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Michael Paul Smith - Classic Car Models WOW

Andykev

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dakotanorth

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Models!

REALLY great work! I can tell on a few photos they are models, but I've also been building models for over 20 years- my eye is highly trained.

A lot of the kits you see in his photos are VERY hard to come by- a lot of them are probably hand-cast resin kits, which typically can rack up almost $100 once it's all said and done.

GREAT stuff! Most of these would be great desktop backgrounds....
 

StraightEight

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No disrespect to the man's work, it's really cool. But those are mostly, if not all, Franklin and Danbury Mint diecasts. I have the '48 and '49 Buicks, and one or two others. Still, it's very clever. The pics just need people. It looks like a town out in the Nevada desert awaiting a bomb test.
 

jsands

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Wow, those are neat! I once met a gentleman who lived in Bel Air, MD (I delivered a car part to him) who made a dealership diorama. It was fascinating how accurate in detail it was (both interior and exterior), and it showed off his model collection quite nicely.
 

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StraightEight said:
No disrespect to the man's work, it's really cool. But those are mostly, if not all, Franklin and Danbury Mint diecasts. I have the '48 and '49 Buicks, and one or two others. Still, it's very clever. The pics just need people. It looks like a town out in the Nevada desert awaiting a bomb test.
I was wondering if any were diecast, but I figure he probably had a lot of work in the buildings, etc. When you look at the final product, it shows great creativity.
 

Chas

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Crazy, man. Do you get out much?

I kid. Fabulous work; it looks like a movie set. I especially like the shot of the two Chevy Impalas; gorgeous colors- and I like the choices; one light green and one copper.
 

Andykev

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Models yes, but artistic YES!

StraightEight said:
No disrespect to the man's work, it's really cool. But those are mostly, if not all, Franklin and Danbury Mint diecasts. I have the '48 and '49 Buicks, and one or two others. Still, it's very clever. The pics just need people. It looks like a town out in the Nevada desert awaiting a bomb test.


I know they are die-cast models. BUT, the style, photography, model homes/scenery, background, LIGHTING....wowo. He took standard model cars and placed them in a setting of true "vintage", no?

I think his flair for the historic/vintage is excellent. Good job!
 

Atterbury Dodd

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I have to agree with you Anykev. I am very impressed. Many of the photos are like a time freeze--they sure catch the feel of another era. My modeling skills have a long way to go for sure.
 

epr25

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The Best Dioramas & Models Ever Seen!

My husband found these on one of his vintage boating sites. They simply amazing! Here is one and the links will take you the rest.

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/24796741@N05/sets/72157604247242338/show/with/2346008881/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/24796741@N05/sets/72157604247242338/show/with/2346008881/
 

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