Who would you rate as the best American muscle car diecast maker in terms of overall value (quality / cost)?
My opinion? Highway 61! While Exact Detail may be better quality, it comes with a price. A $60 1970 Challenger from Highway 61 is extremely hard to beat!
I have to agree regarding quality/cost/. While GMP and Lane make exceptional cars, the prices of them reflect that quality. I only have one highway 61 car (a camaro) and the detail for the price is awesome!
Who would you rate as the best American muscle car diecast maker in terms of overall value (quality / cost)?
My opinion? Highway 61! While Exact Detail may be better quality, it comes with a price. A $60 1970 Challenger from Highway 61 is extremely hard to beat!
Hi Mark -
I personally think that Lane is better detail than GMP. GMP is Highway 61 detail at a Lane price!
I don't yet own any GMP because of their prices, but I hav eto say of the cars I do own, my two Auto Art (UT) Corvettes are probably the most detailed. Hwy 61 is right up there too, but I am not a fan of the chrome foil and it looks like that's what they use.
You know, I didn't realize the Highway 61 cars used foil. I've had that car in the box sitting on my shelf for about 6-months, even took it out of the box once and never noticed. (thinks for ruining it for me!) :-)
With my reading glasses on I see can see the foil, but they did a good job on that. I guess I'm going to have to break down and buy a Lane Camaro now, so I have at least one of them to compare things.
The ERTL Authentics Camaros have chrome front and rear window trim - doesn't look like foil to me. The side trim is painted silver. (this is how the GMP car is, too)
Mark, do you have any Lane models? Have you seen them before? Hands down more authentic and detailed!
Nope - no Lane Camaros...yet. Maybe soon. Have to sell some stuff to make some $$$ ! :-)
I don't yet own any GMP because of their prices, but I hav eto say of the cars I do own, my two Auto Art (UT) Corvettes are probably the most detailed.
In 1/18 scale I would not hesitate to say Lane/Exact detail. I have all 3 versions of their '65 Malibu SS (not Z16) and I can tell you the realism is uncanny. I have owned 9-'65 Malibus/Chevelles in 1/1 scale (I own 2 now). I find it hard pressed to find anything out of place on these 1/18 diecast cars (thanx to Rich Cunningham).
Check out these links to see what I mean:
http://www.geocities.com/tudorwagon1965/...tpage.html
http://www.geocities.com/eosupersport65/
If interested I posted photos of my 1/1 collection in "Real Rides" section.
In 1/18 scale I would not hesitate to say Lane/Exact detail. I have all 3 versions of their '65 Malibu SS (not Z16) and I can tell you the realism is uncanny. I have owned 9-'65 Malibus/Chevelles in 1/1 scale (I own 2 now). I find it hard pressed to find anything out of place on these 1/18 diecast cars (thanx to Rich Cunningham).
Check out these links to see what I mean:
http://www.geocities.com/tudorwagon1965/...tpage.html
http://www.geocities.com/eosupersport65/
If interested I posted photos of my 1/1 collection in "Real Rides" section.
Thanks for the great links Frank. Man, that is really interesting. I don't think you'll get many dissenting opinions on your assessment of Lane models! I'm sure you really enjoy the Malibu models!