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Woodies and Wagons from around the globe -- in miniature Page 2

Here's a rather unusual woody, again from Motor City Classics. It's a '39 Chevrolet in 1/18th scale, finished in Italian Cream. Note the single sidemounted spare, which was common on utility vehicles of this era. This model also features genuine wood paneling.

Another Chevy woody in 1/18th scale; this is a 1948 Fleetmaster from Maisto. Very nicely done, although the proportions are a bit off -- but for a $20 pricetag, I can certainly live with a few minor inaccuracies.

No wagon collection would be complete without a Chevy Nomad. This 1/18th scale '57 is from Yat Ming and is very well proportioned; the finish is excellent -- but the floor shift has to go! So far, this is the only 1/18th scale Nomad available.

Here's one where the real car is only a little larger than a scale model! The British Morris Mini Traveler is barely over 10 feet long. The 1/18th scale model shown here is from Kyosho, and is beautifully detailed including the transverse mounted four-cylinder engine.

The 1/24th scale 1942 Chrysler Town & Country from The Danbury Mint is one of the most spectacular diecast woodies in my collection. No detail has been overlooked. The folding rear seats, sliding windows, and that fabulous roof rack, all combine to make you think you're looking at the real car.

Also from the Danbury Mint is this fine-looking '48 Chrysler Town & Country in 1/24th scale. Danbury has really captured the lines of this elegant convertible which many collectors consider to be the ultimate woody. As with the '42 above, genuine wood paneling is used.

Another 1/24th scale '48 Town & Country convertible, this one from the Franklin Mint, which was released before the Danbury car. Here again, genuine wood paneling is used; however, the Franklin Mint neglected to include the stainless steel trim rings which belong on the wheels. A fine model nevertheless.

One of America's favorites, the '55 Chevy Nomad. Also in 1/24th scale, this Dusk Gray over Coral piece is from the Danbury Mint. A very authentic model, showing options such as the grill guard, rocker panel moldings, and even the extra-cost oil filter under the hood. Danbury originally offered the Nomad in Turquoise and Ivory; this color combination has since been discontinued.

Here's my favorite Nomad, the 1956 version. This one, in 1/24th scale, is from the Franklin Mint and depicts a car equipped with every factory option available, including air conditioning. The turquoise and India Ivory model even has wire wheel covers and dual spotlights. I'd love to have a real one to go along with the model!