Hot Wheels and Matchbox Customizing Thread

[Cano]

Great read. I love that rusty Datsun 620.

Thanks a lot. That Datsun was also entered in the LA Convention's custom contest where it won 1st or 2nd in class.

 

[Cano]

Also is that a mint version of the Rolls Royce Silver Shadow I see in the display?

Indeed. There was a pretty spcectacular redline display, altough it severely lacked Cipsas.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Personified poop?
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First Editions FTE variation now this:

Damn, I needed that car.

 

[AOS-]

I'm sure there's still some around. I used to see these on TTP not sell for a looong time.

edit: actually, I have an extra I don't think I've disassembled yet. The condition may not be good. It's one McZach sent me years ago. Want it?

 

[Emmcee]

Anyone got a spare bluebird wagon they want to part with at a reasonable price?

 

[AOS-]

The mainline is still crazily in demand to the point I can't say "wanting to mod a car with a price tag like Kyosho" is crazy anymore.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I'm sure there's still some around. I used to see these on TTP not sell for a looong time.

edit: actually, I have an extra I don't think I've disassembled yet. The condition may not be good. It's one McZach sent me years ago. Want it?

If it's not mint, no.

 

[AOS-]

Confirmed: previously vandalized.

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Rev Rod - Stealth Project.

This series may just be extremely compatible with aerodynamic fantasy cars.​

 

[Emmcee]

Nice job, but hate the car, yuk.

 

[Emmcee]

Some cars I've been working on.

 

[Emmcee]

And the back

 

[AOS-]

My friend, you really ought to cut down on splitting up your picture loads into multiple posts.

 

[Emmcee]

Two posts? Phone won't let me do that's my uploads in one post.

 

[AOS-]

What's the before version? No lights, Corgi wheels and a greater ground clearance. I shaved off about a 1mm off the base so I could bring it lower. It's not beautifully assembled, but who said I'm going to show any picture of the base? ​

 

[Sonygamer455]

So is that an ex Corgi Ford Thunderbird?

 

[AOS-]

ex Corgi '57 T-Bird indeed.

 

[Sonygamer455]

ex Corgi '57 T-Bird indeed.

Screw. You. That's a casting I wish I had! Nice job of course! Car does indeed sit up high originally, looks better lowered. 👍

I can see I am not the only one wanting to customize ex Corgi's. 👍 I am hoping to find another ex Corgi Ferrari Testarossa with lace wheels and most importantly, a Ford Sierra. Don't plan doing much to the Testarossa, but I have big plans for the Sierra.

 

[vballcoach]

1st post here. Nice thread. Been reading a through these posts. Really good info. I just got back to customizing. I used to do a lot of them. Mostly HWs and 1/64 muscle machines. I'm trying to retrieve my account back on HWC, also.

 

[Ken]

1st post here. Nice thread. Been reading a through these posts. Really good info. I just got back to customizing. I used to do a lot of them. Mostly HWs and 1/64 muscle machines. I'm trying to retrieve my account back on HWC, also.

Don't forget to look in the collectors thread as well.

 

[vballcoach]

Hey Cano, here's how that guy made those wheels:

so can someone tell me where they got the rubber for this. I know this is an old post but I like the way these were done. I want to replicate this but need source/idea for the rubber

 

[Emmcee]

so can someone tell me where they got the rubber for this. I know this is an old post but I like the way these were done. I want to replicate this but need source/idea for the rubber

I don't know about the rubber, but I know these are darn hard to make, I've tried and failed but I didnt have a dremel.

 

[Emmcee]

What's the before version? No lights, Corgi wheels and a greater ground clearance. I shaved off about a 1mm off the base so I could bring it lower. It's not beautifully assembled, but who said I'm going to show any picture of the base? ​

Wheels suit that a treat IMO. Nice color and like I said, wheels work very well, infact, make the car.

 

[Cano]

Very good Andy. You should work the axle tubes a bit so they don't poke out.

 

[AOS-]

Zero tubes given.

Been on a lazy streak with these RB customs. I have used the tubes for these F&F mainlines I'm finishing up right now though.

 

[Avalonbug]

So, I just learned how to make custom splitters on Hot Wheels... AND I'M IN LOVE! If you want to know just ask. Plus I finally got around to finishing one of those Scions from months ago...

 

[Emmcee]

Do you use putty? Cuz that's how I do mine unless I can fined some plastic to work better, but putty usually the main choice.

 

[AOS-]

If you want to know just ask.

If you were happy to share, you wouldn't need us to ask.

But yes, I'm interested to know. Please share.

 

[Emmcee]

If you were happy to share, you wouldn't need us to ask.

But yes, I'm interested to know. Please share.

Maybe he is worried by how some may take it?

 

[AOS-]

Hmm. I don't see it that way, but it's not something I'd like to engage a discussion on.

I've been sharing whatever new tricks I found on the web with you guys even if you may not even have the tools to do it yourselves.

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Really Quick Work ft. Fast & Furious Series. Installment 1

Photos one day, modded the next.

The goal with these were to swap in wheels that matched the real car better.

MC5s weren't very close. I threw on chrome-lipped black RR5SPs.
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[Emmcee]

That looks tuff as, really nice work. Whole car works well.