Is anyone into 1:18 Diecast Collecting. Here are some of Mine

P1 · 12-10-2014, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kwando

Some of my 1:18s

Very nice! Which brand are they?

PINeely · 12-10-2014, 05:53 PM

I need some displays like that for mine. It sucks that they're discontinued but you could probably whip up something similar very easily with some wood and pre-cut glass plates. You could even cut slots with a router so that you don't need the pegs to hold the glass up.

Kwando · 12-10-2014, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P1et

Very nice! Which brand are they?

They're all AUTOart, Kyosho and UT models..not cheap lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PINeely

I need some displays like that for mine. It sucks that they're discontinued but you could probably whip up something similar very easily with some wood and pre-cut glass plates. You could even cut slots with a router so that you don't need the pegs to hold the glass up.

It probably is quite easy to build similar ones but oddly I haven't seen anyone replicate this style yet for commercial sale or person.

phrozen06 · 12-11-2014, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kwando

They're all AUTOart, Kyosho and UT models..not cheap lol.

It probably is quite easy to build similar ones but oddly I haven't seen anyone replicate this style yet for commercial sale or person.

UT models were 34 dollars new. But the minute they went out of production prices skyrocketed. My only knock agains Kyosho was that the rotors didn't move, and AutoArt models are just freakin beautiful

V1.47fan · 12-11-2014, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrozen06

UT models were 34 dollars new. But the minute they went out of production prices skyrocketed. My only knock agains Kyosho was that the rotors didn't move, and AutoArt models are just freakin beautiful

Do you have any E30 M3's

phrozen06 · 12-11-2014, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V1.47fan

Do you have any E30 M3's

Not any more. I sold a dealer edition E30 M3 Roberto Raviglia edition from the 88 DTM series. I should've kept it.

V1.47fan · 12-11-2014, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrozen06

Not any more. I sold a dealer edition E30 M3 Roberto Raviglia edition from the 88 DTM series. I should've kept it.

Well, at least you still have the batmobile. Another favorite...

Kwando · 12-11-2014, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrozen06

UT models were 34 dollars new. But the minute they went out of production prices skyrocketed. My only knock agains Kyosho was that the rotors didn't move, and AutoArt models are just freakin beautiful

I wish I was collecting around that time. UT prices are pretty soft lately and I suspect they will continue to slide as GT Spirit and AUTOart roll out the Porsche 993 line. The E36 M3s have really taken a hit too.

phrozen06 · 12-15-2014, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kwando

I wish I was collecting around that time. UT prices are pretty soft lately and I suspect they will continue to slide as GT Spirit and AUTOart roll out the Porsche 993 line. The E36 M3s have really taken a hit too.

the dealer edition e36 m3 gtr with the motorsport livery is commanding $500+ at the moment. I should've kept that one

tmdals0213 · 12-15-2014, 09:21 PM

how true are these models to the actual car? all the piping and all the hinges?

phrozen06 · 12-22-2014, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmdals0213

how true are these models to the actual car? all the piping and all the hinges?

On the outside they're pretty accurate. The insides are mostly plastic on the UT models but the componets are made to scale. Minichamps/Pauls Model Art are more detailed than the UT models as well as AutoArt but not by much. Some of the interiors are in done in suede on the dealer editions which will cost you more. Kyosho is in the level of the Minichamps too. The hinges work but you're not going to see an accurate representation of shock style hinge on most model cars.

If you want the cream of the crop as far as models go you'll have to go with EXOTO or BBR, and those AINT CHEAP

tmdals0213 · 12-22-2014, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phrozen06

On the outside they're pretty accurate. The insides are mostly plastic on the UT models but the componets are made to scale. Minichamps/Pauls Model Art are more detailed than the UT models as well as AutoArt but not by much. Some of the interiors are in done in suede on the dealer editions which will cost you more. Kyosho is in the level of the Minichamps too. The hinges work but you're not going to see an accurate representation of shock style hinge on most model cars.

If you want the cream of the crop as far as models go you'll have to go with EXOTO or BBR, and those AINT CHEAP

Thank you for the reply!!!

MYovichZ4 · 01-07-2015, 05:19 PM

Not my photo or collection >.<
I just liked the 360 view.

capt_slow · 01-07-2015, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V1.47fan

Aircraft models is what i collect...

Herpa 1:500? I used to collect them back when I was in middle school, built my own airport diorama actually.

Mr Tonka · 01-07-2015, 09:56 PM

I have a few... actually my wife had about 30 when we met. Didn't take long to make the decision to lock that up.

12-10-2014, 05:53 PM	#46
PINeely Lieutenant Colonel 1080 Rep 1,912 Posts Drives: 2013 535i, 2015 Tundra 1794 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jackson, MS iTrader: (2)	I need some displays like that for mine. It sucks that they're discontinued but you could probably whip up something similar very easily with some wood and pre-cut glass plates. You could even cut slots with a router so that you don't need the pegs to hold the glass up.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-15-2014, 09:21 PM	#54
tmdals0213 Major 225 Rep 1,412 Posts Drives: 2021 G22 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: amazon.com/prime iTrader: (2)	how true are these models to the actual car? all the piping and all the hinges? __________________ Diligentia Vis Celeritas
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-07-2015, 05:19 PM	#57
MYovichZ4 Private First Class 125 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0i Roadster Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Western Burbs of Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 3.0i [0.00] 2011 Cadillac CTS C ... [0.00]	Not my photo or collection >.< I just liked the 360 view. __________________ 2007 BMW Z4 3.0i Roadster / Silver Grey BMW CCA 492691
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-07-2015, 09:56 PM	#59
Mr Tonka is probably out riding. 6061 Rep 2,292 Posts Drives: Something Italian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sweatypeninsula iTrader: (0)	I have a few... actually my wife had about 30 when we met. Didn't take long to make the decision to lock that up. __________________ "There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice. -Charles de Secondat"
	Appreciate 0 Quote