RodneyBad Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 (edited) Many years ago a bought a few 1/43rd die-cast for basically a little collectable value and thought they were cool cars. Fast forward today and I move them around and a body fell off the chassis. Now I know why it felt like a diecast. Edited November 17, 2019 by RodneyBad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglia105E Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Well, Rodney..... you didn't expect to find a giant steel nut inside the model car, did you? Alongside my 1:24 collection of built kits and diecasts, I also have many 1:43 diecast model cars as well. The range of British cars in 1:43 scale for the 1950's period has more to choose from than in 1:24 scale. Here is the 1959 Ford Consul MK II, for example..... David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam I Am Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 Now that is just funny. You know how you used to be able to tell if a piece of furniture was good quality by the weight, but then cheap manufactures would actually add chunks of steel into their furniture for weight? These cars must be from the same cheap furniture manufacturer. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 If it's heavy, it must be quality. Guess if I get desperate and need some nuts, I'll know where to find them .LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I have several 1/43s. I have the Franklin Mint "cars of the 60s", 12 cars. A set of Matchbox 50s and 60s cars, several things I picked up here and there. And the first replica that is dead nuts accurate for a car I actually own - first one in my life - a 2007 Ford Edge. From a Bond Movie - it was black, I replainted it orange pearl with tan interior. And it is as identical as you could hope for. Even the shift leve is accurate in shape and even has the little O/D lockout button the side. I have seen the cars the OP has, but never bought them. Kinda glad now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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