Author Topic: Matchbox Daimler 1911 (Read 7738 times)

Remington · « **Reply #15 on:** February 28, 2010, 09:42:14 PM »

Thank you, guys! Glad you like it.

I believe the scale is around 1:48... Not entirely sure. Tried fitting an Artizan British Airborne driver on the seat just as a test and he looked great in it. Might have to buy a model T driver from Company B at some point.

Uncle Mike · « **Reply #16 on:** March 01, 2010, 02:07:57 AM »

WOW! Fantastic job! Now I need one...

TadPortly · « **Reply #17 on:** March 01, 2010, 11:16:43 AM »

Quote from: Prof.Witchheimer on February 28, 2010, 06:32:26 PM

beautiful! very realistic and just a top notch painting job

totally agree there!

Mr.J · « **Reply #18 on:** March 01, 2010, 01:36:41 PM »

Great job! The perfect car to go on an adventure in.

Jebus · « **Reply #19 on:** March 01, 2010, 10:36:34 PM »

This really is a great car. The green is excellent. Might have to look around for some Matchbox cars now.

Christian · « **Reply #20 on:** March 02, 2010, 05:27:49 AM »

A stunning job there!

Can't wait to see it in action!

leadfool · « **Reply #21 on:** March 02, 2010, 06:44:18 AM »

Very nice, it would look good next to one of those matchbox Rolls Royce armored cars

Mr.Dodo · « **Reply #22 on:** March 02, 2010, 10:59:23 AM »

Yes, with a tender. In fact, do lots more, now. I'm suprised you haven't before. And try to avoid GW bits, they are too recognisable. Thankyou for sharing.

Remington · « **Reply #23 on:** March 02, 2010, 03:25:45 PM »

Oh, I'd love to get my hands on one of those armoured Rolls Royce by matchbox. The one by Copplestone appears to small for my liking, so I am guessing that matchbox would be more along my expectations.

leadfool · « **Reply #24 on:** March 03, 2010, 06:17:39 AM »

Remington,
The Matchbox Rolls Royce is 1:48 and are great They are bigger then the Copplestone. The problem is that they have gotten a "Collector" value. Check out ebay I have seen them there for as much as 90 plus dollars but also for as low as 30.00 dollars. The latter tend to be out of the box and/or "played with", but for repainting and gaming purposes those are fine.
I have 4, so you won't be bidding on them against me.

Good Luck

Remington · « **Reply #25 on:** March 03, 2010, 08:17:38 AM »

Thank you for the info. I've seen some for 30 or 35 euros and always thought they are too expensive. Now at least I've got a price range for them.

Would you say that they fit well sizewise with... let's say... Copplestone miniatures?

leadfool · « **Reply #26 on:** March 04, 2010, 08:01:34 AM »

There is an ongoing debate between the partisans of 1:48 and the supporters of 1:56 or 1:64. I admit I am biased and think that 1:48 is the only way to go. The one thing that is hard to do is mix the scales. However, you can sometimes get away with it, as some armored cars or tanks are just smaller then others. There was a lot of talk about scale in the back of beyond forum a few months back. You can check that out for other opinions and pictures.

You might also check out the latest vehicle acquired thread that has lots of discussion of places to get alternate vehicles.

Remington · « **Reply #27 on:** March 04, 2010, 12:00:50 PM »

Yeah, I am a partisan as well.

Nice to know that we are organised.

I've always found that 1:48 and 1:50 (Corgi for example) is my preferred vehicle size. Cool... Ebay hunting it is then.

Remington · « **Reply #28 on:** March 07, 2010, 08:35:35 PM »

Sorry for the double post, but I need to share my grief...

Just lost a Rolls Royce on Ebay for 1 pound...

dodge · « **Reply #29 on:** March 07, 2010, 09:05:28 PM »

Excellent painting on that vehicle

dodge

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