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Post by blue55conv on Mar 14, 2011 5:29:29 GMT 1
If GM licensing would lighten up a bit, I would like to see 2-tone 55-58 Pontiacs, Oldsmobiles, and Buicks. I think 54 Olds was one of the first to get the 2-tone paint divider.
Those 58 cars had an ocean of chrome.
And what about those 50's Chryslers, Dodge, Plymouth, and DeSotos? They had some of the biggest fins.
Convertibles look great in the 50's.
Mike C
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Post by charlieb53 on Mar 15, 2011 0:17:15 GMT 1
My Aunt had a farm loaded with old cars.Most were GMs and Chryslers.When something stopped running they just pushed it in the woods.A few lmid 40s Chryslers and Desotos and a handful of 50 or so Chevys.The cleanest one there and the one I wanted was a 53 Olds two tone dark green with a light green top.Sadly to say she paid someone to get rid the"junk"a few years back..
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Post by Cor_DutchArt on Mar 15, 2011 19:28:59 GMT 1
I would disinherit her
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Post by charlieb53 on Mar 17, 2011 1:33:53 GMT 1
That isnt the worst of it.There was a 31 Studebaker roadster in the barn that was loaded with chicken droppings and God knows what AND IT RAN....My father and uncles would go up once a year and get it running,drive it around and put it back.Anyhow my Aunt is 98 and still alive.Her last daily driver was a 69 Chrysler
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Post by Mark Maticek on Aug 16, 2011 2:49:20 GMT 1
This message board has been rather quiet for the past couple of months. Perhaps we can restart this discussion even though everyone seems rather pessimistic about where the hobby is going. Here are some cars that I think absolutely must be made in 1/87 scale: - Lexus LF-A. I know all of the problems with getting Japanese cars built but this is an extraordinary work of engineering and the look grows on you. I saw one in a showroom in Mayfair, London last year and I was very impressed. I can see Spark doing this one.
- Bugatti Veyron. Being owned by VW, I would think this model has at least a chance of being made by one of the German firms. I saw this car in a showroom in Berlin and while not beautiful in the normal sense, it has a remarkable presence. Plus, it is the fastest production car on the planet. Wiking, Herpa?
- Alfa Romeo 8C. Not necessarily a great car but certainly a beautiful car. Ricko? Spark?
- Ferrari 458 Italia. Spark/Redline...get that license back. There are two many Ferrari models that have yet to be made in 1/87.
- Ferrari FF. (See previous).
- Chevrolet Corvair. Any year. An obvious Brekina model in keeping with their trend to do American prototypes of the 50's-60's.
- McLaren MP4-12C. How about taking the plunge back into 1/87 Minichamps? If not, Spark.
- Lotus Esprit. Any year including the newly announced version at last year's Paris Auto Show. Miber is the only one I know of in 1/87.
- Mazda. Any Mazda. Very similar in most markets. Mazda3 hatchback, MX-5 (current version) or the original RX-7 (Brekina, Wiking, Herpa).
- Triumph TR-6 and/or TR-7. The classic roadster would be a perfect fit for Brekina. I can also see Wiking or Herpa doing this as their one or two annual in-house designs.
- 1969 Alfa Romeo GTV. I just loved this car. Another Brekina candidate.
- Alfa Romeo Montreal. A beautiful car.
- 1964 Pontiac GTO Convertible. One of the first real muscle cars and one model that has never been done to my knowledge.
- 1969 Dodge Charger. Another classic 60's muscle car.
I would add that any recent car would be very welcome. Ford's new Fiesta and Focus, Toyota's Prius, Nissan's Leaf and Masterpiece's Dodge Challenger and Journey (please, someone!).
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Post by cfesmire on Aug 16, 2011 15:08:38 GMT 1
A couple on your list mark that I think would do well too. The Corvair, the Triumphs (I'm a Triumph guy and have owned quite a few) and the Dodge I think would all be welcomed.
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Post by Sylvain on Aug 17, 2011 18:21:38 GMT 1
[/li][li] Chevrolet Corvair. Any year. An obvious Brekina model in keeping with their trend to do American prototypes of the 50's-60's. [/quote] I agree about this, it would be a great model if it was done by Brekina. For my part, about wishes, I wish to see Neo transposing more of their 1/43 american cars in our scale.
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Post by hovehicle on Aug 18, 2011 22:52:37 GMT 1
For what it's worth, here is a small list:
1. Any year Pontiac GTO hardtop. Don't we have enough convertibles in our scale? 2. 1969 Dodge Charger. Great choice Mark. 3. 1969 Dodge Roadrunner 4. 1965 Chevy Impala 5. 1985 Ford Crown Vic 6. 1995 Ford Mustang 7. Toyota FJ Cruiser 8. Toyota Prius (Original) 9. Ford Flex
I would like to see Brekina consider more modern vehicles from the US, like the Flex. It's a niche vehicle that makes a bold statement coming down the road. One in HO would be tremendous. If Brekina stays with the 60's and 70's, then RPS could do the Flex!
Vito L.
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Post by charlieb53 on Aug 22, 2011 1:59:48 GMT 1
I'd love to see that 65 Impala.............Along with a 66 Ford Galaxie
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Post by rich on Sept 13, 2011 23:32:56 GMT 1
first time comment folks, re wish list of cars and trucks. As a HO modeler of sorts, I find the biggest lack of vehicles is in the 1960 to 1990 era. Agreed I also would like to see some late 50's cars also. However because I tend to think of my modeling era in the 1970's through 80's, BN but not BNSF era I think I need cars and trucks in that era. Some I think would be good are Ford F100 1968to 1975 era, and 1976 to 1984 era. hard to find Lifelike old Ford pickups anymore. Also bigger F series, F 750 etc. Newer than Atheran 1968 F 850. As for cars Dodge Aspen or Plymouth Volaire of 1975 to 80 era Similar Ford products also. yes I know the 1970-90 era of full sized Americian cars look alike but still. Toyotas and Datsuns from the 1970's and 80's would also help. Basically what i like seeing are the common man cars as opposed to the rare exotic and expensive ones. After all everybody makes a 1957 Chevy Bel Air hardtop, but no one offers sedans and wagons do they? Thanks for hearing me out..
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Post by hemicuda on Sept 14, 2011 5:20:28 GMT 1
Rich, the Fresh Cherries series of everyman cars has a few of the (kinds of) cars you mentioned--the old 70's/80's Civic and old Accord, the '76 Ford Granada 2-door, the AMC Gremlin, Hornet and Pacer, as well as both the Pinto station-wagon and Mercury Bobcat should get your blood pumping, not to mention '81 Ford Escort...Classic Metal Works' '78 Impala.
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Post by Cor_DutchArt on Sept 14, 2011 12:26:05 GMT 1
Williams Bros. Inc. # 56200 1964 Pontiac GTO...
My wishes.... Detroit Electric, any Duesenberg Vauxhall Prince Henry any Spijker old or new ones.. Mercer Runabout Mack "C" cab (Athearn)
By the way.... I see very positive developments from Tonkin/TON trucks and Promotex.
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Post by stanhas87 on Sept 14, 2011 22:39:57 GMT 1
Dear All:
Since I have the 1/1 version of each (from my late Uncle and Aunt) I want it in miniature:1980 Plymouth Volare or 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue.
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Post by swampdaddy on Nov 16, 2011 16:15:38 GMT 1
Say DutchArt, I have a Mack C cab dump truck (Aurora slot car from long ago) that probably could be used as a master for a resin model if it is close enough to scale. Though I don't always give the whole wish list each time I post here; but, it stays much the same. After getting my hopes up about CMW doing a later model Packard (which turned out to be a 1/24th model), I am now moving Packard models up to the top of my 'wish list'. The big 1951-1954 models were very similar aside from the grille and chrome trim on the sides. Even better would be the supersize 1955 & 1956 last gasp models. Nice styling and (in real life) big V8 engines. Innovative Torsion Level Ride (which would make good details on the underside of a 1/87 model). Tri-color paint schemes that would almost make your hair stand on end (my favorite was off white top, pink mid-stripe, and grey lower body). I would like to do a Packard dealership loosely based on the two story building here in town that was originally a Packard dealer; it had showroom windows on both floors in the front. I have most of the 40s and 50s resin models from Stoney Mountain and Greg's Garage to fill the 'used car lot' part of the dealership. But, I really want those 55 & 56 ones. Come on CMW, make them in all those weird tri-color schemes. Still dreaming, Swamp Daddy
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Post by hemicuda on Nov 17, 2011 5:05:54 GMT 1
I came across a thread here on 87TH about the new 3d printers. Someone mentioned a company from the Netherlands selling 1/87 scale classic cars, including some old American cars. I could not find the thread using search, but member 'jim68cuda' was part of it. I am kind of intrigued by the 3d printers, but the cars do look kind of crude, but stylish. Perhaps they, or another small company, could "print" out some Packards? Anyone know the company?
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