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Post by Tom on Apr 8, 2022 15:39:40 GMT -5
 _MG_7626b by Tom Sfotoos, on Flickr  _MG_7899b by Tom Sfotoos, on Flickr  _MG_7911b by Tom Sfotoos, on Flickr  _MG_7958b by Tom Sfotoos, on Flickr  _MG_7969b by Tom Sfotoos, on Flickr  _MG_8006B by Tom Sfotoos, on Flickr  _MG_8008b by Tom Sfotoos, on Flickr  IMG_0126b by Tom Sfotoos, on Flickr  IMG_0141b by Tom Sfotoos, on Flickr  IMG_0170b by Tom Sfotoos, on Flickr  IMG_0147b by Tom Sfotoos, on Flickr  IMG_0143b by Tom Sfotoos, on Flickr  IMG_0199b by Tom Sfotoos, on Flickr  |
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Post by Tom on Apr 8, 2022 15:43:35 GMT -5
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Post by Tom on Apr 8, 2022 15:47:36 GMT -5
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on Apr 12, 2022 16:17:27 GMT -5
Very interesting theme, Tom! Cheers, from the oldest (only?) LatinAmerican member of this group!  |
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Post by Tom on Apr 12, 2022 16:21:57 GMT -5
Yes, we seem to have lost Bruno and Luc.  |
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on Apr 12, 2022 16:56:05 GMT -5
Yes, we seem to have lost Bruno and Luc.  Let’s hope they’ll find us!  |
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Post by ifhp on Apr 13, 2022 23:05:34 GMT -5
Great Latin American collection Tom.
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Post by ifhp on Apr 13, 2022 23:06:57 GMT -5
Thanks mostly to IXO, there is starting to be a selection of South American (mostly Brazilian) models available in 1:43.  Brazilian Fords by Premium X by IFHP97, on Flickr Brazilian Fords by Premium X; Maverick GT, F-100, and Del Rey.To date Premium X has produced 3 Brazilian Ford models, all more detailed versions of a Brazilian Altaya partwork series.  Brazilian Fords by Premium X by IFHP97, on Flickr License plate study. Because of their North American origins, Premium X decided to give these vehicle US license plates (North Carolina and Arizona). The Del Rey has a Brazilian plate (Blumenau).  Ford Maverick GT by Premium X. by IFHP97, on Flickr 1974 Ford Maverick GT by Premium X  Ford F-100 by Premium X. by IFHP97, on Flickr 1979 Ford F-100 by Premium X
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Post by ifhp on Apr 13, 2022 23:07:42 GMT -5
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Post by ifhp on Apr 13, 2022 23:08:24 GMT -5
 Brazilian Altaya Collection Introduction by IFHP97, on Flickr Brazilian Altaya Collection Introduction A 12-page introduction to the Carros Inesqueciveis do Brasil collection by Altaya. Each model comes with a magazine that looks something like this. An odd thing is that not all of the cars shown on the cover are included in the 50 vehicle series. The series has now been expanded to 75 vehicles. www.planetadeagostini.com.br/colecionavel/carros-inesqueciveis-do-brasil.htmlWhile trolling e-bay I have discovered that some of these Brazilian models have been released in different colors in other partworks series in Colombia and Peru. Ford example the F-100, (which is a 1970 model outside of Brazil) was released in blue in Colombia and green in Peru.  1974 Ford Maverick GT and 1976 Chevrolet Opala SS by Altaya by IFHP97, on Flickr 1974 Ford Maverick GT and 1976 Chevrolet Opala SS by Altaya. The Mustang and Camaro of Brazil. The Maverick GT was a 5.0 V8 and the Opala SS was a 4.1 I-6.  1:43 Scale Brazilian Classics by Altaya by IFHP97, on Flickr 1:43 Scale Brazilian Classics by Altaya. Part of a series of 75 classic Brazilian cars and trucks that Altaya is introducing in series over the next year or so. Thanks to Tulio for working out a deal to send me the Fords and a few choice non-Fords. In terms of a critical review, I would say they they are world class and avery good value for their low cost. Flaws are that some details are missing, some grilles could use a good blackwashing, also that so far all of the interiors have been molded in black, which I think on some of these vehicles (the Simca and Rural Willys) black would not be a correct interior color.  Brazilian parking Garage circa 1976 by IFHP97, on Flickr Brazilian parking Garage circa 1976. Three Brazilian models by Altaya. Also the first non-Fords to join my 1:43 scale collection. The Simca Chambord started life as a Ford Vedette. The Rural Willys ended its life as the Ford Rural and the Chevrolet Opala has no Ford connection -- I've just always liked them.  Brazilian Ford F-100s by Altaya and Premium X by IFHP97, on Flickr Brazilian Ford F-100s by Altaya and Premium X. The same diecast, but the Premium X really is "premium". The Altaya is marketed as a 1978 model and the Premium X as a 1979. |
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Post by ifhp on Apr 13, 2022 23:10:21 GMT -5
 1973-77 Ford Falcon Futura by MM by IFHP97, on Flickr 1973-77 Ford Falcon Futura by "MM". An exciting 2012 e-bay find. This is a 1:43 scale version of the 1973-77 Ford Falcon Futura from Argentina. The model is handmade in resin and expensive (asking $90 to $150). I had to think long and hard before I bit the bullet on this one – but because this car is one of my favorites I went ahead and bought it and I’m glad that I did. Although a bit crude on close inspection, it looks great from the 1:43 equivalent of 10’ (3 meters +/-). The company that built these appears to be called “M M.” If I understood the seller correctly these were made in 2009 in either a batch of 1,000 with 48 models of Argentine cars, or just 48 examples of several different cars (not sure). I noticed that this car does not say “Ford” or “Falcon” anywhere on it, which suggest that this is not a licensed product.  Ford Falcon Futura by MM (1973-77) by IFHP97, on Flickr  1973 Ford Falcon Futura (Argentina) by IFHP97, on Flickr |
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Post by ifhp on Apr 13, 2022 23:11:22 GMT -5
Can you ever imagine a partwork series for the Mexican market? There are some interesting possibilities there. If the series included GM, Chrysler, VAM, Volkswagen, Renault and Nissan, there would be something for everyone. I'd even have to break my Ford Only rule for a few examples that I can think of. Here is link to some Mexican market car and truck ads on my Flickr account: www.flickr.com/photos/ifhp97/sets/72157625090391859/ 1967 Ford Falcon GT (Mexico) by IFHP97, on Flickr |
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Post by ifhp on Apr 13, 2022 23:14:20 GMT -5
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Post by ifhp on Apr 13, 2022 23:15:39 GMT -5
This week I received the Premium X version of the Brazilian Ford F-75. I am grateful to have it, but I have a mixed review as I think it could have been better. The history of this vehicle is that it was a 1960 redesign (by Brooks Stevens) of the original Willys Jeep pick up, with the exception of the doors (and maybe the roof), all of the panels were new. Ford bought out Willys Overland do Brasil in 1968 and eventually renamed the Jeep Pickup as the F-75. In 1975, Ford replaced the ancient Willys F-head I6 with the Ford OHC 2.3 I4. Ford replaced the F-75 with the more car-like Pampa in 1983.  1980 Ford F-75 by Premium X by Michael, on Flickr  1980 Ford F-75 (Brazil) p1 by Michael, on Flickr This is an important addition to my collection. but there are a number of ways the model could have been better. To start with IXO got the basics wrong when they gave this vehicle a Citroen like wider track in the front than the back -- what were they thinking. I question Premium X's choice of fluorescent orange for a color, really? I also question the bright bumpers, this was a work truck, white painted bumpers would be more correct, They also could have painted the "FORD" script on the tailgate white. Also the side fender badge is placed more forward on photos that I have seen.  Recent Arrivals by Michael, on Flickr  1980 Ford F-75 by Premium X by Michael, on Flickr I was surprised by the length of the pickup. 1:1s that I've seen pictures of look shorter.  1980 Ford F-75 by Premium X by Michael, on Flickr |
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Post by ifhp on Apr 13, 2022 23:16:19 GMT -5
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