Jerry
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Post by Jerry on Jun 3, 2013 5:55:11 GMT 1
I have seen three Teslas in my area and it is one of few modern autos that excite me. The Tesla is one very beautiful automobile that I would like to see in 1/87 or even 1/48 scale. There is nothing not to like about this automobile except they can sneak up on you, they are too quiet. I will never own the real thing but a scale model will make me very happy.
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Post by swampdaddy on Jun 3, 2013 6:06:01 GMT 1
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Post by halfasskustoms on Jun 3, 2013 20:39:45 GMT 1
I'd like too alot more 50's and 60's US made station wagons to choose from. All mopars/fords/chevys. And more caddies aswell. All years of Impalas too.
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Post by redwood130 on Jun 6, 2013 0:04:28 GMT 1
Hello..I'm new to the forum but I share your desires for car makes that dont seem to be in existence. In particular, I would love to see more 4 door model versions of American 50's cars. Also more mid-late 1950's American station wagons. I think we can all agree that in most cases, families had either a station wagon or a 4 door sedan. I would love to see more 50's Mercury and Buick models as well as the seemingly unobtainable Pontiacs.
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Post by swampdaddy on Aug 16, 2013 18:37:34 GMT 1
In 1/87 model railroaders dominate and what they buy is the tail that wags the dog. I understand this. However, to me there is an anomaly that I don't quite get. American cars seem to be stuck in the 50's - 60's for the most part. Atlas made some 90s cars but as they have not issued more I assume they did not sell that well (though I do have the Ford Explorers in all colors). Muscle cars and sports vehicles seem to be the exception and modern ones can be found. While American cars seem stuck in a time-warp there are a ton of modern 90s, 00s & 10s locomotives which need vehicles to go with them. Obviously these locomotives sell as more and more keep coming out. I like assembling the buildings and cars and doing details now more than rolling stock. I have the few Del Prado semi-modern fire trucks in HO and have built the Walthers fire station for them. What I'd like is a modern version of the Chrysler 7 by Revell. Say 7 Fords, 7 GMs and so on. Won't happen; but, I can wish. Swamp Daddy
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jim68cuda
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Post by jim68cuda on Aug 17, 2013 3:24:46 GMT 1
In 1/87 model railroaders dominate and what they buy is the tail that wags the dog. I understand this. However, to me there is an anomaly that I don't quite get. American cars seem to be stuck in the 50's - 60's for the most part. Atlas made some 90s cars but as they have not issued more I assume they did not sell that well (though I do have the Ford Explorers in all colors). Muscle cars and sports vehicles seem to be the exception and modern ones can be found. While American cars seem stuck in a time-warp there are a ton of modern 90s, 00s & 10s locomotives which need vehicles to go with them. Obviously these locomotives sell as more and more keep coming out. I like assembling the buildings and cars and doing details now more than rolling stock. I have the few Del Prado semi-modern fire trucks in HO and have built the Walthers fire station for them. What I'd like is a modern version of the Chrysler 7 by Revell. Say 7 Fords, 7 GMs and so on. Won't happen; but, I can wish. Swamp Daddy Well, Ricko did the modern Chargers, Chrysler 300, PT Cruiser, Chrysler Crossfire, Dodge Caliber, Jeep, and 2005-09 Mustangs, Cadillac SUV. They may not be the current model year, but most are pretty close (though Chrysler no longer makes the Crossfire or PT Cruiser or Caliber). Masterpiece made the 2008 Charger. River Point Station of course has the modern Ford trucks and Expeditions covered, and Atlas had the Taurus sedan from about 2007 and I think a Ford Explorer from about the same time. As for 90's cars, Herpa had the Grand Prix, T-Bird and Corvette, and Jeep Cherokee. Busch has the Crown Victoria and Caprice, and Walthers the last incarnation of the Crown Victoria. Trident had 80's Chevy trucks and vans and 90's Ford trucks. To me, its the 1960's that have been neglected in 1/87 scale American cars. Theres very few American cars from the 60's other than Mustangs, Corvettes and Camaros.
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Post by Cor_DutchArt on Aug 17, 2013 10:35:00 GMT 1
And Williams Bros??
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Post by swampdaddy on Aug 17, 2013 15:06:00 GMT 1
Perhaps I phrased my post the wrong way. The reason I like the old Revell Chrysler 7 was it did the whole Chrysler line from compact to luxury all for 1961 ! Remember the 5 car sets by Malibu at reasonable prices ? So, my nostalgia was not for going to a dozen different model makers for cars over a decade in years and perhaps having to assemble, paint and detail things; but, rather a set as Revell did of a whole car makers line for one year. Sets could be in several color combinations. It would make for a good diorama in one quick purchase; and, you could mix in some prior years if you wanted to. While this might not suit some, I often like to change decades simply by swapping out cars in a scene. have fun, Swamp Daddy
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Post by Cor_DutchArt on Aug 17, 2013 17:31:58 GMT 1
Ah, like Fresh Cherries did some years ago. already...
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Post by swampdaddy on Aug 17, 2013 20:24:05 GMT 1
Exactly Cor ! That's what I'd want them to make would be a set. have fun, Swamp Daddy
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