Hot Wheels and Matchbox Customizing Thread

[Cano]

Eh, never noticed when I was working with them.

 

[Nessy]

Coolio! Camaro Cano. The details improve it no end. 👍
Agree, will look even better with a front suspension drop.

 

[Apok]

Eh, never noticed when I was working with them.

Photos do tend to bring out the worst sometimes.
I actually had two photo sessions with that BMW I posted in this thread. I took pictures, noticed that I was sloppy with the black paint on the front, deleted all of the pictures, fixed the car and took pictures again.
If I wouldn't have taken the pictures the car would stay the way it was originally since the front didn't bother me at all.

 

[Cano]

Photos do tend to bring out the worst sometimes.
I actually had two photo sessions with that BMW I posted in this thread. I took pictures, noticed that I was sloppy with the black paint on the front, deleted all of the pictures, fixed the car and took pictures again.
If I wouldn't have taken the pictures the car would stay the way it was originally since the front didn't bother me at all.

Yeah, I'll retouch the axle tips when I take it appart again, even if it's a pain in the ass to make the spacers fit again, as they move a damn lot.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Yeah, I'll retouch the axle tips when I take it appart again, even if it's a pain in the ass to make the spacers fit again, as they move a damn lot.

I'd just resize the axles. Had to do it on the RX-7.

 

[Cano]

I'd just resize the axles. Had to do it on the RX-7.

They'd still have play. The chassis finishes way "inside" the car for the Co-moldeds to fit well AND if I resized the axle to fit, the wheels would be oddly tucked inside the fenders, it looks horrible. I need the spacers to push the wheels out.

 

[AOS-]

My greenlight 6 pc. diorama pieces as well as the 2 Auto Lift came in just now. Might grab another m2 car to take apart since the doors and bonnets can open and stuff.

 

[CodeRedR51]

They'd still have play. The chassis finishes way "inside" the car for the Co-moldeds to fit well AND if I resized the axle to fit, the wheels would be oddly tucked inside the fenders, it looks horrible. I need the spacers to push the wheels out.

Not true, just make the "new axle" the length you need. Re-sizing doesn't mean you have to make it shorter.

 

[Cano]

Not true, just make the "new axle" the length you need. Re-sizing doesn't mean you have to make it shorter.

you haven't gotten me. It's not the axle size the one's wrong, is the width of the chassis portion that holds the axle, which is really narrow and "engulfs" the tires into the body.

And may I remind you that, unlike you all up there, I don't have available that awesome tubing you use for axle-sizing, I have to make due with very short portions of plastic tubing that barely hold both axle centers inside. If I had access to tubing I'd make it the width of the entire axle and that way the wheels would be pressed outside as much as I needed.

 

[CodeRedR51]

you haven't gotten me. It's not the axle size the one's wrong, is the width of the chassis portion that holds the axle, which is really narrow and "engulfs" the tires into the body.

Exactly. I would snip the axle, cut the tubing to a longer length, then install and crimp. But alas, no tubing for you!

 

[Cano]

Oh screw you.

 

[Apok]

Did I mention that I went to a hobby store I 'discovered' a few months ago and found just the perfect sized tubing for making axles bigger/smaller.
Just perfect.

Alas I do't do that much customizing and I don't know what to do with all of it. I'll probably throw it away as it's useless cheap junk.

 

[CodeRedR51]

My long finished Skyline and a few WIPs. CRX is waiting for decals (if I find any) and a clear coat. Red CRX is finished, waiting for me to find a 2-56 tap so I can hold it together with screws. Celica is waiting for detail.

 

[M-POWER_FTW]

That black CR-X is serious!

M-Power - you turned a Maisto into a Redline?

The original wheels were ghastly - all the Maistos that have those wheels should be modded. The Maisto quality seems to be improving with the new castings - esp the paintjobs and tampos. The metallics they come out with are really great. I have a whole bunch of Maistos that need to be modded.

Haha, it's my homemade RLC car.

I love customizing Maisto's. They're super simple to work with. And funny thing is, I bought the Dodge Ram for the wheels. I think rappers call them "dubs".

 

[photonrider]

Aaaaand the Chevy Express Van wheels. Those are super for swiping, too. Yes, Maistos are often overlooked - but the bottomline cars are not so bad really. As for the Premium Collections - I do like the quality - I have some that need opening, so I'll have some pics soon.

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Attention:
Harry P Rider,
Harry's Garage.

My dear Mr. Harry,

Thank you so much for the new wheels - I have rave reviews wherever I go - in fact a certain Mexican Generale, and a famous DVA Doctor have told me that they fit the bill. Sorry if I was a bit angry before, but the former wheels were not impressive at all, and I'm surprised since your good reputation precedes you.
I have heard that your boys are taking our cars, unauthorised, to the tracks, but that is probably a malicious rumour to discredit you.
In fact a friend of mine bought a Fire dept vehicle recently that he wants modded as a Touring Car - so I'm recommending he comes to you.

Thanking You.

Bill I. Niore.

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Hi Bill!

Thanks for the kind words and the extra business.
Enjoy your lady in lace, and looking forward to your next car.
I shall do my utmost for your friend!

Regards,
Harry.

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[Cano]

Did I mention that I went to a hobby store I 'discovered' a few months ago and found just the perfect sized tubing for making axles bigger/smaller.
Just perfect.

Alas I do't do that much customizing and I don't know what to do with all of it. I'll probably throw it away as it's useless cheap junk.

hahaha, screw you too.

My long finished Skyline and a few WIPs.

The black CRX is cool. I shpuld have asked you for a CRX lol. I forgot.

EDIT:

Ah, the Amazoom above changes a lot with the wheels. I like it.

 

[AOS-]

You know what I want more than the CRX? The wheels. I don't want to break open a $3-$5 car to swap in wheels.... are you guys doing that for your customs?

 

[Cano]

are you guys doing that for your customs?

Yup. It's the only way. That or grabing the custom wheel package either from HW or M2, or grabbing an axle lot like I have done in the past.

 

[Theace37]

My long finished Skyline and a few WIPs. CRX is waiting for decals (if I find any) and a clear coat. Red CRX is finished, waiting for me to find a 2-56 tap so I can hold it together with screws. Celica is waiting for detail.

Do you put any cars up for sale, om lovin that white nissan...

 

[CodeRedR51]

Nope.

 

[Theace37]

Ahhhhh, *watches chances of having that nissan go out window*

 

[McZachenF1138]

Yeah, that Nissan and red CRX are easily my favorites of yours Jason. 👍

 

[a6m5]

I'm loving this rubber tire movement with Harry joining in and everything, but I must say, Jason is badass. Money in the bank! To me? All four of them! 👍

 

[Nessy]

Attention:
Harry P Rider, *snip*

Great Amazoom too. 👍 (need to get myself one of them).

Jason, Love the Skyline & Celica, but it's the CRX's that are doing it for me. Only problem is... i can't decide which one i like more, they're both Badass!

AOS, come join me with a bowl of delicious jelly soup.. so want them wheels.

 

[AOS-]

Jelly soup is yucky, so is Amazoom... imo.

Pics of newly arrived diorama pieces

Before I get on painting, I'm going to grind off the 2 screw holes that fasten itself to the car, as well as the nubs sticking out on the base as I won't need them for this project. I'm also going to use one of the Pontiac GTO Boulevard I bought today as a second broke-down vehicle in the diorama... after I extract the wheels first .

 

[McZachenF1138]

I'm also going to use one of the Pontiac GTO Boulevard I bought today as a second broke-down vehicle in the diorama... after I extract the wheels first .

Heretic!

 

[AOS-]

Come at me.

 

[McZachenF1138]

Even though I did the same with the '32 Ford Boulevard.

 

[photonrider]

Do you put any cars up for sale, om lovin that white nissan...

Nope.

I've gone down that path, too, in vain. I think he sleeps with them, Ace. However - don't give up. Maybe he'll make so many of them one day, and hoping at that time he will be huddled in a box on the street, fighting poverty, hunger, and extreme lack of space, he may decide to part with some.
I've already put dibs on the Plum Crazy Karman Ghia - so long ago he's probably forgotten.
But this thread is a good witness.

 

[a6m5]

Rest of us just needs to learn the art. So what do I have to do again? I need a small drill, right? I'm willing to go there. Payoff seems worth it!