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Post by Tom on Apr 22, 2024 23:43:00 GMT -5
Gorgeous!
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Post by Alfaholic on Apr 23, 2024 0:00:31 GMT -5
That is magical 😍
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Post by bertone on Apr 23, 2024 15:52:58 GMT -5
Great model though I went for the silver as I seem to have an unconscious bias against red Ferraris.
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Post by 105epaul on Apr 24, 2024 11:37:29 GMT -5
Very nice model, one that I would happily add to my collection. The colour combination really suits it.
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on Apr 27, 2024 10:18:52 GMT -5
I had only seen that model in silver gray, which I don't think does justice to its lines. So I passed. Love the red! Excellent addition Julio! Thank you, Jerry! I must confess that I wasn’t completely convinced about this model’s colour combination until it arrived; now I love it! Oooooooh! That’s very nice Thanks, Paul! It surely is a very nice model! Thank you, Tom! It is, indeed! Thanks! Excellent way to describe it, Martin! Great model though I went for the silver as I seem to have an unconscious bias against red Ferraris. Thanks, Will! I was going to wait for that other colour combination but, even though I’m also a bit biased against red Ferraris, I’m glad I went for this one; I think it compliments beautifully its wild shape! Very nice model, one that I would happily add to my collection. The colour combination really suits it. Thank you, Paul! I’m a bit surprised it isn’t part of your collection already! It’s a must!
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on May 2, 2024 1:18:12 GMT -5
What do you do when you get new models? I take mine to my bedroom and keep them there for three or four weeks, looking at them closely every day, getting familiar with their design, enjoying every angle, studying their proportions and analyzing their details! There was a time, a very long time ago, when I naively thought that the opinions of writers of car books were 100% accurate and reliable. Now I know that I was completely wrong and, that is especially true when authors talk about design! I’ve been familiar with Michael Frostick’s “Pinin Farina -Master Coachbuilder” book for many years. In that book there’s a photo of this Rolls-Royce, Pininfarina’s earliest attempt designing a Rolls-Royce and the caption read: “Pinin Farina was rarely at his best with big cars (…) The big Rolls is clumsy and one might as well admit it”. Clumsy!!! That is a very unfortunate and eminently ignorant way of describing this gorgeous automobile! For almost one month I’ve been enjoying looking at this gorgeous model. I’m really surprised with the beauty of this car; its proportions are fabulous and its simplicity is absolutely breathtaking! Thanks to this model, this car is now, without a doubt, one of my favorite Rolls-Royce automobiles! *1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II -by Pininfarina- (Kess) 1:43
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Post by Tom on May 2, 2024 6:55:25 GMT -5
Certainly a good design, quite elegant in fact. Beautiful model too. Opinions about design are just that, opinions. I have to respect the opinion of the writer and to actually agree, and that isn't a common occurrence.
When I get a new model it goes into the display (currently in storage) and if it warrants a second look it will sit on the coffee table until I find something else to take its place.
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Post by reeft1 on May 2, 2024 7:16:14 GMT -5
That looks very swish
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Post by 105epaul on May 2, 2024 11:27:52 GMT -5
What do I do when I get new models? I am notoriously bad at doing much with them. The models I bought at my local fair back in March are sitting in the bags I brought them home in. Likewise the models I bought from a local auction are sitting in that same box that you saw on my collection thread. I have others that I have had for over a year sitting in boxes upstairs as I have run out of room in my display cabinets, it's a pain to move stuff out as I have no idea where their boxes are so they will end up sitting around gathering dust. I just brought home more models from my local auction house, the box is sitting in my lounge until I get around to a) photographing them for my thread and b) catalogue them.
As for design I know what I like and don't give two hoots what anyone else might think about it especially motoring writers some of whom are very opinionated about things and quite rude.
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Post by JSB33 on May 4, 2024 7:53:28 GMT -5
Very sophisticated looking!
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Post by bertone on May 5, 2024 7:48:37 GMT -5
Too subtle for my collection but I do like the design and Kess have done a beautiful job. I feel Kess are often overlooked but when they are at their best, as in this case, they're up there with finest.
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on May 6, 2024 20:29:16 GMT -5
Certainly a good design, quite elegant in fact. Beautiful model too. Opinions about design are just that, opinions. I have to respect the opinion of the writer and to actually agree, and that isn't a common occurrence. When I get a new model it goes into the display (currently in storage) and if it warrants a second look it will sit on the coffee table until I find something else to take its place. Thanks for your comments, Tom! The thing about the author’s opinion about this particular Rolls-Royce is that, the photo he showed in his book was so bad, that I always assumed that it was indeed a bad looking car as he said. I guess that my mistake was believing him! It is, indeed, quite a sleek looking design, Paul! What do I do when I get new models? I am notoriously bad at doing much with them. The models I bought at my local fair back in March are sitting in the bags I brought them home in. Likewise the models I bought from a local auction are sitting in that same box that you saw on my collection thread. I have others that I have had for over a year sitting in boxes upstairs as I have run out of room in my display cabinets, it's a pain to move stuff out as I have no idea where their boxes are so they will end up sitting around gathering dust. I just brought home more models from my local auction house, the box is sitting in my lounge until I get around to a) photographing them for my thread and b) catalogue them. As for design I know what I like and don't give two hoots what anyone else might think about it especially motoring writers some of whom are very opinionated about things and quite rude. I can easily imagine the fabulous treasures that you must have sitting around your house, Paul! Very sophisticated looking! It is, Jeff, quite elegant and sophisticated! Too subtle for my collection but I do like the design and Kess have done a beautiful job. I feel Kess are often overlooked but when they are at their best, as in this case, they're up there with finest. Thanks, Will! Agreed, Kess have been doing some fabulous models. I’ve added a few lately and I’m extremely satisfied!
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on May 12, 2024 11:47:20 GMT -5
LeBaron was a prestigious American coachbuilder founded by Tom Hibbard and Ray Dietrich during the 1920s, becoming famous for its often beautiful designs for Duesenberg, Packard, Lincoln and obviously Chrysler’s luxurious Imperial. They were bought by the Briggs Manufacturing Company during the late 20s and were later absorbed by Chrysler, when they bought Briggs in 1953. In 1957, the name LeBaron was then given to the top of the line models of the then newly created Imperial marque. Production of the big Imperials ended in 1975 and Chrysler decided to use the LeBaron name and the Imperial regalia for its lowest priced model, the mid-sized 1977 Chrysler LeBaron, the first “compact” Chrysler ever offered. It sold very well! The LeBaron was the first Chrysler in the Mexican market, after almost 20 years of absence and it was a great success! My dad bought a brand new one, a 2-door coupé, in 1978 and I loved it! Here’s an early eighties photo of that LeBaron (I’m the teenager wearing the green polo)! I’m not sure who’s the maker of this PW model but, they did a very good job reproducing the LeBaron Town and Country. There’s a typo on the plinth, it should be “guayín” (Mexican Spanish for station wagon), not “Gunyin”… *1978 Chrysler LeBaron Town and Country -guayín- (PW/Altaya) 1:43
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Post by Tom on May 12, 2024 12:07:42 GMT -5
Lovely model, it's been on my watchlist for a while. Shame about the Chinenglish on the plinth, but you could always reverse the model on the plinth so it doesn't show.
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Post by marcellix on May 12, 2024 14:26:47 GMT -5
Oh that one looks great! Never heard of it of course, but very tempting. I can only find it in 1:24 online...
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