1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[a6m5]

That is one of the most satisfying things I've even seen on a diecast model.

The Ramcharger top? If anybody in here doesn't have one, definitely add it to your wishlist. It's a worthy addition to say the least. 👍

@Spacegoat - I wanna see this on your roster by Spring. Don't disappoint me.

lol

Got these three a few days ago. Happy about finding two Matchboxes.
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I gave that green Firebird to my nephew... but for some reason, he won't take it home. Just last Saturday, I bring up how cool the car looks, and he agrees, but it's still here & still in the blister. I think he wants me to uncard it. And keep it. Great looking car!

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Found these today.

Redlines, blazer, nova and gto at a Meijer, Volkswagen 5 pack at a target. It was the only one they had.

 

[a6m5]

I finally took new pictures of TLV Super Silhouette Skyline I've had forever.

While blogging, I came up with an idea of doing ten "Desert Island" 1/64 cars. I've just come up with it, but I'm hoping to make it similar to the "Our First TLV" post. In that post we featured @RCKakashi14 , @Spacegoat , @MedigoFlame , @Nessy , @AOS- , @R1600Turbo , @Daniel008 , @Cano from this community & their first TLVs.

With the Desert Island concept, it would be any 1/64 cars, so it's open to not just TLV collectors, Hot Wheel collectors, etc., but everyone from this community, and any 1/64 cars. I would be so appreciative of anyone willing to participate in this. Share what your top ten cars are, and short note describing how it makes your top ten. I say "short" note, but it can be as long as you like.

Hopefully we will have enough collectors interested in participating(Please!) I will be creating convo thread for this soon.

 

[AOS-]

Any particular reason why you chose the words "Desert Island"?

 

[Spacegoat]

@Spacegoat - I wanna see this on your roster by Spring. Don't disappoint me.

lol

Northern or southern hemisphere spring?

Hopefully we will have enough collectors interested in participating(Please!) I will be creating convo thread for this soon.

I'll have to have a serious think about this one. It's going to be real tough narrowing it down to only ten.

 

[wahthewalrus]

Eh, might as well jump in with this thread. My dad and I have collected various racing memorabilia over the years, including 1:64 die-casts, particularly of Indycars. This is some of what we got:

 

[a6m5]

Any particular reason why you chose the words "Desert Island"?

I don't know what else they are called. Back in the day, when people started doing this, I think it was like if you are going to be stuck on a desert island, can take with you only ten of this or that, what will you choose?, hence "desert island". I think it implies your final, ultimate top ten.

Northern or southern hemisphere spring?

Well played.

I'll have to have a serious think about this one. It's going to be real tough narrowing it down to only ten.

Same here. Top ten toy cars.... Except we take our toy cars very seriously.

 

[Spacegoat]

Same here. Top ten toy cars....

I'll go through the stuff tonight and see what I can come up with for you. Coming up with a reason for each one might take a little longer though.

Except we take our toy cars very seriously.

Too seriously sometimes.

 

[a6m5]

I'll go through the stuff tonight and see what I can come up with for you. Coming up with a reason for each one might take a little longer though.

Thank you Jarrod! 👍 No hurry, with that TLV project, it took WEEKS.

Too seriously sometimes.

Not me, I'm a very casual collector.

 

[Cano]

While blogging, I came up with an idea of doing ten "Desert Island" 1/64 cars. I've just come up with it, but I'm hoping to make it similar to the "Our First TLV" post. In that post we featured @RCKakashi14 , @Spacegoat , @MedigoFlame , @Nessy , @AOS- , @R1600Turbo , @Daniel008 , @Cano from this community & their first TLVs.

With the Desert Island concept, it would be any 1/64 cars, so it's open to not just TLV collectors, Hot Wheel collectors, etc., but everyone from this community, and any 1/64 cars. I would be so appreciative of anyone willing to participate in this. Share what your top ten cars are, and short note describing how it makes your top ten. I say "short" note, but it can be as long as you like.

Hopefully we will have enough collectors interested in participating(Please!) I will be creating convo thread for this soon.

Super in. Altough it will be hard... specially since, when collecting older cars, it's as much as the casting as it is it's condition...

 

[a6m5]

Super in. Altough it will be hard... specially since, when collecting older cars, it's as much as the casting as it is it's condition...

I doubt it'll be a easy process for any seasoned collectors. So glad you are onboard! :tup:

 

[photonrider]

Any particular reason why you chose the words "Desert Island"?

So that everybody gets their just deserts.

Eh, might as well jump in with this thread. My dad and I have collected various racing memorabilia over the years, including 1:64 die-casts, particularly of Indycars. This is some of what we got:

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Welcome aboard, stranger.
Wait . . . I know you already.

That's an awesome collection going there - we will want lots of close ups.

 

[ScottPuss20]

I finally took new pictures of TLV Super Silhouette Skyline I've had forever.

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While blogging, I came up with an idea of doing ten "Desert Island" 1/64 cars. I've just come up with it, but I'm hoping to make it similar to the "Our First TLV" post. In that post we featured @RCKakashi14 , @Spacegoat , @MedigoFlame , @Nessy , @AOS- , @R1600Turbo , @Daniel008 , @Cano from this community & their first TLVs.

With the Desert Island concept, it would be any 1/64 cars, so it's open to not just TLV collectors, Hot Wheel collectors, etc., but everyone from this community, and any 1/64 cars. I would be so appreciative of anyone willing to participate in this. Share what your top ten cars are, and short note describing how it makes your top ten. I say "short" note, but it can be as long as you like.

Hopefully we will have enough collectors interested in participating(Please!) I will be creating convo thread for this soon.

Oi you gotta put me in this!

 

[photonrider]

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

I have the Zamac chevelle still carded, it was the first Zamac I found.

 

[Apok]

I finally took new pictures of TLV Super Silhouette Skyline I've had forever.

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While blogging, I came up with an idea of doing ten "Desert Island" 1/64 cars. I've just come up with it, but I'm hoping to make it similar to the "Our First TLV" post. In that post we featured @RCKakashi14 , @Spacegoat , @MedigoFlame , @Nessy , @AOS- , @R1600Turbo , @Daniel008 , @Cano from this community & their first TLVs.

With the Desert Island concept, it would be any 1/64 cars, so it's open to not just TLV collectors, Hot Wheel collectors, etc., but everyone from this community, and any 1/64 cars. I would be so appreciative of anyone willing to participate in this. Share what your top ten cars are, and short note describing how it makes your top ten. I say "short" note, but it can be as long as you like.

Hopefully we will have enough collectors interested in participating(Please!) I will be creating convo thread for this soon.

I wouldn't mind participating.

 

[wahthewalrus]

So that everybody gets their just deserts.



Welcome aboard, stranger.
Wait . . . I know you already.

That's an awesome collection going there - we will want lots of close ups.

Well since you asked... I've got two for ya now! The first one is Parnelli Jones' 1963 Indy 500 Winning Car. The Second is Mario Andretti's 1969 Indy 500 Winning Car.

I believe that their both Hot Wheels, but I'm not 100% sure about the Jones car.

 

[a6m5]

Oi you gotta put me in this!

I wouldn't mind participating.

Thank you both for your interest in this. I'd be glad to have you guys participate! 👍

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Mine's loose. Sweet, but I like the purple one Harry posted better(also have it Loose).

Parnelli Jones' 1963 Indy 500 Winning Car.

I think I have couple of those, but in Mobil livery & something else. Sweet casting. 👍

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Thank you both for your interest in this. I'd be glad to have you guys participate! 👍

Actually, can you count me in as well? I've never offered my opnions for something quite what you're doing, and although deciding on things such as a 10-car list isn't my personal specialty, I'm sure I can cook something up...

 

[CodeRedR51]

And....

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Could that Ford GT be the Gran Turismo set Ford GT that Mattel announced? I can only wonder... Too bad there is no picture of its rear end, I am curious to see how did HW recreate that aspect of the car.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Could that Ford GT be the Gran Turismo set Ford GT that Mattel announced?

Forza.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Forza.

Forza? Wasn't the GT the car that "replaced" the Mazda LM55 as part of the Gran Turismo set? Or am I mixing the two lists up?

 

[AOS-]

@a6m5, Gotcha. Wasn't fully sure of what you meant, but I suppose my guess wasn't too far off. Yeah I'll participate. May or may not take too long to decide on the top 10 seeing as how I've been making back money on these things this week.

@photonrider If you've been looking for MBX Teslas, your Dollarama may have them.

Could that Ford GT be the Gran Turismo set Ford GT that Mattel announced? I can only wonder... Too bad there is no picture of its rear end, I am curious to see how did HW recreate that aspect of the car.

You can see it's not perforated where there are the two huge openings for air flow. That's a big deal breaker! (slams table)

 

[Niku Driver HC]

You can see it's not perforated where there are the two huge openings for air flow. That's a big deal breaker! (slams table)

"Huge openings"?

Oh crud, you are right! They're not sculptured properly! Well, that will make HW's GT casting lose some points... I already fear the same happening with the exhaust exits.

 

[AOS-]

I've got a few Matchbox Tesla Model S. Does anyone need one?

"Huge openings"?

Yup.. The 458 has the same deal. Tis too bad. It's a manufacturing limitation.




In any case, TLV Neo says there is now a dark blue GT-R as well as one in gold. Thought you guys may want to know about that.... but if you're a big fan of R35s, I may as well redirect your attention to MakeUp and Ignition's recent releases of the LB Works resin cars. Buyers claim Ignition really raised the bar with their model.

 

[a6m5]

Actually, can you count me in as well? I've never offered my opnions for something quite what you're doing, and although deciding on things such as a 10-car list isn't my personal specialty, I'm sure I can cook something up...

Of course dude! Thank you, and I will be creating a dedicated convo thread shortly. 👍

It's been at least couple years since I've looked forward to new BMW casting.

@a6m5, Gotcha. Wasn't fully sure of what you meant, but I suppose my guess wasn't too far off. Yeah I'll participate. May or may not take too long to decide on the top 10 seeing as how I've been making back money on these things this week.

I am STOKED that you are joining, although I know you are kinda half-assing on 1/64 these days. Of course, looking at your 1/18's, who can blame you!

In any case, TLV Neo says there is now a dark blue GT-R as well as one in gold. Thought you guys may want to know about that.... but if you're a big fan of R35s, I may as well redirect your attention to MakeUp and Ignition's recent releases of the LB Works resin cars. Buyers claim Ignition really raised the bar with their model.

Thank you. j/k

 

[AOS-]

Of course dude! Thank you, and I will be creating a dedicated convo thread shortly. 👍

It's been at least couple years since I've looked forward to new BMW casting.

I am STOKED that you are joining, although I know you are kinda half-assing on 1/64 these days. Of course, looking at your 1/18's, who can blame you!

Thank you. j/k

Half-assing. That's one way to put it. I still have hory grails I ain't givin' to nobody.

Well, that's probably a lie now that the McLarens are gone. A lot of my Speed Machines are going too.

But on the plus side, I did score a 1/18 McLaren for a super low price!

 

[a6m5]

Half-assing. That's one way to put it. I still have hory grails I ain't givin' to nobody.

Well, that's probably a lie now that the McLarens are gone. A lot of my Speed Machines are going too.

When I say half-assing, you know that I know the difference between Michael Jordan half-assing & some dude doing the same playing on hoop on a driveway. You & your collection still is to be feared respected, Andy!!

 

[ScottPuss20]

And....

I'll be looking for those 2