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

#464652 Random Panamericana car... by
Ulf
on Friday Apr 18, 2025 at 12:44AM -
- #464655 Unusual shape. Love all those Mobil Pegasus logos. by TCL on Friday Apr 18, 2025 at 03:51AM

#464647 Random Model Pic of the Day by
Venom
on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 03:14PM -
- #464657 cool to have your car as a diecast by ren on Friday Apr 18, 2025 at 08:39AM
- #464656 that's a great pic! Absolutely love all generations of by
  Gavin
  on Friday Apr 18, 2025 at 05:53AM - the Miata. I still need to find a model of an ND. Who makes that one? You have an ND RF model too
- #464650 Fantastic pic and awesome cars. by
  Ulf
  on Friday Apr 18, 2025 at 12:39AM
- #464648 Last of a dying breed in a world of giant SUVs and pickups. by TCL on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 03:32PM - I had an NC with Mazdaspeed springs added after the purchase.
  - #464653 Still alive and kicking by
    Ulf
    on Friday Apr 18, 2025 at 01:07AM - interesting to see a move towards a bigger displacement, while keeping the naturally aspirated engin
    - #464654 Glad they are keeping it alive. Not many small 2 seat by TCL on Friday Apr 18, 2025 at 03:48AM - open top sports cars left these days that most people can afford. They dropped the Fiat version of t

#464636 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 08:22AM -
- #464644 Sleek Jag by
  Venom
  on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 03:09PM
- #464643 Rare bird. I thought I remember Frank L, putting a livery on by TCL on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 11:00AM - it but I could be wrong.
- #464642 That looks excellent. by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 10:47AM
- #464640 Yes, I have this model; it's awesome. by Craigj35344 on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 10:37AM
- #464637 Beauty King. by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 09:01AM

#464630 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Wednesday Apr 16, 2025 at 10:59AM -
- #464641 I've been tempted by this one, but even at discounted by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 10:47AM - prices, I'm not sure about it.
- #464638 I like the car, the model is nice but could be nicer for the by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 09:02AM - price I think. Does it park in the living room? :-)
  - #464639 Oh, Ulf; don't you know that all US classic car collectors by Craigj3544 on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 10:36AM - keep their cars in custom garages with wide screen TV's, bars, carpeted floors, playrooms, etc.?!
    - #464651 Okayyy... what do I know, I don't even have a garage. by
      Ulf
      on Friday Apr 18, 2025 at 12:41AM

#464621 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 12:25PM -
- #464631 Classic rally icon, a modelcar classic, too. by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 12:46AM -
- #464629 Love the flares with those deep dish wheels, looks well done by Josh Shy on Wednesday Apr 16, 2025 at 10:55AM

#464618 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 12:02PM -
- #464645 Large and in charge by
  Venom
  on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 03:10PM - I still sadly lack a 427 GT40 lol. I really need to step up my classic race car game...
- #464622 Uh.. just thought a moment this was the sealed CMR 12 by
  Ulf
  on Wednesday Apr 16, 2025 at 07:22AM - these headlights are looking too slim, too rounded in my eyes. Is this a shape error, and had CMR
  - #464627 Lulled you in then...bang, the money shot! Headlamps look by Josh Shy on Wednesday Apr 16, 2025 at 10:52AM - ok to me, here is a different shot.
- #464620 beautiful! Is that 1:12? by
  Gavin
  on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 12:22PM
  - #464628 Yes sir it is but I just love it! by Josh Shy on Wednesday Apr 16, 2025 at 10:53AM

#464607 Can anyone provide info on how the tariffs are handled for by Craigj35344 on Monday Apr 14, 2025 at 06:19PM - models purchased from Germany or Italy and shipped to the USA? Is the 10% tariff (or is it 20%) char
- #464646 I really have no idea either... by
  Venom
  on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 03:13PM - I did just make an order a week or so ago from Italy, and so far nothing as far as any EU tariff was
  - #464649 The under $800 duty free exemption is scheduled to end on by TCL on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 07:42PM - May 2nd for goods originating in China and Hong Kong. If your package arrives tomorrow and is less t
- #464619 The bad part is the tariffs are just a cover to keep the by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 12:08PM - media busy, while who knows what is being done behind the scenes.
- #464608 A related question is whether the under $800 exemption by TCL on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 05:23AM - that was eliminated for items from China and Hong Kong is based on the country the item was purchase
  - #464612 Utter chaos is putting it mildly! I've poised the question by Craigj35344 on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 10:23AM - to the US Customs via their website; supposed to hear back in 7-10 days (assume the DOGE hasn't cut
    - #464617 If it's more than utter chaos for consumers I hate to by TCL on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 11:28AM - imagine what businesses and government workers are experiencing due to the constant flip-flopping an
      - #464624 You will find out soon enough by Frank Lemire on Wednesday Apr 16, 2025 at 08:55AM - If you have models on pre-order, like I do, you can expect the people you are buying from to inform
        #464626 I've got two pre-orders in place now. One is a 1/18th by TCL on Wednesday Apr 16, 2025 at 10:36AM - expected sometime between July and September. The retailer is in the USA but the model will likely b
        #464625 Let us know your experience when they come in. by Josh Shy on Wednesday Apr 16, 2025 at 10:21AM

#464604 Images of CMC's Ferrari 250LM and their issue of an updated by Craigj35344 on Friday Apr 11, 2025 at 02:28PM - Maserati Birdcage as displayed at the Tecno Classica, courtesy of an email from Modelcars24:
- #464623 The already infamous 10-cylinder LM... by
  Ulf
  on Wednesday Apr 16, 2025 at 07:24AM - protos... just hope they correct this.
- #464616 It would take something really important to me to spend by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 11:13AM - that kind of money again for a model. This doesn't make the cut.
- #464606 Fantastic models, but I can't afford anymore their prices... by Caca on Sunday Apr 13, 2025 at 03:17PM
- #464605 Exposed chassis 250 LM is interesting. As far as the race by TCL on Friday Apr 11, 2025 at 04:35PM - versions, I'm satisfied enough with the Hot Wheels Elite #26 second place Le Mans finisher so I won'

#464601 Random Model Pic of the Day...keeping with the theme. by
Gavin
on Friday Apr 11, 2025 at 12:21PM - I saw on CK models that Werk83 just released a few versions of these:
- #464615 Hope they are as well done as some of their other releases. by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 11:07AM
- #464609 before i got into racing but def a great pic by ren on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 06:47AM
  - #464611 Thanks ren! by
    Gavin
    on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 09:51AM

#464598 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Friday Apr 11, 2025 at 11:44AM -
- #464599 Cool shot, Josh. Nicely done by Minichamps. I'm by
  Gavin
  on Friday Apr 11, 2025 at 12:18PM - glad Werk83 did a batch too.
  - #464632 The rear end is even better than the MC model. by
    Ulf
    on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 12:51AM - The slightly angled grille seems incorrect, though. But overall these Werk Zaks are great calue for
  - #464613 even though it's sealed I thought these looked great, the by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 11:03AM - wheels are very nice, good stance and what a fantastic price.

#464595 Random model of the day pix... by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 11:16AM -
- #464610 great pics ! by ren on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 06:49AM
- #464600 Very cool model...love the engine detail, particularly the by
  Gavin
  on Friday Apr 11, 2025 at 12:19PM - exhaust.
  - #464614 This and the Indy turbine car are the best Replicarz has to by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 11:05AM - offer...so far.

#464586 Collection rebuilding after downsizing almost complete …………… by TCL on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 04:50AM - Prior to this point there were only two more 1/18ths that I was trying to buy back after my mass dow
- #464633 Great return... this is a true beauty. by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 12:52AM - Congrats!
  - #464634 Thanks! by TCL on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 03:43AM
- #464591 What is the final car you are looking for? by Frank Lemire on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 08:33AM
  - #464592 I sold my white CMC Ferrari 250 TR and am trying to decide by TCL on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 10:16AM - whether to spend the high asking prices for a good pre-owned example or wait until the 3rd quarter o
    - #464596 sealed car looks to be a big step down by Frank Lemire on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 01:41PM - At first look the wheels appear pretty cheap. I'm also really concerned that the trade war with Chin
      - #464597 Good job on the red CMC. I agree that the Tecno is a big by TCL on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 03:49PM - step down but I think a good pre-owned example of the "Lucybelle" white 250 TR will set me back over
        #464602 How about $535, insured shipping included, for a new, never by Craigj35344 on Friday Apr 11, 2025 at 12:29PM - displayed, never even opened except for an original inspection CMC
        #464603 Criag thanks for the offer. I have a question before I by TCL on Friday Apr 11, 2025 at 02:20PM - decide and just sent it to you via email. Tom
- #464589 Looks very good in gold...not a color I really have in by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 08:07AM - my collection.
  - #464590 I agree. There was a gold Jag XJS by Road Signature that by TCL on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 08:27AM - I was tempted by but never bought it. What I like about the 2000GT in gold is that it represents a v

#464585 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Wednesday Apr 09, 2025 at 01:14PM -
- #464587 beautiful angle ... HWE version ? by ren on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 06:09AM
  - #464593 This was Hotwheels base version, the first model I modified by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 11:05AM - myself! happy with the outcome.
  - #464588 nope...just the basic HW version. It was a nicely done by
    Gavin
    on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 07:50AM - model. I sold mine when I got the KK. HW on the left, KK on the right:

#464581 Another look at the TSM 936 by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 08, 2025 at 11:47AM -
- #464583 really well done model...probably the most detailed by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Apr 09, 2025 at 06:41AM - model in my collection.
- #464582 jerk .. now i need one LOL by ren on Tuesday Apr 08, 2025 at 03:21PM
  - #464584 Glad I could help!! by Josh Shy on Wednesday Apr 09, 2025 at 12:52PM

#464568 I like big air boxes I can not lie, when a racer drives by Josh Shy on Friday Apr 04, 2025 at 12:03PM - by with it's air box in the sky and an iddy bitty turbo in your eye...
- #464575 great grouping by ren on Monday Apr 07, 2025 at 07:55PM
  - #464580 Thanks Ren! by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 08, 2025 at 11:00AM
- #464571 Big scoop by
  Venom
  on Saturday Apr 05, 2025 at 02:16AM - I still regret not getting the AUTOart Alfa 33, along with the diecast TSM 936.
  - #464578 That 936 was a fantastic model at that price new, deal of by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 08, 2025 at 10:57AM - the decade!
- #464570 LOL! by
  Gavin
  on Friday Apr 04, 2025 at 02:26PM - I only have one of these, but from 2 different years.
  - #464579 From different ends of the spectrum but they look good by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 08, 2025 at 10:59AM - together.

#464563 ACME? Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe #15 Dan Gurney ………………… by TCL on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 10:30AM - I was waiting for this model from Spark but then I started seeing its listings removed from a couple
- #464564 UPDATE: On the bottom of the box it says "Manufactured by by TCL on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 11:04AM - ACME trading company" but it also says "Manufactured by Shelby Collectibles Inc."
  - #464565 No Subject by poblano on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 11:42AM - Someday, I wish someone "in the know" would write an exposé of just how the model companies do busi
    - #464566 It is a Shelby Collectibles 'Repaint' by Acme by Frank Lemire on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 07:51PM - SC never made any models in the 1964 'Viking Blue' livery. Beyond the paint, I can't see any differe
      - #464567 I'm with you on the FIA spec Cobra. The Viking blue is what by TCL on Friday Apr 04, 2025 at 04:20AM - got me interested in the Spark announcement but when this car popped up it was a good way for me to

#464561 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 09:12AM -
- #464572 That CMC 312 Berlinetta worth pretty penny these days! by Alex Kustov on Sunday Apr 06, 2025 at 07:20AM - Great trio!
  - #464577 Thanks Alex. by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 08, 2025 at 10:53AM
- #464562 LOVE that 512BB. Should have bought one! by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 09:57AM
  - #464569 I think at the time this was the most Dad ever paid for a by Josh Shy on Friday Apr 04, 2025 at 12:08PM - 1/18 model but it does deliver!

#464553 Random Model Pic of the Day by
Venom
on Wednesday Apr 02, 2025 at 10:19PM -
- #464635 So nice, so period perfect. by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 05:48AM - Speaking of... a surprise 1:1 sighting in commuter traffic last year.
- #464560 Looks very well done but hey, what ever happend to the by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 08:53AM - rotary engine anyways??
  - #464573 No Subject by Alex Kustov on Sunday Apr 06, 2025 at 07:21AM - New RX-9 Coming out soon.
- #464559 Looks very well done but hey, what ever happend to the by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 08:53AM - rotary engine anyways??
  - #464574 Emissions more or less by
    Venom
    on Monday Apr 07, 2025 at 12:22AM - Although Mazda is developing a rotary for hybrid applications. There are also some industrial use ro
    - #464576 Never even considered that one, maybe they'll be back after by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 08, 2025 at 10:48AM - we shut down the EPA!
- #464555 great shot....love that green. So '70s. by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 07:43AM
- #464554 I should have bought one when it was first released. by TCL on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 04:09AM