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Nice find! For a while, I've been using 1:43 vehicles. The Anson collectibles "1:43" Ford F350s are actually closer to 1:50
- Joe
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Passenger cars in 1:50 have always been uncommon, but there have been some. Most recent are the Silverlit R/C Ferrari, Porsche, BMW and Lamborghini models. Although made of plastic/resin, they are the scaled correctly but really not what you might see on a working site. Tomica has produced accurate models like the original Mini, Subaru 360 and a Daihatsu trike. Tomica Dandy produced some really great 1:49 scale cars back in the '80s. The best was a Jaguar XJ6L, but they also did some Toyota and Nissan sedans and station wagons.
In recent years, I keep a Preiser figure in my vehicle and take it into stores to check the proportion of the different toys. I can tell all of you that Menard's 1:48 Mack and Isuzu trucks and "true 1:50 scale" GM van are an absolute joke. When the figure is taller than the roof of these models, it's easy to see they are mislabeled.
I've heard rumors of a 60s/70s Mustang having been done in 1:48 through one of those 'something every month' businesses, but have never researched it.
It's always surprised me that Mercedes-Benz never produced any cars in 1:50 to go alongside their truck models.
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Well Said Dave, I like your idea of keeping a Preiser Figure Handy. I have the Menards van too, bought it at a train show (closest Menards to me is hundreds of miles away). I think it is very close to 1/50th scale since it is much smaller then my Conrad Sprinter Van. The Mack Flatbed is actually a former piece by K-Line who is a manufacturer of O-Scale trains so I would say that is not 1/50th scale. Fabio, I don't too many Siku pieces around here, but looking at the link you provideed I am liking that White Ford Ranger (F-150 SVT Lightning). I mighty have to give that one a try. The thing is that 1/50th scale cars is that they are mostly for added detail for dioramas, to fill up a road or a parking lot. I would not go out of my way to solely collect 1/50th scale cars over heavy equipment
-Mike, Collecting 1/50th Construction Diecast Since 2003. View My Collection Here, As of 10/19/24
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Buyer Beware: Hi all, I was pretty excited about the 1:55 Siku models, but after purchasing some from a local store and doing some calculations (actual wheelbase divided by 55) the scale is actually between 1:58 and 1:60 for these detailed little cars. It is a shame, and when posed with other accurately scaled 1:50 models from WSI and Diecast Promotions the difference is quite obvious. Please see below for more information and pics.
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Some pics to back up my assertion above. Featured Siku models are advertised 1:55 Dodge Charger, BMW M3 Coupe, Mercedes SLK, Jeep Wrangler and Lamborghini Avantador. Sadly these Siku models are more in the range of 1:60-1:58.  You're looking at a decrease in size of around 15% from a 1:50 model with these Siku models. Below is a comparison of the Dodge Charger with a 1:50 Chevy Silverado 1500 from Diecast Promotions. The marks indicate the length of the vehicle if it were actually scaled to 1:55 or 1:50.   Siku Dodge Charger Scale 1 by ChandlerYohn, on Flickr"/> If the Dodge Charger were 1:50 it would touch the bumper of the Chevy Silverado.  Siku Dodge Charger Scale 2 by ChandlerYohn, on Flickr"/> Below is a comparison of the Siku BMW M3 with a 1:50 VW Caddy from WSI. The marks are the same as above.  Siku BMW M3 Scale 1 by ChandlerYohn, on Flickr"/> As above, if the BMW M3 were scaled in 1:50 it would touch the bumper of the VW Caddy.  Siku BMW M3 Scale 2 by ChandlerYohn, on Flickr"/>  Siku Jeep Wrangler Mercedes SLK Lamborghini Avantador Scale by ChandlerYohn, on Flickr"/> I hope this information helps you to make a decision on whether these Siku models are appropriate for your collection. Take care and Happy Holidays.
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