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Re: 1:18th Die-Cast Spitfire

To: "Kevin B. Rhodes" <krhodes1@maine.rr.com>
Subject: Re: 1:18th Die-Cast Spitfire
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 10:19:23 -0800
Kevin,
You might call EWA at 1-800-392-4454.  They seem to have a large
assortment of various die-cast models available, in addition to books,
videos and other car related merchandise. 

Dave Eaton gave me a copy of their catalog and it's quite complete.

(Thanks Dave)

Regards,
Joe Curry

Kevin B. Rhodes wrote:
> 
> Where did you get it??? Sounds like a near perfect match for Freddy's
> specification! I would love to have one to add to my collection of
> miniatures! I need to get some sort of case for all of these - they have
> taken over the fireplace amntle and bookshelves in my living room.
> 
> Currently:
> In 1:18
> 5 Citroen 2CV
> Citroen DS-19
> Renault 4CV
> 6 VW Beetles
> VW Microbus
> Jaguar MK II
> VW Karmann Ghia
> Sundry Porsche and Ferrari models
> Several American Muscle cars
> 1:43 Spitfire
> 
> I really want the 1:18 TR6 and TR3's but have not found them cheaply enough
> yet.
> 
> Kevin Rhodes
> Freddy the Spitfire
> 
> At 09:04 AM 11/25/98 -0800, Barry Schwartz wrote:
> >>Also, a German company called CHRONO is scheduled to release a diecast
> >>Spitfire MkIV in the same scale. Anyone seen this one yet?
> >************************************
> >Yes, actually I have one of the 1:18 scale Spitfires.  I plan on getting
> >another and transplanting a "Model" V6 and painting it my car color.  Yeah,
> >I know, I'm a nut.  It's an interesting mix of years, though.  Kinda like
> >my project 70 Spitfire.  Its a USA left hand drive model MKIV, MKIV wheels,
> >bumper overrides, but with what appears to be a UK spec 1500 with twin SU's
> >and no side marker body lamps.  Seats without headrests, UK spec? 1500
> >turn/park style lamps probably a few other oddities that I cant' recall at
> >the moment.  (I don't have the model in front of me).  Its rather well done
> >though, right down to the backbone frame, hinging front bonnet, and exhaust
> >system.
> >
> >Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net
> >
> >72 V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
> >70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
> >70 Spitfire

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