rrman posted:Looks great and would fit into my layout.....but with that Menards logo I can't use it as Menards wasn't around in my 1940-50 era.
Now if logo was easily removable I would buy several and repaint
Yup, never satisfied , am I?
I do not have this die cast....but I did some die cast manufacturing in China back in the 1990's. If these are made the same way die cast have been being made for 20 years a clean rag with some Lacquer thinner removes tampo without affecting paint. Paint is a power coat that is tougher. I did this hundreds of times when I'd take an older model, wipe it clean to make a new prototype.
Now for Mark/Menard;s......
I am always honest about Menard's products. So..........I have talked about a line of true 1/48 vehicles for many years. Never had the backing or anyone that agreed with me. So I'm kinda excited. Subject matter is good....not my pick but like billboard reefers (hint hint) a good model to offer in many schemes down the road. And a model usable in many eras. The photos look like the model is very good, above average. Now my complaint. Price point. I was in town today looking for vehicles suitable for my sometime in the '50's layout. The most I spent was $6.99. True....these were 1/43 models but the 32 Ford I found was VERY nice above average. I understand a new mold, that may even be proprietary, and thus Menard's has to pay the whole price and get a ROI. In my own opinion a price of even $12 might sell more of them to bridge the gap.
Overall I will get a few.....and again Menard's surprises me on just how willing they are to support our little hobby. Thanks
