GTPlanet Scale model thread

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Eric W
He's the boss. :)

The poor female mechanic had a recent accident in the garage. The car slipped off the lift and severed her hand... :crazy:

Now I can't find the hand to glue back on. :nervous:
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Eric, you wouldn't happen to know of any other 1:18 diorama's besides ScaleModeling, would you?

BTW, I think your site needs an update. :P
 
*McLaren*
Eric, you wouldn't happen to know of any other 1:18 diorama's besides ScaleModeling, would you?

BTW, I think your site needs an update. :P
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I really haven't seen many other types of dioramas in 1/18th scale other than scratch build dioramas. This is a project that I've been thinking about for the future. I'd like to scratch build a 3 or 4 car garage with my floor lift built into floor the diorama. GMP has some other cool accessories to add as well.

I know, I really need to get my website updated. I haven't added anything to it in years.
 
Thanks for the info, anyways. :)

Any idea on what kind of material I might need for a simple diorama? Not really interested in doing one that requires all kinds of chemicals (I'm terrible with these projects :indiff: ), and I don't have a place to use them without making a mess.
Your idea is also something I'd love to do (4-5 car garage with lift), though I'd like to incorporated a removable roof. Of course, this kind of project will take some miracle work from me. :P

But I agree on the GMP subject. They have so many great accessories, that maybe they should consider building diorama's as well.
 
:) Three new Fords for Chrissy (I did buy the two Falcons, but the Ford GT was a gift):

















Brilliant!! 👍 The GT4 Ford GT looks amazing, and I just love the fine detail from all three models.

A few group shots:




I'm not usually a person who sits at a computer during Christmas... but it's 40 degrees outside, and I don't have to do anything for another 4 hours. :lol:
 
Well today I got a Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS by AutoART. I am amazed at the sheer detail of this thing. I've never had a AA model before, so as you can expect it is pretty amazing the amount of detail they put into these things. The only slightly annoying thing is that the packaging is very difficult to get the car out of, but it's good that they care that they won't get damaged. The car, is brilliant though.

Porsche 911 (997) GT3 RS

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All photo's taken by me​
 
Congrats on the Porsche and Ford GT guys!

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1:36 Corgi Winter Mini Rally Set Diorama; Monte Carlo Classic Rally, a Christmas present from my mum's other half. Both the Minis have little LED headlights.
 
2 questions...

1. Which site do you guys most recommend for online diecast ordering?
2. Which diecast brand do you guys most recommend, miasto looks really good.
 
Delirious?
2 questions...

1. Which site do you guys most recommend for online diecast ordering?
2. Which diecast brand do you guys most recommend, miasto looks really good.
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1.where do you live? modelissimo.de is very good.
2.miasto are on the very bottom level of models,not all that good at all.
 
Delirious?
That's what I want to get...what ya guys think?
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just a quick question and dont take it the wrong way but do you want them just because they are ferrari's or is there another reason? because to be honest the guy has some other fairly well priced autoart,highway61 and kyosho models which are so much better in terms of detail and quality but it is scary that once you have one youll want more and more :D

i would gladly suggest maybe looking at his autoart carrera cup cars and kyosho R32 GTR and autoart lamborghini miura :)
 
#1 - the Ferrari's are ugly with those stupid stickers on the side
#2 - the models are low quality just a FYI. The F50 is the same model as the old school Maisto
#3 - again I must ask, why would you want to those ugly stickers on the side?
 
1. I love ferraris
2. i cant just live with a plain red car...even if it's a ferrari, just a sticker or two will make it better for me :)
3. im a tight-wad and dont wanna spend any extra money

oh well, thanks anyway :)
 
Delirious?
well i did some thinking...ill prolly go now with the non-stickered versions, i had to find a site that sold all 3 together and even though im paying a little more they seem to be a bit better quality than the stickered ones
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erm they arent better quality,the better quality ones will be "Elite" ones.
 
Basically, you get what you pay for. If you aren't a hardcore collecter - which as you mentioned you aren't - then the Hot Wheels is probably about right for you.
 
Ok one last question (thanks for all the help so far)

What is your guys take on what differences there are on the 60th anniv. Ferrari's I posted and the non-60th anniv. Ferrari's?
 
Delirious?
Ok one last question (thanks for all the help so far)

What is your guys take on what differences there are on the 60th anniv. Ferrari's I posted and the non-60th anniv. Ferrari's?
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the stickers and im guessing a different box,apart from that both will be exactly the same.
 
They're exactly the same part for part with the exception of the stickers and the box, that's it.

I would recommend you keep looking on ebay for the regular version. Each model is worth $20 tops. I've got the F50 by Maisto and the Enzo by HW (regular, non-Elite). Still saving up money to buy BBR Enzo at some point.
 
Delirious?
Ok one last question (thanks for all the help so far)

What is your guys take on what differences there are on the 60th anniv. Ferrari's I posted and the non-60th anniv. Ferrari's?
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Nothing different. Ferrari just celebrated 60 years this year, and felt the need to reintroduce the models. The only "neat" thing about them is that the sticker cars are all real cars, and not just some random Ferrari with the Anniversary logo on it.
 
I'm surprised and somewhat disappointed in how many people just buy their models... I can buy a kit and build one to be many times more detailed than any Minichamps or UT diecast at half the cost. It will look just as good when finished, and I get the satisfaction of doing it myself!

I'm not trying to be an elitist or cut anyone down at all; you do what works for you of course. I also understand that many people just simply don't have the time to build a kit (50+ hours for 1:12 scale!, 30+ for 1:24). I'm just saying you all should try and build one if you haven't already.

The people at http://www.scaleautomag.com/sca/community/forum/ are mostly very experienced builders and are also extremely helpful.

My last build... 1:12 '69 Z/28. I had a time limit (had to finish before Christmas as a gift), and I feel that I could've added more detail if I had more time. I am proud of my build, but there are people that built the same kit at the model forum I referenced above that make my build look like crap!

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Here's an example of someone that just shames my build!
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slowman
I can buy a kit and build one to be many times more detailed than any Minichamps or UT diecast at half the cost.
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i think that saying its half the cost is slightly misleading,true the kit may be half the cost but then you have to factor in the paint,glue,air brush kit,tools etc which all could easily add up to well over £100 before you even start considering build time.
 
Holdenhsvgtsr
i think that saying its half the cost is slightly misleading,true the kit may be half the cost but then you have to factor in the paint,glue,air brush kit,tools etc which all could easily add up to well over £100 before you even start considering build time.
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the model itself - $33.45
paint - 3 1/2oz tins of True Blue Pearl at $3 ea. - $10 (tax)
glue - I used about half of a $2.50 tube of glue - $1.25
airbrush - $26 spread over the 4 models I've used it on - $6.50
tools... hmm, hard to gauge. It is mostly things I've already had, although I did purchase a drill bit and a pin vise for this project $9.99 for the pin vise, $1.25 for the bit. I would just say $15 for tools

$66.52... Sounds about right. Using the link provided above for the Minichamps Carerra GT, I'm still on top by almost $20, plus my model is 1:12 and that is 1:18, not to mention mine is far more detailed. The negative aspect is I am down about 50 hours, but I think the pride of workmanship is worth that, at least to me. However, pride of workmanship might not be worth 50 hours of your life. In that case, continue to purchase built models. It is whatever works for you. Some people just want something to display; I understand that as I also used to buy 1:18. :)
 
slowman
the model itself - $33.45
paint - 3 1/2oz tins of True Blue Pearl at $3 ea. - $10 (tax)
glue - I used about half of a $2.50 tube of glue - $1.25
airbrush - $26 spread over the 4 models I've used it on - $6.50
tools... hmm, hard to gauge. It is mostly things I've already had, although I did purchase a drill bit and a pin vise for this project $9.99 for the pin vise, $1.25 for the bit. I would just say $15 for tools

$66.52... Sounds about right. Using the link provided above for the Minichamps Carerra GT, I'm still on top by almost $20, plus my model is 1:12 and that is 1:18, not to mention mine is far more detailed. The negative aspect is I am down about 50 hours, but I think the pride of workmanship is worth that, at least to me. However, pride of workmanship might not be worth 50 hours of your life. In that case, continue to purchase built models. It is whatever works for you. Some people just want something to display; I understand that as I also used to buy 1:18. :)
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in the uk it is vastly different,its around £60+ for a decent airbrush kits and paint is around £5 a pot (from local model store and that isnt even a big one!) being more detailed again questionable as a carrera GT doesnt have as much "exposed" details as a 60's/70's muscle car then again you also have to remember that not every car is built in kit form that someone may wish to collect,i mean show me a 1979 torana a9x kit for example.No offence to you as it is a stunning model and i regularly take part in IPMS (International Plastic Model Society) shows and have seen these kind of models in real life and they are stunning but most dont even come close to the details of ready builts,it is a shame though that the build kits do seem to be dieing out :(
 

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