Diecast Dissers Beware!

[Harry P.]

I just got this yesterday. It's the Danbury Mint 1/12 scale 1930 Cadillac V16, brand new tool. A partial list of features:

The obvious ones: hood, doors and rumble seat open, wheels steer. Also:

Spring-loaded hood vents open and close (can be latched closed)

Radiator cap is removeable

Driveshaft and fanbelt/fan spin with rear wheels

Windshield flips open at bottom for "ventilation"

Windshield folds down

Wind wings, rear-view mirrors adjustable

Seat adjusts front to back

Cowl vent opens via dash control

Wipers move

Cloth convertible top that really opens and closes, with separate cloth boot.

Hubcaps are removeable, wheels are removeable to show brake detail

Battery box door opens

Tool box door opens (with removeable tools)

Golf bag with clubs!

Driving lights pivot with front wheels, and operate via dashboard switch

Headlights and taillights work

Headlights can be switched to "hi beams"

Stoplights are activated by pressing the brake pedal

Courtesy lights on running boards light up when the door is opened, go off when door is closed

Golf bag compartment light goes on when door is opened, off when door is closed.

Footrest in rumble seat operates

Luggage rack operates, can be opened flat or folded against back of car

Instrument panel lights work

Accelerator, brake and clutch pedal have "travel"

Fully wired and plumbed V16

Here are a few pics. As you can see, a diecast really CAN be a quality model. No, it's not like building it yourself, but impressive nonetheless. And it's HEAVY!

[Guest rick r]

Very nice!

IF that was any more realistic the tires would be dry-rotted!

[VictorSmalls]

WOW, that is such a nice peice. I think some of the diecast out there is amazing, especially considering some of them cost less than a plastic model in the same scale. Nice find.

[RatRod]

That is beautiful Harry!! I'm sure that wasn't cheap, and it looks to be "almost" Gerald Wingrove quality. I have looked at a few of their other 1/12 scale vehicles, but have passed (I have to much stuff already) I did get the Ala-Kart & Hirohata Merc from Danbury, and for 1/25 they are very, very nice. I can only imagine just how big this Caddy is!!!

[Raul_Perez]

Very nice, Harry!! I have the full color fold-out flyer from DM for this one. It's a beauty!! Did you see that they also just released a limited edition '32 Caddy in 1/24th scale? It doesn't have as much detail as the 1/12th scale, but it's a beauty in it's own right.

Thanks for sharing,

[sjordan]

I assume the clubs are for miniature golf?

[Raul_Perez]

I assume the clubs are for miniature golf?

[evilone]

IF THOSE ARE FOR MINI GULF CRUZE OVER HERE AND PICK ME UP IN THAT CADDY ITS BIG ENOUGH TO FIT US ALL LOL

[Harry P.]

I assume the clubs are for miniature golf?

Everyone's a comedian!!!

[bsoder]

And a lot easier than a Pocher kit!..that is a nice piece Harry

[MrObsessive]

Awwww Geeee.............That looks so nice!! And I'm not a fan of '30's vehicles simply because there were very few if any on the road by the time I came along. So I wouldn't be that familiar with them unlike stuff out of the '50's.

But that looks soooooo dang sharp!

Hmmm...........Lemme see if I can squeeze one out of the budget...........I've already got a few of their other 1/12's.

Edited February 21, 2008 by MrObsessive

[mikelo]

OK, judging by the light source, the reflection in the windows and the shadow in the background, I say real!

Oh wait, wrong post. Holy cow that looks incredible, especially for a die-cast. I might be wanting to complain a bit, it looks like the spare has some wear on it.

Man they are getting nice! Thanks for posting!

[Harry P.]

And a lot easier than a Pocher kit!..that is a nice piece Harry

Sometimes "No assembly required" is just what the doctor ordered!