I know this is the TNF but perhaps not every one knows that the Merit kits of the 1950-51 1 1/2 litre Alfa Romeo Alfetta and the 4 1/2 litre Talbot Lago are still for sale..
They are now made as inexpensive kits by SMER and an unique piece of model hobby history, 45 years old..
Paul
Merit Alfetta and Talbot Lago models
Started by
paulhooft
, Mar 02 2002 14:54
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oldtimer
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Posted 02 March 2002 - 22:31
And both kits make nice models, though the Lago-Tabot nose cone doesn't look quite right. Need a good,steady hand and eyesight to paint those wheels!
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Posted 02 March 2002 - 22:36
as they are more then 40 years old, and even have engines inside:
they are little gems..
Paul
they are little gems..
Paul
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dmj
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Posted 04 March 2002 - 17:54
They're nice. I built mine few years ago and I still adore Talbot Lago. Sadly I lent Alfetta for an exhibition in Zagreb Fair and it was returned to me in such a shape that I almost cried... It was a hard way to learn that I never nd my models to anyone...
And don't ask me about these damn wheels - I never had it right!
And don't ask me about these damn wheels - I never had it right!
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Posted 30 August 2010 - 20:42
They were still available on Ebay last week.
In the 50s and early 60s I had them all, from the Cooper 500 to the BRM P51.
In the 50s and early 60s I had them all, from the Cooper 500 to the BRM P51.
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Posted 31 August 2010 - 05:12
They were still available on Ebay last week.
In the 50s and early 60s I had them all, from the Cooper 500 to the BRM P51.
I think it was the BRM P25. I have them all...still my favorites.
Vince H.
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Posted 02 September 2010 - 20:47
I think it was the BRM P25. I have them all...still my favorites.
Vince H.
Me and numbers, I always remember them incorrectly.
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Posted 03 September 2010 - 11:54
The original 1:24 Merit range comprised
Aston Martin DB3s
BRM P25
Connaught Syracuse
Cooper 500
Ferrari (or if you prefer Lancia Ferrari)
Gordini
Jaguar D type
Lotus XI
Maserati 4CLT
Maserati 250F
Mercedes Benz W196
Vanwall
all in 1955-56 form
and the two later additions that included engine detail
Alfa Romep "Alfetta"
Talbot Lago
Have I missed any?
Aston Martin DB3s
BRM P25
Connaught Syracuse
Cooper 500
Ferrari (or if you prefer Lancia Ferrari)
Gordini
Jaguar D type
Lotus XI
Maserati 4CLT
Maserati 250F
Mercedes Benz W196
Vanwall
all in 1955-56 form
and the two later additions that included engine detail
Alfa Romep "Alfetta"
Talbot Lago
Have I missed any?
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Posted 26 January 2012 - 12:37
We know where the Alfetta and Talbot-Lago moulds went but does anyone know where the others are?
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Posted 26 January 2012 - 18:31
I have a D-Type, a Lotus XI and a Cooper 500, average build quality and not painted. What I would rather have are a Lancia-Ferrari, a BRM and a Gordini.
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Alan Cox
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Posted 27 January 2012 - 09:53
If you haven't got them, you can now acquire the pair (They didn't sell first time round at this price)
http://www.ebay.co.u...=item256bb1ee9f
http://www.ebay.co.u...=item256bb1ee9f
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David Lawson
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Posted 29 January 2012 - 14:32
I was at a Toy Fair today and a dealer had some built and nicely painted Merit kits for £10 each so you don't need to pay that much for them, sadly he had sold the Cooper 500 and the Gordini before I got there. I assume collectors only want boxed unbuilt examples and will pay more for those.
David
David
