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#388 of 507 Re: Question for the Group! [Mr_Shiftright] by fintail

Jan 02, 2012 (1:29 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 02, 2012 1:18 pm)
For all of the sportscars you list, you'll have no problem finding many current and vintage models in many scales and price ranges. A google or ebay search will reveal a lot. I am sure most of the American cars exist in diecast form too.
 
A few small details will be difficult - what if you can get a 49 Packard instead of a 48? Or a 48 Chevy instead of a 47? Or any Marathon? Of all those you list, I only see a real difficulty in the 55 Studebaker and the 69 Bonneville - but they might exist too.
 
If you want them all in the same scale, that could be problematic.

#389 of 507 Re: Question for the Group! [fintail] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jan 02, 2012 (1:40 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Jan 02, 2012 1:29 pm)
yeah I would want them in the same scale. I don't care if it's a '48 or 49--I'm not even sure on some of the cars I've owned what the year was anymore (loss of oxygen to the brain I suspect).
 
What's the best keywords for searching for 1:43 on eBay?

#390 of 507 Re: Question for the Group! [Mr_Shiftright] by fintail

Jan 02, 2012 (1:45 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 02, 2012 1:40 pm)
Scale might be tough on a few, especially the muscle cars which seem more common in 1:18. But 1:43 seems to the most popular these days - so you'll get the vast majority of those. Most will be attainable for under $50, as well.
 
I'd go into the diecast section, enter the name of the car, and just search - sometimes sellers don't list things properly.

#391 of 507 Re: Question for the Group! [fintail] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jan 02, 2012 (1:46 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Jan 02, 2012 1:45 pm)
What's a typical price for a somewhat less then perfect example of a common car? I'm thinking I'm going to need about 150 models to re-create my chaotic and incoherent past.

#392 of 507 Re: Question for the Group! [Mr_Shiftright] by fintail

Jan 02, 2012 (1:49 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 02, 2012 1:46 pm)
Here's a link to the basic ebay diecast section, searches can be made from here
 
Most items you find will be new in box, 1:43 there will probably average $15-35 apiece. So, it will not be the cheapest collection, but will be insane when you are finished.

#393 of 507 Re: Question for the Group! [fintail] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jan 02, 2012 (2:32 pm)

Replying to: fintail (Jan 02, 2012 1:49 pm)
What's the approx length of a 1;43?

#394 of 507 Re: Question for the Group! [Mr_Shiftright] by fintail

Jan 02, 2012 (2:52 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 02, 2012 2:32 pm)
A 1:43 560SEL I have is roughly 4.5" long

#395 of 507 Re: Question for the Group! [Mr_Shiftright] by roadburner

Jan 02, 2012 (3:00 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 02, 2012 2:32 pm)
What fintail said; go with 1:43. I'd be extremely surprised if you couldn't find virtually all of your cars in that scale- although prices will vary wildly.
In my opinion 1:43 scale is the "sweet spot" for collectors- small enough to keep a large collection manageable but still large enough to include a remarkable amount of detail(although I have a 1:87 Herpa BMW 7er with an opening hood and a remarkably detailed engine).

#396 of 507 Re: Question for the Group! [roadburner] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jan 02, 2012 (3:05 pm)

Replying to: roadburner (Jan 02, 2012 3:00 pm)
Hmmm....but 150 of those is going to take up a LOT of space I was hoping that 1:43 would be about 2.5 inches long. That would be the ideal length for my small-ish house.
 
We're talkin' 56 feet of cars here!

#397 of 507 Re: Question for the Group! [Mr_Shiftright] by fintail

Jan 02, 2012 (3:08 pm)

Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 02, 2012 3:05 pm)
You should park them at an angle, not sideways bumper to bumper. That way each car should only take about that 2.5".
 
150 cars is a considerable collection, and will require some good shelving too. Open up the wallet

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