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[katana]

Figarti had similar problems with flaking paint. The problem usually lies in the primer or the paint. Tin Plate models like Gonio-Kaden-Hendrix are made from pressed steel that is than Tin plated to prevent corrosion, like a Tin Can for food. You scratch the plating off and rust can occur. I have a Hausser 760 Long Range Gun made in 1955. The gun is like new, no rust or paint flakes. I live in the Pacific Northwest and it rains frequently with high relative humidity. Zinc Diecast can have corrosion issues if not primed and painted properly. A condition called Zinc Pest used to cause diecast toys to bubble under the paint. A contaminant in the Zinc alloy was found to be the cause. I probably have a ton of painted Zinc diecast in my house i.e. model trains, planes, cars, armor, artillery etc. No obvious problem with any of them over many years. I have old Britains diecast artillery pieces over 50 years old and again no problems. Hausser Tin Toys made in the 1930s are still in good condition. The guns fire, the vehicles wind up and run; with working headlights in some models. Neat Toys!

 

[wayne556517]

What is the make of the car? I have looked high and low for a late 1930s-1943ish diecast German car. I can not find anything suitable even in 1/32 scale.

All cars are 1/24 the T34 is 1/25

 

[wayne556517]

What is the make of the car? I have looked high and low for a late 1930s-1943ish diecast German car. I can not find anything suitable even in 1/32 scale.

^&grin^&grin

 

[villagehorse]

Cannot take cruelty to animals, that guy should be shot. Robin.

 

[katana]

Wayne; what a great vintage car collection you have; are they made by the Franklin Mint? I know the T34-85 is Tamiya. The detail is superb on all these models far superior to polystone and the cost is far less.

 

[wayne556517]

Wayne; what a great vintage car collection you have; are they made by the Franklin Mint? I know the T34-85 is Tamiya. The detail is superb on all these models far superior to polystone and the cost is far less.

No mate about 3 are but got them dirt cheap,heaps of bargains on ebay.

 

[katana]

I agree, great bargans on Ebay. I picked up an FM 1/24 Sherman for $80.00. The (60mm??!!) figures go very well with the vehicles, very realistic. Great dioramas.

 

[WesternOutlaw]

What is the make of the car? I have looked high and low for a late 1930s-1943ish diecast German car. I can not find anything suitable even in 1/32 scale.

I'm sorry RPZ; I missed this question.

It's K&C's BMW 327 from the retired Kriegsmarine collection (KM016).


The Arrival (color) by Western Outlaw, on Flickr

 

[ivanmoe]

Josef Priller drove a 327:

Never been able to find one in 1/32 or 1/24.

I'd think that this would be nice small vehicle for KC, but they've already done a "Pips" figure.

-Moe

 

[katana]

The Diecast Metal models are far superior in every way to polystone. Greater detail, better finish and operating features i.e. opening doors, hood and trunk, detailed engine, rubber tires etc. Plus the cost is much lower for a much better model. The benefits of mass production and the ecconomies of scale! The 66-68mm figures from TCS and K&C work well with 1/24 scale vehicles as demonstrated by Waynes excellent photos of his dioramas.

 

[ivanmoe]

The 66-68mm figures from TCS and K&C work well with 1/24 scale vehicles as demonstrated by Waynes excellent photos of his dioramas.

The FM/DM replicas are a nice alternative for anyone (like me) who finds himself pinching pennies:


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-Moe

 

[katana]

Excellent photo, very realistic diorama!

 

[WesternOutlaw]

The FM/DM replicas are a nice alternative for anyone (like me) who finds himself pinching pennies

Will have to check those out.

 

[katana]

A lot of FM on Ebay. I looked at several Maybach Zeppilin and Mercedes 500K. The detail is first rate as is the paint! I found a used one in excellent condition for $50.00. A new one at $99.00; both Buy It Now.

 

[blue max]

Still waiting for mine to arrive. Any day now ron