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You're right, Helmut; Franklin Mint, not Danbury. This is what happens when.... A -You have too many cars (Is that possible?) and/or B -You're posting in a rush because you need to get out to the front yard and pull weeds. We've had a really wet winter and spring in California.

Very nice, Clifford. That car is something of a "holy grail" for many of us. Would love to have one myself. So far I just have white metal versions of the wheels. ?

Thanks, Gary!

Quick mock-up shot. Danbury Mint 1/24 Alvis Tourer. Front wheel is by "Jack Modeling", 21 millimeter, created by Jason Hupin, sold on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/usr/jack_modelling Front tire is from a Heller Alfa Zagato.

Quick mock-up shot. Franklin Mint 1/24 Jaguar SS 100. Wheel is by "Jack Modeling", 22 millimeter, created by Jason Hupin, sold on ebay France. https://www.ebay.com/usr/jack_modelling Tires are from a Spec Cast model A Ford.

Couple of mock-up shots. 1) Danbury Mint 1934 Alvis Tourer. Wheel is Jack Modeling 21 millimeter. Tire is from a Heller Alfa Romeo Zagato. 2) Franklin Mint Jaguar SS 100. Wheel is Jack Modeling 22 millimeter. Tires are from a Spec Cast model A Ford.

Rodney, that totally works! Reminds me of some of the cool phantoms Jack Davis built.

Spectacular!

Ordered March 14th. Delivered to California March 25th. Jaw dropped. Smile wore off sometime late March 27th. ? These wheels are simply amazing! Top notch quality, unbeatable price, promptly shipped, excellent customer service. After doing some measuring, I ordered what are deemed to be a scale 17" wheel, which is 18 millimeter. For comparison, many 1/24 scale 15-inch wheels are 17.5 millimeter. Tamiya Morgan wire wheels, as an example. I had these in mind for an Entex TR3. I'm using the tires from a Saico TR3. The Tamiya wheels fit these tires just fine. The 18 millimeter wheels from Jack Modeling do as well, a nice snug fit, not too tight. The super fine spokes, and the amount of open window between them is incredible. I've ordered a few larger sets for use on some Franklin Mint Jaguar SS 100's and a Danbury Mint Alvis. For now, here are some comparison pictures to the Tamiya Morgan wheel. HIGHLY recommended.

Dennis, that looks totally cool! Honestly, I loved it when I first saw it. When you swapped the wheels to mags, I thought, "Hmm, that's cool, but I liked it better with wires...." Now back to wires, and with taller tires, I like it even more. ? The fab work on the chassis and suspension are great! -TIM-

Me Too! I've ordered a set of 16". We'll see how they actually measure up, size wise, quality, and time to deliver to California. Helmut, they look GREAT in your photo and on ebay. Thanks! -TIM-

He's Alive!!!! ? ? ?

Love these, Roger- Awesome!

Dave, that's very much a winning combination! Beautiful.....Love the service station backdrop too. The whole package is very nostalgic. Puts a big grin on your face.

Gary, your replica looks great!! Very authentic. So, you used a 1/25 Revell OTS + Lindbergh D-Type sourced Dunlop wheels and tires. I've decided to give it a go as well. I'm using the Heller 1/24 OTS + Jay's Resin Dunlop wheels and Tamiya Dunlop tires from the Morgan kit. I'll be adapting the Revell 1/25th hardtop to the Heller 1/24 body. I've ordered up the stripes and numbers from Le Mans Decals, going with the survivor of the bunch, #14.

Thank you, Guys! You made my day. ?

We are in your debt, Helmut. ? Thank you! It's the next best thing to visiting the museum in person.

Keyser, that 6C 2500 is magnificent!! Great photos. Thanks for sharing. Here are a few more.......just for fun.

Helmut, the Alfa you photographed can be seen here as well: https://www.historicautopro.com/1938-alfa-romeo-6c-2300-b Chassis no. 815035 Engine no. 823956 Coachbuilder: Carrozzeria Touring Categories: L- Limited edition cars (no. 107 manufactured) Owner: Famiglia Bonfanti

Helmut, regarding the Atlantic, thank you so much for sharing your photos. I have wondered about that red car. I've only seen one picture of it before. Not certain whether or not it's #57591, the car currently painted black for Ralph Lauren. It's very similar, but I do see differences. The lights and registration numbers on the tail are slightly different, with fewer rivets on the red car. It's got a side mounted mirror and driving lights up front. I've got quite a few photos of #57591 and none include those details. I tend to think this beautiful red car may be a recreation, not one of the originals.

I'm thinking this may actually be a 6C 2300B; very similar to this one, #815025.

Ditto! The model is great, really well detailed, but the photography- my gosh! So good. I think Mike could make anything look great. ? He could shoot a glue bomb and we'd be like, "Hey, how did he make that full size car look so much like a junk model?" Well done, Mike!!

For the other two Berlinettas in my collection, I want to rework one to represent #412020 and the other to be #412024. I've come up with some good wheels and tires to match. Hopefully I'll be tackling them this year.

The Leo Berlinetta is of course the awesome #412029 from the Museo Storico, as you said. Each of the cars is unique. That one is the only one with an opening roll top. Jurgen (Plastheniker) did a really nice rework of his model to better depict the full size car, but I think the Leo/Hachette model is pretty darn nice, right out of the box. That said, I plan to rework one of mine with Fernando Pinto wheels and detailing the engine and interior.

Helmut ? I agree with you 100%, these "Two-Nines" as some people call them, are SO beautiful. And, I'm 100% green with envy that you got to see one up close and in person. ?. I would be the guy to whom they'd have to say, "Excuse me sir, the exhibition is closing for the day...you'll have to leave now....you can come back tomorrow....." I could just stare at it for hours. The Franklin Mint examples are really nice. Great photos you've taken! I have two of the Spyders in my collection, and three of the Leo Models Berlinettas. I think the Mint Spyder most closely resembles #412041, which is currently painted black with a blue interior.