1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[Cano]

But here we go...

Holy freaking hell. Wow. Wtf.

 

[GTboyz]

They are neat as hell, and these new colors are awesome, but I already have all the TLV Honda S600/800 I need.

Now, this one I had to have:

Yeah she's a beaut.

 

[VXR]

Absolutely love it. For a first Car Culture purchase, I'm very pleased.

 

[CodeRedR51]

For a first Car Culture purchase

Really? Some good stuff has been released so far.

 

[AOS-]

Stuff

https://www.ebay.ca/sch/m.html?_odk...Xkyosho++1/64.TRS0&_nkw=kyosho++1/64&_sacat=0

 

[VXR]

Really? Some good stuff has been released so far.

It's an ebay or specialist purchase here. Never seen them in stores, so I haven't bothered previously.

 

[domalorite]

This month's mainline Tomica's

Tomica #34 Lamborghini Huracan Performante Yellow (Special Release)

Spoiler

Tomica #35 Mercedes-Benz G-Class

Spoiler

 

[AOS-]

Tarmac 1/64 Catalogue:

https://www.docdroid.net/xedy4xI/tarmac-works-2018-catalogue.pdf#page=3

 

[CodeRedR51]

 

[GTboyz]

This month's mainline Tomica's

Tomica #34 Lamborghini Huracan Performante Yellow (Special Release)

Spoiler

 

[ScottPuss20]

https://www.ebay.ca/sch/m.html?_odkw=kyosho+beads+1/64&_ssn=tokyo-hobby&item=391901343694&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xkyosho++1/64.TRS0&_nkw=kyosho++1/64&_sacat=0

I'm not looking for any of these models

 

[a6m5]

Yesterday:



I should have gone to Walmart instead yesterday, because I believe I missed the fresh dump bin by one day:

Happy I was able to find the Maverick, but not one Kenmeri Skyline!

I got PIAA LED headlights for my car I want to test out, so I'll go on a hunt later this evening. 99% chance I won't find anything, but oh well.

 

[Spacegoat]

Yesterday:

Lone me one of your white Civics, at least until mine one turns up.

I promise I'll give it back! Sort of....

 

[a6m5]

Lone me one of your white Civics, at least until mine one turns up.

I promise I'll give it back! Sort of....

One? You ordered only one? Was your mouse broken? You are the one with the Honda Express Transporter, not me!!!

 

[Spacegoat]

One? You ordered only one? Was your mouse broken? You are the one with the Honda Express Transporter, not me!!!

I don't need half a dozen of the same model, like you. I've got other Honda's!

 

[a6m5]

Well, PIAA test drive went well & out of town. While I found no blue kenmeris, I did run into my fourth Japan Historics ever(another RX-3 *yawn*) + all three Mystery Models I've been after:

None of my local stores carry these Mystery Models, so this was a real bonus. Again though, at least in my area, they don't stamp the vehicle #'s on the packaging anymore.

I also picked this up at Toys R Us nearby. Kinda neat.

-The End-

I don't need half a dozen of the same model, like you. I've got other Honda's!

You could've done something really cool with a baker's half-dozen Civics, like what this guy did.

 

[CodeRedR51]

+ all three Mystery Models I've been after:

None of my local stores carry these Mystery Models, so this was a real bonus. Again though, at least in my area, they don't stamp the vehicle #'s on the packaging anymore.

Funny, I picked those exact 3 up tonight as well. Only new thing my Walmart has received since before Christmas. We still don't have any new mainlines.

And I thought the same about the stamped number so I was using the little window to see what was inside. Then out of nowhere I actually found the number. It's under the flap on the backside, right below the car list.

 

[a6m5]

It's under the flap on the backside, right below the car list.

WTH. 👍

 

[Mike458]

Looked for about an hour in my attic for the 86, but very happy about getting both Project D cars...

 

[Spacegoat]

like what this guy did.

Fantastic idea. I can do that with Prairies soon. The Nissan service version, when it does eventually come, will be my fifth.

 

[GTboyz]

Lately my purchases have been increasing in terms of value

 

[GTboyz]

Anyone have tips on how to keep the unpainted, metal bases on Hot Wheels from getting rusts? My DB5 from Skyfall Retro Entertainment is starting to get a bit of rust there

 

[shellac10]

Don't put it in water???

 

[GTboyz]

Don't put it in water???

I didn't. I just put it on my desk.

 

[Zychotic1]

at the autoparts store there is stuff called Evaporust... it will remove the rust formed,
there are other more expensive things out there too that you would have to order online from a metal supply place that will keep it from rusting, however does give it the appearance of being clear coated...

 

[shellac10]

I didn't. I just put it on my desk.

Wierd. Lots of humidity?

 

[AOS-]

I imagine this is the case.

Most metal bases I'm familiar with probably some sort of alloy. The ones most prone to rust is actually the axles, because those are plain ol' steel.

 

[CodeRedR51]

As far as I am aware, Zamac doesn't rust?

 

[a6m5]

Isn't Hot Wheels zamac, just untreated bare diecast metal?

 

[AOS-]

Isn't Hot Wheels zamac, just untreated bare diecast metal?

That metal alloy is called zamac.

Zamac is zinc mixed with aluminium, magnesium, and copper. (source: wikipedia)
With no iron present, the base (nor the body) should produce any rust. The axles are made with steel which contains iron.

Wherever you got that rusty-bottom car from may have touched water at some point in time.