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

#463311 Beginning to populate my display cases after the move. The by TCL on Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 04:27PM - models will be rearranged after I have them all unboxed and figure out how best to group them. Also
- #463314 Nice! by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Nov 21, 2024 at 02:01AM

#463306 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 02:33PM -
- #463313 Nice in the light. by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Nov 21, 2024 at 01:48AM - Admit I never warmed up for this V6 homologation special, which has not much to do with an actual su

#463294 cult models by David on Tuesday Nov 19, 2024 at 08:30PM - Looking for your general impression about that brand... They have some interesting models but I'm ol
- #463301 I agree with Ulf....and I have only bought ONE of their by Marshall Buck on Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 08:26AM - models for my collection... The 1931 Bugatti Type 51 Dubos Coupe in maroon. It is a great model of t
  - #463312 Also, it depends on what one collects. by
    Ulf
    on Thursday Nov 21, 2024 at 01:43AM - I consider their everyday Brit cars as rather or even very good and noteworthy. The Triumph Dolom
- #463300 I have two... by Terrence on Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 05:52AM - Their Porsche 356 America and Saab 95 wagon are beautiful models of unusual and rare cars. They are
- #463299 I have their Sunbeam Tiger. I think they did a good job on by TCL on Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 04:45AM - the shape and the paint quality. In my opinion they should have done a better job with the dashboard
- #463295 Mixed feelings. Excellent choices of original subjects... by
  Ulf
  on Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 12:26AM - but too costly for what they offer, and often with detail mistakes or balloonish tires. Cheapo toyc
  - #463302 I have two by Frank Lemire on Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 08:33AM - Both of models that I didn't think anyone else would do I had to add livery to the Jaguar as I di
    - #463303 thanks for your input! by David on Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 12:07PM - I guess thats the direction the hobby is taking... but i do like some of their offering and again al

#463286 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Tuesday Nov 19, 2024 at 06:50AM -
- #463296 UT 1:18 milestone by
  Ulf
  on Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 12:33AM - Apart from the doglegs and missing hfliplights it was way above other UT models. "Real" engine inst
- #463288 Such a great looking model. Still love my red '78... by
  Gavin
  on Tuesday Nov 19, 2024 at 11:47AM - I bought it after seeing pics on this site, many years ago.
  - #463308 i always loved the shape by ren on Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 03:01PM
    - #463310 yeah, me too, ren. The mid '70s C3 was never one by
      Gavin
      on Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 03:51PM - of my favorites, until I got the UT model.
  - #463304 I thought you had an anniversary version too, or is that Aa? by Josh Shy on Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 02:07PM
    - #463309 nope, no Anniversary Edition... by
      Gavin
      on Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 03:51PM - I have the '82 Collectors Edition by AA. Sorry, no pics, as Photobucket is having some issues.
- #463287 That one has eluded me for a long time. by TCL on Tuesday Nov 19, 2024 at 10:35AM
  - #463305 Got this just last year for $100 free shipping but no box! by Josh Shy on Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 02:08PM
    - #463307 Good buy. by TCL on Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 02:53PM

#463277 Hey, ever see a two wheel '57 Chevy? by Josh Shy on Monday Nov 18, 2024 at 01:18PM -
- #463281 No Subject by poblano on Monday Nov 18, 2024 at 09:43PM - I once saw an exhibition of Arlen Ness motorcycle creations at the Peterson Museum in L.A. Not my c
  - #463282 That's cool, there were three or four models made of his by Josh Shy on Monday Nov 18, 2024 at 11:06PM - motorcycle designs, that's the only one I kept.

#463275 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Monday Nov 18, 2024 at 01:15PM -
- #463289 fantastic looking. Makes me want the CMR even more. by
  Gavin
  on Tuesday Nov 19, 2024 at 11:47AM
  - #463291 Go for it! by TCL on Tuesday Nov 19, 2024 at 01:41PM
    - #463292 You didn't get yours yet, did you? by
      Gavin
      on Tuesday Nov 19, 2024 at 02:36PM
      - #463293 It shipped from Germany yesterday. ETA was between by TCL on Tuesday Nov 19, 2024 at 05:02PM - November 21st and December 4th. I'm guessing it will arrive sometime in early December.
        #463297 Oh, there is no source for Werk83 or CMR in the US? by
        Ulf
        on Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 01:10AM
        #463298 There is but the wait time is longer for new releases. I by TCL on Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 04:26AM - usually order from them but I didn't see that Jag on their pre-order list and I wanted to be sure I
- #463280 Proud owner of one of these by Frank Lemire on Monday Nov 18, 2024 at 09:15PM -
  - #463283 Me too. by
    Ulf
    on Tuesday Nov 19, 2024 at 04:14AM - Funny hoiw this - now a model icon - was bashed when new, for thick casting, some rough corners and
- #463279 oh yeahh by ren on Monday Nov 18, 2024 at 04:04PM
- #463278 Nice. by TCL on Monday Nov 18, 2024 at 01:22PM

#463270 1st Gear trucks by Jeffrey Madoni on Monday Nov 18, 2024 at 09:01AM - I have a collection of gas station trucks and First Gear trucks for sale. I would prefer to sell the

#463269 Long missed F1 legends by Spark, Wolf and Tyrrell by
Ulf
on Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 at 12:13AM - My first resins in 2024.
- #463290 Those last 4 pics are very cool. So amazing how much they by
  Gavin
  on Tuesday Nov 19, 2024 at 11:49AM - changed year to year. That much R&D had to cost a fortune.
- #463274 The last few shots are terrific, seeing the changes over a by Josh Shy on Monday Nov 18, 2024 at 12:30PM - period of years from a specific manufacture...so cool!
- #463272 Yes, that Wolf is very nice. Ulf, if you don't mind telling, by Craigj35344 on Monday Nov 18, 2024 at 09:53AM - a) What is, if any, the main focus of your collection? b) Approximately how many models do you have
  - #463284 Nice catch.... by
    Ulf
    on Tuesday Nov 19, 2024 at 07:57AM - there's not too much to answer, though. a) performance RWD cars with 2 or less doors, mainly from
  - #463273 Good questions. by TCL on Monday Nov 18, 2024 at 10:32AM

#463263 "Random Model Pic of the Day" remember two tone? by Josh Shy on Sunday Nov 17, 2024 at 10:20AM -
- #463271 That's a great 2-tone color combo. by
  Gavin
  on Monday Nov 18, 2024 at 09:43AM -
- #463268 Two-tone seems to be on a rise right now... by
  Ulf
  on Monday Nov 18, 2024 at 01:16AM - especially in China. But it seems logical because the cars of today sport huge masses of sheet meta
- #463264 Dad had a black and yellow 50's Buick in the mid 60's. by zak325 on Sunday Nov 17, 2024 at 03:56PM

#463258 Just noticed how much nicer Spring is compared to Autumn. by
Ulf
on Sunday Nov 17, 2024 at 01:24AM -
- #463260 I think it's vice versa! by Josh Shy on Sunday Nov 17, 2024 at 09:56AM
- #463259 Some mind-blowing colors! by TCL on Sunday Nov 17, 2024 at 04:07AM

#463249 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Saturday Nov 16, 2024 at 01:53PM -
- #463252 absolutely love the color. The Miura is one by
  Gavin
  on Saturday Nov 16, 2024 at 04:40PM - of my all-time favorite designs. The lines are incredible. the model (by Kyosho):
  - #463257 Very obvious car... by
    Ulf
    on Sunday Nov 17, 2024 at 01:12AM - and in every top ten list of designs, as the Gullwing, DS, Mini or the Daytona. I only kept 2 Miu
- #463251 True 1:18 oldie by
  Ulf
  on Saturday Nov 16, 2024 at 03:57PM
  - #463255 Can't speak to it's age but as TCL said it's by Ansen. by Josh Shy on Saturday Nov 16, 2024 at 07:28PM
    - #463256 Should be from around 1990, when there wasn't much to by
      Ulf
      on Sunday Nov 17, 2024 at 01:09AM - find in 18, mostly slightly toy-ish models by Bb, Ertl and Revell.
      - #463261 So around 35 years old..wow! by Josh Shy on Sunday Nov 17, 2024 at 09:58AM
- #463250 Looks like an Anson based on the side view mirror. I by TCL on Saturday Nov 16, 2024 at 03:51PM - replaced the one on mine.
  - #463254 Nice touch! by Josh Shy on Saturday Nov 16, 2024 at 07:15PM

#463242 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Friday Nov 15, 2024 at 04:25PM -
- #463253 Great looking C9. Another one I missed. :( by
  Gavin
  on Saturday Nov 16, 2024 at 04:41PM

#463236 New Jaguar XJR-9 & XJR-12 by CMR are out, at least by
Gavin
on Friday Nov 15, 2024 at 09:25AM - in Europe. Looking forward to at least one of these, as I missed the Exotos. https://ck-modelc
- #463267 Could there be a Bud Light car in the future? I think this by Josh Shy on Sunday Nov 17, 2024 at 05:31PM - ran in IMSA?
- #463245 Good looking bargains, and missing models on the market.... by
  Ulf
  on Saturday Nov 16, 2024 at 12:33AM - noteable that these have 2 different bodies (vents, airbox...) and rims. Weak points are the thick
  - #463246 That antenna is my biggest issue but I think replacing it by TCL on Saturday Nov 16, 2024 at 07:04AM - wouldn't be too hard.
    - #463247 You get the LM smoker I guess? by
      Ulf
      on Saturday Nov 16, 2024 at 07:29AM - It is awesome to see the unusual livery and colors fully decorated, so much better than the (self-)c
      - #463248 Yep. Like you said, it has a great livery. The Le Mans win by TCL on Saturday Nov 16, 2024 at 10:52AM - is a bonus.
- #463237 Same here. Update. I just ordered one. by TCL on Friday Nov 15, 2024 at 09:52AM
  - #463244 Looks interesting! by Josh Shy on Friday Nov 15, 2024 at 04:27PM

#463226 Minichamps BMW Z1 by
Gavin
on Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 12:56PM - I always liked the styling on these, though have only seen 1 in person, since they weren't sold in t
- #463233 Nice oldschool Minichamps, rare sight out in the streets... by
  Ulf
  on Friday Nov 15, 2024 at 12:07AM - usually I see one in a year, same as with the Z8. The Z1 is an odd duck in style and concept, and
  - #463239 Thanks Ulf. The styling is a bit strange, but I've always by
    Gavin
    on Friday Nov 15, 2024 at 10:22AM - liked it.
- #463228 This looks like a well executed model, wild door system. by Josh Shy on Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 07:29PM
  - #463238 Thanks Josh. Great, old school Minichamps. It is very by
    Gavin
    on Friday Nov 15, 2024 at 10:22AM - well done.

#463223 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 11:55AM -
- #463227 Special bodied 166MM driven by Kirk Douglas in the 1955 by TCL on Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 01:26PM - movie "The Racers". It was on my "must-have" list for decades and I never thought it would be done i
  - #463229 Congrat's, what a feeling that must be. I have that movie on by Josh Shy on Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 07:33PM - VHS, dad had a lot of old (and new) racing movies and documentaries. Most of them pretty good!
    - #463240 Thanks. You should consider watching that movie if you by TCL on Friday Nov 15, 2024 at 01:22PM - haven't already.
      - #463241 Oh yeah, years ago when dad was still here, haven't seen it by Josh Shy on Friday Nov 15, 2024 at 03:52PM - in a long time, good winter movie!
- #463225 Nice display. I have this one too. by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 12:27PM -
  - #463231 So simple but it captures the name "sports car" in my eye. by Josh Shy on Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 07:34PM

#463207 Looks like KK-Scale will be doing the 1969 Maserati Ghibli by TCL on Wednesday Nov 13, 2024 at 06:01PM - coupe in four colors. Here's a link that shows all four:
- #463265 That's great but was really hoping for a Mexico... by zak325 on Sunday Nov 17, 2024 at 04:01PM - or an Indy.
- #463222 I thought it looked good (price range) and for some strange by Josh Shy on Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 11:34AM - reason I am drawn to the brown. Hope they make a roadster too, I have the blue Minichamps, but like
- #463209 Oh no... another awesome classic gets the KK treatment. by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 12:49AM - I like the green one, but don't think I will bite. https://www.kk-scale.de/ KKs generally show
  - #463214 I feel the same way about the metallic red version. I'd by TCL on Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 05:22AM - like to have a Ghibli in that color but I don't know if I could put up with that issue. I'll wait fo
- #463208 can't comment on the slab-sides, but like the color choices by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Nov 13, 2024 at 06:21PM - & offering the wires. The red looks particularly nice. Love this model. Can't understand why Mi
  - #463221 You have the open version too don't you? by Josh Shy on Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 11:30AM
    - #463224 I used to have the great looking silver Spyder, but by
      Gavin
      on Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 12:21PM - sold it when I got the blue Coupe. Good memory, Josh!
      - #463232 I just wouldn't be able to sell that one, especially having by Josh Shy on Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 07:38PM - the coup, different strokes :)
  - #463217 I'd like to see Minichamps come out with other colors even by TCL on Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 06:12AM - if they did sealed versions like when they re-issued some of their older BMWs. Now that KK is releas
    - #463266 Was waiting for a red or Spyder with a tan interior... by zak325 on Sunday Nov 17, 2024 at 04:06PM - seems if it's not a Porsche or BMW, Minichamps cant be bothered, eventhought it would cost $270.00 t
    - #463218 The odd thing is, PMA should still have the molds.... by
      Ulf
      on Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 06:58AM - so what keeps them from making some small runs - say 400-500 pcs - for different colors each? The
      - #463219 that is true...they're cranking out quite a few of the 911 by
        Gavin
        on Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 08:00AM - Carreras.

#463205 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Wednesday Nov 13, 2024 at 01:45PM -
- #463206 No Subject by poblano on Wednesday Nov 13, 2024 at 04:56PM - Storied car and marque, nice model. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eli%C5%A1ka_Junkov%C3%A1

#463197 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Tuesday Nov 12, 2024 at 10:55AM -
- #463201 That looks great. The wheels, in particular, look well done by
  Gavin
  on Tuesday Nov 12, 2024 at 01:33PM
  - #463203 These wheels were chrome but a little dulcoat gives them a by Josh Shy on Wednesday Nov 13, 2024 at 01:09PM - more realistic look to my eye :)
- #463200 Colorfull and powerfull, who is the maker please? by midi911 not logged on Tuesday Nov 12, 2024 at 01:22PM
  - #463204 The manufacture is listed as "Guild", never heard of them. by Josh Shy on Wednesday Nov 13, 2024 at 01:15PM
    - #463210 The rounded rear quarters and nose make me think of the by
      Ulf
      on Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 12:45AM - really, really old Ertl mold from the late 80s. i like the specs and colorful livery.
      - #463213 Got it, indeed RC2 Ertl by
        Ulf
        on Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 05:00AM - Must be this one: https://modeltrainmarket.com/products/1-18-scale-rc2-ertl-29341p-die-cast-ford-
        #463220 Yep! by Josh Shy on Thursday Nov 14, 2024 at 11:24AM