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

#464540 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 01, 2025 at 09:48AM -
- #464541 Awesome! Two all-time great cars and drivers. by
  BrianK
  on Tuesday Apr 01, 2025 at 12:07PM

#464538 Shelby Collectibles by poblano on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 10:46PM - Do any of you have any models made by Shelby Collectibles? I recently took possession of my second,
- #464544 I have several of their cars............. by Frank Lemire on Tuesday Apr 01, 2025 at 03:42PM - I found their Daytona Coupes to be nearly exact duplicates in body shape to the Exoto models - so cl
- #464539 I've had a number of them. I think their GT40s and Shelby by TCL on Tuesday Apr 01, 2025 at 05:49AM - Daytona Coupes are well done for the price range. Their initial set of GT40s had the steering wheel
  - #464543 No Subject by poblano on Tuesday Apr 01, 2025 at 03:30PM - Precisely the two models by Shelby Collectibles I have, neither with racing livery.

#464537 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 12:26PM - From the sixties

#464529 Bargain ALERT by
BrianK
on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 11:17AM - I see that Biante/Downies is having a clearance sale. I'm not in the market to buy, so I want to pas
- #464542 Thanks! by Guest on Tuesday Apr 01, 2025 at 02:46PM - I've been wanting a Supercar series Camaro, and at $175 USD with Free Shipping, it was a steal!
- #464536 Wow, lots of racing cars and bargains in there :) by Josh Shy on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 12:21PM
- #464535 Wow, lots of racing cars and bargains in there :) by Josh Shy on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 12:21PM

#464520 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Friday Mar 28, 2025 at 09:48AM -
- #464525 Great trio, Josh. Gotta love that Papaya Orange! by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Mar 30, 2025 at 04:54PM
  - #464534 Some love 'em, some hate 'em, I'm just glad to have them. by Josh Shy on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 12:12PM
- #464523 good set ... imagine those engines trackside by ren on Sunday Mar 30, 2025 at 07:53AM
  - #464530 Don't forget your ear plugs!! by Josh Shy on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 12:05PM

#464519 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 11:09AM -
- #464526 Love the styling on the One-77. Nice interior color too. by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Mar 30, 2025 at 04:55PM
  - #464533 I think it's my fav AM without numbers, those rear haunches! by Josh Shy on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 12:10PM

#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.
    - #464521 My riff on this model by Frank Lemire on Saturday Mar 29, 2025 at 07:34PM -
      - #464532 Riff away my friend, looks great. by Josh Shy on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 12:09PM
      - #464522 Nice! The livery looks good. Was it on an actual Cobra or is by TCL on Sunday Mar 30, 2025 at 04:44AM - it one of your specials.
        #464524 Believe it was an actual car by Frank Lemire on Sunday Mar 30, 2025 at 08:29AM - Hal Keck at Sebring SCCA race in 1966. Hal usually drove a blue Cobra with white stripes and the #88

#464512 Best looking car to ever come out of Japan, contender! by Josh Shy on Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 11:13AM -
- #464527 Love this version of the Z. Perfect color, stance & wheels. by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Mar 30, 2025 at 04:56PM
  - #464531 Oh yeah, me too :) by Josh Shy on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 12:07PM
- #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
- #464528 Definitely one of my favorites. AA's model is so great, too by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Mar 30, 2025 at 04:57PM
- #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