To Ross and the Forwardlook Group
The Chrysler 300B 1/18 Diecast by Maisto was made from my car. Regarding
colors, the Cloud White is correct and Regimental Red is a correct color for
this car. I have been informed by my contact at Maisto that some examples
got out with the incorrect shade of red. Currently Maisto has my examples
of paint chips that have gone to their factory and the correct product
should be available soon.
Regarding the comment about Tango Red I must disagree as this was use on the
1955 C300 and not in 1956. I also own a 1955 C300 Tango Red car and have
never been a fan of the Regimental Red.
There is supposed to be a Black example offered by Maisto in the future, but
no NASCAR offerings.
John Lazenby
'55 C300
'56 300B
'56 New Yorker Sedan
'57 300C coupe
'60 300F coupe
'63 VW type I
----- Original Message -----
From: Ross Klein <tailfins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2000 6:30 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 1956 Chrysler 300B 1/18 Diecast and other cool toys
> 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"
> ----- Original Message -----
> 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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