1/64 Model Collectors Thread
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Yep, those GL Z's are awful. I don't know what's worse, the shrunken glass house, or the gaping wheel wells.
If anything, I think it's fairly easy to spot the differences with the Z31 & Z32. I don't think it takes a trained eye. The Z31 shares a similar trait with the 260 2by2, in that you can see the difference just by the roofline and shape of the rear quarter glass. Where-as the Z32 does a slightly better job in that regard, by being slightly disguised due to the single curved nature of the roofline. However, just one glance of the gap between the door shutline and rear wheel arch, tells you without a doubt that you're looking at an extended wheelbase 2by2.
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M2 did this real good.
Darn near perfect amirite.
On a more serious note, we should go rob this guy. Those are some really nice Tomica Datsuns. 
Darn near perfect amirite.
I thought maybe my smartphone couldn't load the pic earlier.
On a more serious note, we should go rob this guy. Those are some really nice Tomica Datsuns. 
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About what I expected.
Mazda 787b by Jarrod, on Flickr
Looks worse in close up like that than it does in person. Thankfully there doesn't seem to be any other issues with it, that I can tell anyway.
These two on the other hand, absolutely no complaints about them whatsoever.
Nissan Atlas Safety Loader and Dream Tomica Circuit Wolf Lotus Europa.
Nissan Atlas Safety Loader by Jarrod, on Flickr
Nissan Atlas Safety Loader by Jarrod, on Flickr
Nissan Atlas Safety Loader and Nissan R35 GT-R by Jarrod, on Flickr
Dream Tomica Circuit Wolf Lotus Europa by Jarrod, on Flickr
Dream Tomica Circuit Wolf Lotus Europa by Jarrod, on Flickr
Dream Tomica Circuit Wolf Lotus Europa by Jarrod, on Flickr
And finally a non TLV purchase. Because the other day someone at Big W finally decided to put some decent Matchbox stock on the pegs again.
Matchbox Nissan Junior & Datsun 510 Rally by Jarrod, on Flickr
Matchbox VW Golf GTI, Ford GT40 and Pontiac Firebird Formula by Jarrod, on Flickr
Mazda 787b by Jarrod, on FlickrLooks worse in close up like that than it does in person. Thankfully there doesn't seem to be any other issues with it, that I can tell anyway.
Mazda 787b
Mazda 787b
Mazda 787bThese two on the other hand, absolutely no complaints about them whatsoever.
Nissan Atlas Safety Loader and Dream Tomica Circuit Wolf Lotus Europa.
Nissan Atlas Safety Loader by Jarrod, on FlickrNissan Atlas Safety Loader by Jarrod, on FlickrNissan Atlas Safety Loader and Nissan R35 GT-R by Jarrod, on FlickrDream Tomica Circuit Wolf Lotus Europa by Jarrod, on FlickrDream Tomica Circuit Wolf Lotus Europa by Jarrod, on FlickrDream Tomica Circuit Wolf Lotus Europa by Jarrod, on FlickrAnd finally a non TLV purchase. Because the other day someone at Big W finally decided to put some decent Matchbox stock on the pegs again.
Matchbox Nissan Junior & Datsun 510 Rally by Jarrod, on FlickrMatchbox VW Golf GTI, Ford GT40 and Pontiac Firebird Formula by Jarrod, on Flickr
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Wow. Also, rear cowl's leaving bit of gap there. One of mine was like that until I played with it for bit, then it seemed to have settled down. Rear wing is hugely disappointing for the price.
. Rest of the haul looks amazing. Those Matchboxes are you kidding me!!Those RLC 240Zs weren't worth that much, considering. Bluebirds were instantly $100+, but 240Zs I think were about half that, or less. I think they'll make a good investment piece!
Loads is right!
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Looking at this image, it seems as though the slight issue is with the way the engine cover sits on the chassis, rather than the wing being bent/twisted. The reason I say this is because there seems to be a difference between the amount of visible rear tyre. If it is the engine cover that's slightly off, it could easily be caused by something as simple as a difference in paint thickness. That's the problem when it comes to highly detailed cars with lift off panels or opening doors, hoods, trunks etc, at such a small scale. Every 0.1 mm counts when it comes to paint thickness and can affect the end product.
Regardless of all the problems that are apparent with some of the TLV 787's, I wish I had the disposable funds to be able to justify getting one myself. It really wouldn't bother me too much if there were some issues with it because it's such an awesome! model anyway. Jelly of you all. Damn you all. *shakes fist*
Awesome MB finds BTW @Spacegoat 👍 And
for the Loader and Mazda 787B. 👍[EDIT] Out of interest, is the wing attached to the diffuser and is the diffuser part of the chassis or a separate piece?
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You might be right there actually...
Looking at this image, it seems as though the slight issue is with the way the engine cover sits on the chassis, rather than the wing being bent/twisted. The reason I say this is because there seems to be a difference between the amount of visible rear tyre. If it is the engine cover that's slightly off, it could easily be caused by something as simple as a difference in paint thickness. That's the problem when it comes to highly detailed cars with lift off panels or opening doors, hoods, trunks etc, at such a small scale. Every 0.1 mm counts when it comes to paint thickness and can affect the end product.
Regardless of all the problems that are apparent with some of the TLV 787's, I wish I had the disposable funds to be able to justify getting one myself. It really wouldn't bother me too much if there were some issues with it because it's such an awesome! model anyway. Jelly of you all. Damn you all. *shakes fist*
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Well, my 787b arrived and it does indeed have a crooked wing. Now I wonder if there's a way to fix it...
Pictures later.
The wing is not attached to the diffuser, but is part of the engine, which is obviously also plastic. Not sure where the entire thing connects to the base.
The diffuser is part of the chassis.
Pictures later.
The wing is not attached to the diffuser, but is part of the engine, which is obviously also plastic. Not sure where the entire thing connects to the base.
The diffuser is part of the chassis.
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Thanks for explaining. 👍
Judging by your diecast customising and 1/24 plastic model building skills, you'll easily have it fixed. If it were mine and I couldn't live with it the way it is, I'd be tempted to add some heat into the mix. Either with some carefully administered direct flame and hand manipulation. Or making some kind of corrective jig and submerging the offending part, (held in correct position by the jig) into a saucepan of near boiling water. Not sure how the paint work would stand up to that though. Or simply try bending the part in the opposite direction of the kink.
If any of you guys try this, please don't blame me when it goes all to 🤬.
*secretly hopes that everybody does try it and burn their hands and melt their gorgeous looking TLV Mazda's... Why? cos I'm jelly.
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Sounds like you fall into the “trained eye” category to me
I’ve found that while the Z31 & Z32 have visible differences, you have to be looking for them to notice. The average person never realizes there are two different versions of the same car, whereas with the S30 and S130, people know for sure that something’s off, even if they don’t understand it.
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Wow! did you?
Actually, this does not surprise me in the slightest... As everybody knows you're a diecast maverick, that laughs in the face of our deepest fears.
:tup: Hmmm.. okay*. You indeed might have a point there.Sounds like you fall into the “trained eye” category to me
I’ve found that while the Z31 & Z32 have visible differences, you have to be looking for them to notice. The average person never realizes there are two different versions of the same car, whereas with the S30 and S130, people know for sure that something’s off, even if they don’t understand it.
👍* Looks at own avatar for confirmation of "trained eye" *
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510 rally and that Junior, thought it was pretty lucky to find those two. I haven't looked at MBX in ages either because no one bothers up date the stock around here.
Jeez, you got a good eye there Doc (pun intended lol). Might not look it in the pics but the engine cover actually does fit perfectly (thank god), just that I kept knocking it every time I moved it around for pictures. The wing is definitely crooked because the left side support for the wing is slightly off compared to the right. But it's probably not as crooked as that picture suggests.
Sucks but I can live with it.
Really does. Those 86's are sweet too. 👍
Missing the R34 otherwise you'd have the whole set. Incredible find though.
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Got some M2 diecast today for the first time in a long time.
I also bought some tackle boxes for Hitch and Tow sets but go figure they ended up being too small. Now I'm hoping I can use them for other cars or other stuff.
I also bought some tackle boxes for Hitch and Tow sets but go figure they ended up being too small. Now I'm hoping I can use them for other cars or other stuff.
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Still no new stuff at one of my Walmart’s they got rid of the dump bin that had hot wheels too.
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Found my $uper TH #7 today. Check out all seven listed if you are curious(lol).
I simply do not get tired of this portrait.
👍Maybe use the 1/18 ignition wheels & that would really impress us.
Got lucky with $uper TH I PM'd you about, also miraculously, the Yellow Submarine, but as far as Matchbox goes, I've had very little to no luck.... until today(Everything, including $TH came from the same local dollar store).510 rally and that Junior, thought it was pretty lucky to find those two. I haven't looked at MBX in ages either because no one bothers up date the stock around here.
New & old VW Golf, I finally was able to pick them up today. Same with gray Miata. Matchbox single mainlines feels extinct around here sometimes, too. I will dance around naked outside if I actually find the Datsuns you found.
I was looking at the same 1/64 M2 there during lunch today. I got this instead:Got some M2 diecast today for the first time in a long time.
I also bought some tackle boxes for Hitch and Tow sets but go figure they ended up being too small. Now I'm hoping I can use them for other cars or other stuff.
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I simply do not get tired of this portrait.
Still freaks me out a little.
The old Golf. 👍
I will dance around naked outside if I actually find the Datsuns you found.
Please don't.
What's the big deal about those two anyway? There was at least another of each on the pegs, that I left behind.
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I wish that one was regular stock height.
JDM Matchboxes are impossible find around here.What's the big deal about those two anyway? There was at least another of each on the pegs, that I left behind.
I had to choose between this & the GT350. Not bad cars for$4.I was looking at that Cougar too. Next time.
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