I've always been a big fan if Mattel toys, especially the Hot Wheels range, which expanded slightly to include 6 die cast jets called Hot Birds. Out of the six, my favourite was always the Stargrazer. I recently picked up a playworn version from the US, a quick respray and some spare decals later and voila!
2 questions:(A)was gold the original color?(B)Is it the same size as a Hot Wheels car or larger?
ReplyDeleteThis was originally spectraflame red. I resprayed with gold car paint. Its about half again as long as a standard HW car.
ReplyDeleteNice acquisition Bill and great looking re-paint. Didn't know about these at all - something else to watch for.
ReplyDeleteGood thing is there are only 6 desugns and a small number of sets, so its do-able. I just need 2 planes and ill ne happy!
ReplyDeleteThat's one hot bird Bill. I love the ace pilot's motor - is that a Cadillac Eldorado?
ReplyDeleteThats a Custom Eldorado Mr W, one of the classic Redlines!
ReplyDeleteLike Ed says, it's an excellent paint job.
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