1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[AOS-]

How good is your tetris game? Most households can compact/reorganize their spaces to store at least extra 10% (If I may be generous) of material if they convert unused space into storage.... such as the 1 foot of space all around from the ceiling down.

 

[Apok]

Random thought, but I wonder how big a unified GTP 1/64 die cast collection would be.
And how many unique releases that'd be.

But then again I don't even know how many cars I personally have.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

How good is your tetris game? Most households can compact/reorganize their spaces to store at least extra 10% (If I may be generous) of material if they convert unused space into storage.... such as the 2 foot space from the ceiling down.

My Tetris game? I'd give it a 3.5/10, personally. It certainly isn't J(apan)-tier, if anything. Plus, the organizing is usuallt left to my mother, except for cases when I interject to safeguard my own stuff (i.e. when I asked both her and father to add a little platform in one of my bedroom's walls, to place part of my 1/43 collection on top of)...

And in order to organize things in my small family house better, I do need a proper house map first, no?

 

[AOS-]

I do need a proper house map first, no?

Naa, my friend. Visually inspect the room where you hold your collection, and see where bulky items can be repositioned. Got lightweight things you can attach to the ceiling instead of the wall? Got other lightweight things you have on tables/floors that could go on the wall instead? Got stuff that don't stack well just sitting around? Consider stackable boxes or totes.

Tis a bit off topic, so let's not spend too much time on that. Once I clean up my space, I'll probably work on using a huge amount of unused space to my left to demonstrate this matter of maximizing space. 👍

 

[Apok]

On the subject of storage, I don't think I've ever shown how I store my cars.

That's one of my earlier boxes. Was probably around 15 years old when I made it. Clearly I was a master of cardboard and Sellotape and thought it'd be a good idea to reuse a cereal box, add compartments and store cars in it.
As silly as it sounds though, I still use it. And I've made many more boxes since then.

This is a much newer box. No more Sellotape, thicker cardboard, sturdier build. Still ghetto as heck though


My favorite are the model kit boxes. The art is nice to look at and a lot of them open from the top instead of the side. And the Tamiya one has art even on the inside.

I'm glad I started doing this quite early though, because if I didn't I'm sure there would be a lot more paint chips present in my collection.



I am fully aware buying plastic compartment boxes would be much simpler. Shush.

 

[VXR]

I only have a modest collection of less than 50 hot wheels, but I'm very picky with them.

 

[Casey]

Sorry about this phone quality on these but here is my recent pick ups.

Still waiting on my Kyosho.

 

[Speedracer8218]

Sorry about this phone quality on these but here is my recent pick ups.
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Still waiting on my Kyosho.

I skipped on the Nova wagon but I thought the GTO was too good to pass (did you notice the dog popping out the back? )

 

[Casey]

I skipped on the Nova wagon but I thought the GTO was too good to pass (did you notice the dog popping out the back? )

Just looked and the dog is there.

 

[a6m5]

Indeed I have, and I have spotted the old Nissan van.
Which one, you ask? Both of them; this is the one you got, isn't it (spoiler alert like a boss);

Spoiler: Das custom

Well, it's bound to be, that Minicarpics guy sounds familiar...

That crap Isuzu in the shop is a dead giveaway.

Well, trying to compare the 'Stang in Groove's video with the 'Stang in your pics, it does seem that AW has tried to line the headlamps' paint with the body's lines a bit better, instead of painting over the boundary between the engine bay and the body itself... Not that I love painted headlights, but if there is a noticeable improvement, I do pay attention to that. Then again, I need to double check whether or not the Mustang I may find belongs to the bad breed, or the new breed...

If they had resin/plastic headlights, it would've been one sweet casting. I honestly don't understand the fascination with opening hoods. Perhaps you are right about the improved technique painting on the headlights. 👍

And may you and Andy keep doing that for as long as you and your wallets can breathe... I wouldn't have know half of what I do about 1/64 scale model cars if it weren't for you two. And I'm still learning more and more, just from this Auto World talk alone! 👍

I was just joking about breaking forum rules.

I only have a modest collection of less than 50 hot wheels, but I'm very picky with them.

That's the way to do it. 👍

Sorry about this phone quality on these but here is my recent pick ups.

Does the Redline Custom GTO have dog in the back?

I skipped on the Nova wagon but I thought the GTO was too good to pass (did you notice the dog popping out the back? )

Just looked and the dog is there.

Never mind(see above reply), thank you for the answer.

This makes me want to show off my favorite GTO(RLC/HWC):

My blog post

I have couple others from the "Garage" series. Sweet casting made sweeter by the bonus dog in the back!

 

[diabolicwyvern]

Finally received my Japan Historic Cars.
So happy.

 

[Speedracer8218]

This makes me want to show off my favorite GTO(RLC/HWC):

My blog post

I have couple others from the "Garage" series. Sweet casting made sweeter by the bonus dog in the back!

That is one sweet wagon! (disclaimer: I love wagons)

 

[AOS-]

As silly as it sounds though, I still use it. And I've made many more boxes since then.

It's not silly. It means your efforts to repurpose material that have lasted you until now has been worth it.

I only have a modest collection of less than 50 hot wheels, but I'm very picky with them.

That's good. Keep it that way if you can. For the sake of your wallet and possibly drywall.

 

[a6m5]

Finally received my Japan Historic Cars.
So happy.

Pfffft. Only two cases. jk

That is one sweet wagon! (disclaimer: I love wagons)

Same. I can't remember if you've picked up any AutoWorld stationwagons? Those are awesome for $5.

It's not silly. It means your efforts to repurpose material that have lasted you until now has been worth it.

I call it "direct recycling"... Little different from "reuse".

 

[Spacegoat]

Stop that, darn it! That Australian Guinness Chrome browser is good, I get it...

Sorry mate, I couldn't help myself. 👍

Well, it's bound to be, that Minicarpics guy sounds familiar...

Vaguely.

The trademark Tomicarama picture kind of gives it away.

(disclaimer: I love wagons)

Who doesn't? Wagons are awesome! :tup:

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Bought these today
Miura and LM002

And a black BMW F1 Lemans race car for a road car race car combo

 

[a6m5]

@Gotbeefboy564 What scale are they? I've never heard of "White Box", and ixo, I think I've seen their 1/43 cars.

 

[Speedracer8218]

Same. I can't remember if you've picked up any AutoWorld stationwagons? Those are awesome for $5.

Nope scalpers take all the good AWs and greenlights as well

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

@Gotbeefboy564 What scale are they? I've never heard of "White Box", and ixo, I think I've seen their 1/43 cars.

Your right they're 1/43.

 

[a6m5]

Nope scalpers take all the good AWs and greenlights as well

Really? In my area, Auto World seem plentiful. Wagons do go before other cars, but I've still seen them handful of times. Greenlight, I think they just go to other collectors. Toys R Us carry them, but they are the only store.

Your right they're 1/43.

Ah, OK.

 

[Speedracer8218]

Really? In my area, Auto World seem plentiful. Wagons do go before other cars, but I've still seen them handful of times. Greenlight, I think they just go to other collectors. Toys R Us carry them, but they are the only store.

Well I didn't know AW made cool wagons until you mentioned it to me so yea I can say it's hard to see any nice AWs hanging from the pegs ... But yea I did know TRU carries a good selection of other 1/64s besides HWs but the only cars I find there are not desirable for me (I'm slowly coming to terms with the fact that I simply suck at hunting )

 

[a6m5]

Well I didn't know AW made cool wagons until you mentioned it to me so yea I can say it's hard to see any nice AWs hanging from the pegs ... But yea I did know TRU carries a good selection of other 1/64s besides HWs but the only cars I find there are not desirable for me (I'm slowly coming to terms with the fact that I simply suck at hunting )

I "hunted" for few months before realizing that it's actually cheaper to pay the premium + shipping online than constantly driving around wasting time looking.

Sure, there are some skill/work stuff involved looking for coveted cars, but going by my personal experience, it has lot to do with luck, too. I now only look near where I live/work/shop & no special trips. I'm bit lucky there as I have Walmart in walking distance from my work + Toys R Us located on the way home from work.

This is my favorite AW "Estates":

headlights open

headlights closed

I really like these things.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

That crap Isuzu in the shop is a dead giveaway.

Aw, the Isuzu isn't that bad... I like old Bellets (?)! Calling it crap is a bit harsh...

If they had resin/plastic headlights, it would've been one sweet casting. I honestly don't understand the fascination with opening hoods. Perhaps you are right about the improved technique painting on the headlights. 👍

Well, judging by the wagon in your last quoted post below, plastic castings are certainly possible for Auto World. Why didn't they use them, that's another question... Budget cuts? Budget allocation to other car lines?

I was just joking about breaking forum rules.

And I missed the joke again, of course. Darn my on-and-off joke understanding system!

Sorry mate, I couldn't help myself. 👍

S'okay, it was worth a good laugh. You could say I almost flipped from laughing...

Vaguely.

The trademark Tomicarama picture kind of gives it away.

Well, it could be his evil brother, given that the car being showcased is not in pristine condition, but what do I know right?

This is my favorite AW "Estates":

headlights open

headlights closed

I really like these things.

Well it's that time again, bring out the picture!

Forget the GTO and its red dog (ok, don't forget those entirely, the red dog is actually pretty darn cool and unusual for a 1/64 scale car), that's a proper muscle wagon scale model. How come I had never heard of these cars before? As a Bow-Tie man, I wholeheartedly approve of both, although the color choices could've been a bit better. I sure as heck won't complain though, the casting itself looks great. Guess my Auto World wish list has grown by one again... 👍

On the topic of awesome muscle wagons, does anyone here know about the existence of a good 1/64 Buick Roadmaster model? I know bigger ones exist, but those cost an arm and a leg and I can't afford that right now...

 

[RCKakashi14]

Ah, the early days of Kyosho 1:64 scale models...

...when wheel arches were shaped by kids.

 

[yabiggoose]

That's pretty bad lol

 

[Speedracer8218]

I "hunted" for few months before realizing that it's actually cheaper to pay the premium + shipping online than constantly driving around wasting time looking.

Funny that you mentioned this because that's exactly what I decided to do as well but I don't think I did it right... So I found out about this monthly HW swap meet and went there this morning... To say the least I don't think it was a good idea because I ended up blowing a little more then I had planned by getting these

And then as if not enough damage was done to my wallet I went full ape mode...

What have I done???

 

[AOS-]

Random thought, but I wonder how big a unified GTP 1/64 die cast collection would be.
And how many unique releases that'd be.

I estimate that:
Non-unique releases: short of 10000.
Unique releases: over 7000.

What have I done???

You have leveled up. Better get saving for your next unexpected purchases!

 

[GroupB]

headlights open

headlights closed

I think it's less a case of open vs. closed than it is 2 differently equipped cars. IRL hidden headlights were an option, and the vast majority didn't have them.

 

[Speedracer8218]

You have leveled up. Better get saving for your next unexpected purchases!

I see cup noodles and hot dogs on the menu for the next couple of weeks

Edit: has there ever been a 510 with an engine and openable hood?

 

[Daniel008]

What I saw in Japan