Dave,
The Maisto '56 300B is 1/18 scale, and is a great value for the price. The
model was initially released in Cloud White, a correct color for the 300B.
The red version is not a correct color for the 300, it's Regimental Red,
which istoo dark. The correct color would be Tango Red, which is a brighter
color. Hopefully Maisto will correct the color, and possibly release a black
version also ( and how about a NASCAR version?). The 1/64 scale 300 in the
"American Chrome" series by Johnny Lightening is a 1955 C-300 and is great,
too. American Muscle's 1/64 scale '57 300 C is also available in Parade
Green and is usually found in Toys-R-Us. Early in 2001 Ertl will release
the '57 300 C in 1/18 scale as well as a '58 Fury and several '58
Belvederes. Better make room on your shelves!
Ross Klein
'56 Imperial sedan
"60 DeSoto Adventurer
Over 3000 Miniature cars
'Life's too short to drive 'ordinary' cars"
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From: "d/k tsow" <tsow@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2000 1:01 AM
Subject: [FWDLK] 1956 Chrysler 300B 1/18 Diecast and other cool toys
> I just found the closest thing that many of us will ever get to as
> far as owning an actual 300 letter car. While browsing the local Kay-Bee
> toy store, I found a very nice die cast replica of a 1956 Chrysler 300B
> made by Maisto. It sports a red paintjob and has the Kelsey-Hayes wire
> wheels with wide white Goodyears. I think it is 1/18 scale, but I could be
> wrong; it is about 12" in length. The hood, trunk and doors all open and
> the front wheels turn as you move the steering wheel. The detailing is
very
> nice throughout the interior and engine bay. Because I love looking at the
> triangular air cleaner that crowns the 354 Hemi, the hood usually spends
> most of the time in the up position. I don't know how this would compare
> to die-casts made by either Franklin or Danbury, but at $16 and change (it
> had been reduced down from $29) I consider it an absolute steal.
> Another nice diecast is Johnny Lightning's 1/64 Chrysler 300B.
> Unfortunately, I found it a couple of days after buying the Maisto, so I
> don't think that I was quite as appreciative as I should have been. They
> are, however, my favorite maker of 1/64 scale die-casts and have done a
> great job ias far as Mopar representation goes. Their rendering of Neil
> Bonnet's Charger (they also make a Marty Robbins version) is by far the
> nicest of any 1/64 replica of a third generation Charger that I have seen.
> Also on the 1/64 front is ERTL's 1957 Chrysler 300C as part of
> their American Muscle Car Series. Someone there must have a thing for
the
> C-car, because it must be at least the third replica that this company has
> produced. It is definitely the nicest 1/64 diecast that I have in my
> collection. This is the first car of this size that renders the engine bay
> in a legitimate three dimensional manner that includes such detailing as
> the upper radiator hose, fan, fanbelt and generator. Also the block is
> painted silver with gold valve covers and dual air cleaners; another one
to
> display hood up. The underside is similarly detailed, although some
> elements such as the steering linkage and gas tank appear a little
> overscale. I have seen this available in two colors-red and black. I went
> with black because that is the color of my 61 Newport, but will get the
red
> one soon since WalMart has them on clearance.
> It is great to see that so many Forward Look cars are coming out
> now in the toy market. In fact, I find it plesantly surprising and hope to
> see some 1961s at some point soon (let me know if there are any). While it
> may not be realistic to own the entire letter car series, having a Hot
> Wheels Rally Case filled with Forward Look die-casts looks like a definite
> possibility.
>
> David Tsow
> 1961 Newport
> 1961 Windsor
> 1963 Custom 880
> 1973 Charger
>
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