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Thanks for publishing this catalogue. Dave Kirkel bought Conquest Maduson in 2005. His strategy was to reissue previous models and to add new castings...
Maxichamps brand produces reissues of the old Minichamps which have unpainted interiors. Some little detailes like bages also declined. By the way a c...
There are many opinions about resin from China but I won't change my point of view. Many years ago Minichamps, Franklin Mint, Collector's Classics etc...
An advent of the Chinese resin started in 2008 significantly changed a market. Most of white metal, diecast and resin manufacturers from Europe had to...
In this topic I tried to pay attention on the problems of the resin models produced in China. They are very serious and we shouldn't ignore them becau...
@nickies I think that every collector has his persinal opinion about Chinese resin. My experience wasn't successful and I don't consider these models ...
@jkuvakas I understand that there are old models but all of them were produced by GLM. Most of them have problems with quality and it means thst deale...
Я надеюсь that GLM/Stamp really control process. If your information is correct how is possible to explain that unofficial models are available on Ali...
@jkuvakas Many models by GLM, Matrix and AutoCult are in sell on AliExpress. In some cases sellers inform about scrap but usually they show photos of ...
In my opinion it's not good technical decision to fix trim elements using glue. Probably casting moldings in one piece with a body and painting it in ...
@jcarnutz Thank you very much for information. A problem is that I'm trying to fill some gaps in collection of Lincolns. Initial plan was to add to th...
Fantastic job! This model looks magnificent! I collect Lincolns and know how difficult is to fill all gaps. Incredible 1959 version was made by Mini...
Many years ago a company Buby from Argentina released incredible 1969 Camaro for its Collector's Classics range. They planned to make also Indy paceca...
This is incredible 1953 Ford which fills a very important gap. As far as I know Nostalgic Ministures was operating during 80s- early 90s. Sometimes mo...