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 Posted - May 29 2009 : 10:49:00 PM
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HotWheels and Johnny Lightning...
Mike
Ps. I hope I posted in the right place.
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Posted - May 30 2009 : 09:52:39 AM
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A couple of Barracudas, a Polara, and a Super Bee...you like Mopar stuff, eh?  
Cool cars Mike, those Johnny Lighning ones are awesome! I'll have to keep an eye out for them.
    
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Posted - May 30 2009 : 10:12:02 AM
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I was shocked at the detail of the Johnny Lightning cars. They even have redline tires...
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Posted - May 30 2009 : 10:32:11 PM
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How close to HO scale are they? I mean measured with dial caliper accuracy.
How far off from 1/87? My brother and I are big Mopar fans. Just can't seem to find these particular model cars in HO. I am particularly interested in the Super Bee, since my brother used to own one..
Unspoken expectations are premeditated failures.
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Posted - May 30 2009 : 10:48:49 PM
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I think they 1/64.
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Posted - May 31 2009 : 05:08:09 AM
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quote:I think they 1/64.
Mike
Originally posted by Mike-May 30 2009: 10:48:49 PM
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Hi Mike!
Hotwheels are a litle bit to big, as you found out!
the bus on the left is 1/87, Hotwheel, red MG 1/72, the (big) Opel is 1/87.
MG. - Erich
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Posted - May 31 2009 : 11:27:10 AM
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Good comparison Erich. But close enough for my world (layout) means a 99 cent vehicle compared to a $15 to $20 dollar 1/87 piece of plastic...
Although I do admire their work it is too rich for me...
Mike
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Posted - May 31 2009 : 11:59:40 AM
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Hi Mike !
Did not want to point this out before.
Have fun with your cars.
I like the Johnny Lightning cars ! - Erich
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Posted - May 31 2009 : 12:26:32 PM
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I got these last year in a $1 bin. The store must have got a good price...
Erich, I cannot figure out how there are so many scales. I have built Airfix models at 1/72 and others and why would they not go 1/87?
I mean HO has been around since the 40's hasn't it?
Mike
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Posted - May 31 2009 : 12:56:25 PM
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Hi Mike!
1/72 (OO) is (or was, dont know) very popular in Great Brittain, they build
their trains in this scale. Airfix is from GB so the kits are 1/72.
HO:187, OO:1/72!
MG. - Erich
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Posted - May 31 2009 : 1:22:11 PM
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Thanks Erich, I often wondered. I knew Airfix was British. My son's are into military models and there seems to be alot of odd scales...
Mike
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 Posted - December 16 2022 : 11:28:01 AM
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Cool cars.
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