Hot Wheels and Matchbox Customizing Thread

[nathan8856]

mustang, wheel swap, normally i dont like these wheels but i think they look good on the mustang.

 

[AOS-]

I'm guessing you'll love Mattel's take on a Custom '12 Mustang, because they use Trap5 wheels too!

 

[e36Earl]

Trying my hand with this currently: http://mycustomhotwheels.com/howtomakedeepdishwheelsin164scale/

 

[nathan8856]

I'm guessing you'll love Mattel's take on a Custom '12 Mustang, because they use Trap5 wheels too!

That sounds sweet!

 

[txcustmtrucks]

My 1970 Monte Carlo. View attachment 438013

This is sick. I customize mainly trucks but i think im gonna build a DONK soon. Maybe a 60s impala

 

[DUBer]

This is sick. I customize mainly trucks but i think im gonna build a DONK soon. Maybe a 60s impala

Thanks. I know some people dont always appreciate an oldschool car with huge rims but im all for it.

 

[txcustmtrucks]

Thanks. I know some people dont always appreciate an oldschool car with huge rims but im all for it.

I found a 60s bel air i think its a 62. This will get big forgiato style wheels on it.. its pearl white already but no interior. Only has the dash and steering wheel.

 

[txcustmtrucks]

62 bel air project i am starting soon.

 

[Robin]

mustang, wheel swap, normally i dont like these wheels but i think they look good on the mustang.

Yeah they do, I have a stock Hot Wheels Mustang which came with those wheels on.

 

[txcustmtrucks]

I am new here. Not new to this hobby tho.. hope u all like my rides!

 

[AOS-]

I am not new here. Not new to this hobby either.. hope I can inspire some imagination to go beyond real cars.

So there's a fantasy car of the modern Mattel era called the Twinduction. This 2015 release looks like this:

Pearl green paint, lighting bolt tampos, black interior, white base.

Headlights not coloured.

Taillights not coloured.

Engine piece now a part of the metal body, thus lacking its own colour.

Some of the new folks here aren't aware, I do a thing where I make small adjustments to any existing retail Hot Wheels to improve their looks dramatically, "Retailer Buffs" as I've named the series. This is what I've worked on so far:

There's now a black front and back panel. The lights have been painted in. I've cut of the square piece in the center of the front grill to reveal a larger grill. The base is now black, the engine is silver and the joint connecting the engine to the bonnet is coloured black to visually separate the parts.

 

[K5Blazer]

Here's a maisto Silverado I've been working on. I gave it custom suspension which took a while to finish and I have yet to detail it but im licking how it's coming out so far.

 

[nathan8856]

View attachment 450981 View attachment 450982
Here's a maisto Silverado I've been working on. I gave it custom suspension which took a while to finish and I have yet to detail it but im licking how it's coming out so far.

that thing is epic! how'd you do the suspension?

 

[Cano]

Some of you might have noticed my absolute absence from this place in the last couple days. I'm pouring every spare second of my free time on the customs for the convention's contest which is this weekend. I'll let you know how it goes once it's over.

 

[DUBer]

Just finished with this one. 2003 Hummer H2. Upgraded custom flat black rims with disc brakes. Tinted windows and painted flat black underside.

I love my Black & chrome models.

Next project is a silver Hot Wheels Hummer H2

 

[AOS-]

I did too, until I had no way to make chrome parts.

I do have BMF now though, so I could see myself retrying this if I ever feel motivated enough.

 

[K5Blazer]

that thing is epic! how'd you do the suspension?

It took a while but I made with a small diameter tubing used to make the axles
This is the shape I had to make for the rear suspension
Then put it were the axles would be
I like using the maisto trucks because they have the plastic piece in the center that gives it that springing action.

 

[huy]

Hello everyone, my name is Huy and I am from Vietnam, I love Hot Wheels custom. Nice to meet all of you!

This is Ford Impala Custom. So crazy!

 

[Cano]

Heading to the convention for the custom contest. We'll see how it goes.

 

[DUBer]

A simple rear window tint for this Johnny Lightning 98' Chevy Camaro.

 

[K5Blazer]

just finished some cars with custom suspension, wheel swap and a matte black repaint

 

[huy]

This is Ferrari Enzo Custom

 

[AOS-]

That is genius. I should try something wild with my Enzo and FXX castings as well.

Can we get photos of the back?

 

[Zychotic1]

That's what Ferrari SHOULD have built themselves...
That thing is awesome!

 

[huy]

This is the back

 

[AOS-]

Dang. Would've been really cool if you were able to join the two panels together.

 

[huy]

Yes, that's good idea, AOS-

 

[Cano]

This is Ferrari Enzo Custom

Wow, that works wonderfully. I sallute your imagination to picture something that wild. Awesome 👍 I might steal that idea sometime, I have an Enzo lying around somewhere...

 

[Emmcee]

That's what Ferrari SHOULD have built themselves...
That thing is awesome!

Check out the 1950s f1 cars, they built plenty in that style and they were bloody quick, even by today's standards.

 

[Zychotic1]

thats exactly why the custom is what the Enzo SHOULD have been.

mid engine denotes 60's GP cars tho