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

#461373 Just 13 yrs late... the long missed AA Vette C3 1970 by
Ulf
on Sunday Apr 28, 2024 at 05:45AM - Finally. Not to clever to ignore these when they were new and even at sale prices available. One
- #461385 I got mine a decade ago, to think I thought $110.00. by Zak325 on Monday Apr 29, 2024 at 12:30PM - was a bit steep!, I got it white also because red was too common and gray seemed wrong for an Americ
  - #461386 I wanted a flashy color which never came out by
    Ulf
    on Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 01:23AM - and the white, my fave of the three slightly boring colors, was announced with red interior before,
- #461377 Pretty stunning looking C3. Seems like a natural fit by
  Gavin
  on Monday Apr 29, 2024 at 07:19AM - for your collection, knowing how much you love the C3. Congrats! I don't know the C3 well enough
  - #461379 I wonder why no one can get the exhaust correct on these? by Josh Shy on Monday Apr 29, 2024 at 09:53AM - The rocker panel covers should be bright metal but here they are painted to match the paint. Just th
    - #461388 That they added chromed picture frames by
      Ulf
      on Tuesday Apr 30, 2024 at 01:26AM - as exhaust tips instead of openings with rectangular end tips was a big "doh!" moment when it came o
      - #461423 It is a beauty! by Josh Shy on Friday May 03, 2024 at 10:26AM
- #461374 Looks like it was well worth paying the premium. The details by TCL on Sunday Apr 28, 2024 at 06:06AM - and the paint quality really stand out. I don't recall many AAs that came with certificates like tha

#461366 UT McLaren GTR Le mans winner 1995 by Rasmus on Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 07:24AM - Just wondering if the model has any value, as we have the TSM and Spark coming up? I have the mo
- #461368 What do you mean with ''upcoming TSM''? by
  Ulf
  on Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 07:42AM - The TSM was a 2015 release I think. A resin version is coming, but in 1:12. UTs were plenty, not
  - #461370 No Subject by Rasmus on Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 08:28AM - Just meant that the Spark is upcoming, sorry Agreed, the TSM has been around for a while, and luc

#461364 Silver Bullet by
Ulf
on Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 12:06AM -
- #461404 somehow missed this post. Looks outstanding. by
  Gavin
  on Thursday May 02, 2024 at 12:58PM
- #461372 Looks great but I have a thing for the white and blue by Josh Shy on Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 03:00PM - striped cat!
  - #461376 The Paragon? With FLM decal completion? by
    Ulf
    on Monday Apr 29, 2024 at 06:38AM -
    - #461378 That's it, that's the one! by Josh Shy on Monday Apr 29, 2024 at 09:46AM
- #461365 Much better shape than the Paragons. I replaced my silver by TCL on Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 05:37AM - grey AA for the one below. Soon I'll be replacing my white Kyosho street coupe with their upcoming P

#461362 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Friday Apr 26, 2024 at 08:13AM - Sunoco Blue...absolutely LOVE this blue.
- #461371 One of my favorite liveries, along with Martini :) by Josh Shy on Saturday Apr 27, 2024 at 02:57PM
- #461363 Mixed feelings.... by
  Ulf
  on Friday Apr 26, 2024 at 10:38PM - the Spiders and the Camaro are long gone.
  - #461382 Great lineup! by
    Gavin
    on Monday Apr 29, 2024 at 12:01PM

#461353 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 12:57PM -
- #461358 Super old Ertl? These were much better than their other by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 10:22PM - earliest releases. Only a sealed PMA in da house.
  - #461360 I knew you had shown some pics, but couldn't remember by
    Gavin
    on Friday Apr 26, 2024 at 08:11AM - who made it. It does look great in yellow. The box on the Ertl says 1997...pretty impressive mod
- #461354 These were actually very well done, had one in BRG and by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 05:35PM - sold it, shoulda' kept it!
  - #461359 I'm sure that BRG looked great. Agree on the model, by
    Gavin
    on Friday Apr 26, 2024 at 08:10AM - very well done, especially considering how old it is.

#461345 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 10:06AM -
- #461352 So good looking. by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 10:58AM - I had three of these TR marvels, and never saw the engine of any of these.
- #461350 You were brave enough to undo the 250 TR's hood straps :-) by TCL on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 10:51AM - This is how I used to display mine and probably will again once it's out of storage.
  - #461356 Like the background idea for the display! No problem by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 05:46PM - getting the hood off...putting it back on is another thing all together.
- #461349 fantastic set. GTO for me. by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 10:29AM -
  - #461355 It hit me just now as I was looking at this, the piece of by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 05:42PM - glass you used gives a wet appearance, it really looks good!
    - #461361 Thanks Josh. by
      Gavin
      on Friday Apr 26, 2024 at 08:12AM

#461322 OT #2. Columbus Cars & Coffee season opener. by
Gavin
on Wednesday Apr 24, 2024 at 09:32AM - Weather was good, if a little cold, so after a long Midwest winter, the turnout was incredible.
- #461375 nice pictures man ;) a Fox but no 3rd gen ? by Tof on Sunday Apr 28, 2024 at 12:27PM
  - #461381 I don't remember seeing a single one...strange, now by
    Gavin
    on Monday Apr 29, 2024 at 12:01PM - that I think about it. :)
    - #461395 ;) by Tof on Wednesday May 01, 2024 at 09:37AM
- #461339 Looks like a beautiful day in Dublin. Some very nice by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 09:28AM - cars out for a little sun. I see that blue Morgan a lot in the Olentangy River Rd area just north of
  - #461340 Funny, I saw that Morgan & another blue one at the by
    Gavin
    on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 10:03AM - Hills Market a few months back. This is from CCC last year.
    - #461351 This is one tasty Mog! by
      Ulf
      on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 10:57AM
    - #461346 Gavin please let me know by posting here for the next car by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 10:09AM - show, the pictures are great.
      - #461348 will do, Josh. by
        Gavin
        on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 10:27AM
        #461357 Thank you :) by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 05:46PM
- #461331 Awesome entrys. Thanks for sharing. by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 05:09AM - The Solido Supra GR was there, too.... cool plate on the 1:1.
  - #461341 Glad you liked them. funny...I thought that red Supra by
    Gavin
    on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 10:04AM - looked awfully familiar. :)
- #461327 I don't think I've ever seen an Aston DB4, 5 or 6 at a car by TCL on Wednesday Apr 24, 2024 at 11:11AM - show. That's the car I would have spent the most time looking over if I had been there. I did manage
  - #461342 That DB6 was stunning. I watched it pull into the show & by
    Gavin
    on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 10:04AM - couldn't wait to check it out closely.
- #461323 a few more... by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Apr 24, 2024 at 09:35AM - my '07 Mustang GT
  - #461344 Thanks guys! by
    Gavin
    on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 10:05AM
  - #461332 Wildly mixed group. by
    Ulf
    on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 12:14AM
    - #461334 Great assortment! by Marshall on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 08:54AM

#461321 OT...for those who chose #3 (the MkI) in by
Gavin
on Wednesday Apr 24, 2024 at 09:27AM - Josh's GT40 question a week or so ago. Saw this beauty when running errands before work. I'm guess
- #461343 Thanks guys! by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 10:05AM
- #461338 Congratulations to the new owner, couldn't even imagine by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 09:20AM - driving this on the street, clone or not. Great pictures Gavin, thanks for sharing :)
- #461330 Very authentic looking! by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 12:11AM
- #461326 Great photos. Hard to imagine driving that on the street. by TCL on Wednesday Apr 24, 2024 at 11:02AM

#461320 Snake charmer by
Ulf
on Wednesday Apr 24, 2024 at 05:38AM -
- #461335 This really brings out the Asp in me, looks great in race by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 09:08AM - trim.
- #461324 Love these AA Vipers. Always liked this version, classic by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Apr 24, 2024 at 09:38AM - blue on white livery. This is my favorite:
  - #461329 #91 is great, the Daytona overall winner. by
    Ulf
    on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 12:10AM - The #51 is long gone here, I prefer my Vipers twin-striped. I like the the unique "ears" on the #94
    - #461347 Great group shot...not a bad one in the bunch. by
      Gavin
      on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 10:27AM
    - #461333 Nice group! by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 08:51AM

#461316 Random Model Pic of the Day by
Gavin
on Tuesday Apr 23, 2024 at 09:29AM -
- #461336 A little for the cultured cat? by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 09:09AM
- #461319 Neat Yattie Jag. Well made mold and decent details there. by
  Ulf
  on Wednesday Apr 24, 2024 at 12:22AM - Only the cheapo chrome-ish wheels are on the sucky side. 1:1's not the nicest wheels either.
  - #461325 the wheels are awful, but it is a great looking model. by
    Gavin
    on Wednesday Apr 24, 2024 at 09:39AM - I do find the stance a bit off, though. Sits too low in the rear.

#461313 Places to buy/sell by Carl on Tuesday Apr 23, 2024 at 08:19AM - Hi - believe it or not, I've been reading this forum daily since before Kevin quit selling. Ebay se
- #461318 eBay maybe Facebook groups / marketplace to sell by berkut76 on Tuesday Apr 23, 2024 at 02:13PM - I haven't been collecting for a while with an exception of 1:18 Indy cars by Replicarz. Have been m
- #461317 I still use ebay to sell but noticed that the listings get by TCL on Tuesday Apr 23, 2024 at 10:29AM - less traffic during certain times of the year like summer and parts of the spring season. For buying

#461311 Random Silverware by
Ulf
on Tuesday Apr 23, 2024 at 05:52AM -
- #461314 Love that boxed flare. Nice shadows/lighting. by
  Gavin
  on Tuesday Apr 23, 2024 at 09:27AM

#461308 Random Model Pic of the Day by
Gavin
on Monday Apr 22, 2024 at 12:51PM -
- #461337 Absolutely Love It :) by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 25, 2024 at 09:11AM