Was looking through boxes in the basement last night- things I’ve received that I never fully went through in a thorough manner. Was very happy with what I found now that Ive learned more about different companies, prototypes, scale, etc...
FFrom the Solidor “Age d’or Solido “1/43 scale collection.
Top left moving clockwise: Chrysler Windsor Taxi... 1931Cadillac v16 ambulancewith fire brigade and Manhattan markings...Mercedes 300SL Fire dept car... then my FAVORITE- Bottom left- the Tucker ! What an amazing story behind that car. It’s the only one I’ll put on my layout, for now at least. Also in the box were a number of Rio(Italy), Brooklin Models(UK) and Vitese(Italy). All 1/43. Might how some isn’t the weeks to come
3 of these are new(aka found last night), 2 I’ve knowlingly had-the Solido 1/45 Tabalt And 1/45 Chrysler Windsor which are the light blue and dark copper cars in the middles”.
These are(left to right- 1957 Chevrolet by Jada Toys 1/32 scale, 1970s Rolls Royce Corniche by Corgi in 1:36 , the aforementioned 1/45 scale tabalt and Windsor, and last but not least the 1955 Chevy Bel Air by Solido in 1/43. The Bel Air is comparable in size to the corniche in both the model and the prototype.
The biggest head scratcher is calling the 1957 Chevy 1/32? Look at it, doesn’t look like A 1950s Chevy in 1/32 to me. measuring them out at a quarter inch to the foot, they’re within 1 to 2 inches of what they should be. I’m not that big into old cars(that is I like modern vehicles more), but these I must say I like!
Also in the box were a number of Rio(Italy), Brooklin Models(UK) and Vitese(Italy). All 1/43. Might how some isn’t the weeks to come.
finally, as I made some headway on my layout last night and did some movement with soldiers and military vehicles, I went to open the cigar box containing my favorite diecast figures. And remembered that I have this, which was a birthday present to my grandfather from a relative. Please note- this car and any political markings shown do not represent my views. Further, I find the associated views abhorrent and am in favor of stamping out such beliefs and getting rid of that flag-as has been done before. All that said, the model. This is a Rio 1:43 scale 1937 Nazi Mercedes Benz Cabriolet. The figures(idiot leader and driver) were present at some point but have been lost. While it’s been remade this is an earlier version
Finally- and I thought the heavy hauler was big- and Atlas 45’ Pines Trailer, o scale, Norfolk & western
