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Picture Of The Week - 06/23/2007 A new decade, the 1960's
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#5
Posted 23 June 2007 - 10:39 AM
QUOTE(Wyatt @ Jun 23 2007, 05:24 AM) 
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There are none. This was a cheapie tool, nothing opening, etc. It was the only way we could fit it into the budget for Bond. (Hornet, Hispano, Aston and whatever the other new casting was didn't have opening features either as I recall.)
It was a toss-up between this and a Citroen 15CV, the only other car that appeared in the Bond movie in question (From Russia With Love, I think.) I spent two days watching every Bond film on 4x fast-forward, car-spotting to get lists together to choose what new castings to do. This was the last car chosen--and Tom (wisely, I think) went with the wagon. Far more practical applications in the domestic JL line than a Citroen that's generally seen only in black.
jk
#6
Posted 23 June 2007 - 12:13 PM
QUOTE(Jeff Koch @ Jun 23 2007, 11:39 AM)
This was the last car chosen--and Tom (wisely, I think) went with the wagon.jk
Jeff, this turned out to be an excellent choice.
This is a very nice casting.
It was a must have for me when it debuted.
And I still like it to this day. The green coloured version in the picture is my favourite.
What really amazed me about this casting, when I finally obtained a copy, was the appearance of the simulated wood panelling on the casting.
That aspect is truly amazing to view, even today.
Who would of believed that this could have been done on a casting of this size!
Thanks Jeff on the background information on this casting.
And thanks to Wyatt for the picture.
I look forward to seeing the Picture Of The Week each Saturday.
Cheers. Cobra
that would be neat
#11
Posted 23 June 2007 - 08:31 PM
QUOTE(Jeff Koch @ Jun 23 2007, 11:39 AM)
There are none. This was a cheapie tool, nothing opening, etc.jk
No opening hood.
RacerJoe, I doubt that we will get a hood off Spoiler.
But it certainly is an interesting concept.
Thanks for the suggestion even if it doesn't happen.
Cheers. Cobra
#13
Posted 24 June 2007 - 12:11 AM
QUOTE(accobra64 @ Jun 23 2007, 10:13 AM)
The green coloured version in the picture is my favourite.
You and me both!
QUOTE(accobra64 @ Jun 23 2007, 10:13 AM)
Who would of believed that this could have been done on a casting of this size!
Funny you say that ... this one always seemed a tad on the small side to me. But that wasn't ever my call to make.
QUOTE(accobra64 @ Jun 23 2007, 10:13 AM)
And thanks to Wyatt for the picture.
I look forward to seeing the Picture Of The Week each Saturday.
I look forward to seeing the Picture Of The Week each Saturday.
As do I!
jk
#17
Posted 24 June 2007 - 11:41 AM
I concur, Love those pics of the week, Please keep them coming, ( 
And if you want to show more bowties, thats all right with me too )No seriously, thanks Wyatt for your site and for the pics of the week, even if I don't say something (and its just as well), I like them, makes me want to expand the parameters of my meagre holdings.
James
This post has been edited by James: 24 June 2007 - 05:26 PM
Mr.Bowtie
#18
Posted 24 June 2007 - 05:14 PM
Has anyone else noticed how on the Sat. Eve. Post and the Wicked Wagons release (and maybe others) there is this strange "chrome" tampo that sort of dives downward on the front fenders?
I'm pretty sure the 1:1s don't do this.
Just an observation - anyone know what's up with that?
I just went to Wyatt's site to view all versions and could'nt find any hints as to why this is.
But the 2 I mentioned are the only cars like this - strange!
I'm pretty sure the 1:1s don't do this.
Just an observation - anyone know what's up with that?
I just went to Wyatt's site to view all versions and could'nt find any hints as to why this is.
But the 2 I mentioned are the only cars like this - strange!
This post has been edited by lummox: 24 June 2007 - 05:22 PM
Vinnie Boom Boom Armentino
#19
Posted 24 June 2007 - 09:34 PM
QUOTE(lummox @ Jun 24 2007, 06:14 PM)
Has anyone else noticed how on the Sat. Eve. Post and the Wicked Wagons release (and maybe others) there is this strange "chrome" tampo that sort of dives downward on the front fenders?
I'm pretty sure the 1:1s don't do this.
Just an observation - anyone know what's up with that?
I just went to Wyatt's site to view all versions and could'nt find any hints as to why this is.
But the 2 I mentioned are the only cars like this - strange!
The chrome strip on the 1960 Fords started at the corner of the rear fin and followed the protruding fender/door line the full length of the body turning down on the front corner ending just above the front bumper corner.
I believe that it also incorporated the turn signal at the front.
Am interesting observation, Lummox.
Cheers. Cobra
#20
Posted 24 June 2007 - 10:02 PM
That's not what I mean.
Take a closer look at the front fender of the white S.E.P. in the above picture. The way the tampo does a dive - kinda separates into 2 pieces at the front fender.
Strange, huh?! The Wicked Wagon '60 Ford is the only other one that does that.
Take a closer look at the front fender of the white S.E.P. in the above picture. The way the tampo does a dive - kinda separates into 2 pieces at the front fender.
Strange, huh?! The Wicked Wagon '60 Ford is the only other one that does that.
Vinnie Boom Boom Armentino
#21
Posted 25 June 2007 - 06:17 AM
QUOTE(lummox @ Jun 25 2007, 12:02 AM)
That's not what I mean.
Take a closer look at the front fender of the white S.E.P. in the above picture. The way the tampo does a dive - kinda separates into 2 pieces at the front fender.
Strange, huh?! The Wicked Wagon '60 Ford is the only other one that does that.
I see what you're saying. It is a bit strange, maybe they are "custom"
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Freq, out
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