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Discussion in 'Collectables, Literature, & Models' started by Attitude928, Apr 13, 2007.

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  1. Attitude928

    Attitude928 Formula Junior

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    Attitude928 Formula Junior

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    Attitude928 Formula Junior

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  7. alfred tiegler

    alfred tiegler Karting

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    Your mystery shark nose may be an early Motorkits. Curcuit Series with MRF wheels. But I anot entirely certain about that.

    I enjoy seeing your old school models very much. Most are extremely rare today. They are the foundation of the hobby and made by some of the very pioneers of our industry and highly regarded by most of the people who actually produce our models today. Let's just say you won't hear Ballestrini, Conti or Brianza making much fun of them. Quite the contrary. They'd be delighted.
     
  8. alfred tiegler

    alfred tiegler Karting

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    While I collect modern made 1/43 models. I also collect the very early kits of Formula One and Grand Prix as well. There is a special place in my heart for such. So I can identify. Look forward to more of you guys posting your rare models done by the masters and pioneers of the the past. Good on you.
     
  9. dretceterini

    dretceterini F1 Veteran

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    Correct on the kit, but those are not MRF wheels. I'm not sure exactly whose they are. The best wire wheels are still made by Bosica, but are VERY diffficult to find; especailly the larger ones for 30s cars.
     
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    Mike is a nice guy, but ALL of his models are basically re-pops of old kits (such as John Day), with some modification done by Mike.
     
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    Intended for use on a Solido die cast...
     
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    They also did a 1966 Ford GT in about 1/38th scale, but I have only ever seen ONE!
     
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    The Conti stuff and the Hobby Technica Italy stuff was cast by the same company. The are VERY, VERY crude in raw form and need a TON of work just to make them presentable...
     
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    moriaan1 Formula 3

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    Amazing what a skilled craftsman can make.

    You have some interesting modells in your collection!
    Its very nice to see these works of art, very kind to show these to us.

    This section is getting better and better!
     
  17. Attitude928

    Attitude928 Formula Junior

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    I agree with your sentiment. Nothing like going back to the beginning. They are also fun to "make." When I'm upstate NY with my family, we usually sit around a large table in the screened in porch...my 12 year old son and I research and "do" the old white metal models, while 2 of my daughters and one of the boyfriends paint oil paintings. It's a nice family experience. I have a bunch of car books...so it's fun to read about the cars as well.
     
  18. Attitude928

    Attitude928 Formula Junior

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    Thanks for the info Stu. I checked the kit...the instructions are in French & ?German...it says the base is Solido Porsche 934 ref. 68K. I guess I have to start looking for that one!
     
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    Attitude928 Formula Junior

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    Great pieces Desire308...
     
  20. Attitude928

    Attitude928 Formula Junior

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    Ebay 160161801293 Solido ref 68. He wants $30...?too much? I've bought some really nice slush from him in the past. The were real nice but not dirt cheap.
     
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  22. dretceterini

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    For everyone's information, the Barnett and Lockwood models are worth about $2500-$3000 EACH!
     
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    Shouldn't be too difficult to find; nor very expensive....maybe $25 at most. Try e-bay and check worldwide; not just US e-bay when you search.
     
  24. dretceterini

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    Looks like the John Day 375+ 1954 LeMans car to me.
     

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