This is the "AH-1J Cobra US Navy VX-5 Vampires, NAWS China Lake, CA, May 1973 " from The Franklin Mint.
This Helicopter aircraft is part of Franklin Mint’s ARMOUR COLLECTION of precision diecast models.
Designed to meet an urgent US Army requirement for a helicopter gunship, the UH1 derived AH1 was first flown on September 7th, 1965.
This [...]
Here is a 1953 Chevrolet Diecast Corvette in 1:18 scale by AUTOart . This a beautiful Corvette. Most of us can’t afford to purchase the real thing so why not have this 1:18 scale model added to your diecast collection.
This 1953 Chevrolet Corvette is very highly detailed. All details are just like the original. [...]
Diecast model cars are produced in kits made of metal or plastic. Diecast model kits are probably the most popular model kit produced throughout the world today. Diecasting is not a very expesive process. Manufactures can produce 100’s of models from the use of one diecast form before another form is needed.
Because of the cost [...]
Are you willing to pay $100 or more for a diecast car in 1:18 scale? If you look at the details offered on todays diecast car models as compared to models in years past you will see that the models today have greatly improved.
Its pretty obvious that the great detail of todays diecast models have [...]
Recently, diecast construction equipment scale models have become more popular to diecast collectors.
You can find just about any diecast construction equipment in model form. Some of the available models are bulldozers, trucks, earth moving equipment, loaders, and rollers to name a few. Most of these models have great detail and are meant for the diecast [...]
Diecast toy truck collecting is a very popular hobby amongst kids and adults of all ages. Some things you may want to consider if your wanting to get into diecast toy truck collecting is as follows.
Other options of Vehicles made of Diecast
If you have collected quite a few diecast trucks and are maybe wanting to [...]
What is a Diecast toy model?
Diecast means toys made by mixing plastic and metal. This procedure is called Zamak, which is an alloy of aluminum and more commonly referred to as pot metal.
The History of Diecast toys.
Diecast toys became popular in the 1950’s. The Matchbox Cars became very popular after that, because of their quality [...]
If you have ever been fortunate enough to be at a Nascar racing event then you remeber the sounds of the engines and the smells that go along with it. This could be the very reason you have that very large Nascar diecast collection, autographed posters and hats. Your a true racing fan [...]
The great thing about collecting diecast scale models is the vast variety of models available. You are able tighten your search for nascar diecast from world war II aircraft to vintage cars, there is a very wide variety that allows anyone from all ages to collect. You can search for a specific model that your [...]
Where can you find protective covers for your hot wheels diecast models still in the packages?
Most of your major retailers stock “Kar Keepers” by Mattel/Hot Wheels. They typically are available in a packs of 10 with an exclusive car that can only be found in the series.
10-Pack is a set of ten plastic clamshell [...]
