franklemire
@franklemire
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Joined: Dec 16, 2020
Last seen: Jul 19, 2026
Topics: 36 / Replies: 398
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RE: The Eagle Has Landed... In Pieces!... [PIC]

There is a reason why large scale models are generally shipped with the wheels off. This would go double for something as delicate as a 1960's era F-1...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Row of IMSA and Group C Race Cars

Very impressive lineup indeed!! I've got about half of these and they all look so good on the shelf

4 weeks ago
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RE: Just for fun... 1985 Monte Carlo by Ertl

@100ford2003 Steve I guess my trying to be diplomatic was a waste of time - LOL

4 weeks ago
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RE: Audi R8R.... [PIC]

They did a fine job on this model including getting the ride height right - Great "bang for the buck" model.

4 weeks ago
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RE: Just for fun... 1985 Monte Carlo by Ertl

Excellent photo and a well made model - Ertl at its best I was never was that fond of the actual car but for those who are you can't go wrong with th...

4 weeks ago
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RE: Sinister in Black... [PIC]

A very good model of a just sinister looking car - It does seem to sit a little high for a Le Mans runner but that could be remedied with a bit of wor...

4 weeks ago
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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...

1 month 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.

1 month ago
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RE: Uh-oh! I screwed up...

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

1 month 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.

1 month 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...

1 month 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...

1 month 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 month 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 month ago
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