GTPlanet Scale model thread

[zakyta_4]

Awesome stuff guys, lots of great cars there

Got my latest car delivered Friday:

Apex Replicas Ford Sierra RS500 #17 Johnson/Bowe 1992 Bathurst 1000

According to Apex's website this is their first diecast car with opening parts they've produced, i ordered this back in October so really happy that its finally here

 

[AOS-]

Thanks for that. I don't have any planes in my collection yet but when I get some spare cash Ill have to get some. Do you have a SR-71 Blackbird or know who makes one?

You didn't ask me, but I do have that Matchbox SR-71 that's looking for a new home. I've no use for it anymore. Interested?

 

[commodoreben]

You didn't ask me, but I do have that Matchbox SR-71 that's looking for a new home. I've no use for it anymore. Interested?

I would be but the cost of sending just one plane to Australia from Canada wouldn't make it worth it and I shouldn't really buy big bulk lots anymore as I am going to buy a house and there are a couple of other things Id like more than a bulk lot of planes or cars. But thanks for the offer.

 

[cbarbosa]

My collection has 600+ diecast models, all in several displays like this:

And received my lastest a few days ago... Otto Models 1/18

 

[Venom800tt]

And a really crappy pic of the majority of my 1/43 collection. Missing around 30 models or so...

Will take a better pic later...

Also, something not so car oriented, though it does show some more of my 1/43's...

 

[AMG.]

1:18 FrontiArt - Aston Martin One-77
Nr 49/77 Magma Red

One of my holy grails. I would have preferred white but given the rarity of this model being available .....

 

[synchromesh]

The detail on that Aston is unbelievable.

 

[carfanatic45]

1:18 FrontiArt - Aston Martin One-77
Nr 49/77 Magma Red

How much did you pay for that? That is one of the most detailed model cars i've ever seen.

 

[cbarbosa]

1:18 FrontiArt - Aston Martin One-77
Nr 49/77 Magma Red

One of my holy grails. I would have preferred white but given the rarity of this model being available .....

I have the 1/18 599XX...

 

[AMG.]

The open model can easily fetch 500 Euros. There's a closed version on evil bay Bid 450 or so in White. Suffice to say I paid less than 2/3s. It's a resin model, these are usually closed. The only thing that lets it down are those awful doglegs on the bonnet.

That is one of the most detailed model cars i've ever seen.

Really? <confused> You should scroll back to posts 7030, 7064 or 8396.

 

[cbarbosa]

@AMG. Is the base leather and the tyres real rubber?

The original price of the closed version in 399 Euros. I managed to pay less then half...

Currently negotiating this :

1/12 Otto Audi Quattro S1 Pikes Peak

 

[ScottPuss20]

My collection has 600+ diecast models, all in several displays like this:

And received my lastest a few days ago... Otto Models 1/18

Is that a Gran Turismo GT-R I see?

 

[cbarbosa]

Is that a Gran Turismo GT-R I see?

Yup 👍

Also have the SLS AMG Gran Turismo Edition (lost somewhere )

 

[AMG.]

@AMG. Is the base leather and the tyres real rubber?

Yes, and yes, why do you ask? <curious>
I have my eye on a white One-77 but I believe he's asking too much.

 

[cbarbosa]

Yes, and yes, why do you ask? <curious>
I have my eye on a white One-77 but I believe he's asking too much.

I heard/read that real rubber tyres on the diecast have a tendency to turn white/grey if not protected from humidity...

 

[AOS-]

Progress is going to be slow. I stopped half way because I felt the nail polish might have been getting too cold to operate on the airbrush.

Will resume when no one's at home. So I can take the work down to the basement washroom.

Progress was indeed hella slow. I didn't bother working during the winter season and waited until now where I can run the airbrush kit in the garage where my toes and fingers aren't freezing now that it's summer.

The paint is still uneven and given how long it takes to do even one coat, I really lost the patience to do a better job. I've topped the rugged surface with numerous coats of clear, and that is it so far. All that's left now is to wetsand, polish, wax and reassemble.

 

[ScottPuss20]

Best of the 2014 Sandown Model Show:

 

[vasiliflame]

The paper lotus and mclaren are amazing in the last pic

 

[commodoreben]

My two 2014 Classic Carlectable club cars for the year turned up today. One is a VF Commodore and the other is a FG Falcon. Pics to come over the weekend.

 

[AMG.]

1:18 Exoto - Saubers C9

 

[zakyta_4]

Those Saubers

Got my latest car delivered on Friday,

Biante 1:18 Dick Johnson/Kevin Bartlett 1983 Bathurst XE Falcon

Real car had actual sheepskin seat covers fitted in race trim:tup:

the car crashed heavily into a tree during qualifying but was fixed by using a donor car for parts. Dick often says that the warm-up lap on raceday was used to dry the paint

and lastly my 4 DJR cars all lined up together

 

[AOS-]

Okay. I've got photos of the finished work. Hope I managed to cover up them flaws.

For the sake of keeping loading stuff on this page quicker, you can find more photos in full-resolution in my blog post.

I got in touch with the local owner of a slammed red/white '60s VW Bug. Chances are, my next project will be creating something close to it.

 

[commodoreben]

My 2014 Classic Carlectable Club Cars

P1010437 by commodoreben, on Flickr
The FG Ford Falcon.

P1010438 by commodoreben, on Flickr
The VF Holden Commodore.

 

[ipswich1992]

Hi guys, not new to the site, but just found this thread, much drooling has been happening.

Some great collections you guys have. Some money around

 

[R5]

Hi guys, not new to the site, but just found this thread, much drooling has been happening.

Some great collections you guys have. Some money around

That money around is normally going to the model shop in these parts. Secretly were all broke because we seen an XXXXX that we just couldn't turn down

And another

And another

 

[AMG.]

... much drooling has been happening.

Yeah we really should add a warning on the title - please wear bib before entering.

 

[R5]

Yeah we really should add a warning on the title - please wear bib before entering.

And another. Warning: Please lock your money in a safe, you'll regret it later.

 

[NISM0_SKYLINE]

So my old collection, buried somewhere deep within this thread used to be in my basement. But recently we decided to move it upstairs. It's still not fully done, but slowly and surely we're getting there.

 

[R5]

Just literally got sniped for the Spark 1:43 Alpine A450 (2013 LMP2) on eBay.

Damn that person for ruining my Frenchmau5 dreams...

 

[AOS-]

Nism0_skyline. You oughta get up displays cabinets and shadow boxes if you can. Presentation is half the beauty of any collection. 👍