I'm looking for various O scale vehicles for close up scenes. I'd prefer true 1:48 models but given the scarcity of those I realize I'll have to use some in 1:43 scale. Some of what I'm looking for are the following: In 1:48 scale Renwall made a nice 1940 Ford sedan model kit and Revell made a nice 1932 Ford coupe. Berkshire Valley made a few 1934 Ford pickup truck kits. If you have any other 1:48 vehicles or kits let me know. In 1:43 scale there are some very nice models made by companies such as Brooklin. I'm still reading and learning about what is available in 1:43. If you have nicely detailed 1:43 cars please let me know.
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Brooklin cars are, for the most part, very expensive, when compared to some of the alternatives. Check out Yat-Ming. Look at Model Train Stuff's website. They usually have a pretty good selection of 1:43 diecast stuff available at reasonable prices with equally reasonable shipping costs. I have a bunch of duplicate 1:43 diecast that I would be willing to part with for good prices. Bob S.
RailMan,
Stick to your guns and DO NOT compromise. It took me the better part of 25 yrs to put together over 110 pcs, of quality diecast in the 1927-1940 era for my layouts. All said and done I had $3K+ invested.
"Pappy"
Well, Happy Pappy has been or is looking for the same exact era of model autos I have
been....1940 and prior. With everything else but Brooklin..not cheap!!..you either get
large luxury classics in that era, or a constant repeat of Fords. Brooklin, of course,
has gone on binges, like the Buick binge, which they have not completed, just one 1940 body style I am aware of....Buicks were seen on the streets, but cars like
Chevrolet, most common from that era in the small towns I was familiar with, are
almost non existant. Now, if you are looking for the 1950-70 era, it appears to me
(and I barely glance at these), that there are more and cheaper choices out there.
The era you model has a lot to do with it, so you might specify.
I have 2 rare,1/43 Motor City USA models for sale-1934 Ford black 2 dr coupe and a 1949 Nash Yellow Cab. Jeff S
Have ten vintage die cast 1:43 vehicles, they are in like new condition
32 Ford coupe red/blk fenders
ganster Cadillac phaeton V16 convertible ,silver
Mercedes Benz 540K cabriolet ,white/blk top
Bugatti hardtop, red/white top
Other six , I don't know maybe you do.