franklemire
@franklemire
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Joined: Dec 16, 2020
Last seen: Jun 19, 2026
Topics: 34 / Replies: 379
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RE: How do you define the difference between a toy and a model?

I think you guys have about covered it - clearly in scales like 1:18 they are not things to play with. I have to admit that one of the reasons why all...

3 days ago
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RE: You Won't Find This Car In Montreal... [PIC]

One of my favorite Alfas. I seem to recall buying this model after seeing your review of it some years ago.

3 days ago
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RE: Uh-oh! I screwed up...

@modeldadeeee It is if it is worth it to you.

4 days ago
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RE: "E" is for early Ertl... this 1958 has been in my collection for nearly 30 years

@chris Nicely done! That little change makes a huge difference in the overall look.

4 days ago
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RE: "One Word: Plastics".... [PIC]

Kind of amazed that you all like the 1600 better - I always considered it one of worst looking of all Alfas. let me try one more. How about the 197...

5 days ago
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RE: "One Word: Plastics".... [PIC]

A very well done model but like Rich it was never a car that captured my imagination - no matter the color. If we are talking Alfa Romeo I always fe...

6 days ago
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RE: The Missing GS Roadster:... [PIC]

@perrone1 I'm pretty sure the answer was no. The black tape was not, if I remember correctly, tape at all but a tampo graphic - in other words paint. ...

1 week ago
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RE: The Missing GS Roadster:... [PIC]

I remember when this came out some collectors complained that the engine was not properly scaled - Claimed that Exoto used the same 327 small block as...

1 week ago
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RE: A Badass C2.... [PIC]

This is one of my favorite custom models. It is a 'what if' as in 'What if the Chaparral II wasn't quite ready for the 1965 season

1 week ago
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RE: A Badass C2.... [PIC]

Just love these cars - and this coming from a Ford guy  

1 week ago
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RE: Really?

My father taught me back in the 1950's that anything is only worth what someone else is willing to pay for it. That is why I have no illusions that my...

2 weeks ago
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RE: (Pics) 1968 Mercury Cougar

And for the few out there who are addicted to racing cars -  

2 weeks ago
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RE: Temporary parking until...

@chris As usual, I'm humbled by your collection, although just thinking about dusting it gives me the shakes!

2 weeks ago
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RE: Temporary parking until...

@modeldadeeee And the other two walls - Like I said, not a lot of room

2 weeks ago
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