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

#466261 Random All-Opening Cars by LCD by
Ulf
on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 12:50AM -
- #466280 Great looking models. The Supra is fantastic, but by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Dec 14, 2025 at 08:49PM - I'm happy enough with my Solido. The 600LT, though...Love that. Great color too.
- #466265 Nice! I still need their McLaren lol by
  Venom
  on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 05:20AM - Also want the Huayra R they just released, and maybe the green McLaren F1.
- #466263 The engine bay and underside of that Supra are incredible. by TCL on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 04:35AM

#466256 Random car of the day by Frank Lemire on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 07:46PM -
- #466281 agree with the others...dark blue with the by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Dec 14, 2025 at 08:50PM - white stripes is excellent. Interesting white nose on the #11.
- #466266 Nice pair by
  Venom
  on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 05:22AM - Love the color as well.
- #466264 One of the best colors for that car in my opinion, by TCL on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 04:36AM
  - #466271 I agree - always loved the GT's in darker blue........... by Frank Lemire on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 04:03PM -
- #466262 One stock, one mod? by
  Ulf
  on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 03:20AM - So it is basically one car. ;-)
  - #466267 That's correct Ulf by Frank Lemire on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 05:56AM - The #11 was made from a #73 model - If I could get more there are other races in 1965 that I could d
- #466259 Hey that's two, it's OK, their nice to look at :) by Josh Shy on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 08:24PM

#466244 Some pix for Frank Lemire, your questions about the Cheetah by Josh Shy on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 06:58PM - from Replicarz got me thinking, I wanted one! Mint Models has them on sale right now so I kinda had
- #466258 A couple of extra shots, after my modifications by Josh Shy on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 08:21PM -
- #466251 MRRC 1/32 scale slot car for comparison. I bought two by TCL on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 08:48AM - versions of these.
  - #466252 Still unmistakable, roof line and that large exhaust, it's a by Josh Shy on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 12:59PM - little off but so is Replicarz, I'm just happy to have it represented in my collection!
- #466245 Not bad. They are still available? Aren't these by
  Ulf
  on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 04:18AM - 10 yrs out already??
  - #466253 That sounds about right, I had forgotten about them but I by Josh Shy on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 01:03PM - always wanted one, just too expensive. It would be a great $100 model, maybe $150?
  - #466248 I bought mine in 2019 and if I remember correctly that was by TCL on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 05:38AM - around the time that they were released.
    - #466254 I think it was your pictures of the tire change on Franks by Josh Shy on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 01:12PM - post that got me going. This model like the Scarab I bought are not the same as the original release
      - #466255 Glad you like the version that you bought. I changed the by TCL on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 01:21PM - wheels as well as the tires on mine.
        #466257 I remember the pictures you posted, I was surprised when by Josh Shy on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 08:13PM - it showed up with Goodyear lettered tires but it looks different from the pictures on Mint Models eb

#466235 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 01:16PM -
- #466238 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 01:41PM - Lovely! Too bad Paragon models gave up their nice all opening die-cast work.
  - #466283 agreed. I have a handful & they're nicely done. My Jag by
    Gavin
    on Sunday Dec 14, 2025 at 08:53PM - is actually labeled a Model-Icons, but I think they're the same, right?
- #466237 Nice old school car with a fantastic hood ornament. by TCL on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 01:40PM
  - #466243 That was my immediate thought on first glance :) by Josh Shy on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 06:37PM
    - #466282 Thanks guys! by
      Gavin
      on Sunday Dec 14, 2025 at 08:51PM

#466228 Random openings by
Ulf
on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 09:10AM - No salt anywhere, but a lot of spicy stuff.
- #466241 Some of my favorites by Frank Lemire on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 03:01PM - These days you don't get that many opportunities to take fully opened photos
- #466234 Nice colorful group! Love the color combos on all. by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 01:14PM
- #466230 Great classics from the swinging sixties. A very good decade by TCL on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 09:44AM - for cars and music.
- #466229 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 09:27AM - Tx a lot Ulf; as always great pix! Also, always cheering up to see beautiful all opening die-cast po

#466216 2025 My Collection Year in Review by Frank Lemire on Tuesday Dec 09, 2025 at 03:39PM - Like many of you I keep records of my collection and have been posting an end of the year review of
- #466239 Slow year for me (not necessarily a bad thing!!) Mostly I by Craigj35344 on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 02:39PM - expanded my sub collection of pre-war Bugattis. Major purchases: Pantheon 1923 Bugatti Type 32 A
  - #466240 Great diagram image of the Type 52; meant to add this to my by Craigj35344 on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 02:45PM - original post:
    - #466242 Wow! by Frank Lemire on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 06:26PM - Very advanced design. One of those models that I have to remind myself to not buy. Keeping focus is
- #466227 Nice roundup... my faves there are the by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 09:17AM - body buck and the Spark Cobra. My year was slower than usual, lack of must-have new cars, lack of
  - #466232 Nice adds.............. by Frank Lemire on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 11:21AM - You know I think it was seeing your GTO that inspired me to get one for my collection - but for the
    - #466260 Thanks mate, and same to you! by
      Ulf
      on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 12:44AM
- #466224 Nice year in review, Frank. Like TCL, I really by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Dec 10, 2025 at 12:16PM - enjoy your year end recap. I added 7 (1 is incoming) & sold 1. 4 of the 7 by Norev, one of my fa
  - #466233 Don't know about the sedan............ by Frank Lemire on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 11:29AM - but I like the rest of your pickups and particularly your color choices. Makes me wish I had the spa
    - #466284 Thanks, Frank. Definitely enjoying the bright colors. by
      Gavin
      on Sunday Dec 14, 2025 at 08:54PM
- #466218 Frank, I always like reading your end of year collection by TCL on Tuesday Dec 09, 2025 at 07:25PM - posts. While you didn't add a large number of models, your buys included a good variety of cars and
  - #466219 Nice pickups! by Frank Lemire on Tuesday Dec 09, 2025 at 08:02PM - As an owner of no fewer than 8 GTO's I understand your passion for that one. I also am a fan of the
- #466217 Part 2 by Frank Lemire on Tuesday Dec 09, 2025 at 03:57PM - Seems my post was too long so here is the rest My collection space has not changed but space ha
  - #466226 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 07:52AM - Great review and addition, thanks a lot for sharing. Indeed, it's sad to see that except for Norev
    - #466247 Great additions and plans. by
      Ulf
      on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 04:32AM - Too bad, I just sold the BMW 1999 this April. Regarding "Indeed, it's sad to see that except for
      - #466249 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 07:21AM - Have to agree with you, apologies for the memory slip, but LCD/NZG/Motorhelix/Almost Real etc though
    - #466231 I like your focus by Frank Lemire on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 11:16AM - It would be fantastic to have all of the Le Mans winners lined up in a row. And I agree it is hard t
      - #466246 LM winners as an 18 row... by
        Ulf
        on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 04:24AM - a friend is nearly complete now, after the Lorraine-Dietrich from 1926 arrived this week.
        #466250 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 08:03AM - That must be a very impressive sight, kudos to your friend!
      - #466236 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 01:39PM - Many thanks!

#466210 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Monday Dec 08, 2025 at 09:10PM -
- #466214 Proud to say I have eight of these............ by Frank Lemire on Tuesday Dec 09, 2025 at 03:23PM - Including this custom one
  - #466223 Nice custom! by
    Gavin
    on Wednesday Dec 10, 2025 at 11:11AM
- #466213 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Tuesday Dec 09, 2025 at 10:55AM - Gerat px of a timeless masterpiece ! Kyosho did a great job also on the 69 and 71 street versions
  - #466222 agreed...I have the black Kyosho Coupe & love it. by
    Gavin
    on Wednesday Dec 10, 2025 at 11:10AM -
    - #466225 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 07:27AM - Thumbs up!
- #466212 Classic body design. Few Ferraris made after that excite me by TCL on Tuesday Dec 09, 2025 at 03:29AM - as much as this one. I finally bought back Kyosho's red street version that I sold about 15 years ag
  - #466221 One of my favorites. Looks so good in street or by
    Gavin
    on Wednesday Dec 10, 2025 at 11:09AM - race trim.
- #466211 Fave car and model :-) by
  Ulf
  on Tuesday Dec 09, 2025 at 12:57AM -
  - #466220 I figured. ;) Nice foursome! by
    Gavin
    on Wednesday Dec 10, 2025 at 11:08AM

#466199 Random Racer by
Ulf
on Monday Dec 08, 2025 at 02:15AM -
- #466202 Those are great looking. Love the fender flares! by
  Gavin
  on Monday Dec 08, 2025 at 09:46AM - Big fan of these Capris.
- #466200 I'm not a smoker but I still appreciate the look of those by TCL on Monday Dec 08, 2025 at 03:36AM - liveries. Good color combos. It would be interesting to see what Ford would come up with if they
  - #466201 Erm.. they already brought the name back... by
    Ulf
    on Monday Dec 08, 2025 at 08:51AM - and failed miserably by of course making just unother SUV/minivan/crossover 5h1tb0x. As if there wa
    - #466209 I wasn't aware of that SUV but I'm not surprised by it. The by TCL on Monday Dec 08, 2025 at 10:11AM - last time I checked the Mustang Mach E wasn't doing very well either. I just hope the next time

#466196 JPS livery twins by
Ulf
on Sunday Dec 07, 2025 at 01:35AM -
- #466203 Such a great livery. I only have it on an old by
  Gavin
  on Monday Dec 08, 2025 at 09:47AM - Corgi Lotus 72. Particularly like it on that Capri.
- #466198 My favorite with JPS livery by Frank Lemire on Sunday Dec 07, 2025 at 02:50PM -
- #466197 Great livery theme on two classics. by TCL on Sunday Dec 07, 2025 at 03:51AM

#466185 Random Reds by
Ulf
on Saturday Dec 06, 2025 at 03:46AM -
- #466204 Great trio of Ferraris! That BB LM is just by
  Gavin
  on Monday Dec 08, 2025 at 09:50AM - gorgeous. That's a model I really regret missing out on. Just love the way it looks. Dino is a
- #466194 Some older random reds by Frank Lemire on Saturday Dec 06, 2025 at 01:36PM -
- #466187 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Saturday Dec 06, 2025 at 08:35AM - Tx Ulf, nice trio; all speak to me - though the 512BB Le Mans is not in the stable here (yet).
- #466186 That 308 GT4 looks like it's mad at the other two and won't by TCL on Saturday Dec 06, 2025 at 07:24AM - even look at them. :-) I don't have any of those models but the 308 would probably be my pick of th
  - #466190 It's because the 308 is envious of the others having Ferrari by Craigj35344 on Saturday Dec 06, 2025 at 11:50AM - badging while his is only Dino!
    - #466191 Good one! by TCL on Saturday Dec 06, 2025 at 12:01PM

#466182 Hey, Frank Lemire: ready for a good cry! by Craigj35344 on Friday Dec 05, 2025 at 11:18PM - 289 Cobra #CSX 2009, driven by Bill Knauer at Watkins Glen in August, 1971; Warren Agor in a 1969 Sh
- #466192 As John Candy once said by Frank Lemire on Saturday Dec 06, 2025 at 01:14PM - "...That's not that bad, they can buff that right out" Proof that light gauge aluminum crumbles u

#466178 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Friday Dec 05, 2025 at 12:51PM -
- #466189 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Saturday Dec 06, 2025 at 08:37AM - Love it, one of the last wedge-mohicans! Tx 4 sharing.
  - #466205 Glad you like it! Love the wedges! by
    Gavin
    on Monday Dec 08, 2025 at 09:50AM
- #466183 Nice... this model was awesome, especially in yellow. by
  Ulf
  on Saturday Dec 06, 2025 at 02:12AM - I wasn't a big fan of the overhaul which took away the clarity of the original, still not as bad as
  - #466206 Definitely a nicely done model. A friend of mine had by
    Gavin
    on Monday Dec 08, 2025 at 09:53AM - a yellow S4S (the last of the Turbo-4s, I think). Apart from the GM airbag wheel, he loved that car
- #466181 AA Esprit is still one of my favorites. by
  Venom
  on Friday Dec 05, 2025 at 10:57PM - I wish they did more variations of it though. Sport 350, wingless regular model, the later bigger wi
  - #466207 They did quite a few of the early ones, but yeah, I agree... by
    Gavin
    on Monday Dec 08, 2025 at 09:55AM - they should have done more of the post-redesign Turbo-4 cars.
- #466179 I liked the styling of that generation and had the same by TCL on Friday Dec 05, 2025 at 01:30PM - model by AA. The fellow that I used for tree work in the 90s had a white Esprit with a personalized
  - #466208 absolutely! Great pic! by
    Gavin
    on Monday Dec 08, 2025 at 09:55AM

#466167 Biggest wheel mod CHEAT I ever did! I bought Sun Star's new by TCL on Friday Dec 05, 2025 at 04:01AM - Fairlady Z S30 Street Sport in orange and black but was very disappointed with the modern sized whee
- #466180 Bravo! by Frank Lemire on Friday Dec 05, 2025 at 09:33PM - The wheel switch works very well indeed. I have to admit if I had this model I'd be tempted to do th
  - #466184 Thanks Frank! by TCL on Saturday Dec 06, 2025 at 02:16AM
    - #466193 You have inspired me................ by Frank Lemire on Saturday Dec 06, 2025 at 01:20PM - I decided to go ahead and order one of these. I went for the blue one so as not to be a complete cop
      - #466195 Looking forward to see what you do with it. If you find a by TCL on Saturday Dec 06, 2025 at 03:16PM - way to remove the wheels without damaging the mounting points I'd be interested to know what it is.
- #466171 That's thinking outside the box. Nice result. Love by
  Gavin
  on Friday Dec 05, 2025 at 09:48AM - the color.
  - #466174 Thanks. Here's a photo of a cut down Minilite wheel and by TCL on Friday Dec 05, 2025 at 11:29AM - a photo of one before I cut it. I also had to file off the ridges on the sides and file the back sid
- #466170 Original, never seen, and somehow very cool. by
  Ulf
  on Friday Dec 05, 2025 at 09:34AM
  - #466175 Thanks Ulf. This Sun Star was released in 2025. They also by TCL on Friday Dec 05, 2025 at 11:31AM - did a similar one in blue.
- #466168 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Friday Dec 05, 2025 at 04:42AM - Excellent job, congrats!
  - #466169 Thanks! by TCL on Friday Dec 05, 2025 at 04:44AM