Wish List to See Made in 1/87, part 5

[swampdaddy]

Time for a restart of this thread. One of my wishes for a modern bus may come true. Some one has been working on a New Flyer Industries 40LF (low floor) model for a few years. And, it's getting closer and closer to completion.

As far as I can tell the difference between the 40 LF (of just a few years ago) and the current 40 LFR model is a redisigned front end.

While it's intended to be a resin model there is some chance for injection plastic I think.

Swamp Daddy

[stanhas87]

Nov 18, 2010 23:53:49 GMT 1 swampdaddy said:

Time for a restart of this thread. One of my wishes for a modern bus may come true. Some one has been working on a New Flyer Industries 40LF (low floor) model for a few years. And, it's getting closer and closer to completion.

As far as I can tell the difference between the 40 LF (of just a few years ago) and the current 40 LFR model is a redisigned front end.

While it's intended to be a resin model there is some chance for injection plastic I think.

Swamp Daddy

Dear Harry:

This is excellent! Also, in one of my researches, I understand that some (Canadian Units) New Flyer Trolleybuses are operating in Argentina (from a site which deals with Trolleybuses and has a Chapter on South American Trolleybuses - variety of models in there!). I will want that; this year I added many, many buses to the collection!

Nick K

[charlieb53]

I am not too familiar with modern trolleybuses but what does Boston use?

[stanhas87]

Dear Charlie:

Boston uses 2004 Neoplan AN440LF ETB Trolleybuses with Skoda Electrical Components; there are also dual mode buses, which are used on the Silver Line - 2004 and 2005 Neoplan AN460LF (with Skoda Electric Components). These Dual Mode buses can be used either as a conventional bus or trolleybus. They used to have AMG Metropolitan Trolleys before.

Nick K

[charlieb53]

While I am not familiar with modern trolleybuses I agree that modern examples would attract more collectors

[swampdaddy]

With all the 50's American cars out there including pickups; and, an endless list of Wanted Fords, Chevys, etc. I would like to see some of the other cars of the era considered including the ocean liner sized 55 & 56 Packards, Studebakers would be nice as would Hudsons.

How about an Aero Willys car?

Oh, I know some are available in resin but my skill levels on finished have suffered with increasing years; and, decreasing desire to spend the time . So nice plastic or die cast would be nice.

Swamp Daddy

[charlieb53]

I would take any form that is offered.If thats the only way to get the two or three items on my wish list.............

[stanhas87]

Feb 24, 2011 23:36:41 GMT 1 swampdaddy said:

How about an Aero Willys car?


Swamp Daddy

Dear Harry:

Yes, indeed, and I been noticing that Manufacturers who are moding cars from the 1950's are also adding Pontiacs and Oldsmobiles to their ranges. Hudson now is known thanks to 'Cars' movie, but it will be a good ideia for Nashes and Hudson Models as well; revered and classic makes. Packard, Peerless and Pierce Arrow will be added to my list of wants and the Aero, specially the Bermuda (which was revived in Brazil in the late 1950's after the Aero Willys maked was extinct in 1955 in the USA) - or the Brazilian version, introduced in 1964 - will be one of my favorites as well. MPC (not the plastic model maker) made a 2 inch 4-door version of the Aero Willys; is crude, true, but I do not know if someone else made or will make this model. Also, the MPC version has a divided front window, which suggests a model from the early 1950's.

Hence, yes, I second an Aero Willys, Packard, Hudson and also add Peerless, Pierce Arrow and Nashes to the list of wants.

[charlieb53]

A Aero would be nice because its unique but whats the chances of seeing one?

[swampdaddy]

Well, the chances are slim; but, if you don't make your wants known, car makers will have no idea of what people are interested in. I actually had a relative who had an Aero Willys (1953 I think) which seemed an OK car.

Geez, I even recall those cheap wooden things that came out after the war (especially used as delivery cars), the Crossley.

Swamp Daddy

[charlieb53]

I dont recall ever seeing a Aero.But I remember a civilian that I worked with while in the Air Force and him talking about owning one and how basic it was.

[Christian]

Aero Willys

Seconded.

[Cor_DutchArt]

For now we want just American vehicles.
Like the Detroit Electric and '56 Chevrolet BelAir.
And don't forget the American first quality car.... Duesenberg.

[blue55conv]

I like 60's muscle cars. I was in school at the muscle car peak. By the time I was getting a paycheck, they were gone. Several have been made now in 1/87. I would like to see a 68-70 Dodge Charger and a 68-70 Plymouth Roadrunner. No convertibles please. The Malibu Camaro convertible would have been so much better as a hardtop.

Mike C

[blue55conv]

I would like to see more 50's 2-tone (and 3-tone ) cars. I mean the ones with side chrome paint dividers. The CMW 59 Fords are good examples.

I would like 55-56 Ford. If you did the top as a separate piece, you could have a Sunliner convertible, a Victoria hardtop, a Crown Victoria with the "basket handle", and a Skyliner with the plastic roof all out of the same body mold. The differences between 55 and 56 are bumpers and side chrome for the most part. This goes along with what Bill C was saying in the recent MRN.

I would like 56-57 Mercury. Some of the color combos were as wild as the 70 Cuda. The same technique to get more out of the mold applies here as well.

The 58 Edsel would be interesting. It may not be pretty, but it sure has a history. I think it would sell. Have you ever tried to get an Anguplas Edsel on ebay?

These are all Fords. I hear that Ford licensing is more reasonable.

I would like to see a customized model as well with fender skirts, continental kit, mirrors, spotlights, and antennas. All of the cars above lend themselves to this treatment.

Mike C