Last week we received the first shipment from Greenlight.
As we all have seen numerous pictures on the web of these excellent cars, I just want to share one picture of a detail only the DLM'-ers will discover...

Who does remember the 'Shaker' hoodscoop...

http://www.tinytoycars.com/images_large/GCMCG07A14.jpg
Plymouth hemi 'cuda

Whohooooo!!!

Wow,I didn't even notice that on mine. Awesome touch!

Here is a little know fact, The "Shaker" Hood scoop was designed by none other than Mr larry Woods. It was one of the last design projects he did for Ford before leaving to go to work at Mattel.

Have Fun,
Fred
www.1StopDiecast.com

Thanks for the trivia on the "Shaker" hood scoop Fred.

Here is a little know fact, The "Shaker" Hood scoop was designed by none other than Mr larry Woods. It was one of the last design projects he did for Ford before leaving to go to work at Mattel.

Have Fun,
Fred
www.1StopDiecast.com

Very cool info..Thanks.

I love the detail on the Greenlights, but are they true 1/64 scale?
They are definitley bigger than my JL's.
Not that I'm complaining.

Hi 40Intrepid -

I saw your post about our cars being true 1:64 scale and I thought I would address this because I know others have brought this up before. I talked with our head of Production and hopefully this answers your question!

Our castings are in true 1:64th scale. Length, width and wheel base are spot-on, we do this from the start. We build our resin prototypes in 1:32nd scale based off the actual car dimensions and research. Before the tooling stage begins we always verify the final prototype with a digital micrometer to make sure everything is too scale. Then when the tooling is produced, we make an exact metal reduced version in 1:64th scale. We take measurements again to confirm that everything came out in the correct size.

We really take the time to ensure that our die-cast replicas are indeed true to scale...it is a detail we are pretty proud of! :)

Have a great evening!
Katie@GREENLIGHT

Katie speaketh. So, we shall listen. :)

Now that's some detail !!! I sure remember the "Shakers" I had one on a Mustang and one on a Mopar !!! Cool scoops !!!

Nice for a company to take the time to ensure the best product for us


Thanks

Hi Katie,

Good to see you around here!
I just love these little details like pictured here!!! Wonderful cars!!

Henri

Thanks for taking the time to let us know about how Greenlight models are made Katie.

Hi 40Intrepid -

I saw your post about our cars being true 1:64 scale and I thought I would address this because I know others have brought this up before. I talked with our head of Production and hopefully this answers your question!

Our castings are in true 1:64th scale. Length, width and wheel base are spot-on, we do this from the start. We build our resin prototypes in 1:32nd scale based off the actual car dimensions and research. Before the tooling stage begins we always verify the final prototype with a digital micrometer to make sure everything is too scale. Then when the tooling is produced, we make an exact metal reduced version in 1:64th scale. We take measurements again to confirm that everything came out in the correct size.

We really take the time to ensure that our die-cast replicas are indeed true to scale...it is a detail we are pretty proud of! :)

Have a great evening!
Katie@GREENLIGHT

Katie please,

I have muscle cars from all diecast vendors, and all have pluses and minuses.

I generally like GL, but
1) they are not quite the same quality as the now unfortunately discontinued "100% Hot Wheels" (later Showcase/KaliKustoms), and
2) though equal in quality but nowhere near as good in terms of casting proportions and interpretation to scale, check out the sadly now defunct Ertl's 1/64 American Muscle line. Now, these were excellently proportioned.
3) The fantastic new cars by Shelby Collectibles, with great features such as all opening panels (engine cowling and doors), decent quality, and excellent proportions/scale interpretation.

The biggest flaw of GL casting indeed are the ridiculously out of proportion wheel widths and somewhat out of scale wheel wells.

Specific examples:
1) The C2 corvette. The wheels ARE WAY TOO BIG, *AND* WIDE.
2) The Dodge Charger. The wheels ARE WAY TOO BIG, *AND* WIDE.
3) 69 mustang. Come on, who came up with the idea of such wide tires. I mean, look at the front profile and they are ridiculous.

I GET QUEASY WHEN PRAISE IS OVERDONE. THE GL'S ARE NICE, BUT **NOT** GREAT. SHOULD I POST SOME COMPARATIVE PIX AS PROOF? THE HEAD OF PRODUCTION AT GL, SURELY A DECENT FELLOW (AS I AM SURE YOU ARE KATIE), NEEDS TO COMPARE THEIR CARS WITH THE HIGHER END COLLECTIBLE GRADE DIECASTS, NOT THE $0.97 WALMART KIDDIE CARS!!!!

THERE IS WAY TOO MUCH ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT!!!!!!!

Regards..

Katie,
Thank you for the nice personal answer.
I dont see any proportional problems with any of the Mopars I have so far.
These are all great castings, especially the 71 Charger.
My only quibble is with the crummy plastic roof on the 67 Hemi Coronet.
I hope this means a convertible version is coming. :thumbsup: