GTPlanet Scale model thread

[ScottPuss20]

Yeah, the ones on the FC3S appear to be a different model of BBS wheels. There are like a billion different variations of the BBS LM wheels after all


^ I second this.

And here are some more pics, lots of pics <____<

Ignition Model Mazda RX7 FC3S:

GT Spirit Porsche 993 GT2 Evo:

GT Spirit RWB Porsche 964:

GT Spirit LBW Ferrari 458 Italia:

I really need that RWB

 

[RCKakashi14]

Thank you, Greenlight, for providing an extra side mirror for the S2000.

 

[AOS-]

Does that 3rd go on the very top?

 

[RCKakashi14]

Does that 3rd go on the very top?

Since the spoiler affects the rear visibility, that third mirror will be useful on the top of the windshield, especially when parking.

 

[MedigoFlame]

In San Jose, California, with no signs of a decent hobby store with diecast cars. However, my uncle wants to take a rental car to San Francisco, anyone know of any stores there? The only store I can find of interest would be Prestige Hobbies in Anaheim, which is a little far.

 

[Venom800tt]

In San Jose, California, with no signs of a decent hobby store with diecast cars. However, my uncle wants to take a rental car to San Francisco, anyone know of any stores there? The only store I can find of interest would be Prestige Hobbies in Anaheim, which is a little far.

When I lived in the Bay Area nearly 7 years ago, there were no diecast shops anywhere unfortunately.

 

[Vitocorp]

Another successful find in the basement, seems like I've got a lot more model cars than I've expected (there's still hope for an F40), not a big fan of Disney to be honest, but sometimes this was the kind of gift when I was a child...
Benetton Ford (left) and Williams Renault (Right).

100% sure I got this top fuel dragster somewhere, my father got it when he was in the U.S.


Meanwhile I'm building my little Wunderkammer, with some automotive memorabilia!
The room is in pre work-in progress so I can just show some random pics...

Spoiler

Original! Will probably arrive tomorrow

Reproduction, already in my hands but haven't opened the cardboard tube already so I dunno, it may contain Pringles

Hand-crafted front and rear F1 wings, it's an original project, my XRT-21/M "Hopeless Diamond"

And I was lucky enough to get this vintage Shell plate from my mechanic (german sheperd butt not included)

there's more of course like autographs (Ayrton Senna, Emanuele Pirro, Giancarlo Minardi, Mauro Forghieri etc...), one Auto Delta alluminum plate (reproduction), plus various photos I took when I was at Imola two years ago.
And a real italian road sign! (mine is a bit more ruined)

 

[RCKakashi14]

Fancy this one?

 

[Niku Driver HC]

Not feeling it, sadly... I mean, Modeler's models do have quality, but the Mitsu's design isn't the best vessel to showcase that. Then again, I do think of the XR-PHEV as my least favorite VGT (too many gears and far too fussy design), so personal preference also comes to mind.

Surprised that Modeler's has yet to confirm a Subaru Viziv GT model, it would be a perfect pair for the Mitsubishi... Who knows?

 

[RCKakashi14]

There are some things wrong with this car:

- Stock USDM Evo 9 rear bumper
- No front splitter
- No overfenders
- No rollcage
- Stock exhaust tip



Greenlight, what the heck? Didn't you take a second look?

 

[AOS-]

They could've at least chosen a darker silver on the front grills and brake discs to heighten the illusion of depth.

 

[Formidable]

Kyosho 1:18 Ferrari 250 GTO​

Probably my last indoor photo shoot. I just don't have the proper lighting.

Would this environment (in the spoiler) be good?

Spoiler

This area with some scenery.

Or here, although there's a risk of the models getting knocked into the water

 

[AOS-]

Don't knock it into the water. Glue the wheels so they don't roll. Or just don't knock them into the water.


I still function off a single LED or a desk lamp for photos. If the light source is bad, adjust the camera. If the camera can't adjust, take multiple photos where each shot has lighting cover a section of the car and then stack them in photoshop.

 

[MedigoFlame]

Visited a Porsche dealer in California, saw that they had a 1/43 Panamera Sport Turismo for $55, compared to Porsche's online price of $104. Considered buying it, but was in a hurry to make it to Sacramento. Ended up buying on for $65 at another Porsche dealership and having it shipped back to Maine. Probably could have just ordered one at the Maine Porsche dealership.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Bought this at the Chicago auto show
My first of bburago

 

[AOS-]

^ $80?

Visited a Porsche dealer in California, saw that they had a 1/43 Panamera Sport Turismo for $55, compared to Porsche's online price of $104. Considered buying it, but was in a hurry to make it to Sacramento. Ended up buying on for $65 at another Porsche dealership and having it shipped back to Maine. Probably could have just ordered one at the Maine Porsche dealership.

Nice. 2000 pieces too.

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This is a TSM. And this is what a TSM looks like when you pull out the base plate. The photo-etched brake disc broke off because the glue adhesion got weak during delivery (or something like that), so I glued it back together, and here's one teaser:

If you want one good reason why to approach TSM with caution, their brake calipers aren't securely installed in their slots, so when they have the room to rotate the slightest, the calipers end up in all sorts of different positions. It's very lousy craftsmanship.

For TSM owners with no problems, consider yourself fortunate. I'm grateful the offsets weren't too hard to fix. At least I could nudge them in the right spot. All I have to do afterwards is to hold them in forever with epoxy.


The plus side to TSM is that packaging is pretty and they usually hold their value. This one is an exception to the latter point. I secured myself an alternate version of this for a fairly low price a few days ago.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

@AOS- it was at a die cast stand it was $65 with $6 in taxes I payed $80 in cash.

 

[AOS-]

Sounds like a bit of a markup, but that's not too bad.

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

More shots

 

[R5]

Be disappointed no more!

 

[a6m5]

I can hear the sigh of relief from Gotbeefboy + Ferrari technicians all over the world.

Thank you, Greenlight, for providing an extra side mirror for the S2000.

I had AUTOart with missing shift lever once. I wonder if there's a GL S2K out there with mirror on just one side.

Bought this at the Chicago auto showView attachment 516708
My first of bburago

Jesus. I thought it said 1/10!

 

[AMG.]

Only disappointed at the rear hatch, I thought the glass was the only part that opened.

A bit of glue can fix that for you

 

[SPhilli911]

I got this 993 Turbo from GT Spirit to replace the UT Models Turbo I received damaged. I really do prefer the quality of the GT Spirit, but I wish it were available in red since I have far too many silver models to begin with. I also think the wheels are too large on this model, I will take a picture next to my UT Turbo S for comparison soon.

 

[Venom800tt]

Easiest way to see if wheels are incorrectly scaled is to just measure them lol
Granted, the 993 Turbo does have 18" wheels.

 

[SPhilli911]

Easiest way to see if wheels are incorrectly scaled is to just measure them lol
Granted, the 993 Turbo does have 18" wheels.

Yeah, they just seem large. The Turbo S are smaller, maybe not correct, but look right compared to the GT Spirit.

 

[Crash]

I bought the Ottomobile BMW M5 E28 and the MB E500 release from a few months ago. Quality is... as usual with Otto. The car does not sit straight on the M5, one of the wheels are either too far up, or too far down, and it makes the car tripod as it sits on a flat surface. A bit disappointing, and I"ll have to figure out if that's something that can be fixed.

I'm still going to keep my eye on eBay to see if an "affordable" AutoArt E28 M5 comes up. That and I need to get the Kyosho E60 M5 and I'll have all the generations.

Along with the two previous cars, I ordered a GT Spirit F80 M3 in white, thinking that it was an E90 M3. So now I have both the F80 in blue and white, and I can't decide if I want to get rid of one, as I don't really have any use for two.

I also recently bought a 1:18 scale 2003 Mazda 6 model. It was mades specifically for Chinese dealers, so it featured their version of the car. It's a bit crude, but I want to have a model of all the cars I've owned, and this is the only one available.

 

[AOS-]

but I wish it were available in *insert colour*

These are the beginning words of anyone who gets into modifying their model cars.

Time to get painting.


Edit: This is a thing.

 

[Vitocorp]

Almost done!
The San Marino Gp poster is absolutely stunning and I believe those old 1:24 Bburagos have find the right place...

 

[ScottPuss20]

More shots View attachment 517201View attachment 517202View attachment 517203View attachment 517204

That's pretty good for a Burago...

 

[AOS-]

Spoiler: Something funny happened when I was opening my parcel with a Maserati in it

I got a McLaren instead.



Okay well... truthfully, both were expected to arrive today. All I knew was that one needed a signature and I had thought it was the McLaren. Since I paid double on shipping, I would've thought the service would be up a class.