GTPlanet Scale model thread

[XJ40]

Factor in long-term things. What will you do with the 2 versus the 6? Will you have sufficient space? If you in 15 years had to give up one of these scales, which one would you rather let go of first? Are you sure you're not just caught up in a fad right now? Will I have time to build these kits, and will I honestly give a turd to do so down the road? If I had both and lost interest in 1/18s AND 1/24 kits because something else cooler came into my life and keep me distracted from these cars, which one would I regret buying less?

Make up more scenarios for yourself that apply to you and your tendencies. And don't sit on the fence with your answers either.

Good advice. Especially when it comes to later life. I still have all the models I collected but a few 1/24 sit in boxes as they don't "fit".
The rest take up a fair bit of space...

 

[AOS-]

Some Top Marques updates:

Here are two deco samples of two Imprezas they're working on. It would seem they're looking for fan feedback since they know the cars better than they do.

And lastly, here's the 131 taking shape:

 

[Venom800tt]

Dunno why TM is making the Fiat, since Kyosho did a rather nice one in diecast...
Anyway, now Akuma no Zeto has a rival...

 

[AOS-]

It's a nasty little 1:43, but I kinda of like this wild colour scheme:

McLaren 650S GT3 #22 2016 Super Taikyu Fuji Clearwater Racing.

 

[Castrol96]

Factor in long-term things. What will you do with the 2 versus the 6? Will you have sufficient space? If you in 15 years had to give up one of these scales, which one would you rather let go of first? Are you sure you're not just caught up in a fad right now? Will I have time to build these kits, and will I honestly give a turd to do so down the road? If I had both and lost interest in 1/18s AND 1/24 kits because something else cooler came into my life and keep me distracted from these cars, which one would I regret buying less?

Make up more scenarios for yourself that apply to you and your tendencies. And don't sit on the fence with your answers either.

I see; thanks for pointing out long time scenarios.

 

[XJ40]

20+ years of collecting

 

[SlipZtrEm]

So, with an Impreza WRC pictured on this page, it seems appropriate for me to bring this up:

I've got an AutoArt one that's essentially this, but in the trademark blue (no livery):
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Subaru-New-...136548?hash=item3f77a364e4:g:tBgAAOSwdGFYyFiS

I've been toying with the idea of getting a new model (1:18) or a few (1:43). I've never had a resin model and I was wondering how they age? I'm also contemplating putting the Scoob up for sale, since I never would have expected to make money off of it (hasn't once been taken out of the box).

I wouldn't mind a Nismo 400R...

 

[AOS-]

I've been toying with the idea of getting a new model (1:18) or a few (1:43). I've never had a resin model and I was wondering how they age? I'm also contemplating putting the Scoob up for sale, since I never would have expected to make money off of it (hasn't once been taken out of the box).

Resin's still fairly new I would think unlike diecast. With diecast, we have stories of it splashing up nasty blemishes that no one knows about until years down the road. I haven't heard anything yet about resins other than the fact the doors and bonnets don't open.

But I'd probably say a good place to find how resin ages over time is to look at resin figurines and see how they've come along.

 

[Venom800tt]

Resins ain't THAT new, as garage built 1/43 resins have been around since at least the early 1990's.
Mass produced resins like GT Spirits, Sparks, and Ottos on the other hand are fairly new, as before those brands most resins were from the likes of BBR and MR and usually in 1/43. I personally haven't heard of old BBR's having any issues, as they probably use a rather stable resin. And like diecast models, they should be kept away from heat and humidity because that will ruin paint, diecast or resin.
Anyway a couple new GT Spirits:

*EDIT*
Few more pics, will take more this weekend hopefully:

Also got two more on the way lol...

 

[Aphelion]

Hello people of the scale model world, I am looking for some advice. I am seriously considering purchasing a 1:18 scale model of a Lotus exige, and would like to know the best quality (for reasonable prices) seller of such a product. So far I have looked at AutoArt, and they seem pretty good, but are they good quality?

 

[AOS-]

Yeah they're fine. Generally you can't go wrong with Autoart.

I say generally because I personally find Autoart models to be a bit on the boring side despite their high-quality standards.

 

[Leadfoot530]

@Venom800tt, GT40 Mk1 or Mk3? Nose appears longer than I thought it was, which if I remember, the "boot" in the Mk3 was longer. Maybe I'm just rambling...

Been meaning to look up an AutoART Corvette C7.R for the last few weeks. Found one on Amazon for a decent price, just need to convince myself to pull the trigger.
That, and I have a few 1:18s around that I've been meaning to post. Have to remind myself to take some snaps.

 

[Venom800tt]

@Leadfoot530
It is a MK I.

And AUTOart's quality control can be hit or miss. Also there can be rather large differences in detail level.

 

[MSZ]

Pre2015 AA and post2015 AA are totally different, in terms of build quality of the engine, interior and of course the material of the body shell.

 

[Eric W]

Here are a couple shots of my Blackbird.

 

[MSZ]

My A70 Supra:

 

[Venom800tt]

I am still waiting for that Supra to popup at my usual Otto source...

 

[MSZ]

I am still waiting for that Supra to popup at my usual Otto source...

The Supra stock at CK lasted about 5 minutes. lol

 

[AOS-]

Here are a couple shots of my Blackbird.

You would have really convinced me it wasn't a model if the floor had a curved "horizon"

 

[Eric W]

Here's are some shots of my new Porsche 930

 

[Vitocorp]

It's been quite a long time from my last post, I missed all of you

My brand new 155 V6 from AutoArt, 100€ was an absolute bargain!
Plus I just can't get enough Lancia LC2 in my life.

I'm currently focusing on a huge diorama project, just ordered some accessories and figurines, mostly from truescale.
It will include a paddock, a garage, and a starting grid scene (separate shelves, my room is not so big) but first...I need to sell some old stuff to make room for new ones and make some money too.

Here's a pretty cool Nannini figure! Not 100% accurate for my 155 but it will do the job.

----------------------Bonus

Aaand a quick shot of the wall in front of my desk, 100% originals except the 24hrs of le Mans poster, pretty proud of the Michelin man one, it's a rare piece from 1959.
The Lancia poster will be placed above the Michelin one, I need a custom frame since it's an unusual 77x51

 

[AOS-]

ATTN: Budget buyers.

Bburago 2017 Catalogue: https://www.docdroid.net/xR7pjiy/bburago-2017-catalogue.pdf.html#page=3

Maisto 2017 Catalogue: https://www.docdroid.net/Z4OL2sR/maisto-2017-catalogue.pdf.html#page=5

Some good stuff in there!

 

[Venom800tt]

Some random pics:

Batteries died on my camera I was using before I could take pics of the GT Spirit GT40 MKI lol. Will get pics of that tomorrow.

*EDIT*
These two arrived:

*EDIT AGAIN*
Also took this pic:

 

[Venom800tt]

Some more quick and dirty indoor pics. The weather has not been cooperating for outside pics lol...

 

[AOS-]

Great. Now I can't sell you mine.

 

[Venom800tt]

Great. Now I can't sell you mine.

lol, I honestly didn't know yours was still for sale. Although, I may be tempted to buy a 2nd one if the price is right, for modding purposes...

 

[Vitocorp]

any suggestions for making 1:18 pit stop wheel guns?

 

[Eric W]

Just arrived!

This is an absolutely beautiful rendition of the Koenig-Specials Countach by GT Spirit although many may not care for this version of the Countach with it's color matched wheels and NACA ducts. While I would have been more excited if they had modeled the white version of the car I am still happy that I bought this one.

Koenig-Specials Lamborghini Countach

 

[AOS-]

any suggestions for making 1:18 pit stop wheel guns?

Find any scrap material(s) that loosely have shapes similar to its components, modify whatever you ned to do, stick them together and colour it.

Any scrap material I said. Do consider shelf life thouhh. Avoid using dry biscuits.

 

[Vitocorp]

Find any scrap material(s) that loosely have shapes similar to its components, modify whatever you ned to do, stick them together and colour it.

Any scrap material I said. Do consider shelf life thouhh. Avoid using dry biscuits.

I was thinking about biscuits...
Anyway the best idea I got so far is to make those from scratch using a modeling material (ever heard about DAS?), the shape is quite easy to do

now this is a wonderful piece of diorama, I hope to achieve this level of realism