1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[a6m5]

That Summit Chevelle........ I can't believe it, but I prefer the mainline to the Super TH I bought loose. I didn't even like the casting initially.

 

[CodeRedR51]

That Summit Chevelle........ I can't believe it, but I prefer the mainline to the Super TH I bought loose. I didn't even like the casting initially.

If you don't want the Super I'll take it.

 

[a6m5]

If you don't want the Super I'll take it.

I got it cheap, so I'm gonna hang on to it for now......

 

[Daniel008]

 

[Gotbeefboy564]

Got these today.

First time seeing the k1500r

 

[RCKakashi14]

So happy to see Auto World 1:64 models in TRU stores.

Camaro ZL1 or the Henessey Camaro would do for me.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I think the Auto World classic cars look better than the modern ones. Kind of disappointed in the Boss Mustang I got. (not to mention the front splitter came off)

 

[AOS-]

#Spacegoat, thanks Josh! (or was it Jarrod? ) I don't know if it's just the photos, but I hope it's as fluorescent purple and green as the one you find in like GT2/GT3. That look blew me away when I was a kid. I'll see what I can do with the photos.

This is also how I scored my OH5 yellow Celica, got it for less than $5 shipped when it first was discovered because someone listed it on eBay not knowing it had a wheel variation. I never saw one in stores.

I've found that WSP Fish'd & Chip'd the same way. I also recently got what I personally believe is a HTF MR2 3SP variation because the seller wasn't aware and no one else paid attention to.

Also, you're getting better with the photos. Keep it up.

 

[a6m5]

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Kid you not, two on the right been on my radar for sometime. One of these days!!!

 

[Daniel008]

Kid you not, two on the right been on my radar for sometime. One of these days!!!

The pizza hotwheels was plain luck that I saw. Only one in the whole rack.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Also, you're getting better with the photos. Keep it up.

They still require a lot of editing though, and they still turn out a bit fuzzy. I also need to change the bulbs on the lights I am using, I don't think they are the right color temperature.

 

[RCKakashi14]

I think the Auto World classic cars look better than the modern ones. Kind of disappointed in the Boss Mustang I got. (not to mention the front splitter came off)

Will take note.

 

[Daniel008]

They still require a lot of editing though, and they still turn out a bit fuzzy. I also need to change the bulbs on the lights I am using, I don't think they are the right color temperature.

Perhaps, WB? I am just lazy to setup everything. Lol Maybe I should do it one day.

 

[AOS-]

My LED flashlights output an overall bluish light, and if I set up my camera's WB to "Cloudy", I get a satisfying output of darks and a lesser blue image... Then I just take it onto photoshop, duplicate the layer, auto color balance so that layer is now overall yellow, and then I turn down the opacity so that I get yellows in my highlights and blues in my shadows. It enhances the contrast by so much without overdoing the photo.

Example of the blues and yellows:

CM's Corp Fiat 131 Abarth Rally - 1978 Portugal.

Details:

 

[Daniel008]

My LED flashlights output an overall bluish light, and if I set up my camera's WB to "Cloudy", I get a satisfying output of darks and a lesser blue image... Then I just take it onto photoshop, duplicate the layer, auto color balance so that layer is now overall yellow, and then I turn down the opacity so that I get yellows in my highlights and blues in my shadows. It enhances the contrast by so much without overdoing the photo.

It's the mood that we trying to get. Are you using tele lens or micro?

 

[CodeRedR51]

Perhaps, WB? I am just lazy to setup everything. Lol Maybe I should do it one day.

White balance is on Auto. I think the issue is that what I am seeing on my camera preview screen is not what I am getting out of the photos.

 

[Daniel008]

White balance is on Auto. I think the issue is that what I am seeing on my camera preview screen is not what I am getting out of the photos.

Sometimes play around with the WB to see which suits what you need. Or your Computer screen is not calibrated?

 

[AOS-]

It could be. The little screen on mine focuses at a different depth than the actual lens. Don't know if that was because I dropped my camera at one point.

It's the mood that we trying to get. Are you using tele lens or micro?

Just a plain ol' crop sensor.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Mine was dropped at one point too and sometimes has trouble focusing with a lot of zoom or in macro mode. I need a new camera, unfortunately it will be a while before I can get one.

 

[a6m5]

Andy. CM's. Jeez. 👍

The pizza hotwheels was plain luck that I saw. Only one in the whole rack.

I'm optimistic I'll be able to find one, once I actually visit Walmart(huge on hot wheels). That Tomica Ramen truck, I'm going to try combining order with my future Tomica Limited Vintage orders.

While looking at that Tomica rament truck, I found this: Tecology

That is too cool.

 

[Daniel008]

Andy. CM's. Jeez. 👍

I'm optimistic I'll be able to find one, once I actually visit Walmart(huge on hot wheels). That Tomica Ramen truck, I'm going to try combining order with my future Tomica Limited Vintage orders.

While looking at that Tomica rament truck, I found this: Tecology

That is too cool.

Yes, I saw this. But I didn't get it. Because it's electrical.

 

[a6m5]

Yes, I saw this. But I didn't get it. Because it's electrical.

AmiAmi, where I order most of my Tomicas, they had it for $7, but sold out.

I like that Tecology, but I'm not going to spend $15 on one. I'll probably get the same one you got. Trick little Tomica. 👍

 

[Daniel008]

 

[Spacegoat]

(or was it Jarrod? )

That one.

And big thumbs up for the CM's 131. Nice. 👍

 

[commodoreben]

P1010387 by commodoreben, on Flickr
Big W were clearing these out for $50 each down from $148 so I just had to get one even though I shouldn't of.

P1010388 by commodoreben, on Flickr
Here it is set up but without the stickers.

P1010389 by commodoreben, on Flickr
A View from the bottom.

P1010390 by commodoreben, on Flickr
P1010391 by commodoreben, on Flickr
Pharodox came with the set.

P1010392 by commodoreben, on Flickr
I also found a camouflaged Tumbler.

 

[a6m5]

That looks like fun, and nice Gassers, @Daniel008 👍

I just wanted to share that I was so close to buying my first Tomica Limited Vintage Bus. I doubt any of you remember, but this is the bus I used to take as a kid. They generally go for $100, but it was $80 here(free ship). BUT FOR SOME REASON, some version of this bus has tan bumper & white wheels. If I'm gonna pay big money, it better be perfect, so from the same seller, I ordered this, this, this, but most importantly this instead. Yay me!

 

[Daniel008]

That looks like fun, and nice Gassers, @Daniel008 👍

I just wanted to share that I was so close to buying my first Tomica Limited Vintage Bus. I doubt any of you remember, but this is the bus I used to take as a kid. They generally go for $100, but it was $80 here(free ship). BUT FOR SOME REASON, some version of this bus has tan bumper & white wheels. If I'm gonna pay big money, it better be perfect, so from the same seller, I ordered this, this, this, but most importantly this instead. Yay me!

TLV can really suck you dry...

 

[a6m5]

TLV can really suck you dry...

Yeah, cheaper current cars can be had for $10~$15, but discotinued cars(ie all the good ones) like that Toyopet(last link in the previous post) is $30. Super Silhouette Skyline I bought I think was $70-ish, and that Tomica Bus I'm after is a $100. Secondary market hell.

 

[Spacegoat]

Damn, all excellent stuff Shinji. 👍 Particularly liking the Toyopet and the Prince.

 

[a6m5]

Damn, all excellent stuff Shinji. 👍 Particularly like the Toyopet and the Prince.

We are back on the same page again, they are my faves, too!