1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[chang chong]

 

[TumeK5]

You may want to reshoot this one. (and you can just edit your posts)

 

[chang chong]

 

[ScottPuss20]

 

[ScottPuss20]

 

[GTboyz]

750iL !

 

[ScottPuss20]

750iL !

They actually listened! It would've been a huge missed opportunity if the car was just limited to the James Bond collection.

 

[GTboyz]

They actually listened! It would've been a huge missed opportunity if the car was just limited to the James Bond collection.

Yeah I thought it was a bit lame that we would only get the weaponized version because it looks weird.

Honestly glad they're doing the stock version too.

 

[ScottPuss20]

The Mercedes is an interesting choice but I'm here for it.

 

[lilcat89]

It’s been a while since I’ve updated my recent purchases. Over the last few weeks, I have started a collection of Brumos Porsches, Group 5 racers, and random eBay cars. I’ve had the 996.2 GT3 and Kyosho DBS on my watchlist for a while.

 

[FPV MIC]

Hi all. Some really nice cars in here.

I'm new to this part part of the forum, and without going through the whole thing I was wondering what you use to store some of these impressive collections.

I've started rekindling my slot car interest with a 1:64 scale track and drag strip (currently both in the early stages of development) and am in need of something that's reasonably priced and good looking to display my cars so they're in easy reach, and preferably wall hanging. My idea (with the wifes approval of course) is something like this but preferably with centre opening doors... and preferably cheaper (I feel $300 AU for two is a bit steep).

This (below) is what I'm hoping to end up with (the drag strip in the foreground will be mounted to the wall with the return lane directly under it). Maximum height for the cabinet (pretty much what is pictured) is 40cms (15.7'') and the width is fairly open but I would like to keep the display slightly shorter than the TV (just over 160cm/5' 3'').

I've seen some really nice looking display cases in America, like this one but the shipping price is crazy and it's over $200 AU to buy here with Prime free shipping. Times that by two and... yeah, pretty bloody expensive. I could easily get ten more cars for that!

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

 

[AerodyManiac]

Hi all. Some really nice cars in here.

I'm new to this part part of the forum, and without going through the whole thing I was wondering what you use to store some of these impressive collections.

I've started rekindling my slot car interest with a 1:64 scale track and drag strip (currently both in the early stages of development) and am in need of something that's reasonably priced and good looking to display my cars so they're in easy reach, and preferably wall hanging. My idea (with the wifes approval of course) is something like this but preferably with centre opening doors... and preferably cheaper (I feel $300 AU for two is a bit steep).

This (below) is what I'm hoping to end up with (the drag strip in the foreground will be mounted to the wall with the return lane directly under it). Maximum height for the cabinet (pretty much what is pictured) is 40cms (15.7'') and the width is fairly open but I would like to keep the display slightly shorter than the TV (just over 160cm/5' 3'').
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I've seen some really nice looking display cases in America, like this one but the shipping price is crazy and it's over $200 AU to buy here with Prime free shipping. Times that by two and... yeah, pretty bloody expensive. I could easily get ten more cars for that!

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Have you tried searching in AliExpress? I haven’t bought anything there, and (not trying to downplay the value of anything here) it being a Chinese e-commerce site means that there’re probably some “Product not matching description” purchases made over the years, but one upside is that shipping from China to Australia is probably a lot less than whatever route Amazon arranges, I’d assume. Besides, some of the product categories that they have for sale may actually have many products that are worth the penny, and I don’t remember reading a lot of complaints about the site on the Internet. That is, if you know what to avoid. Nobody will expect to buy a Dyson there and expect to have a product delivered that matches their expectations.

A quick search revealed that these seem a lot cheaper and may fit what you want:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006995389826.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.57874051B0jmHo&browser_id=51ee629d7a974a92a4399521be3e827d&aff_trace_key=e3a23c5085664220b0896da6c2984f28-1720971588293-00044-UneMJZVf&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=ahlnkcaxhqcwnlk190b1ec38f8bba11ce12198f2b6&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21AUD%2111.05%2111.05%21%21%217.36%217.36%21%402140fc6317209719666737751e8ec3%2112000038986131599%21sea%21AU%210%21AB&algo_pvid=f5d457f3-10e4-4d08-b0a2-db3aeb3770e3

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006045610161.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.44cb2719YAz9az&browser_id=51ee629d7a974a92a4399521be3e827d&aff_trace_key=e3a23c5085664220b0896da6c2984f28-1720971588293-00044-UneMJZVf&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=ahlnkcaxhqcwnlk190b205140b182406340111d709&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21AUD%2172.30%2149.89%21%21%2148.14%2133.22%21%40210144ab17209735956374708e413e%2112000035470270685%21sea%21AU%210%21AB&algo_pvid=350ef1ab-39ff-4030-b02c-fa75a769b711

These are admittedly not as good-looking as the Amazon products that you found, but hey, they’re cheap. Fiddle around with the search keywords, and you probably will find something even better.

As is always the case with online shopping, I’d be cautious with the payment methods you choose. If you can, don’t reveal your bank account information in its recognisable entirety. That’s probably something you know already, though. Hope this helps.

 

[FPV MIC]

Have you tried searching in AliExpress? I haven’t bought anything there, and (not trying to downplay the value of anything here) it being a Chinese e-commerce site means that there’re probably some “Product not matching description” purchases made over the years, but one upside is that shipping from China to Australia is probably a lot less than whatever route Amazon arranges, I’d assume. Besides, some of the product categories that they have for sale may actually have many products that are worth the penny, and I don’t remember reading a lot of complaints about the site on the Internet. That is, if you know what to avoid. Nobody will expect to buy a Dyson there and expect to have a product delivered that matches their expectations.

A quick search revealed that these seem a lot cheaper and may fit what you want:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006995389826.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.57874051B0jmHo&browser_id=51ee629d7a974a92a4399521be3e827d&aff_trace_key=e3a23c5085664220b0896da6c2984f28-1720971588293-00044-UneMJZVf&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=ahlnkcaxhqcwnlk190b1ec38f8bba11ce12198f2b6&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21AUD%2111.05%2111.05%21%21%217.36%217.36%21%402140fc6317209719666737751e8ec3%2112000038986131599%21sea%21AU%210%21AB&algo_pvid=f5d457f3-10e4-4d08-b0a2-db3aeb3770e3

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006045610161.html?spm=a2g0n.productlist.0.0.44cb2719YAz9az&browser_id=51ee629d7a974a92a4399521be3e827d&aff_trace_key=e3a23c5085664220b0896da6c2984f28-1720971588293-00044-UneMJZVf&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=ahlnkcaxhqcwnlk190b205140b182406340111d709&gclid=&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21AUD%2172.30%2149.89%21%21%2148.14%2133.22%21%40210144ab17209735956374708e413e%2112000035470270685%21sea%21AU%210%21AB&algo_pvid=350ef1ab-39ff-4030-b02c-fa75a769b711

These are admittedly not as good-looking as the Amazon products that you found, but hey, they’re cheap. Fiddle around with the search keywords, and you probably will find something even better.

As is always the case with online shopping, I’d be cautious with the payment methods you choose. If you can, don’t reveal your bank account information in its recognisable entirety. That’s probably something you know already, though. Hope this helps.

I had already seen some of the first items you posted (on Amazon and eBay) but they were at a higher price so thanks for that, but I'm not sure they'll pass the wife test. I ended up going down a pretty deep rabbit hole on AliExpress but all of my ideas were shot down. Even this idea from Amazon was shot down.

She's being a bit stubborn about it and I'm starting to get the impression that nothing will be good enough.

It was a hard enough sell to get the drag strip idea up and running but as she's found she likes using it, only because she can beat me sometimes , it made it a bit easier.

Anyway, thanks again for your help. It was very much appreciated

 

[Spacegoat]

When did TLV change the logo on their boxes? Because I like it. And oh yeah, this truck is nice too.

 

[CMGMS]

 

[Rage Racer]

Hi there.
Long time no see, and I have something to share, too...

A single day purchase from a gathering event:

Just a photo for review of this MINI GT's Nismo S-tune:

^This one, I won in a Hot Wheels track racing event (my Viper RT/10 finished first, so I got this GT-R as the prize).

And here's the winner:

 

[CMGMS]

I regret taking them out of their boxes. That's why they're still boxed.

 

[Rage Racer]

My first Inno64 models:

Maybe I'll also get another 400R from Poprace (it has opening hood and trunk) for comparison (and possibly sell the one I like the least).

 

[ScottPuss20]

 

[Savolainen83]

My first Inno64 models:

Maybe I'll also get another 400R from Poprace (it has opening hood and trunk) for comparison (and possibly sell the one I like the least).

Saw that Mine's Skyline at Tokyo last year and didn't buy it cause I wasn't sure if it had rolling wheels or not.

But ended up buying a different Inno64 Skyline after learning they do have rolling wheels. Still kicking myself for not getting the first Mine's. Maybe next trip if and/or when I get there again and if it's still available.

Also found these from a local Lidl.

 

[CMGMS]

I don't want to open the box

 

[ScottPuss20]

Happy to have found Ryan Tuerck's Corolla, Chris Forsberg's Z and Larry Chen's Supra in the same place. It makes for a neat set of FD vehicles that should be sold together as a diorama. I hope Adam LZ's E36 M3 gets it's own model soon. Oh yeah the EB110 and Konica Minolta Acura are neat additions too. I'm really liking the IMSA GTP cars that MINI GT are doing now.

 

[GTboyz]

My first Inno64 models:

Maybe I'll also get another 400R from Poprace (it has opening hood and trunk) for comparison (and possibly sell the one I like the least).

Tbh Poprace version doesn't resonate well with me compared to Inno. The grill looks weird.

 

[ScottPuss20]

A few birthday presents for myself

 

[A_Higher_Place]

Had this neat lil guy show up today. Expanding that Group A collection slowly!

 

[Venom800tt]

 

[GTboyz]

I should stop going to this thread...

 

[ScottPuss20]

I should stop going to this thread...

No don't stop.

 

[MoLiEG]

I've bought 3 Tarmac Works models in my life. Just 3. And the 3 of them came with problems.

Well, the 1st 2 cars were not that of a big deal tbh. But the 3rd one...

This is the last one I ever buy.

 

[A_Higher_Place]

I've bought 3 Tarmac Works models in my life. Just 3. And the 3 of them came with problems.

Well, the 1st 2 cars were not that of a big deal tbh. But the 3rd one...

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This is the last one I ever buy.

That's no good. I've seen a post or two on reddit reporting the same thing. That Supra is the first I've bought from them. Seems like a great little model.