GTPlanet Scale model thread

[AOS-]

I'm not a frequent here as I made it a pact to not collect anything but 1:64 diecasts, but I wanted to ask purely out of curiousity how many of you do modifications to your scale models?

 

[Carlos]

I'm not a frequent here as I made it a pact to not collect anything but 1:64 diecasts, but I wanted to ask purely out of curiousity how many of you do modifications to your scale models?

Try checking out this thread. It's dedicated to modifications on 1:64 scale cars.

Good luck 👍

Edit:
Just saw you post frequently there I guess you are asking about bigger scale cars?

 

[zakyta_4]

Dad's been building me a new cabinet over the last couple of weekends, got to pick it up yesterday, filled up pretty quick though

 

[PAPAPEPE123]

Dad's been building me a new cabinet over the last couple of weekends, got to pick it up yesterday, filled up pretty quick though View attachment 82425

Awesome collection. what is the "end of and era" car like?

 

[AOS-]

I guess you are asking about bigger scale cars?

That is correct. It'd be awesome if someone here customizes their larger scaled models, because I ordered two Bburagos to do just that. I'm all 1:64 scale otherwise.

 

[carfanatic45]

1/24 Aston Martin V12 Vantage

 

[Carlos]

That is correct. It'd be awesome if someone here customizes their larger scaled models, because I ordered two Bburagos to do just that. I'm all 1:64 scale otherwise.

Maybe in the future, would love to make 1:18 'Rauh Welt' Porsche but I have no experience in anything that involves creating something that isn't there at all I am busy with a Kc10 GTR, lowered it a bit and aftermarket wheels. But it's 1/24 and it's a model kit.. Aaand I ruined it, when I placed the windshield I spoiled some glue over it When I walk into another box that's cheap I'll get it and maybe I'll get it done within the next 10 years...

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Another Jag came today this time the XJ13

 

[SPhilli911]

Oh nice, I saw one of those on real life once. Gorgeous car.

 

[Carlos]

Wow nice Jag 👍

 

[Ramanujan]

I just bought two 1:12 ABC Brianza build Alfa Romeo Guilia Spider 1300/1600.
Now i have to wait until they arrive.

And 4 1:24 ebbro's i didn't have. Lets see how good they are.

 

[Venom800tt]

That is correct. It'd be awesome if someone here customizes their larger scaled models, because I ordered two Bburagos to do just that. I'm all 1:64 scale otherwise.

I have customized quite a few of my 1/18's. Anything from just lowering all the way to wheel swaps and engine swaps. Normally just detail painting though on a lot of cheaper models. Here are some examples of my modded models:

Highway 61 Dodge Challenger T/A "Ultra Challenger":

Engine swap (Hemi 426)
Wheel swap
Added carbon brake disks and calipers
Painted all chorme matte black or gloss black
Added front spoiler
Moved battery to the trunk
Seat swap (GMP racing buckets)
Steering wheel swap (GMP race wheel)
Added fire extenguisher
Replaced exhaust pipes (due to engine swap)
Lowered

AUTOart Skyline R34 GT-R:

Lowered
Wheel Swap
Metal brake disks

Welly Camaro SS:

Lowered
Wheel swap
New brake disks and calipers

Motor Max Chrysler ME412:

Wheel swap
Repainted brake disks
Painted headlight housings black
Added side windows
Painted tail light housings black

AUTOart Panoz Esperante GTR-1:

Wheel swap
Painted various bits black
Removed lower headlights
Added front and rear tow hooks
Added spark plug wires
Repainted some other engine bay wires
Repainted brake disks black to simulate carbon
Raised car slightly (stock it was nearly as low as the race one)

Bburago Ferrari F50:

Added seat belts
Added brake disks and calipers
Painted headlight housings black
Added small front side windows
Minor engine detailing (mostly painting)
Repainted various bits around the car

 

[AOS-]

@Venom800tt, That's wicked. May I ask where you got hold of these wheels to do wheelswaps?

 

[Venom800tt]

@Venom800tt, That's wicked. May I ask where you got hold of these wheels to do wheelswaps?

Thanks!
The BBS wheels on the ME412 I found on ebay, the Hobby Design TE37's on the R34 I got from Hobby Link Japan, and the GMP made wheels on the GTR-1, Challenger, and Camaro were from various online diecast stores. The GMP wheels are no longer made sadly, but still might lurk around ebay.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Thanks!
The BBS wheels on the ME412 I found on ebay, the Hobby Design TE37's on the R34 I got from Hobby Link Japan, and the GMP made wheels on the GTR-1, Challenger, and Camaro were from various online diecast stores. The GMP wheels are no longer made sadly, but still might lurk around ebay.

Got some bbs wheels on the way for a custom project although have a feeling it might be abit "dub"

 

[Johnny1996]

Awesome collections, guys. I'm a rabid collector, especially with Hot Wheels. I'm going to go photograph pretty much all of my scale models so I can contribute to the thread. Pictures will be posted starting tomorrow, and will gradually be posted, not all at once.

I've seen some awesome V8 Supercars, the Initial D AE86, and other amazing cars. Mark my words, I WILL buy a V8 Supercar scale model before I die, and the AE86. Fair warning for my collection: its heavy on NASCAR and other racing cars, as well as muscle cars.

 

[AOS-]

First time a car was available and no one's at home, so I snuck out to the flea market on my own for the first time. Only grabbed this Motormax 1:24 RX-7 for $10:

It's going to see a few modifications. Metalflake green is a pretty colour, but doesn't suit an FD that well.

#rx7street

 

[zakyta_4]

Awesome collection. what is the "end of and era" car like?

Thanks mate:tup: Its looks ok except for the slight decal error behind the front wheel, I checked the other 2 at the store where I got it but they all had the same thing

Great customs Venom

My latest purchase got delivered from eBay this week:
Craig Lowndes/Neil Crompton 2001 Bathurst Falcon, also known as the 'Green-eyed Monster'

 

[Johnny1996]

EDIT: I remembered that I had a scale model photo-shoot using my video camera a while ago. I'll start with some NASCAR.

Kerry Earnhardt late model from 1996:

Gary Bradberry 1997 Ford Thunderbird:

 

[AOS-]

Don't know how many of you find an interest in the cartoon-y proportions, but I almost bought this 1:24 Muscle Machines Bel-Air today.

I thought it looked so wicked I came close to losing to my impulse. Good thing I didn't because I came home, researched and found a much cooler looking 1:18:

 

[RCKakashi14]

1:64 and 1:43

 

[MedigoFlame]

Picked this up yesterday:

Not the biggest fan of the Aventador, but doesn't hurt to get a model of it.

 

[AOS-]

First time ordering cars bigger than Hot Wheels. Pretty photos will come when I make them look prettier.

 

[Rage Racer]

First time ordering cars bigger than Hot Wheels. Pretty photos will come when I make them look prettier.

I had this Bburago's 1:18 Kaefer (a red one) when I was a child, but my 3 years old junior brother destroyed it.

 

[Antonisbob]

Dad's been building me a new cabinet over the last couple of weekends, got to pick it up yesterday, filled up pretty quick though View attachment 82425

Nice V8 Interceptor, I've wanted a model one of those for a while now.

 

[AOS-]

Was going to lighten up the photo, but I have a soft spot for cars partially hidden in the darkness.

That's today's arrival. It too is going to see a future modification.

 

[Cano]

Another Jag came today this time the XJ13

Holy 🤬

Highway 61 Dodge Challenger T/A "Ultra Challenger":

Every time you post that I get all giddy like a college girl in a plaid skirt. Got damn I love that freaking thing.

Dad's been building me a new cabinet over the last couple of weekends, got to pick it up yesterday, filled up pretty quick though

Dude take them out of their boxes, they're dust free now! If I had a cabinet like that all the boxes would go to the upper part of the closet RIGHT NOW.

 

[Ramanujan]

The Ebbro cars in 1:24 came in.
I am not sure about their origin, so the Porsche's could be modified regular cars or pre-release ones.
They are however very nicely done, so even if they are the product of somebody spending lots of time in his basement customizing the normal ones they are wurth every penny.

They Honda Odyssey cars i just bought because they look to be part of the same series of cars. And i do try to get that series completed. I think they were on sale in China at car dealers, or at least are targeted at the Chinese buyers of Honda cars. They do lack some detail normally found on 1:24 ebbro cars, as the front wheels don't steer and nothing opens.

And to finish two picture's of all 1:24 Porsche 911's in my collection of Ebbro's.

 

[RCKakashi14]

I'm a fan of the Bentley Continental GT now. In my opinion, the latest ones look brilliant.

This is the RMZ City 1:36 scale model of the Continental GT V8:

 

[SRV2LOW4ME]

I wish my driveway looked like that line up of Porsche's.