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Post by cfesmire on Jan 31, 2004 3:35:18 GMT 1
Mountain States Model Works P.O. Box 1002 El Cajon CA 92022
1935 Ford four door sedan kit # 520 kit actually came with a snow plow and a cutout of a 35 Ford on cardboard to make a billboard and cardboard license plates. Also included with the original kit was a detailed spec sheet on the prototype. Was nicely detailed with full interior. I'll try to get some pics up.
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Post by cfesmire on Jan 30, 2004 23:45:09 GMT 1
Given enough time we could get quite the list going here. I remember a company called Mountain States that did a 1935 Ford four door sedan.
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Post by cfesmire on Jan 30, 2004 3:24:52 GMT 1
Since I already posted it in another thread, I'd like to add Puget Sound Casting Services Ford N series (mid 60's) here
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Post by cfesmire on Jul 1, 2005 1:37:06 GMT 1
I have removed the glazing so I can strip the model. I thought the details (especially the unseen rear) and proportions rather good actually. What strikes me as odd is that it is only a 2 door. This is made of a hard black plastic, painted. An interesting note found in my research is that the Suburban station wagon of '58 outsold all of Plymouth's other vehicles for the year.
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Post by cfesmire on Jul 1, 2005 1:08:13 GMT 1
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Post by cfesmire on Jun 10, 2005 1:57:17 GMT 1
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Post by cfesmire on Jun 9, 2005 23:09:09 GMT 1
I noticed that H&K models (military) has a Dodge D-700 tractor. I believe that the Matchbox Dodge is supposed to be a Dodge D series. Would the resin H&K model be a copy of the Matchbox? (which is not truly 1/87)
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Post by cfesmire on Oct 31, 2004 18:21:23 GMT 1
International Hobby Corp. lists a Dodge Viper, a 2000 Ram pickup and a PT Cruiser under their HO scale vehicles: www.ihc-hobby.com/cgi-bin/bsc.cgi?sn=2488176L9E542956058T5177JNS559Much of what I see on their site is not their own (Imex trucks for instance). I'm curious to know if these above vehicles are theirs or made for them, if so by whom.
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Post by cfesmire on Jul 15, 2004 3:43:39 GMT 1
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Post by cfesmire on Jul 14, 2004 5:22:52 GMT 1
Bjarte, Yes they make a Dodge Bighorn. It is a pretty rough casting but I did like the truck. I believe they are still available in the pulpwood version. The kit is only a three axle straight truck and in the photo I added the fourth axle. It also has a trailer that I did not complete. www.1-87vehicles.org/photo200/dodge_bighorn_pulpwood.php
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Post by cfesmire on Apr 1, 2008 22:40:52 GMT 1
Are they decals on Matchbox's or printed? Perhaps some alcohol for either might work. Otherwise, a pencil eraser and a lot of elbow grease will work.
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Post by cfesmire on Mar 20, 2008 1:38:39 GMT 1
Correct Peter, I don't know what the prices are now but I paid $1 per sprue and $1 shipping for each sprue ordered which saves some over the cost of the kit. To try to address Jim's question, I see no reason why the duece coupe chassis couldn't be swapped with a bunch of their vehicless. I always thought a T bucket rod (Model T pickup) would be cool but never tried it. Frankly, I love the duece right out of the box and have done several. I prefer the hard top.
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Post by cfesmire on Mar 17, 2008 20:10:06 GMT 1
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Post by cfesmire on Mar 29, 2008 3:29:25 GMT 1
Beautiful job on the foil befitting the beautiful cars Dave. Have you ever tried patching over the foil with another piece once it tears? I have unsuccessfully but you have mastered the foiling technique it seems and are probably more capable. I'd love to see the Revell Chryslers done up. I wanted a set but the last one I saw fetched over $100 on ebay.
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Post by cfesmire on Mar 6, 2008 23:14:37 GMT 1
OIC, I almost always use the timer for photographs so I'm not moving the camera when hitting the shutter button. You said feel free to add tips so here's one. I usually hit the BMF with an old toothbrush to get the final burnishing done that a toothpick might miss.
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