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Max Paransky
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RE: From My Collection... Russian ZIL

It's copied off an earlier pre-war Packard style.  

6 months ago
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RE: From My Collection... Russian ZIL

I also have one of these (#4 of 12). Kind of crazy to have such a limited series, though I was lucky to grab mine a a very reasonable price. Comes wit...

6 months ago
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RE: Model Car Directory, 1978

Interesting that the Macungie PA unpronounceable "Das Awkscht Fescht" was happening even back in 1978 🙂 I went to that show only twice, in 2004 and...

1 year ago
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RE: As usual, I am late to comment on our two big shows in March

Harvey, thanks for the kind mention. Hope to do it again in near future.

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

Great time hanging out with fellow enthusiasts on both days, and picking up a handful of models. Looking forward to future events.

1 year ago
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RE: BRK30 1954 Dodge 500 question

Thanks Graeme for the idea. This is an Indy pace car with decals, I'm going to stay away from water. As it is I've manhandled it enough. I think I'll ...

5 years ago
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RE: BRK30 1954 Dodge 500 question

No luck so far. The folded top goes over and is catching at the shoulder line. The top is glued to the rear seat, which is glued to the bottom. That's...

5 years ago
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RE: Here's our map. You should be on it!

@karl Max Paransky. Long time reader, infrequent poster here. Many different subject areas in 1:43 (Soviet, BMW, M-B, Ferrari, post-war American, m...

5 years ago
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Corrections and further detail

Corrections and further detailHey, I was only ~60 miles away, luckily it was to the south where radiation spread much less. And I stayed around for 4 ...

7 years ago
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Rick, please email me...

Rick, please email me...Rick, I'm in Austin area. Please email me at maxparansky @ yahoo. Regards, Max

8 years ago
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I'll be in TO area 1st week of October, so won't be able to

I'll be in TO area 1st week of October, so won't be able to catch the collector show unfortunately. I might swing by Minigrid if the time allows just ...

9 years ago
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