Ramfins59 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 I know my friend Tom Geiger jokingly (?) called it "cheating", but when I can't get either a plastic, resin or partial unassembled diecast kit or promo of a particular car to fill in a spot in my 1950's car collection, I look for very reasonably priced diecast cars on EBAY to fill in those holes. If it is a good price and I can afford it, I go for it. I've been able to get all of these cars for under $50 each. Here are a couple that I've found so far... First up is a 1/24 Danbury Mint 1953 Buick Skylark I picked up in August. I didn't want to attempt using an R&R resin kit for this car. I'm happy to be able to find diecast cars to fill the empty spots in my 1950's car collection when I can't find kits of those cars, and I will continue to do so as I find them. Thanks for looking in on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Nice Buick Rich! It's fine to collect diecast of cars that haven't been available in kit form. And both Franklin and Danbury have done a great job of picking subject matter. I had the Ron Cash resin body for the Divco milk truck. Once I saw the Danbury Mint version, there was no way I'd attempt to build the rough resin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Its especially OK to grab these diecasts when you blow them apart, strip the paint, modify the body, and kitbash with styrene and/or resin parts. Then its a kit! As you say though, some things just aren't available in styrene or resin. These are FUN to modify, and get quite the reaction at show tables like "Wow, where did that come from, I didn't know there was a kit of that"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I also have that Buick convertible in my collection as well. It's a real beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramfins59 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Thanks guys. When I either run out of kits to build (Like that might ever happen ) or, I find myself in a building slump or funk, I'll probably take some of these diecasts apart to add my own "personal touches". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I prefer my die-cast models "as is" as I have enough kits in my "stash" to build without tearing up perfectly good models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I prefer my die-cast models "as is" as I have enough kits in my "stash" to build without tearing up perfectly good models. Yes Nick, I agree for the most part. But do you have a kit of a 30s Chrysler Airflow? You can build one if you buy a clapped out Franklin Mint!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 A 30's Chrysler Airflow, no as my Danbury & Franklin MInts are of the 50's cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdWatcher Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I have to admit I admire die-casts, but fear I may not be able to stop if i buy just one or two. I love the idea of adding your own touches to one of these, even if it currently exists in your scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 That's a nice looking die cast. Good addition to your 50's collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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