1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[AOS-]

It's going to probably reach 340 by the end of the year.

 

[CodeRedR51]

If I hadn't sold any of the cars I bought since I started, I'd be well over 2,000 by now.

 

[Murcie_LP640]

I wish I still kept mine sometimes. I used to have some 5-600 Hot Wheels cars in a box but I sold them all at a recent garage sale.

This, however, is the other collection:

About 75% of these are Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars, and all of them except the Hot Wheels models in the bottom right are Volkswagens. Dad's a big Vee-Dub nut

 

[Car-less]

First batch of photos from the "Toy Attic". I decided to start with the off-brands as I don't have too many of them.


Large scale promotionals. The Toyota is from a magazine and the others from Shell gas stations.

Cheap boxed supercars, A Lledo van and Tomica scooter.

ERTL Batman vehicles and A Captain Scarlet Spectrum car with so many brands on the package I have no idea who made it.

A small selection of Racing Champions.

Individually boxed and blistered vehicles.

Loose off-brands.

Now for a closer look without all of the packaging. Click on the thumbnails for fullsize.


First up, A 1961 Ferrari 156 F1 in 1:35


Next is a 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica in 1:36


Now for a Lotus Esprit in 1:38


And then an Aston Martin Virage in 1:40



I tried getting some pictures of the 1:43 Toyota 7 in its box (it has never been opened) but couldn't do it justice, and then my batteries died. More soon hopefully.

 

[RACECAR]

Recently got some new windows and blinds the past two days and decided to experiment with the new lighting I've gotten with them:

They're probably crappy looking now.

Also decided to get a few shots the Muscle car cave that is my Computer desk:

Thoughts?

 

[Car-less]

Recently got some new windows and blinds the past two days and decided to experiment with the new lighting I've gotten with them:

Thoughts?

There is a definate parking garage look to your pics, and the first two work really well - the cars at the front getting just enough natural light while those at the back are lurking out of focus in the shadows.

The third picture also works reasonably well with the rows of cars and outline of the desk (garage), but the lack of focus ruins the effect somewhat.

The last two however are just too dark making it very difficult to even identify what each of the cars are. They could work with more light but I suspect that would be tricky to achieve without moving furniture around?

 

[AOS-]

Loose off-brands.
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Car-less/Diecast/Misc/06713.jpg

The printing company my parents used to work at worked with whomever owns those packards on the left. Mom gave me one of the cars.

RACECAR, if you are serious about producing better images, I would get into the habit of having a lightsource on hand; a desklamp, flash light, whatever you can use that can be moved around easily.
A trick you can employ on the last photo is to have a light source directed into the tight space you have, and have something reflective like aluminum foil or a glossy white card (bristol board or something) and placed that on the opposite side so that the light can bounce off that and light up the front of the cars. It won't light up the place as much as it sounds and it'll keep the atmosphere dark still.

 

[commodoreben]

Pretty much the same with me, I went to Target and K-Mart today looking for 2012's (I picked up a blue Falcon race car and a white 458, at K-mart a few weeks ago) and they both had absolutely nothing there, so I just ended up buying a few I've been missing.

Hey Spacegoat and Stiggy what part of Australia are you guys in? Ive found plenty of 2012 cars usually in discount stores like Crazy Clarks, Sams Warehouse and the Reject shop also found plenty of them in Toys R Us and Big W

 

[RACECAR]

There is a definate parking garage look to your pics, and the first two work really well - the cars at the front getting just enough natural light while those at the back are lurking out of focus in the shadows.?

Thanks. Looking at it in comparison with the previous ones (Prior to the new car pic dump), its more defined and richer in color.

The third picture also works reasonably well with the rows of cars and outline of the desk (garage), but the lack of focus ruins the effect somewhat.

I do agree, I really struggled trying to get that shot the way I wanted it.

The last two however are just too dark making it very difficult to even identify what each of the cars are. They could work with more light but I suspect that would be tricky to achieve without moving furniture around?

Yeah, its basically a really tight space where its setup and the flashlight I have would require having to move things which would take away the effect. I actually was going for the effect of a dark place but I could see what can do with light.

RACECAR, if you are serious about producing better images, I would get into the habit of having a lightsource on hand; a desklamp, flash light, whatever you can use that can be moved around easily.
A trick you can employ on the last photo is to have a light source directed into the tight space you have, and have something reflective like aluminum foil or a glossy white card (bristol board or something) and placed that on the opposite side so that the light can bounce off that and light up the front of the cars. It won't light up the place as much as it sounds and it'll keep the atmosphere dark still.

I do have a flashlight, just not sure how to use it for the effect I want.

 

[AOS-]

Well what do you want?

 

[Cano]

First batch of photos from the "Toy Attic". I decided to start with the off-brands as I don't have too many of them.

Cool stuff! I really like the loose cars for obvious reasons, I had never seen the Siku Jeep, awesome! And what brand is that blue bird over there? It's awesome!

EDIT: The VW wagon... is it a Corgi?

 

[commodoreben]

I found these two when I went shopping at the nearby Coles supermarket


P3230149 by commodoreben, on Flickr

A 2011 Datsun 240Z Treasure Hunt and a 2011 Nightburnerz Ferrari Enzo the Datsun was sitting on the pegs right at the front of the display

 

[RACECAR]

Well what do you want?

DOUBLE SUN POWEEEEEEERRRRRRRRR!!!!

Seriously though, I would like to utilize some better quality lighting.

 

[AOS-]

Seriously though, I would like to utilize some better quality lighting.

I had a quick read on this in the past. It's on figurines, but the idea is still the same.

 

[a6m5]

Crazy cool pics & collection last page & a half or so, but all kidding aside, RACECAR, I think it's time you upgraded your camera. Lighting is one thing, but the resolution looks really low. What kind of camera are you using?

 

[Spacegoat]

Hey Spacegoat and Stiggy what part of Australia are you guys in? Ive found plenty of 2012 cars usually in discount stores like Crazy Clarks, Sams Warehouse and the Reject shop also found plenty of them in Toys R Us and Big W

I'm near Tamworth NSW. There's a Sam's, Crazy Clarks and Reject shop here. But they haven't restocked in ages. I did find a couple of 2012's at K-mart a few weeks ago, but they had nothing new when I went there yesterday.

 

[a6m5]

I had a quick read on this in the past. It's on figurines, but the idea is still the same.

I just saw this. 👍 I don't think I'll go as far as filtering the light, but I'm thinking about providing second source of light. Very educational!

 

[AOS-]

Filtering is if you want to soften the hardness of the light source. You don't need to if that's not what you're trying to go for.

RACECAR's camera isn't entirely unusable; he's got bad lighting and he's either zooming too close, his shutter speed is too low or he's got shaky hands and should be using a tripod.

 

[a6m5]

Filtering is if you want to soften the hardness of the light source. You don't need to if that's not what you're trying to go for.

I read what it said and it makes total sense, I'm just not motivated enough to go through the trouble.

RACECAR's camera isn't entirely unusable; he's got bad lighting and he's either zooming too close, his shutter speed is too low or he's got shaky hands and should be using a tripod.

I don't know much about cameras, but I don't think it's lighting, zooming, etc. I think it may be the lens? When I used to take pictures with cell phones, they used to look like that. I notice the graininess.

I'm not trying to pick on you, RACECAR. I'm the king of 🤬 pictures. I like to think I'm getting better, I purchased a better camera recently, but I still have a loooong way to go.

 

[photonrider]

I wish I still kept mine sometimes. I used to have some 5-600 Hot Wheels cars in a box but I sold them all at a recent garage sale.

This, however, is the other collection:

About 75% of these are Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars, and all of them except the Hot Wheels models in the bottom right are Volkswagens. Dad's a big Vee-Dub nut

Absolutely stunning collection. Does your Dad still collect? Has he handed this over to you yet? That is a really valuable collection; focused on one marque.

Now for a closer look without all of the packaging. Click on the thumbnails for fullsize.

First up, A 1961 Ferrari 156 F1 in 1:35


Next is a 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica in 1:36


Now for a Lotus Esprit in 1:38


And then an Aston Martin Virage in 1:40



I tried getting some pictures of the 1:43 Toyota 7 in its box (it has never been opened) but couldn't do it justice, and then my batteries died. More soon hopefully.

I really like this display. Eye Candy. The batteries will always die before the most important and perfectly placed shot is about to be taken. Murphy’s Law: If something can go wrong, it will. The Toyota was posted in one of the HW Social Club threads, last I looked.

There is a definite parking garage look to your pics, and the first two work really well - the cars at the front getting just enough natural light while those at the back are lurking out of focus in the shadows.

The third picture also works reasonably well with the rows of cars and outline of the desk (garage), but the lack of focus ruins the effect somewhat.

The last two however are just too dark making it very difficult to even identify what each of the cars are. They could work with more light but I suspect that would be tricky to achieve without moving furniture around?

Exactly my thoughts.

Audi Avus in Chrome:

Loose cars stored in cardboard trays:

And easy to stack:

Here’s something you HW Gurus might know about - more info?

These I need to take over to the HW Modding Thread later, for discussion and modding.

 

[Murcie_LP640]

Absolutely stunning collection. Does your Dad still collect? Has he handed this over to you yet? That is a really valuable collection; focused on one marque.

Yep, he still collects them If either of us happen to find either T-Hunts or Volksies they go straight in there. Running out of room in the cabinet though haha.

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

^^^ Cool collection you got there photon! :tup:

 

[AOS-]

Oh wow my cars are disappearing..... That Lotus M250 in that pic reminded me that I also had bought one, but it occurred to me that I haven't seen it in the longest time. Went to go check if it was sitting on the staircase, nowhere to be seen....

 

[Diego440]

and the Mini was lost as well, wasn't it? You got gremlins!

 

[AOS-]

Yeah, what gives? I leave it alone for a few weeks and poof it's gone. I'm going to secure what I have left before more disappear, until I get the cases made... Don't want to lose cars I'm never going to find in stores again.

edit: Ugh I'm so upset; that m250 had some value too!

edjt:

Paid $8 for shipping.

For people who buy off eBay, who are some sellers you buy from? Who do you know have a good record that you've purchased from? I'm aware of the negative feedback rating he's received, but I bought those from toyworldusa-tx.

 

[CodeRedR51]

This weeks new model sneak peak:

 

[M-POWER_FTW]

Haven't posted in here in sometime. I put Hot Wheels on hold for a bit to collect other things. Glad to see the thread is still very active. I also see you guys have started a HW customizing thread, I'll definitely be in there now that warm weather is finally coming around.

Made a display to fit 20 cars and I have a couple more in the works. I just hate seeing my cars stuffed away in cardboard boxes.

I came across this wheel error about a week ago at Pathmark, while getting some Gatorade. MC5 front wheel and 5SP back wheel.

 

[diabolicwyvern]

Here’s something you HW Gurus might know about - more info?

What would you like to know? They're from the 4 car Spy Print series released in '97. You're missing the purple Stealth car which is hideous anyway. They came with many variations so one of them could be valuable, but you'd have to research.
I'm more interested in the Yatming in the background. (has 7 on hood)

M:: Your error is cool if that car came with both wheel sets. If not, even better but more strange.

 

[AOS-]

That's one hell of a cool error. You want of my errors? I give you good price

Oh goodie wyvern is here. ID these two for me, please!

 

[M-POWER_FTW]

M:: Your error is cool if that car came with both wheel sets. If not, even better but more strange.

If I can recall, it only came with 5SP's. HWC.com doesn't have any other variations other than slightly darker chrome bases/grills.

That's one hell of a cool error. You want of my errors? I give you good price

Thanks and how much? Free fifty?