Ace-Garageguy Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 (edited) Wanted a Divco for some time, looked at Flintstone's (blech), then this little guy came up significantly under market. Boxed, etc., but a few minor issues. 95 points overall...like somebody glued the headlight lenses back in with CA and fogged 'em, but everything's easily fixed. EDIT: Danbury Mint, 1/24 Edited August 23, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 (edited) Last time I looked, these Danbury '57 Dodge Sweptside pickups were a little more than I wanted to pay for a truck that wasn't real high on my desire list, but I found this one for less than they usually go for. Perfect model, ratty box, suits me fine as they'll be displayed until I'm dust, and somebody else can worry about their "collector value". EDIT: Sure wish I'd known how nice the Danbury Mint line was when they were still in production...and a whole lot cheaper. Edited August 23, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 On 8/20/2022 at 7:33 PM, Ace-Garageguy said: Wanted a Divco for some time, looked at Flintstone's (blech), then this little guy came up significantly under market. Boxed, etc., but a few minor issues. 95 points overall...like somebody glued the headlight lenses back in with CA and fogged 'em, but everything's easily fixed. Who makes this please ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 48 minutes ago, cobraman said: Who makes this please ? Sorry I didn't mention it. Danbury Mint, 1/24. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 23, 2022 Share Posted August 23, 2022 Thanks Bill. I just may have to look for one to strip and repaint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 On 8/20/2022 at 9:33 PM, Ace-Garageguy said: Wanted a Divco for some time, looked at Flintstone's (blech), then this little guy came up significantly under market. Boxed, etc., but a few minor issues. 95 points overall...like somebody glued the headlight lenses back in with CA and fogged 'em, but everything's easily fixed. EDIT: Danbury Mint, 1/24 On 8/22/2022 at 8:57 PM, Ace-Garageguy said: Last time I looked, these Danbury '57 Dodge Sweptside pickups were a little more than I wanted to pay for a truck that wasn't real high on my desire list, but I found this one for less than they usually go for. Perfect model, ratty box, suits me fine as they'll be displayed until I'm dust, and somebody else can worry about their "collector value". EDIT: Sure wish I'd known how nice the Danbury Mint line was when they were still in production...and a whole lot cheaper. Very nice scores and buys, bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) 17 hours ago, cobraman said: Thanks Bill. I just may have to look for one to strip and repaint. Currently, the Danbury version is going to be in the $68 + shipping range, minimum. If you don't need the opening features and great detail like plug wires, wipers, working steering, etc., there's an AutoWorld version in 1/24 for about $46 + shipping on ePay. Edited August 24, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Picked up these two cars recently from a car show./swap meet.New Ford GT,and a 69 Camaro. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 Nice scores Ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYLIBUD Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Gramps46 said: Nice scores Ron. Thanks,yes the Ford was only $15 bucks,and the Camaro was only $10.I knew the vendor from buying diecast cars from him in the past,so he cut me a deal.I couldn’t pass it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Those Maisto GTs are actually quite good models. It does not take much effort to make them even better. And considering their price, they are simply unbeatable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerS Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 Toy show last weekend.... I have the 1/18 Maisto version but AutoWorld came out with the 1/64 version. I dont expect to find them in the wild so I bought two of each (one for me and one for my teenager). Dealer only had three of each Not a huge Rat Fink fan but I will by them when they are reasonable..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Just got in a sad little Franklin Mint 1/24 '49 Ford woody. Filthy, missing a few bits, but never dropped and so cheap as to be un-pass-up-able. The model looks much better in person than in the photos. A little spit and polish, and some parts-box replacements, she'll be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsmodels Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Very nice, Bill. I like these old woodies. When the price is right I don't mind cleaning and replacing a few parts. I've bought many that look far worse than this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 17 hours ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Just got in a sad little Franklin Mint 1/24 '49 Ford woody. Filthy, missing a few bits, but never dropped and so cheap as to be un-pass-up-able. The model looks much better in person than in the photos. A little spit and polish, and some parts-box replacements, she'll be fine. Nice score Bill! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerS Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 Liked the Shelby for being an off color Don't recall seeing the delivery wagon before..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted September 10, 2022 Author Share Posted September 10, 2022 My theory is you can never have enough Porsche 911s. So when influencer Helmut posted the new Hachette Collection 1970 911S I went looking for one. Unfortunately the only ones I found on the web would not ship to the USA. But I keep checking and patience finally paid off and eBay finally had a listing and mine came yesterday. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Here’s my last few hauls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Saved this little guy from the dumpster, literally. Saw the water damaged box, could barely see through the yellowed plastic, but I figgered why not? Anyway, I got him home and he really isn't too bad a model. Some proportion problems, but I've seen a lot worse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Not bad at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted September 22, 2022 Author Share Posted September 22, 2022 A little Snake-Fu on the '56 PU and it will be good to go. Always liked the '56. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 Just arrived this 1946 Dodge Power Wagon Special Edition Ertl Collectibles in 1/25 scale. For $15 plus shipping with all paperwork and box I could not resist. As a new Air Force 2nd Lt in 1968 we had a Power Wagon Ambulance as our office vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Gramps46 said: Just arrived this 1946 Dodge Power Wagon Special Edition Ertl Collectibles in 1/25 scale. For $15 plus shipping with all paperwork and box I could not resist. As a new Air Force 2nd Lt in 1968 we had a Power Wagon Ambulance as our office vehicle. That's a nice model. I have one in red/black, would have preferred your colors. I'd like to find a real one, but I'm pretty sure they're well beyond what I'd want to pay by now. Edited September 24, 2022 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Very nice model. Looks to have great detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 Matchbox did one as well in 1/24, I’ve not had hands on Ertl. Frankbury did pickup too, forget which one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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