1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[a6m5]

I believe from reading the description, it's just a new nose added on. I was just struck by the fact that it wasn't simply a new paint job, but actually some different sheetmetal. I think some of the info on the real cars said they were based on a truck frame as well as having the truck engine. I also found out that the Tokyo police ran some experimental 2-door, 2-seat Crowns, which is pretty wild considering all civilian Crowns had 4 doors.

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Now it's getting really crazy. I did just get up on Tomytec page & it does mention the "truck" 6-cylinder engine, also "exclusive"(not "all-new") casting to recreate the longer nose.

Edit: I think I've posted this story before, but man.... Now, here's a dump bin:

 

[ScottPuss20]

Incoming.

Will be on the lookout for that Mercedes

 

[MedigoFlame]

Now it's getting really crazy. I did just get up on Tomytec page & it does mention the "truck" 6-cylinder engine, also "exclusive"(not "all-new") casting to recreate the longer nose.

Edit: I think I've posted this story before, but man.... Now, here's a dump bin:

I miss Mike Garrett's collecting articles on Speedhunters. Sad that he doesn't work with them anymore.

 

[Spacegoat]

You have never been more right.

There's a first time for everything.

Yay/nay/cray/touche?

Nay. Can't say that I'm a big fan of that livery.

so I'll be able to check this new casting in little over a year or so

Fixed for accuracy. J/k :tup:

Edit: I think I've posted this story before, but man.... Now, here's a dump bin:

Greatest shop, ever. How awesome is the claw machine? Also, I want a chocolate Hakosuka.

 

[a6m5]

Took some pictures today:

These cars are tiny. I like smaller TLVs.

Fixed for accuracy. J/k :tup:

Spoiler

How awesome is the claw machine?

I KNOW!

 

[Niku Driver HC]

I used to like concept cars when I was younger, but these days, I've shifted towards vintage, classic vehicles. I still like most newer vehicle models, especially if the quality is high(Oversteer Mazdas, Enif Crown, Bugzees64, TLV-Neos, etc.).

So essentially you favour older cars in your scale model choices? Makes sense, considering all your latest purchases... TLV obviously doesn't help with all the awesome old cars it releases, which I'm sure pleases your Inspector Bonsai self.

Also, nice pair of Hondas. Personally I prefer the road version, as the racing livery doesn't quite strike a chord with me (needed more checkered patterns).
But we all know that there's only one small car in TLV's lineup that deserves to be treated as a legend, and that is of course the almighty Suzuki Alto (ain't that right @Johnny1996?)...

 

[a6m5]

So essentially you favour older cars in your scale model choices? Makes sense, considering all your latest purchases... TLV obviously doesn't help with all the awesome old cars it releases, which I'm sure pleases your Inspector Bonsai self.

Older cars are so much more interesting. They aren't fuel efficient, as safe, nor powerful, but we don't drive these cars, so old is good here.

But we all know that there's only one small car in TLV's lineup that deserves to be treated as a legend, and that is of course the almighty Suzuki Alto (ain't that right @Johnny1996?)...

As much as I don't want to add to the Alto hype, those castings are so damn cool. 👍

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Older cars are so much more interesting. They aren't fuel efficient, as safe, nor powerful, but we don't drive these cars, so old is good here.

I think that can be applied to most... no, all countries. Soon it'll become very difficult to drive old cars around with the draconian modern emission laws and the like, but we will still like them regardless. It's a general car fact of life, really...

As much as I don't want to add to the Alto hype, those castings are so damn cool. 👍

All of the TLV Suzuki castings are damm cool, I dare say. The Fronte, the Alto... There's just something cheerful and likeable about these old Suzukis. Regardless of them looking like small boxes or like small pieces of onigiri depending on the model... 👍

 

[Johnny1996]

But we all know that there's only one small car in TLV's lineup that deserves to be treated as a legend, and that is of course the almighty Suzuki Alto (ain't that right @Johnny1996?)...

This is right.

As much as I don't want to add to the Alto hype, those castings are so damn cool. 👍

As is this.

Both of you guys need a reward or something. Shame that all I can do is be present in this thread and you can deal with my crazy ass. That'll be your reward. Forget the cars.

 

[Niku Driver HC]

This is right.

As is this.

Both of you guys need a reward or something. Shame that all I can do is be present in this thread and you can deal with my crazy ass. That'll be your reward. Forget the cars.

I expected nothing less from GTP's biggest Suzuki Alto fan. That was the answer I saw coming.

Well, except the part about dealing with your crazy ass. I've seen worse prizes for contests, but I can also do without your crazy... you-know-what. Can the contestants exchange the prize should they win your "Awesome Alto Answer"? If it's not one of your cars, I'll gladly take Johnny's sense of humor... 👍

 

[Spacegoat]

Took some pictures today:

Ooh, I forgot all about the white S800. How do you like that one? Pretty slick, right? The Dunlop one looks great too. 👍

Spoiler

👍

I KNOW!

The only thing that could possibly make it any cooler, would be if it was just filled with just these two models.

 

[a6m5]

All of the TLV Suzuki castings are damm cool, I dare say. The Fronte, the Alto... There's just something cheerful and likeable about these old Suzukis. Regardless of them looking like small boxes or like small pieces of onigiri depending on the model... 👍

They are even neater in person. They are like super micro detailed "tiny" casting.

Both of you guys need a reward or something. Shame that all I can do is be present in this thread and you can deal with my crazy ass. That'll be your reward. Forget the cars.

Yeah, keep us company & keep posting unique cars like you have been. I know that this community had controversial past about how this thread should be more about this, or that, but me personally, I don't want to see just what I'm collecting. I want to see everything in the general 1/64 scale, and without you, where would we get NASCARs & circle track race cars!?

Ooh, I forgot all about the white S800. How do you like that one? Pretty slick, right? The Dunlop one looks great too. 👍

I think they are both S600(confusing). Let me check.... Yep, Honda S600s!

The only thing that could possibly make it any cooler, would be if it was just filled with just these two models.

I don't know why I clicked on it, because I knew what was there. It was unbearable.

 

[Johnny1996]

Yeah, keep us company & keep posting unique cars like you have been. I know that this community had controversial past about how this thread should be more about this, or that, but me personally, I don't want to see just what I'm collecting. I want to see everything in the general 1/64 scale, and without you, where would we get NASCARs & circle track race cars!?

I feel the same way. This is one of my top favorite threads on this site and before I discovered this thread, I had no idea TLVs and such existed. It's cool to see what else is out there that maybe you didn't know about before.

 

[Spacegoat]

I think they are both S600(confusing). Let me check.... Yep, Honda S600s!

I knew it was one or the other.

White is good though, right?

It was unbearable.

👍

Fake news, Shiro!

 

[CodeRedR51]

Edit: Mad Mike MX-5 incoming.

 

[AOS-]

Damn. That looks like one mighty error.

Shame that it isn't.

 

[GTboyz]

Mad Mike MX-5 incoming.

Great, i'll just get this one instead since the Repu is scalped everywhere :')

Edit : new super treasure hunt for 2018, and it's glorious.

 

[RCKakashi14]

Some new stuff found:

 

[a6m5]

Hey, I have one of those Kyosho TZ3 Corsas!

*rust custom
P.S. I got one of those Mad Max cars in the mail, @Spacegoat (I left it in my car though lol)

 

[yabiggoose]

She's the last of the v8's.

 

[Spacegoat]

*rust custom

Figured it had to be a custom. Looks awesome. 👍

P.S. I got one of those Mad Max cars in the mail, @Spacegoat

Curse you for getting it already. Hopefully I'll see mine sometime this week.

Maybe.

(I left it in my car though lol)

Of course you did. 👍

 

[GTboyz]

curse both of you for getting it, i can't even get the car.

 

[Spacegoat]

curse both of you for getting it, i can't even get the car.

I got mine from AmiAmi. Think a6 got his from eBay? Haven't looked at eBay but I can just imagine what some of the Australian sellers would be asking for the thing.

 

[a6m5]

I got it from eBay.

She's the last of the v8's.

It's the same car, right? Been wondering why they aren't advertising it as the Mad Max car....

Curse you for getting it already. Hopefully I'll see mine sometime this week.

Maybe.

I thought you'd have had yours by now. It's been about a week, hasn't it?

 

[Spacegoat]

It's the same car, right? Been wondering why they aren't advertising it as the Mad Max car....

It is. I'm guessing they maybe don't have the license to market it as Mad Max? I don't know, it's weird.

I thought you'd have had yours by now. It's been about a week, hasn't it?

Yeah, think it was shipped out the weekend before last? Normally it takes an order between one-two weeks (though I have had a couple take closer to three). So, this week sometime. Hopefully.

 

[GTboyz]

I got mine from AmiAmi. Think a6 got his from eBay? Haven't looked at eBay but I can just imagine what some of the Australian sellers would be asking for the thing.

i'm in Indonesia, the shipping cost would make me go Mad Max lol

 

[RCKakashi14]

Black on black theme looks good on the California T.

 

[AOS-]

Black on black theme looks good on the California T.

All-black works on most cars with triangular front lamps and/or overall triangular/diagonal forms.

 

[shellac10]

Finally filled out the Auto World display cases that adorn my work desk (apologies for the grainy image - can't keep a steady hand + low lighting). My goal with the display was to have only one model of each casting seen, in my favorite color scheme.

May have to add an extra level in the future with upcoming AW releases!

 

[Aerocoupe]

Couple of interesting finds today.

Found these in a rural general store, sitting on the pegs among other similarly old Hot Wheels. The Firebird is from 2002 and the Olds from 1999. The Olds also marks the first time I've found a car in a store that's older than me . Makes me wonder if the store owner was selling some personal stuff or if these have been waiting to be bought for almost two decades.