JSS Software:Diecast Forum
SiteLock Security
 

 “A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.”

-William Shakespeare

 
Visit Automodello.
 
The PhillyMint
 
Diecasm
 
 

Legal Disclaimer:

You must be 18 years old to post on our boards as per our registration requirement. All data posted on this site must be "Original and non defamatory". JSS is not responsible for the accuracy of any information which gets posted to our forums. Please view our Forum Guidelines before posting.

 
Diecast Forums 1:24, 1:18, 1:43 scales.
Diecast Forums 1:24, 1:18, 1:43 scales.
Home | Profile | Register | Active Topics | Active Polls | Members | Search | FAQ
Username:
Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

 All Forums
 JSS Forums
 1:24th Die Cast Forum
 hi guys, I know it’s been a while,
 New Topic  Reply to Topic
 Printer Friendly
Author Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  

Doug Ford

USA

Posted - 01/13/2025 :  11:37:24  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Just checking in to say hi and wish everybody a happy new year. I hope everybody is doing well.

I still buy a model or two now and then when something peaks my interest. I just received my Automodello 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood estate station wagon. I picked the Lemans blue color. Let me just say that this model is absolutely incredible! Pictures do not do it justice. I think this might be Jim Cowen’s Best effort yet. Great job Jim.

Sidenote, in the enclosed brochure within the package he is showing an upcoming model of a 1958 Buick Century Cabalaro station wagon! I know many of you would be very interested in this one. I will be getting that one also. I am extremely excited for the 61 Cadillac convertibles that should be coming out soon. I will be getting multiples of those as the 61 and 62 model years are my favorite years for Cadillac.

Edited by - Doug Ford on 01/13/2025 13:10:18

Gene

USA

Posted - 01/13/2025 :  11:53:07  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi Doug, and a Happy New Year to you as well. I pray you and your family are well also. Glad you stopped by. I too am interested in the '58 Buick and '61 Caddy. Those will be sweet. Stay well and stay safe, Geno.

Edited by - Gene on 01/13/2025 11:53:45
Go to Top of Page

Billy Collins

USA

Posted - 01/13/2025 :  12:27:15  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hey Dpoug, good to hear from you.

New 1:24s are always welcome news.
Stay in touch and stay well.
Go to Top of Page

abaucom21

USA

Posted - 01/13/2025 :  14:34:29  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Good to hear from you Doug and happy you are doing well. Have not bought much in the last few years, except once this past year. Got on eBay searching for my holy grail, BOS 1976 white Eldorado Convertible (1:18) but no luck. So I fixed a cocktail and bought three 1:24 models including the DM pink 1957 T-Bird that was missing from my Bird collection.
I have the 1961 Cadillac on Reserve and guess I am waiting for the final color selections to click pay now. Depending on the colors I also might buy two as it wouldn't be the first time I bought two of the same car from Automodello just to have multiple colors. The 1958 Buick Century Cabalaro station wagon has caught my interest and will depend on the colors offered.
Go to Top of Page

jms601

USA

Posted - 01/13/2025 :  17:48:23  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi Doug, Good to hear from you. Seeing your name will always remind me of how you always talked about your Lincoln Continental Mark IV? That was a beauty! I have one in likely the exact same colors from NEO in a 1:43. Love it in my Lincoln row. Still have about 35 nice 1:24s but stopped buying them and have been gobbling up 1:43s. Lots of choices and you can see where certain 1:24s came from. Anyway, Happy New Year to you and glad you stopped by.
Go to Top of Page

Doug Ford

USA

Posted - 01/13/2025 :  20:06:00  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by jms601

Hi Doug, Good to hear from you. Seeing your name will always remind me of how you always talked about your Lincoln Continental Mark IV? That was a beauty! I have one in likely the exact same colors from NEO in a 1:43. Love it in my Lincoln row. Still have about 35 nice 1:24s but stopped buying them and have been gobbling up 1:43s. Lots of choices and you can see where certain 1:24s came from. Anyway, Happy New Year to you and glad you stopped by.



I have the Neo 1/43 also. I recently acquired a 118 scale MCG Bill Blass The 1/18 MCG models are very accurate and well detailed. I just don’t have a lot of room to display a bunch of 118 scale models I stopped collecting 1/43 scale as so, many of the ones I had purchased developed issues where all the pieces were falling off and all the chrome trim was popping off. I guess the glue loosens and dries out and the resin must expand in contract. So many pieces that I purchased are now junk.
Go to Top of Page

Doug Ford

USA

Posted - 01/13/2025 :  20:12:20  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by jms601

Hi Doug, Good to hear from you. Seeing your name will always remind me of how you always talked about your Lincoln Continental Mark IV? That was a beauty! I have one in likely the exact same colors from NEO in a 1:43. Love it in my Lincoln row. Still have about 35 nice 1:24s but stopped buying them and have been gobbling up 1:43s. Lots of choices and you can see where certain 1:24s came from. Anyway, Happy New Year to you and glad you stopped by.



I have the Neo 1/43 also. I recently acquired a 118 scale MCG Bill Blass The 1/18 MCG models are very accurate and well detailed. I just don’t have a lot of room to display a bunch of 118 scale models I stopped collecting 1/43 scale as so, many of the ones I had purchased developed issues where all the pieces were falling off and all the chrome trim was popping off. I guess the glue loosens and dries out and the resin must expand in contract. So many pieces that I purchased are now junk.
Go to Top of Page

jms601

USA

Posted - 01/14/2025 :  12:36:32  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi again Doug. I know what you mean about the 1:43s. But I have been fortunate in that I have had only few of them with part issues.I keep them in one place and say I'm going to find nd fix them, but never seem to get to it. It may be the glue. Or it could be humidity where you are. Or both.

Anyway, so good to hear from you here. Stop by again sometime.

Best,

John
Go to Top of Page

Doug Ford

USA

Posted - 01/14/2025 :  20:50:36  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks guys.
Go to Top of Page

Chet

USA

Posted - 01/16/2025 :  21:40:03  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi Doug, good to read your posts. I’ve been absent for several years.
Go to Top of Page

Skylark

USA

Posted - 01/21/2025 :  19:25:18  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hey Doug. Good to hear from you.

(I've been a lot under the weather recently; sorry I didn't respond sooner to your message)
Go to Top of Page
  Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  
 New Topic  Reply to Topic
 Printer Friendly
Jump To:
Diecast Forums 1:24, 1:18, 1:43 scales. © 2000-23 Snitz Communications Go To Top Of Page
Snitz Forums 2000