Nickies
Nickies
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Joined: Nov 26, 2021
Last seen: May 27, 2023
Topics: 63 / Replies: 278
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RE: Two topics from Facebook group this morning - Lansdowne and Stamp Models

Furthermore ....... for those who think foil is gone and silver pad print should be the new acceptable standard on a high end $120 model. No..... ther...

17 hours ago
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RE: Two topics from Facebook group this morning - Lansdowne and Stamp Models

@rogerkerr I am not an expert of the 1/43 scale but I collected DM/FM and CMC models in all scales for over 40 years. I now collect exclusively 1/43 ...

17 hours ago
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RE: Two topics from Facebook group this morning - Lansdowne and Stamp Models

There is nothing new here .............. It has been done many years ago by others in 1/43scale. Here is an example with this TSME 1949 Buick Roadmast...

20 hours ago
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RE: From My Collection... Packard

My models are displayed in Carney cases never exposed to sunlight. I handle them often. About the 50 models I have, most are GLM/Stamp. Goldvarg, Aut...

1 week ago
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RE: From My Collection... Packard

Which resin models do you have that don't age well?

1 week ago
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RE: Brooklin’s 1953 Ford Customline 4 door sedan

@michel-lemieux The B&W pictures tone down the inaccuracies of the Brooklin model. If I want a Ford of this period, I will consider the upcoming G...

2 weeks ago
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RE: From My Collection... Goldvarg's 1950 Chevrolet

@bob-jackman I agree. with you........... I like this one fully dressed up with GM accessories of the period. The Goldvarg Green 1948 Pontiac Stream...

2 weeks ago
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RE: From My Collection... A red Cadillac

As for the Lincolns of that period, I remember them very well because I have been raised in front of a Lincoln/Mercury dealer. I have seen the "big" C...

2 weeks ago
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RE: From My Collection... Chrysler Concepts

I have La Comtesse and the interior is really a knock out. I don't collect Chryslers but I had to get this one. I am wondering why Le Comte doesn't ha...

2 weeks ago
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RE: From My Collection... A red Cadillac

The 1978 is particularly detailed and accurate. I have the Saddle Tan version. This is one of the best model Stamp has ever done.

2 weeks ago
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RE: Apples to apples.....a fair white metal model to resin model comparison using 1959 Pontiacs..................(pics)

In this particular case, the resin model is overall far better. Also, the way the hubcaps fit over the wheels on the metal model is distracting becaus...

2 weeks ago
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RE: White Metal vs. Resin (Pictures)

@moe-parr Of course I respect your opinion and feeling as all other members on this forum. Over 50 years, I collected diecast models from Matchbox t...

3 weeks ago
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RE: White Metal vs. Resin (Pictures)

Both are very nice models but it shows very well why resin models are far more accurate than metal. The roof line and body width among some other deta...

3 weeks ago
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RE: From My Collection... Brooklin Celebrated -1940 Zephyr

@randy-bahler I have to agree and give credit on this one for being well done in metal. I have the NB Edition and it displays nice with highly detaile...

3 weeks ago
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RE: From My Collection... Imperial by Chrysler

@moe-parr Unfortunately, I don't see any comparison possible with resin models because the details are not crisp and some are always missing. I believ...

3 weeks ago
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