Message Board - Scale18 1/18 Scale Diecast Model Cars, Since 1997

#471931 Random model pic of the day. by
Gavin
on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 03:28PM -
- #471937 Long time ago... an early 18 high. by
  Ulf
  on Tuesday Nov 10, 2026 at 04:37AM

#471929 Niki by Josh Shy on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 10:56AM -
- #471935 Awesome... great pic, same cars are here. by
  Ulf
  on Tuesday Nov 10, 2026 at 04:32AM
- #471930 The rear tires on those are massive! by
  Gavin
  on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 03:27PM
  - #471936 Yup, mid-70s brutishness... by
    Ulf
    on Tuesday Nov 10, 2026 at 04:36AM - and still they slided all the time for the lack of downforce.

#471928 A Vetted Viper... by Josh Shy on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 10:54AM -
- #471938 Good couple. by
  Ulf
  on Tuesday Nov 10, 2026 at 04:38AM
- #471932 Great models & great liveries... by
  Gavin
  on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 03:30PM -

#471927 A Dan Gurney car... by Josh Shy on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 10:43AM -
- #471939 Somehow understated in this color. by
  Ulf
  on Tuesday Nov 10, 2026 at 04:38AM - Got this, too.
- #471933 love the detail on these. by
  Gavin
  on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 03:31PM - mine is the Shelby Collectibles version...

#471926 A random Porsche or two... by Josh Shy on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 10:29AM -
- #471940 I like the background deco... by
  Ulf
  on Tuesday Nov 10, 2026 at 04:43AM - by Jag and GM. Carrera GT awfully long looking but very impressive. Shouldn't the hybrid have
- #471934 Great set. Carrera GT is still my favorite. by
  Gavin
  on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 03:33PM -

#471911 Perhaps one of KK's best executed molds by
Ulf
on Sunday Nov 08, 2026 at 04:09AM -
- #471919 It is a nice looking little coupe. by Josh Shy on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 09:58AM
- #471914 agreed, I was just looking at mine last week, by
  Gavin
  on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 09:52AM - after reading this great recent article by
- #471912 So they can make models with curved lower side panels! by TCL on Sunday Nov 08, 2026 at 04:36AM - It's a shame they don't do that more often. If they had done that with the Ghibli I certainly wou

#471910 Random birdview by
Ulf
on Sunday Nov 08, 2026 at 04:07AM -
- #471916 Caught a lot of flack for only being a V6, strange looking, by Josh Shy on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 09:53AM - but a winner :)
- #471915 definitely a cool looking model, but I still by
  Gavin
  on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 09:53AM - prefer the '05/06 cars.
  - #471917 There are models of the 05/06 cars in racing trim but no by Josh Shy on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 09:56AM - real ones. Wonder why Ford never went racing with these?
    - #471921 yeah, I remember seeing the privateer cars at Mid-Ohio. by
      Gavin
      on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 10:01AM - Not sure why Ford didn't race a factory version.

#471909 Search Mercedes W211 from Kyosho scale 1:18, Nissan Navara by
WebUser #749
on Sunday Nov 08, 2026 at 01:05AM - Search Mercedes W211 from Kyosho scale 1:18 and Nissan Navara white also in size 1:18. If anyone has

#471904 The pronunciation is up to you..."Willy's"... by Josh Shy on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 12:52PM -

#471883 Random model pic of the day by Josh Shy on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 02:39PM -
- #471918 I loved them when they came out, but like them less by
  Gavin
  on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 09:56AM - now. The racing versions are more interesting to me. Great improved by lowering the front.
- #471891 Such an awkward looking car. by
  Ulf
  on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 08:19AM - Great racer, though.
  - #471903 Didn't know there was an open version of this car. Great pix by Josh Shy on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 12:16PM

#471882 Competition between Chevy and Ford extended to the streets by Josh Shy on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 02:37PM -
- #471920 nice set. I've always been much more of a Mustang & by
  Gavin
  on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 10:00AM - Ford fan in general. That's reflected in my collection with 5+ times as many Mustangs than Camaros.
- #471892 Both great and good models... by
  Ulf
  on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 08:21AM - but I always preferred the Mustang.
  - #471902 My first car was a Mustang GT at 16, never fell out of love by Josh Shy on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 12:12PM - with the Mustang :)
    - #471908 Probably would have killed myself, lol. by
      Ulf
      on Sunday Nov 08, 2026 at 12:44AM - Over here, driving with 16 allowed for a two-stroke 50ccm bike, either limited to 40(!)kp/h or 80 (t

#471881 New additions for 1970... by Josh Shy on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 02:30PM -
- #471922 great trio. Love the Mopars, but that Javelin looks by
  Gavin
  on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 10:02AM - excellent. I should have bought one!
- #471893 Great pic. by
  Ulf
  on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 08:22AM
  - #471899 Thanks Ulf. by Josh Shy on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 12:06PM
- #471885 I probably should have bought that Javelin when it was by TCL on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 02:49PM - first released but I was holding out for a street version. Now I doubt that a street version will ev
  - #471898 If you were into Trans Am cars it's a must have, it doesn't by Josh Shy on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 12:05PM - fill a space, it owns it! Then Replicarz came out with the '70 Camaro, and then....waiting
    - #471905 I have no Trans Am cars in my collection but do have some by TCL on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 01:21PM - street muscle cars so that's why I wanted a street version.
  - #471894 Just read the book ''Musclecar Confidential'' by
    Ulf
    on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 08:24AM - and the story about the Javelin and the full-on trumpian rage performance of AMC's boss is hilarious
    - #471896 "trumpian rage" I like that, I'm gonna use that one :) by Josh Shy on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 11:53AM
    - #471895 Haven't heard of that book before. What was he upset about? by TCL on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 11:29AM
      - #471913 email sent :-) by
        Ulf
        on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 08:38AM

#471873 Random model pic of the day. by
Gavin
on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 09:48AM -
- #471880 I am thinking there is a conspiring effort here to sell by Josh Shy on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 01:56PM - Dino's? They do look good.
  - #471925 always trying to spend your money, Josh. :) by
    Gavin
    on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 10:04AM
- #471876 Great shot. The 246 is my pick of those two by far. The by TCL on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 11:14AM - lighting in that photo really accentuates its curves.
  - #471924 Thanks! The 246 is my pick also, but I do love the 308 by
    Gavin
    on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 10:04AM - as well. I didn't like the 246 until I saw one in person (& got a ride in it) in my high school yea
- #471874 Wonderful by Terrence on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 10:21AM
  - #471923 Thank you! by
    Gavin
    on Monday Nov 09, 2026 at 10:02AM

#471862 944. 246. Nuff said. A nice red wave by Norev by
Ulf
on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 04:34AM - after a big beautiful blue one here's something brand new in metal.
- #471886 Can't believe I'm admitting this.............. by Frank Lemire on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 03:24PM - But I'd take the 944 hands down over the Dino. In truth the 246 is perhaps my least favorite Ferrari
  - #471906 Well, Frank, as my wife of 50 years would say: You're wrong by Craigj35344 on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 10:02PM - and no discussion required. I have heard this quite often over the last half century, BTW.
  - #471887 Interesting... by
    Ulf
    on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 03:18AM - I admit the Dino is too easy to like, too easy on the eye, perhaps too feminine in a world of macho
    - #471897 I'm with Ulf on this one. I know Ferrari purist at the time by Josh Shy on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 12:01PM - didn't consider this little six cylinder a real Ferrari but it is gorgeous, and I could add to Ulf's
- #471879 These black wheels aren't bad and opening components are by Josh Shy on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 01:52PM - great but hard to take my eyes off that little Ferrari.
- #471868 fantastic additions...thanks for the full photo spread! by
  Gavin
  on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 09:44AM - The Dino is gorgeous. I know you had the AA 944 Turbo, but did you have the HWE Dino? Interested i
  - #471890 I had three Elite Dinos... by
    Ulf
    on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 03:30AM - Yellow street and LM and green Ring 24h racer. LM is gone, and I am not sure about the Greenie, tho
- #471866 The pairing of the Dino with the Islero is inspired. by Terrence on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 06:05AM - I have longed for a high quality full opening Dino for so long. I'm thinking about settling for thi
  - #471888 Thanks. by
    Ulf
    on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 03:19AM
- #471865 Norev 944 bonnet lifters already showing rust ... by 944lover on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 05:39AM - I have the same issue on mine, wonder what causes that to happen, humidity in production environment
  - #471889 Yep, it is odd. by
    Ulf
    on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 03:25AM - I am sure it happemed already in production, these parts were delivered already "contaminated". No
- #471864 Excellent photos. Both models look great. If I was in the by TCL on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 04:19AM - market for either of those cars I'd buy them.
  - #471907 Cool... and thanks. by
    Ulf
    on Sunday Nov 08, 2026 at 12:21AM

#471856 Norev 356 Speedster project mostly done.................... by TCL on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 05:28PM - Started with this red street version.
- #471867 Photo of the entire case. All models are now in race trim. by TCL on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 06:20AM - Pardon all the reflections from the plexiglass.
  - #471878 Old Fords Ferraris and Porsches, I'm in. You did a great job by Josh Shy on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 01:46PM - on the repaint and it looks fantastic on the shelf, congrats :)
    - #471884 Thanks Josh by TCL on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 02:43PM
  - #471869 That turned out great & wow, does it stand out in by
    Gavin
    on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 09:44AM - that yellow.
    - #471875 Thanks Gavin. I thought the LED lights in that bookcase by TCL on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 11:07AM - would make the yellow I used pop and it seems that they did!
- #471857 This looks really nice! by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 11:05PM
  - #471863 Thanks Ulf. by TCL on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 04:12AM

#471852 Random model pic of the day. by
Gavin
on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 10:52AM -
- #471860 Nice Maisto oldies, I think. And a PMA. by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 11:08PM
  - #471872 exactly right. nice models that could use a wheel upgrade. by
    Gavin
    on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 09:45AM
- #471855 Great reflections in that shot. by TCL on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 03:59PM
  - #471871 Thanks! by
    Gavin
    on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 09:45AM
- #471853 Thems is some historic Benzes :) by Josh Shy on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 10:54AM
  - #471870 yes they are. :) by
    Gavin
    on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 09:45AM

#471851 The rivalry between Chevrolet and Ford encompasses all by Josh Shy on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 10:51AM - venues of motorsports racing!
- #471859 Very nice couple, well made models too! by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 11:07PM
  - #471900 Thanks Ulf. by Josh Shy on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 12:08PM

#471848 Through the years Formula 1 cars constantly change, some by Josh Shy on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 10:44AM - because of rule changes, some because of aero dynamics. Every great once in a while they even look g
- #471858 A sleek beauty – but the exposed driver was such a bad idea. by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 11:07PM
- #471850 This was a great era. Cool livery too! by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 10:49AM
  - #471901 Ah the "uncola nut"! by Josh Shy on Saturday Nov 07, 2026 at 12:10PM

#471847 Random model pic of the day by Josh Shy on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 10:41AM -
- #471861 Great set. by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 11:09PM
- #471854 I'm glad you put the best looking one first IMHO. :-) by TCL on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 03:58PM
  - #471877 :) by Josh Shy on Friday Nov 06, 2026 at 01:42PM
- #471849 Great lineup! by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 10:48AM -

#471832 Random Tastefree by
Ulf
on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 04:59AM -
- #471846 I saw one of these in a garage in Westerville a short time by Josh Shy on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 10:15AM - ago, it was two tone, poor shape but intact, and it was huge. It was an attached garage so not very
- #471838 such a strange looking car. by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 09:23AM
- #471835 Getting ready for your Christmas artwork? by TCL on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 05:37AM

#471831 Random Smoker by
Ulf
on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 04:58AM -
- #471845 I do like the livery. I can't believe we passed laws to stop by Josh Shy on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 10:09AM - advertising cigarettes and alcohol to protect children when alcoholic drinks and vap materials are c
- #471839 Love the E24. Looks great in Marlboro livery. Minichamps? by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 09:24AM -
- #471834 That now banned livery looks great on that car. by TCL on Thursday Nov 05, 2026 at 05:33AM