This is a '58 Holden FC Special Sedan, two-tone paintwork : Terraglow and Adobe Beige. This extremely detailled model is from the Opal Series

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http://www.database43.com/main/images/hobbytalk/TO02C_4.jpg (http://www.database43.com)
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Great detail, but it is very hard to get panel gaps correct at this scale when you offer opening features.

Great detail, but it is very hard to get panel gaps correct at this scale when you offer opening features.

I agree with you Paul. Weird enough, panel gaps of the rear doors suggest they are openning... they are not !

They probably made them as a separate piece so that they would look the same as the fronts. If they were moulded in place with thin gaps, it would make the front doors even more obvious.

This model is not what collectors want. There are many excellent Trax models; they are "curbside" models. Everything is closed up. The "mint" models from the early 1990s were just like this Trax - great subject, great colors but unrealistic because of the silliness of opening panels with gaps and huge hinges.

Trax knows how to do models. Opening panels does not add to the value; the feature detracts from the interest because the display of the model closed up is horrible and open the huge hinges look silly.

Not impressed. Suggest database 43 get the very nice Trax curbside models instead.

- ranchero -

I can't agree. I like opening features. I am willing to sacrifice a little bit of precision when it comes to panel gaps in order to have some opening features. I just think on this one they could have worked a little harder to make them smaller. It's still a pretty model.

I like opening features. I am willing to sacrifice a little bit of precision when it comes to panel gaps in order to have some opening features. I just think on this one they could have worked a little harder to make them smaller. It's still a pretty model.

I agree, and this is why I collect mostly vintage late 1960s/early 1970s made English , Spanish and Italian toys, because opening parts and working suspension really make or break 1/43 diecast for me
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/SMS369/sms88/2008-Feb224.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/SMS369/sms88/2008-Feb226.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e113/SMS369/sms88/2008-Feb225.jpg

That's a cool SM and reminds me of my Corgi SM.

I don't have to have opening features to appreciate a model. In fact, of my 1/43 collection, well over 90% are curbside models. I just appreciate it when the manufacturers do include them and take the time to do it correctly.

Don't forget the fabulous toy cars from Japan that continued the European tradition into the 1990's. This is one reason like SMS88 I collect toy cars the opening parts!

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a21/Jane58/Cars/Tomica-Dandy-Silvia-02.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a21/Jane58/Cars/Tomica-Dandy-Silvia-03.jpg

Cheers Chris

I tend to prefier curbside models, but I for one thought that Holden is done great!!!