1956 Chrysler 1:32 scale

[rsmodels]

55 minutes ago, #1 model citizen said:

Wow! Thanks Rich! Your collection is overwhelming! So many models I didn’t even knew existed and many I wished I had! There’s so many I’d like to know about the history/ story.

Since I started this thread about the ‘56 Chrysler I have to ask about the white Chrysler with a red interior. It appears to have the Imperial/300 grille. Is this one you modified or scratch built? I have always been intrigued with the figures that came with the kits as well, and it was cool to see them included in your builds.

The car kit news and reviews would probably be the most appropriate section to post about these models (though without a heads up I would probably miss out simply because there is so much content on this sight. I will however hit the button to follow you ?) Perhaps MCM could add a model history section to the site.

Although I can’t speak for the community at large, I for one would love to learn more of the history and your insight of these and other early kits (Highway Pioneers, Aurora, etc.) I found it quite interesting that there were two different versions of the ‘56 Ford. And Atlantis must think that there is still enough interest in them to reissue at least some of these early kits. (I’m still waiting for the release of the ‘56 Buick.) I don’t find this subject boring at all. Thanks so much for posting! -John 

 

Hi  John, This will be fairly short , I'll add more later.

I found your old thread in which you showed the progress on your 56 Chrysler. Maybe I should just resurrect it with my info and photos.

I saw (in that thread) your 56 Mercury that you said needs a rear bumper. If you still need one, I'm quite sure I have one, and also a tail light if you need that. I have a lot of spare parts for these 1/32 models. I've also cast some.

As far as the reissue of the 56 Buick, I hope they don't do what Revell did with the 56 Ford reissue. They must have copied an original stock kit grille since the original grille mold was  altered for the custom version.  When you do that, the new piece can come out a shade smaller and that's what happened. The reissue grille doesn't fit quite right because it's slightly smaller. If they do the same for the Buick, (it's original grille was changed for the custom kit too, along with the Chrysler and Mercury), the reissue may have an ill fitting grille too.

The 56 Ford reissue grille is almost 1/8 inch narrower than the original kit grilles.  This is unacceptable for me and when I noticed it, I sold all the reissue Fords  I had except for one.  By the way, the reissue has the power windows. I have originals of both versions.

The white Chrysler 300 is a Precision Miniatures 1/43 white metal model. It's one of the first models they made, early 80's if I remember, and came without the roof and body trim chromed so I foiled it. It's actually pretty accurate.  I have over 2000 models on display and a basement full of NOS kits and diecasts, white metal models, cars, trucks, boats, planes, etc. 

I could just send you info and photos directly rather than posting everything. I don't want to take up a lot of space with a subject that will be of little interest to most people.   - Rich

Edited September 9, 2022 by rsmodels

[#1 model citizen]

5 minutes ago, rsmodels said:

Hi  John, This will be fairly short , I'll add more later.

I found your old thread in which you showed the progress on your 56 Chrysler. Maybe I should just resurrect it with my info and photos.

I saw (in that thread) your 56 Mercury that you said needs a rear bumper. If you still need one, I'm quite sure I have one, and also a tail light if you need that. I have a lot of spare parts for these 1/32 models. I've also cast some.

As far as the reissue of the 56 Buick, I hope they don't do what Revell did with the 56 Ford reissue. They must have copied an original stock kit grille since the original grille mold was  altered for the custom version.  When you do that, the new piece can come out a shade smaller and that's what happened. The reissue grille doesn't fit quite right because it's slightly smaller. If they do the same for the Buick, (it's original grille was changed for the custom kit too, along with the Chrysler and Mercury), the reissue may have an ill fitting grille too.

The 56 Ford reissue grille is almost 1/8 inch narrower than the original kit grilles.  This is unacceptable for me and when I noticed it, I sold all the reissues I had except for one.  By the way, the reissue has the power windows. I have originals of both versions.

The white Chrysler 300 is a Precision Miniatures 1/43 white metal model. It's one of the first models they made, early 80's if I remember, and came without the roof and body trim chromed so I foiled it. It's actually pretty accurate.  I have over 2000 models on display and a basement full of NOS kits and diecasts, white metal models, cars, trucks, boats, planes, etc. 

I could just send you info and photos directly rather than posting everything. I don't want to take up a lot of space with a subject that will be of little interest to most people.   - Rich

I do have one or two original issue ‘56 Fords as well as the reissue. The originals are glue bombs I got off EBay but I’m anxious to get them out and see exactly what I have after reading your post! 
The Mercury does have both taillights but still needs its rear bumper. A replacement would be much appreciated! I will pm you shortly. 
I would of course appreciate any info and pics you have to share but I would encourage you to post them on the site as there certainly others that would be interested or would gain interest after seeing your posts. Perhaps you could post under the small scale thread that blunc started if if not under the model car kit reviews. 

[rsmodels]

6 minutes ago, #1 model citizen said:

I do have one or two original issue ‘56 Fords as well as the reissue. The originals are glue bombs I got off EBay but I’m anxious to get them out and see exactly what I have after reading your post! 
The Mercury does have both taillights but still needs its rear bumper. A replacement would be much appreciated! I will pm you shortly. 
I would of course appreciate any info and pics you have to share but I would encourage you to post them on the site as there certainly others that would be interested or would gain interest after seeing your posts. Perhaps you could post under the small scale thread that blunc started if if not under the model car kit reviews. 

Okay, great!  See, I can do a short post

[slusher]

Great looking build!

[ewetwo]

Excellent. And what a hoard of them. LOL

[#1 model citizen]

On 9/25/2022 at 8:06 PM, slusher said:

Great looking build!

Thank you!

[#1 model citizen]

5 hours ago, ewetwo said:

Excellent. And what a hoard of them. LOL
 

 

Thanks!

rsmodels has a fantastically incredible collection!