1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[CodeRedR51]

I'd like to know what Mattel is thinking with re-releasing this stuff when they have so many other options to explore when it comes to entertainment cars.

 

[Robin]

Ah, really? I didn't know that. I always thought of 1:87 as the model railway scale, but then I thought about it.
Old BMW race cars really don't fit very well on most model railways.
Schuco really have an impressive range suitable to model railways and collectors. What other 1:87 manufacturers are left?

It's Schuco, Welly and Herpa. These companies have at times done racecars like WRC / DTM and collectable models but they mostly create normal cars for railway and architectural modelling.

'Oxford' is one of them, nowhere near as nice a range as 'Schuco' but still some decent models, new and old.

I think Oxford are made by the same OEM which makes Schuco. They mostly do historic models in 1:76 scale for UK 00 gauge model railroads but yeah there are some in HO.

Quick fun fact... Hot Wheels tried to do 1:87 for a short period of time, didn't really work out

 

[RCKakashi14]

Next things I need are the Matchbox and (hopefully) Oversteer models. Can't wait for a comparison.

 

[CodeRedR51]

That is a wheel swap away from perfection.

 

[Nessy]

I really like it but the cast looks a little off, a bit like it's been in a head on, makes it look a bit squashed at the front. I think Matchbox version is slightly nicer, although that detachable soft-top is superb.

 

[GroupB]

One of the earliest TLV castings, and as such it's relatively crude. It's always referred to simply as Datsun Bluebird police car, but I can shed a bit more light on it here. The markings on the car translate to "Kanagawa Prefectural Police". Since it was issued as part of a special set for the Yokohama Tin Toy Museum, and Yokohama is the capital of Kanagawa, it adds up.
EDIT: Also note that following Japanese tradition, the writing is read left-to-right on the left side of the car, and right-to-left on the right side of the car.

 

[VXR]

Digging through an old childhood box of Lego, I found this perfect little figurine to stand next to 1:64 cars.

 

[AOS-]

http://829japan.com/2016/03/04/news-bugzees-164-painted-prototypes/

Bugzees has prototypes of current JGTC cars like the R35, NSX and RC F.

I'm interested in the ARTA and Raybrig NSX. They'd go well beside the '07 NSX Beads.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Curious what those sell for.

 

[a6m5]

Picked these up during lunch yesterday:

M2 Auto-Lift Ford Falcon Club Wagons

Yokohama is the capital of Kanagawa

That's where I'm from, bro! Little town called Tsunashima in the City of Yokohama! Recently bought this Kenmeri police car by Tomica, because it was also Kanagawa Police.

I really like it but the cast looks a little off, a bit like it's been in a head on, makes it look a bit squashed at the front. I think Matchbox version is slightly nicer, although that detachable soft-top is superb.

Matchbox looked little off to me too, but I don't know. I hope I can find the MBX version in stores. I do agree on the removable top. Nice touch!

I'm interested in the ARTA and Raybrig NSX. They'd go well beside the '07 NSX Beads.

I've had one of their NSXes on preorder forever. I don't even remember which team, or how many months they've delayed it. They just delayed it again, actually.

Curious what those sell for.

Amiami has the preorder. It was around $30, but supposed to be really high quality.

 

[AOS-]

@a6m5 May 2016 is the date?


Just predordered the two. I forget about Amiami.

 

[a6m5]

@a6m5 May 2016 is the date?


Just predordered the two. I forget about Amiami.

Looks like I preordered it in June of last year. According to the order page, the latest release date is indeed May. It was ARTA NSX.

 

[Spacegoat]

Looks like I preordered it in June of last year.

Geez, I knew you ordered it a while ago but June? !!

 

[CodeRedR51]

Amiami has the preorder. It was around $30, but supposed to be really high quality.

Ah. Well, I'm not able to purchase anything for a while so I'll just have to admire them from afar.

 

[a6m5]

Geez, I knew you ordered it a while ago but June? !!

It was longer ago than I thought, too.

Ah. Well, I'm not able to purchase anything for a while so I'll just have to admire them from afar.

Yeah, it's quite up there pricewise for 1/64. I ordered one just to see if it lives up to the hype.

 

[Cano]

Picked these up during lunch yesterday:

M2 Auto-Lift Ford Falcon Club Wagons

DJHSFGHJKSFGLFDKG need this.

 

[ScottPuss20]

http://829japan.com/2016/03/04/news-bugzees-164-painted-prototypes/

Bugzees has prototypes of current JGTC cars like the R35, NSX and RC F.

I'm interested in the ARTA and Raybrig NSX. They'd go well beside the '07 NSX Beads.

Um, I want them all. But the most appropriate option would be the Raybrig NSX because I've got the '07 model already. I'd also take the Motul Autech GT-R.

 

[Apok]

Amiami has the preorder. It was around $30, but supposed to be really high quality.

That's nice 1/43 money right there.



Anywho, I have more stuff to share.

My appreciation for Schuco has grown again and losing that auction the other day didn't help.
So screw that auction, there's plenty of Schuco for all.

Just like this BMW 2800





It's in very good shape. It rolls very well (which is not something I can say for any of my other Schucos), the doors open smoothly and the base is not oxidized at all (a bit of a rarity!). Just a couple of paint chips here and there.

It's miles better than my other example.




Up next is this Audi 80 in similar condition. I actually can't spot any paint chips on this one, but sadly the base is very corroded and there's some white powdery like thing on the wheels. Strange, it might have something to do with the corrosion on the base. I think I might be able to clean it off though.





Best part is it came with the very nice original box.


There's a crack across the entire box, but it's not too bad. Even has the original price sticker on it! It cost 2 DM (Deutsche Mark). Today a Mark is worth about 0,5€ (I think you can still exchange them for euros despite it being replaced by the euro in 2002), no idea how much that is adjusting for inflation. I'd have to imagine it wasn't cheap.


Alright, now let's get to the meat and potatoes of this batch.



This box!



Okay, so it was actually what was inside the box.



This cool bus!



Since it's 1:66 like all the other older Schucos it's quite a big model. Nice weight to it as well.
Some excellent detail considering the scale. Both the front and rear door open as well.

Here's the nice little 'data sheet' on the base.


It's in really nice condition. There are a few paint chips, but not really that noticeable unless you go looking for them.

Couldn't resist taking a picture of my growing vintage Schuco collection.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Went to the hobby shop in Kalamazoo and found these

1996 tattoo series stutz blackhawk, 2008 62 Chevy, 2006 Datsun 240, 2010 custom 77 dodge van, 2003 Cadillac Cien. All were $2.00

 

[a6m5]

That's nice 1/43 money right there.

Every 1/43 I want(and I see tons) are in $70 to $100+ range.

Love the bus btw. 👍

 

[Cano]

Anywho, I have more stuff to share.

I don't even know what to freaking say. That bus might very well be my most envy-provoking piece in all of GTP's collector stash. Got damn.

 

[AOS-]

Grabbed from Lamley...

Will we see all our favourite Mercedes again? Let's hope so. I'd definitely like to see a resume on the SL55 and SLR.



Edit: Buy it now Kyosho McLarens at ebignorijp $10 US flat, fresh listings, grab while they're still there: http://www.ebay.ca/sch/m.html?item=...07:g:RKIAAOSwuYVWm62v&_ssn=ebignorijp&_sop=10

 

[a6m5]

TLV Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV

Rear's okay-ish, but the front end's amazing.

Edit: Buy it now Kyosho McLarens at ebignorijp $10 US flat, fresh listings, grab while they're still there: http://www.ebay.ca/sch/m.html?item=111925519623&hash=item1a0f47e507:g:RKIAAOSwuYVWm62v&_ssn=ebignorijp&_sop=10

Didn't really care about MBX Mercedes or Kyosho McLarens, but man, been wanting this one. I couldn't believe that it was still there & at that price. Thanks a ton, Andy!

Edit: Also added newer Peugeot.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

TLV Alfa Romeo 1750 GTV

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Rear's okay-ish, but the front end's amazing.

Silly Shinji-san, you forgot about the number 4 rule of Alfa Romeos; they may look from some angles better than others, but when you buy one, you want to look all around them! And in that sense, TLV's Alfa gets a double 👍👍 from me. This is subtle beauty, and no odd rear end will take that away from the 1750...

Edit: Also added newer Peugeot.

Is it wrong for me to say that when I read the above sentence I was expecting an actual new Peugeot model? Nothing wrong about the eternal legend that is the 206, but still, I wouldn't mind seeing a 1/64 2016 308 to go along with my Norev 1/43 release...

I'll grab my coat now.

 

[AOS-]

Half price TLVs and Kyoshos: http://minicar-fs.jp/shopbrand/2016kessan

I wouldn't mind seeing a 1/64 2016 308 to go along with my Norev 1/43 release...

I have a Majorette 307 and a whole bunch of other Majorette rallys I'm looking to get rid of. Want it?

 

[Niku Driver HC]

I have a Majorette 307 and a whole bunch of other Majorette rallys I'm looking to get rid of. Want it?

I appreciate the offer, I really do, but;

Majorette Peugeots are not something I am in shortage of. And I didn't even include the Norev 207, 5008 and 908 FAP HDI I have next to this trio...

 

[a6m5]

Silly Shinji-san, you forgot about the number 4 rule of Alfa Romeos; they may look from some angles better than others, but when you buy one, you want to look all around them! And in that sense, TLV's Alfa gets a double 👍👍 from me. This is subtle beauty, and no odd rear end will take that away from the 1750...

I always forget about the rule #4! lol

I think they should have used resin for taillights. That would have made this one a "ten" for me.. So close!

Is it wrong for me to say that when I read the above sentence I was expecting an actual new Peugeot model? Nothing wrong about the eternal legend that is the 206, but still, I wouldn't mind seeing a 1/64 2016 308 to go along with my Norev 1/43 release...

I'll grab my coat now.

I hope so, it's not even Spring yet.

I know little about cars outside the good 'ole U.S. If somebody said that Peugeot was 2016, I'd have believed it. Good thing I left it at "newer".

 

[AOS-]

I appreciate the offer, I really do, but;
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Majorette Peugeots are not something I am in shortage of. And I didn't even include the Norev 207, 5008 and 908 FAP HDI I have next to this trio...

Can I possibly sell you on a wheel variation in that case?

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Got these at a dollar store.

2007 Easter golden arrow, 1996 Buick stocker, 2005 dodge magnum rt, 2005 ford bronco concept.

 

[a6m5]

Got the first post of the Top Ten Desert Island Cars little while ago. Check out the top ten by Jarrod aka @Spacegoat

Special cover design I made for the series:

I hope you guys like it.