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Post by cfesmire on Dec 7, 2004 21:33:51 GMT 1
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Post by cfesmire on Dec 6, 2004 23:22:29 GMT 1
The Herpa/Promotex Peterbilt is very good to scale but a horrible imitation of the prototype. Actually a generic truck in my opinion. Thw Wiking is a terrific model of the 379 but it has been pointed out that it is actually closer to 1/93! The most accurate and to scale models of the Pete on the market today are the Hi-Speed/Boley 377 Pete and the Italeri also a 377 (both diecast). The better model in quality being the Hi-Speed/Boley (and actually Shucco as well). I will stand corrected on this, being that Classic Mint Collectables is now offering their version of the 379 but with a sticker price of $500.00 (with Talbert lowboy) www.classicmint.com/ only a few of us will be seeing it delivered. My first choice, however small, is the Wiking. I can direct you to pictures of the finished models of all of these.
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Volvo
Nov 8, 2004 1:39:58 GMT 1
Post by cfesmire on Nov 8, 2004 1:39:58 GMT 1
One of the small Swedish manufacturers, JES makes the N10/12 that looks to be a resin casting of the Wiking (which I forgot to mention and one of my personal favorites) and I believe they did it in a sleeper version too. Jacobs Models makes a resin VNL 420 (a very popular highway tractor in the US). And thanks Bill for mentioning the Roco FL10 it happens to be one of the more nicely done trucks in 1/87 in my opinion. Great detail, prototypically correct and I can't bring myself to doing anything with it. The one I have has the absolute best reefer unit made in scale.
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Volvo
Nov 4, 2004 4:18:43 GMT 1
Post by cfesmire on Nov 4, 2004 4:18:43 GMT 1
Everyone (including me) was impressed when Wiking came out with it's version of the PV544. And I know there is a Shuco out there. Praline and Busch both make Volvos and Motorart has a beautiful line of Volvo construction vehicles. I'm sitting here looking at a pretty respectable IMU 760 GSL wagon. I know if I dig, I can come up with more but this is easier and besides, you guys love it.
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Post by cfesmire on Aug 26, 2004 13:38:45 GMT 1
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Post by cfesmire on Aug 25, 2004 13:53:52 GMT 1
Peter, The web address for Roco is: www.roco.com/. Alas, you will only find the most recent offerings from this company which is mostly rail and their Minitank line of military pieces and a sparce few fire/rescue pieces. As good as they are (and they are very good) they have phased out most of their civilian stuff. Finding it is hard as I constantly try. The most comprehensive list of Wiking I have found on the web is: wiking.kayline.de/index.html. With good item descriptions including dates of release, etc. Good luck and welcome back to 1-87. Chester
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Saab
Jul 18, 2004 19:31:33 GMT 1
Post by cfesmire on Jul 18, 2004 19:31:33 GMT 1
It all started with a little 3 cyl., 2 cycle engine here in the States back in the fifties and many Americans have had a love affair with their Saabs ever since. There seems to be many on the road here, particularly since GM bought the remainder of the company. Have we got a 1-87 producer that manufactures any Saabs? I myself would like to see the old model 96 done in our scale.
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Post by cfesmire on Jun 11, 2004 22:30:44 GMT 1
Al's Favorites used to list a '34 Duesenberg SJ roadster
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Post by cfesmire on Jun 11, 2004 22:33:45 GMT 1
JES models (Sweden) shows a resin Land Rover with a pick up body.
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Post by cfesmire on Dec 24, 2004 3:53:08 GMT 1
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Post by cfesmire on Feb 15, 2008 4:03:11 GMT 1
The Praline and the Ferrero Buick.
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Post by cfesmire on Nov 29, 2004 23:34:21 GMT 1
In a hobby shop today, I noticed Scenic Masters (Life-Like) has a used car lot structure in 1/87 that offers 3 cars with it that have "for sale" printed on the inside of the windshield. These cars have the very distinctive grille of the mid 50's Buicks.
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Post by cfesmire on Feb 27, 2004 19:19:07 GMT 1
Are Russian vehicles considered Eastern European? If they are, the list of Soviet military vehicles must be quite large. I have an interesting Beer truck offered by Grell Werbemittel of a Kraz 525. As far as highway trucks go this thing was apparently a tremendously powerful truck with a 15L engine.
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Post by cfesmire on Mar 15, 2004 3:35:27 GMT 1
One of the first 1-75 Matchbox, no.68 was referred to simply as "Radio Truck". I believe this is a Bedford and it is real close to 1-87 if not, a little small.
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Post by cfesmire on Jul 21, 2005 0:07:19 GMT 1
Jonas, The last Chevy I owned was a 1989, things may have changed by now. I was hoping some of our experts would weigh in on this. That is a terrific looking vehicle. I think your best bet is with Trident, although their Chevys are a bit dated. www.udisco.com/hobbies/pics/890205.jpg
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