ago
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RE: Work in progress

Small scale diorama creation Here is a close-up of the Hornby Skaledale R9650 Country Garage from the diorama I am creating. The interior needs to s...

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RE: Work in progress

This street scene diorama is still a work in progress but I have sorted out the road and pavements. I used emery paper for the road surface which was ...

2 years ago
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RE: Work in progress

Hi Jack It is a Tomica Limited Vintage (TLV) LV-25b Isuzu Hillman Minx and is in 1:64th scale. I have added details to my original post.

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RE: (Pics) 1967 Chevrolet Impala

@mikedetorrice Hi Mike Wonderful photos and the Kinsmart 1967 Chevrolet Impala looks truly fabulous. Just looked on ebay and seen some for £6 plus £12...

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RE: Outstanding Showpieces .........

@mikedetorrice I know what you mean Mike. The one model car I am having a close look at is the fav until I put it down and pick up another! BTW amaz...

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