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@Ferraridriver27 I am almost scared to think how much you must have paid for that 300SLR 
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Nope, don't enjoy them! I LOVE THEM!
Which company, I mean model maker company is this. The level of detail is unbelievable.
This thread is sooo bad for me. I don't like spending money on things I don't necessarily (but I do sometimes) need but I really, really want car models like these. OMG
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This is CMC.
Take it with a grain of salt, but i've read some of them are victim of the "Zamac Pest" which after some time make the metal crumble. As an explaination of the recent rise in numbers in the second Hand market.
Zamac Pest is a real bummer in the collecting World, and I don't know to which extent CMC models are concerned but they are.
Take it with a grain of salt, but i've read some of them are victim of the "Zamac Pest" which after some time make the metal crumble. As an explaination of the recent rise in numbers in the second Hand market.
Zamac Pest is a real bummer in the collecting World, and I don't know to which extent CMC models are concerned but they are.
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I'm aware of Exoto making the best Cobras, but I don't recall them making them with the widebody, which is really what I want. I got rid of my Kyosho because the lip on the wheels were a flat sheet of shiny plastic, cut into a ring shape and glued onto the wheel. It reminded me of cheap toys. It also bubbled too for some reason.
That is why I was more in favour of resin and "ABS composite" route... but even I ended up learning that resin shrinks and pops your windows out.
I've still no idea how I want to tackle fixing some of my Ignitions' windows.
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I paid the asking price so he got what he wanted for it.
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@Ferraridriver27 I am almost scared to think how much you must have paid for that 300SLR
I got the both of them for 1.000€ including insured shipping. It is a buttload of money, but I see it as kind of an investment.
Yeah, the earlier 300 SL Panamera and "Blaues Wunder" Transporter are known for it. There is a detailed list of affected models and manufacturers over at modelcarforum.de.
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The livery is 100% decal, other than that it's your standard AA composite affair.
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Freshly arrived
992 GT3 Minichamps 1/43
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I went back to my "local" plane shop after 7 years yesterday to see if they had any of the 1:500 scale Herpa models I'm after. They only had a dozen but fortunately one of them was a Thai Airways 787-9. I bought that but I couldn't leave the store without taking a look at the NG (that's the brand) 757-200's in 1:400 scale. I was shown a few of them and I then asked if the had one in the Eastern colours. They did and I was instantly sold.
I have to put this in a glass case.
I have to put this in a glass case.
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Just got this beauty; 917/30 made by Spark, Interseries 1975 winner, just love the brutality of it and the Vaillant Livery !
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Finally arrived, Minichamps 1/18 Porsche 911 (992) GT3 in Shark Blue. Sorry, didn't take many pics. It's very nice, far better than your average sealed Minichamps model.
There is not much to say but thisFinally arrived, Minichamps 1/18 Porsche 911 (992) GT3 in Shark Blue. Sorry, didn't take many pics. It's very nice, far better than your average sealed Minichamps model.
.What a beauty, and I mean that.
EDIT: I can't find this 1/18 Porsche on their website.
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I got it on ck-modelcars.de, but it sold out almost immediately there. I am not sure of other reputable model shops online that have it.EDIT: I can't find this 1/18 Porsche on their website.
And, sadly, since it is such a limited model (1 of 911) it will fetch absurd prices on Ebay now.
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Porsche dealers still have a few if you have a Porsche Center nearby.
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I've started going through some plastic totes full of my 1/18 scale cars that have been in storage since I moved 10 years ago. I ditched the boxes and stands years ago, so I wrapped them as well as I could in newspaper. Most are cheapo Walmart specials, but some of the nicer ones (UT, Autoart, etc.) I'd like to put them back on a shelf again. A few of them are either falling apart from age, or didn't survive the move (minor stuff, none are completely trashed).
Is there a website where I can get parts to restore these? (wheels, windshield wipers, etc.) Or am I on my own?
Is there a website where I can get parts to restore these? (wheels, windshield wipers, etc.) Or am I on my own?
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I really regret not buying the Spark 1/43 VW GTI TCR in the launch factory livery.Only one I've come across was in Greece on eBay for $130... Guessing once Spark models go out production, it's hard to find them. There's always the other liveries, but for some reason I really want this one specifically. Any other places to look that might have a more reasonable price?
You are in luck :
https://ck-modelcars.de/fr/ubh-1-43...ge-blanc-vw-motorsport-5gv099300f645/p-68952/
It's back in stock, remembered your post when I saw it.
Also got this 1/43 F40 from TopMarques which is really great in this Pozzi Blue
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... Huh, seems I forgot to post these quick pics from a week or so ago:
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Going for the 70s angular look
Lancia Stratos Zero HPI
Ferrari 512 S Modulo TopMarques
Lancia Stratos Zero HPI
Ferrari 512 S Modulo TopMarques
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Solido is making some solid (lol) budget releases. I need to get a few more myself...
Anyway a couple more pics:
Anyway a couple more pics:
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Those models are beauties Venom. Love that Nissan.
Would like to get a E36 M3 Lightweight from Solido.
Solido is great, been eyeing a few models myself from them. They may not be perfect, but they are darn good at the price point. My complaint is that they tend to have a slightly oversized steering wheel in the models, which is odd but easy to overlook at the price.
Would like to get a E36 M3 Lightweight from Solido.
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I had sold a crummy Kyosho Cobra in the past... but they've redone some of the parts for a refreshed release:
...and I am pleased to see the wheels aren't chrome plastic. The engine parts appear to have more than just a single-coloured plastic. The dk blue isn't the same metallic blue I fell in love with, but we'll see.
This along with some Land Cruise BJs and Kenmeris https://diecastsociety.com/kyosho-new-diecast-nissan-shelby-toyota/
Edit: better yet: 2021 Catalog of Kyoshos: https://www.docdroid.net/eG2H3ey/kyosho-catalogue-2021-pdf
If the amount of parts on the 1:12 Cobra is found in the 1:18 (obviously scaled down), I think I would break my commitment for this.
...and I am pleased to see the wheels aren't chrome plastic. The engine parts appear to have more than just a single-coloured plastic. The dk blue isn't the same metallic blue I fell in love with, but we'll see.
This along with some Land Cruise BJs and Kenmeris https://diecastsociety.com/kyosho-new-diecast-nissan-shelby-toyota/
Edit: better yet: 2021 Catalog of Kyoshos: https://www.docdroid.net/eG2H3ey/kyosho-catalogue-2021-pdf
If the amount of parts on the 1:12 Cobra is found in the 1:18 (obviously scaled down), I think I would break my commitment for this.
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Little Porsche 961
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Thanks! As usual with me it's always 1/43, i don't limit myself and I like the small aspect in modelcars. 
I used to collect 1/18 10 years ago, mostly AutoArt/Kyosho/Exoto but sold everything.
I used to collect 1/18 10 years ago, mostly AutoArt/Kyosho/Exoto but sold everything.
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The Silhouette Skyline is getting harder to find unfortunately, but it is a really good model. Would be nice if more of those crazy 80's racers would be made in fully opening diecast...
Anyway a pair of new additions:
Anyway a pair of new additions:
