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

#464519 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 11:09AM -

#464516 "Random Model Pic of the Day"...sometimes it's getting the by Josh Shy on Wednesday Mar 26, 2025 at 11:06AM - hat just right!
- #464517 And sometimes taking the hat off and changing the clothes by TCL on Wednesday Mar 26, 2025 at 12:48PM - makes things interesting. Same model as above. Top one de-striped. Bottom one repainted and live
  - #464518 Great job, especially the wind screen. These are nice little by Josh Shy on Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 10:13AM - canvases and so easy to work with.

#464512 Best looking car to ever come out of Japan, contender! by Josh Shy on Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 11:13AM -
- #464513 The Z has to be at or near the top of the list but being by TCL on Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 11:31AM - someone who favors curved body lines I still have to go with my original vote.
  - #464515 Two really iconic sports cars, it's good there is a by Josh Shy on Wednesday Mar 26, 2025 at 10:44AM - difference of opinion how each is received by the eye, otherwise all cars would look the same!

#464510 Best looking car to ever come out of Japan? This one gets by TCL on Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 09:58AM - my vote. This 1/18th is by AUTOart and is one of their composite models. Now I just need to replace
- #464514 Better photo. The camera was closer to the rear end in the by TCL on Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 11:34AM - first post making the front end and front tires look disproportionally small. This shot looks better
- #464511 I would love to have a racing version of this car but at by Josh Shy on Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 10:59AM - current pricing I don't think it's going to happen :)

#464502 Diecast archeology: Ertl's early release Chevelle 454 SS by
Ulf
on Saturday Mar 22, 2025 at 04:24AM - Needed a bath, too. This one stood the test of time less well than the GTO 69. Chrome problems in
- #464509 One thing I would consider by Frank Lemire on Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 07:12AM - They still don't look right to me without the rear windows down.
- #464508 One thing I would consider by Frank Lemire on Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 07:12AM - They still don't look right to me without the rear windows down.
- #464507 Niceeee... by Ludicris on Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 06:06AM - That's a fun car. You ever been in one?
- #464505 You have a fantastic detailer, don't forget to tip! by Josh Shy on Saturday Mar 22, 2025 at 09:27AM
- #464503 Great job with the polish and wax. Makes a big difference. by TCL on Saturday Mar 22, 2025 at 04:50AM - That's the color and generation I think of whenever I think of a Chevelle. Used to see one in my are

#464497 Testing 1 2 3... by Josh Shy on Friday Mar 21, 2025 at 11:05AM -
- #464500 Nice!! Is the paint still ok? by
  Ulf
  on Saturday Mar 22, 2025 at 12:24AM - These Coupé versions came out some yrs after the hardtop roadsters, and my black and Filipinetti ver
  - #464504 I have three of these from C1 and none have any paint by Josh Shy on Saturday Mar 22, 2025 at 09:22AM - issues thankfully. I thought these were great models at the time and still do today. First car I eve
- #464499 Carousel 1 L88 - They also did a solid blue and solid black by Guest on Friday Mar 21, 2025 at 02:21PM
- #464498 those fender flares & hood are fantastic. by
  Gavin
  on Friday Mar 21, 2025 at 12:34PM
  - #464506 :) by Josh Shy on Sunday Mar 23, 2025 at 03:25PM

#464490 Diecast archeology: Ertl's early release GTO 69 The Judge by
Ulf
on Friday Mar 21, 2025 at 08:07AM - Another survivor after 27 yrs in the basement. In astonishing good shape, no paint or chrome issues
- #464496 I had an Ertl 69 GTO Judge but it came out more recently by TCL on Friday Mar 21, 2025 at 10:34AM - than your version. While the box says "Ertl Collectibles" Elite Edition it also has an Autoworld web
  - #464501 Nice one... this copy has painted chrome trim... by
    Ulf
    on Saturday Mar 22, 2025 at 12:25AM - but the very crude headlights remind me why I prefer the shaver nose look.
- #464495 That's how I picture a Judge, the right color, hidden by Josh Shy on Friday Mar 21, 2025 at 10:30AM - headlamps, hood mounted tach. Old and simple but it's a survivor!

#464479 Been a while since I've posted anything, been filling in by Josh Shy on Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 11:44AM - some muscle car slots with some cheap models...
- #464486 Wow... this Scarab has bonnet hinges?? by
  Ulf
  on Friday Mar 21, 2025 at 12:59AM - My purple copy just has a loose one. Beautiful and a cool price.
  - #464494 I remember seeing one here that someone adapted a hinge to by Josh Shy on Friday Mar 21, 2025 at 10:24AM - and when I saw the pictures of this one I was surprised they made an update in the production run. S
- #464483 Good price for the Scarab. I don't think I've ever seen that by TCL on Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 03:52PM - Charger R/T model. Looks like a resto-mod with those modern sized wheels. The color almost looks lik
  - #464485 That is from Hot wheels and the color sold me too but it by Josh Shy on Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 10:07PM - is a poor quality model, under $50 on ebay.

#464476 And now for something completely different by Frank Lemire on Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 10:44AM - I’m not much of a ‘street’ car collector of my 344 models only 17 are without racing livery. That ma
- #464487 Is this an AW release? by
  Ulf
  on Friday Mar 21, 2025 at 01:04AM - Lately – after the GTO 66 buy - I monitored one, it does look very tempting. I am not a fan of th
  - #464492 These wheels came out of a blister pack....... by Frank Lemire on Friday Mar 21, 2025 at 08:11AM - I bought years ago - I think from GMP - I didn't change the finish. They closely match the finish on
- #464482 Looks great! Did it come with that wheel and tire package or by TCL on Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 03:06PM - did those come from your parts box? I can understand why you deviated from your theme to get that mo
  - #464488 Great Boss anecdote! by
    Ulf
    on Friday Mar 21, 2025 at 01:09AM - It's so weird that petrolheads never forget moments like this, in which Swiss country road one spott
    - #464489 Thanks. Stills gives me some glee when I think about it. It by TCL on Friday Mar 21, 2025 at 03:40AM - was the closet I came to experiencing the old expression "blowing your doors off".
  - #464484 Wheels and tires from my parts bin. by Frank Lemire on Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 06:55PM - The key for me though was the way he modified the stance. This model by the way is an Ertl Authentic
    - #464491 Ah, you already answered it. by
      Ulf
      on Friday Mar 21, 2025 at 08:09AM - Authentics are usually really nice.
      - #464493 Ertl was finally getting it right.......... by Frank Lemire on Friday Mar 21, 2025 at 08:58AM - and then they closed up shop - much like Mattel. Both went out with quality final efforts.
- #464481 Seems like everyone loves the 70 or 71 but my favorites are by Josh Shy on Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 12:37PM - the 66 and 67, nice model Frank.
- #464478 mean looking stance! by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 11:26AM

#464471 Diecast archeology: when Revell introduced... by
Ulf
on Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 02:08AM - tight shutlines, thin wheels instead of generic steamrollers, and fine steering wheels instead of ch
- #464480 have one of these too, no paint blems, broken parts. It's by Josh Shy on Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 12:35PM - one of the oldest models I have in 1/18.
- #464477 so cool how well these old models hold up & I love by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 11:24AM - how sturdy & durable they are. Ertl released the P100 series, which was later released as an Ertl
- #464473 That does look excellent for the period and even today. I've by TCL on Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 03:58AM - seen ACMEs and Lanes with wider shut lines and some with the hood gaps different on each side. The 5

#464459 Diecast archeology: two Maranello masterpieces by
Ulf
on Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 05:25AM - in the form of early 18 diecasts. What I dug out from a 27yrs+ hibernation in the basement, sever
- #464474 Yup. Diecast for me was Hot Wheels as a kid in the 1960's. by
  Charlie
  on Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 08:00AM - Then, I discovered 1:43 in a hobby shop in Atlanta in the early 1980's. They carried Brumm, and Soli
  - #464475 Thanks.. nice background story. by
    Ulf
    on Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 09:34AM
- #464466 No Subject by poblano on Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 01:07PM - I suspect many of us were introduced to 1/18th scale modelling via Bburago. In my case, it was thei
  - #464467 Absolutely right, whoever started collecting in the 80s by
    Ulf
    on Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 01:51AM - or even 90s started with Bburagos, Made in Italy. Astonishing, seen from today.
- #464465 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 12:36PM - Thanks a lot Ulf for refreshing our 1:18 memories. These could indeed satisfy the demands of kids a
  - #464468 Just to think how good early 18s were compared to some by
    Ulf
    on Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 01:52AM - primitive models of today. The chassis of an early Ertl looks like a CMC if you compare this to a
- #464464 So great to see these ancient models still holding up. by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 11:46AM - I ended up giving my Bburago F40 to a neighbor kid, hoping to start his collection. I never had the
  - #464469 When the Bb 288 came out... by
    Ulf
    on Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 01:53AM - even the side mirrors were a novelty. Their slightly earlier Testarossa didn't have these.
- #464462 Nice to see those. They still look good. My first 1/18th was by TCL on Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 08:40AM - a Bburago. The Jag E-type that I think might be one of the top sellers of all time since it's still
  - #464470 E-Type was my first, too. Then the SL, then the 288. by
    Ulf
    on Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 02:10AM - The rest is hysteri... erm history. :-D

#464457 One ugly legend from Maranello by
Ulf
on Tuesday Mar 18, 2025 at 07:09AM -
- #464463 Great looking model, that's the BBR, right? by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 11:41AM - I have the basic HW (not the Elite), as I never liked the Enzo enough to pay up for a better version
  - #464472 Sure, BBR. I only got it because it was a surprise ebay win by
    Ulf
    on Thursday Mar 20, 2025 at 02:31AM - after placing an unserious low bid on it, and no players. So I took it, the dealer who sold it was
- #464458 I'm not a fan either. I prefer its Maserati twin the MC12. I by TCL on Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 04:51AM - think it looks much better.
  - #464460 Hmmm, difficult car, too. by
    Ulf
    on Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 05:59AM - Fully loaded with ornaments and tacky two-tone... and even larger. I know, it was all functional an
    - #464461 Neither of them are beauty queens but I prefer the Maserati. by TCL on Wednesday Mar 19, 2025 at 08:31AM - I liked the black and blueish green livery that the MC12 sometimes raced with. Almost got one in die

#464446 Porsche's meanest 911s... by
Ulf
on Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 03:32AM - two iconic alcoholics side by side. One from the works, one from Kremer.
- #464454 Beautiful by Ludicris on Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 10:47AM - These are beautiful.
- #464450 Love this set. The K4 is brutal (though I love it)...while by
  Gavin
  on Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 06:50AM - the Moby Dick is just gorgeous. Thrilled to have one of each in my collection...along with some oth
- #464447 Mean is right but their body mods conceal some of their 911 by TCL on Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 04:35AM - identity. The characteristic roof line still stands out though.
  - #464449 Well, the Gr 5 regulations demanded to keep the roof by
    Ulf
    on Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 06:16AM - and doors of the, erm "base car". I liked the idea that the actual rear window was still in place
    - #464452 Good rule otherwise the cars could lose all traces of the by TCL on Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 08:43AM - models they were based on and become largely unrecognizable.

#464431 Expensive month for Models by Ludicris on Saturday Mar 15, 2025 at 05:59PM - Just to vent but I'm still happy adding to my ever growing Ferrari collection, new additions this mo
- #464444 if you got the space and budget .. go for it and enjoy ! by ren on Sunday Mar 16, 2025 at 08:21PM
  - #464453 Catching up to you guys lol by Ludicrus on Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 10:45AM - I have not been collecting for around 10 or 11 years now due to my daughter so I'm catching up on al
- #464441 Whatta haul... unusually many Bburagos... by
  Ulf
  on Sunday Mar 16, 2025 at 09:41AM - (I haven't bought a Bb for decades now) and even near identical models like the 499 or SP3. So I
  - #464442 The Haul is growing ..ULF by Ludicirs on Sunday Mar 16, 2025 at 12:19PM - Yes my friend those are the only ones worth it in all honesty in my collection. It's 1/18 mid end an
- #464432 That's quite a haul! Probably more models than I'll buy the by TCL on Saturday Mar 15, 2025 at 07:20PM - entire year. If you've got the space and the funds keep at it! I've got two Ferrari future relea
  - #464433 What is your Haul this year? by Ludicris on Saturday Mar 15, 2025 at 08:24PM - What are you looking to pick up? I took around 12 years off due to both to my lovely daughter but I
    - #464435 Sounds like your collection is huge and you have a plan by TCL on Sunday Mar 16, 2025 at 06:52AM - for the space. As far as your question, these are the 1/18ths that I'm planning to buy or considerin
      - #464443 Beautiful Sellections by Ludicris on Sunday Mar 16, 2025 at 12:23PM - TCL Those are all quality and beautiful models. I look at all the pics everyone spot sin here and if

#464424 OT: Twiggy's gold Toyota 2000GT by Whitebox. This 1/24th by TCL on Friday Mar 14, 2025 at 06:42PM - scale diecast doesn’t compare with AUTOart's 1/18th version but at $35 USD I didn't expect it to. I
- #464429 I was on the fence with this one... by
  Ulf
  on Saturday Mar 15, 2025 at 01:49AM - especially while it was the golden version. Also because it had flipping lights. It was Twiggy's
  - #464430 There were only 2 Toyota 2000GTs painted gold by the by TCL on Saturday Mar 15, 2025 at 05:11AM - factory and one was given to Twiggy.

#464416 Nearly a moviecar: another one from the used car lot by
Ulf
on Friday Mar 14, 2025 at 08:27AM - but actually unopened MIB. I hunted a 1970 GMP Goat in Orbit Orange für quite some time, and it wa
- #464445 the group pics are fantastic ! by ren on Sunday Mar 16, 2025 at 08:22PM
  - #464451 Thank you! by
    Ulf
    on Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 07:21AM
- #464425 Great looking GTO...looks excellent in Orbit Orange, but by
  Gavin
  on Friday Mar 14, 2025 at 08:30PM - I do love that blue one you had. GMP did a really nice job on these 2nd gen GTOs.
  - #464440 Great set, I like the white which is a surprising color by
    Ulf
    on Sunday Mar 16, 2025 at 09:34AM - on a Judge.
    - #464455 Thanks. The red interior helps on the white. by
      Gavin
      on Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 12:19PM
- #464423 No Subject by poblano on Friday Mar 14, 2025 at 11:59AM - I got a ticket once, while transporting a somewhat tatty GTO Judge between used-car dealerships. The
- #464421 Great movie with great cars. Photo number 12 with the by TCL on Friday Mar 14, 2025 at 09:32AM - house showing through the window is my favorite of the set. That house has a great facade. Many newe
  - #464439 Yup, the large house was even nicer ten yrs ago... by
    Ulf
    on Sunday Mar 16, 2025 at 09:33AM - before they covered this wall with tiles.
- #464418 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Friday Mar 14, 2025 at 08:45AM - Great pics and line-up ! Tempting muscles !
  - #464438 Thank you Fancar78! by
    Ulf
    on Sunday Mar 16, 2025 at 09:32AM - Here's another one. ;-)

#464413 Yellow cruiser by
Ulf
on Friday Mar 14, 2025 at 04:16AM -
- #464434 Beautiful by Ludicris on Sunday Mar 16, 2025 at 12:07AM - What a beautiful model.
  - #464437 Thanks... usually cruisers and movie cars are not... by
    Ulf
    on Sunday Mar 16, 2025 at 09:30AM - my cup of beer. But I like the color and specs, especially while these bumpers are considered ugly
- #464426 I wouldn't have expected yellow to look so good on by
  Gavin
  on Friday Mar 14, 2025 at 08:34PM - this, but it really does...especially with the Bundt wheels & the brown interior. I should have wai
  - #464436 They upgraded it rather well... by
    Ulf
    on Sunday Mar 16, 2025 at 09:28AM - also they added the V8 engine. Your copy is nice, too... and looks good with red inside.
    - #464456 I did want these later wheels & agree, the red interior by
      Gavin
      on Monday Mar 17, 2025 at 12:20PM - is very nice.
- #464417 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Friday Mar 14, 2025 at 08:43AM - Thanks Ulf, pics are excelent! In this colour even the US spec'ed bumpers look good!
  - #464419 Thank you. by
    Ulf
    on Friday Mar 14, 2025 at 09:19AM
- #464414 A movie car! Nice to see another movie car posted besides by TCL on Friday Mar 14, 2025 at 04:27AM - the Bullitt. I particularly like the angle of photo #3. Great shot and lighting.
  - #464420 Love the summer sun back then in 2022. by
    Ulf
    on Friday Mar 14, 2025 at 09:20AM -
    - #464422 That's the first time I saw a 300SL 1/18th in yellow. Looks by TCL on Friday Mar 14, 2025 at 11:06AM - good. While this one has shape issues I had to get it because of the color.