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#464769 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Wednesday Apr 30, 2025 at 10:54AM -

#464768 Just chanced upon this short video about the Mille Miglia by Craigj35344 on Wednesday Apr 30, 2025 at 10:46AM - winning 1955 Mercedes 300SLR #722 driven by Sir Stirling Moss. A tribute prepared by Mercedes shortl
- #464770 A tribute prepared by CMC by Josh Shy on Wednesday Apr 30, 2025 at 11:10AM -

#464764 Kyosho's MGB, unboxed for the first time... by
Ulf
on Wednesday Apr 30, 2025 at 01:03AM - after owning it for nearly 30 yrs. Must be my personal record.
- #464771 Great looking MG. I love red interiors. As old as it is, by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Apr 30, 2025 at 11:46AM - the wheels are still better than the AA's. That Lotus Europa is another old gem. Love that model
- #464767 What a cute little time capsule :) by Josh Shy on Wednesday Apr 30, 2025 at 10:25AM
- #464766 And you probably only paid the equivalent of $39.95 or less by Craigj35344 on Wednesday Apr 30, 2025 at 10:21AM - on sale for it back then (original list was $59.95)! I got a red one from Exoto, when they were sell
- #464765 Incredible that you kept it boxed up for so long! It may be by TCL on Wednesday Apr 30, 2025 at 05:31AM - flawed but I think you can find models today that aren't as good. The MGB brings back memories o

#464762 Hey...nailed it...twice! by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 29, 2025 at 07:02AM -

#464750 Interesting info about the Bentley Blue Train Special by Beck on laptop on Sunday Apr 27, 2025 at 12:40PM - I heard murmurs about this before, but I have not heard the full story till I saw this video..... h

#464748 * Gone Fishing * by Josh Shy on Saturday Apr 26, 2025 at 11:10AM -

#464746 Did you ever feel like everyone else is driving a Ferrari... by Josh Shy on Saturday Apr 26, 2025 at 11:08AM - and your stuck in this?

#464741 Stop-gap project car. I wanted a place holder Ferrari 250 TR by TCL on Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 03:41PM - Lucybelle II until I can either find a fairly priced used CMC or buy the new Tecnomodel version assu
- #464743 Whew, this old dog... by
  Ulf
  on Saturday Apr 26, 2025 at 02:26AM - it was a scaled down stoneage Bburago, and very, VERY simple in execution. I had several of these,
  - #464744 Yours looks much better than stock. I may use your idea by TCL on Saturday Apr 26, 2025 at 04:06AM - and straighten the exhaust tips. That would be big improvement. Now that I think of it, I may ha
    - #464754 Better wheels always make a difference by Frank Lemire on Sunday Apr 27, 2025 at 08:10PM - I've done more than my share of wire wheel upgrades in my time and have never been disappointed - on
      - #464755 Those made a huge difference on that Bburago 250LM. I by TCL on Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 04:04AM - remember the swap you did on the Spark 1964 Ford GT. It's a shame when you buy a model in the $200 a
- #464742 wow...big difference filling in those panel gaps. by
  Gavin
  on Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 09:26PM - I have 3 of the race weathered HWs. I'll have to give it a try.
  - #464745 You'll need to take a good look at those weathered models. by TCL on Saturday Apr 26, 2025 at 04:17AM - This one seemed to just have a light mist of dark paint lightly applied to it and that came off easi

#464738 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 12:38PM -
- #464749 A great model, and especially a great value when they went by Craigj35344 on Saturday Apr 26, 2025 at 09:36PM - on sale. They were issued beginning in 2006, I believe, and by 2009 I was able to score a new Pan Am
- #464740 Classic. by TCL on Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 03:34PM

#464728 Some solo shots of the earlier F87 BMW M2 by
Ulf
on Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 01:39AM - which I never posted when new. I planned to buy the 1:1 in May 2017, but local BMW dealership did
- #464732 the F82 is so much better looking & I love that blue...Long by
  Gavin
  on Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 08:29AM - Beach Blue, I think? I drove a Jag Coupe right when they came out. I really liked it, but it was
  - #464737 The purple sold me right away but this blue is so easy on by Josh Shy on Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 12:26PM - the eyes. Almost a teal with a sky blue mix, don't know what it's called but I like it!
- #464729 Interesting that you have models of cars that were on your by TCL on Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 03:06AM - last 1:1 shopping list. Nice color on the M2. Wondering what Jag you were considering. Not sure
  - #464730 Which Jag? Hm, the one on the pic... or do you mean the by
    Ulf
    on Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 03:51AM - engine spec? I already bought the UT MQP Z3 in 1998 before ordering the real one, just to check i
    - #464731 Whoops! For some reason my eyes went right to the bright by TCL on Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 04:29AM - yellow Mustang and I didn't look closely at the white model behind it. I seldom pay attention to mod

#464723 AutoArt Saleen Mustang S351 Supercharged Speedster by
Gavin
on Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 12:53PM - I have quite a few Mustangs in my collection & even a handful of SN95s, but this is the only one fro
- #464734 Not my favorite Mustang body but better than the Mustang II by Josh Shy on Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 12:16PM - and the model looks great (still a fox body guy at heart).
  - #464739 Thanks, Josh. Not my favorite body style either....I by
    Gavin
    on Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 12:41PM - definitely prefer the New Edges within the SN95 & the Fox more than either :)
- #464727 Typical early AA in choice of car and execution. by
  Ulf
  on Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 01:26AM - Only got the Cobra R once, maybe I should have kept it.
  - #464736 Dick Rule had an "R" and it drew a crowd every time it was by Josh Shy on Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 12:20PM - at the dealership.
  - #464733 That Cobra R was great looking. by
    Gavin
    on Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 11:33AM

#464720 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 11:39AM -
- #464726 Nice model but long gone here... by
  Ulf
  on Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 01:25AM
- #464721 Love this model. One of HWE's better models. by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 12:09PM -
  - #464735 Yeah I agree, a home run in any ball park! by Josh Shy on Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 12:18PM

#464711 Entry level Mopars from decades ago... by
Ulf
on Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 01:03AM - just found again, and it looked like it was 30 yrs ago... perhaps one of Bburago's finest efforts.
- #464719 Two winners there that are affordable, look good on the by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 11:36AM - shelf and have survived many years with no visual problems. What's not to love?
- #464713 Great set! I still have both the Roadster & GTS by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 08:49AM - by Bburago. They still look good on display, especially the Roadster.
- #464712 Those Greenlight Challengers were nicely done for the price. by TCL on Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 04:56AM - I had two coupes. Your yellow version really pops! Never had a Viper in my diecast collection. I

#464708 Gate Mazda Miata NB 10th Anniversary Edition by
Gavin
on Wednesday Apr 23, 2025 at 09:35AM - This was a holy grail for me, especially after getting my 1:1 NC. Got it off Ebay about a month ago
- #464717 Basic yes, but who knows setting on the shelf! I'm into blue by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 11:26AM - on most cars too :)
  - #464722 Thanks Josh! by
    Gavin
    on Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 12:45PM
- #464710 Very cool, I forgot about the Gate NB. by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 12:06AM - Simple but well captured... you are into blue cars, right? Do you have the ND, too?
  - #464715 Thanks. I am very much into blue cars :) by
    Gavin
    on Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 08:58AM - No ND yet. I really would like an Soul Red RF, but those don't seem to pop up too often. There's a
- #464709 Looks good. I had this Gate Evolution Orange NB but sold by TCL on Wednesday Apr 23, 2025 at 09:47AM - it more than a decade ago. This is only the photo of it that I still have.
  - #464751 Still have the Evo orange one floating around here somewhere by Charlie, not logged in on Sunday Apr 27, 2025 at 02:06PM - I had to have it to match my (long gone) 1:1. I also still have the red NA that matched my (also lon
    - #464756 I can see that you're a real MX-5 fan! If I was in the by TCL on Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 04:18AM - market for a 1:1 NB I'd look for one in that great metallic orange color. When I was shopping for th
    - #464752 very nice, Charlie! You've all 4 gens. by
      Gavin
      on Sunday Apr 27, 2025 at 02:27PM - Do you have a favorite? I picked up an NC2 GT PRHT last May & am loving it.
      - #464753 Yup. I've owned 2X1.6 NA, 1X1.8NA, one NB, one NC, and by Charlie, not logged on. on Sunday Apr 27, 2025 at 03:43PM - 2XND. (ND1 RF GT, ND2 RF GT) I liked them all, but If I had to choose one, it would be an NA 1.6. Se
        #464757 wow...7 Miatas! That's impressive! You by
        Gavin
        on Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 11:42AM - must know them well. I've wanted one for a LONG time. Test drove a 1.8 NA in '95, talked my in
        #464758 Oh, yeah. We bought our first NA used in 1997, and since by Charlie, not logged in on Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 12:48PM - Then, we've always had one or two Miatas (Miati?) in the fleet, covering a total of around 400K mile
        #464759 ...and the current one. ND2 RF GT by
        Charlie
        on Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 12:52PM -
        #464760 Thanks for the pics, Charlie. LOVE the color combo on by
        Gavin
        on Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 01:21PM - the ND2.
        #464761 Love yours, too. If you haven't by
        Charlie
        on Monday Apr 28, 2025 at 02:01PM - seen the Deep crystal blue up close, it looks fantastic. it has a TON of green and pink flake in it.
        #464763 interesting...I haven't seen that color up close. Love it. by
        Gavin
        on Tuesday Apr 29, 2025 at 07:03AM
  - #464714 That color looks great & was my 2nd choice... by
    Gavin
    on Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 08:50AM - only offered in blue, orange, white or black. Some nice detail changes between the orange & the 10A

#464702 PMA returns to all-open diecasts, the BMW M2 G87 in purple by
Ulf
on Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 11:22PM - triggered me out of curiosity.
- #464718 I would buy it just for the paint job but overall looks by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 11:32AM - pretty good from the cheap seats!
  - #464725 Thanks Josh by
    Ulf
    on Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 01:24AM
- #464706 Great review...thanks for posting. by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Apr 23, 2025 at 09:17AM - I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds this M ugly...though its likely their best car, right now.
  - #464724 Thanks Gavin by
    Ulf
    on Friday Apr 25, 2025 at 01:23AM
- #464704 Great review and photos! The model looks good to me even by TCL on Wednesday Apr 23, 2025 at 05:59AM - though I'm not a big fan of the 1:1. My favorite shot is the one with the bench in the background. I
  - #464707 agreed...that is a good angle. by
    Gavin
    on Wednesday Apr 23, 2025 at 09:17AM
  - #464705 Thanks! Won't argue about this angle. by
    Ulf
    on Wednesday Apr 23, 2025 at 06:04AM

#464698 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 11:56AM -
- #464701 Tried to email you, Josh, using your aol.com address and it by Craigj35344 on Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 04:44PM - kicked it back. Could you email me directly? Thanks!
  - #464716 Hit me again, everything seems ok on my end :) by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 24, 2025 at 11:22AM
- #464699 gorgeous. by
  Gavin
  on Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 01:27PM

#464691 An Easter Egg arrived on the Thursday before by
Ulf
on Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 08:30AM - an all-opening Minichamps, my first modern car for some time. More pix and infos later.
- #464700 Looking forward to seeing more pics. Can't decide by
  Gavin
  on Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 01:28PM - what to think of this new M2. From some angles, the styling just looks off, but other details (box
- #464697 Logo looks like a BMW. Great color!! I wonder if that's the by TCL on Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 10:46AM - same color they used on the E36 M3 called Technoviolet. This one looks a little darker if my memory
  - #464703 It's called Twilight Purple. by
    Ulf
    on Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 11:16PM
- #464696 You teaser :) by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 10:43AM

#464689 Lately, I've been watching Goodwood races..... by Beck on laptop on Monday Apr 21, 2025 at 05:34PM - For classic sports and racing cars that we regularly drool about like lightweight XKE's Cobras and F
- #464694 The good old days of performance cars is right now! by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 10:40AM
- #464690 That's an interesting scenario. If the classes were based by TCL on Monday Apr 21, 2025 at 07:33PM - largely on engine displacement I think that some modern performance cars in street trim might have a

#464682 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Monday Apr 21, 2025 at 10:24AM -
- #464687 now that's pretty sweet ! by ren on Monday Apr 21, 2025 at 03:10PM
  - #464695 Thanks Ren by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 10:42AM
- #464683 Nice display. Love the JPS livery. by
  Gavin
  on Monday Apr 21, 2025 at 10:58AM
  - #464692 Another one of those easily recognizable liveries! by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 22, 2025 at 10:37AM

#464676 250GT. Primary colors. Three price levels. by
Ulf
on Monday Apr 21, 2025 at 04:16AM - Display well together still.
- #464688 as always such a treat ... thanks for sharing by ren on Monday Apr 21, 2025 at 03:12PM
- #464684 3 great colorful flavors of the classic 250GT. by
  Gavin
  on Monday Apr 21, 2025 at 10:59AM
- #464681 Mattel Kyosho and CMC, they do look good together and by Josh Shy on Monday Apr 21, 2025 at 10:22AM - could be cheaper than coloring eggs at this point :)
- #464677 Great set! All great classic 1:1s but if I had to pick one by TCL on Monday Apr 21, 2025 at 05:43AM - as a favorite it would be the GTO. Just put in an order for Kyosho's UDT Laystall version and expect

#464673 In answer to a post a few days ago by Frank Lemire on Monday Apr 21, 2025 at 12:26AM - I did put livery on the lightweight Jag - and getting the rear roundel to lay down properly without
- #464680 It does look good with numbers on it! by Josh Shy on Monday Apr 21, 2025 at 10:18AM
- #464674 Looks great from that angle. I can imagine how hard that by TCL on Monday Apr 21, 2025 at 03:55AM - decal was to put on. I even have trouble with ones on smooth bulges like the nose of that Jag. I mak

#464671 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Sunday Apr 20, 2025 at 08:47AM -
- #464685 Very cool Mustang. I haven't seen detail pics of by
  Gavin
  on Monday Apr 21, 2025 at 11:00AM - this one.
- #464679 This is from Acme, one of about eight literation's that are by Josh Shy on Monday Apr 21, 2025 at 10:13AM - very well done. This one is the national champion from 1964, Mustang already making a name for itsel
- #464675 Cool one... I am rather unfamiliar with this release. by
  Ulf
  on Monday Apr 21, 2025 at 04:06AM

#464664 Recently I have shared two models by Replicarz which were by Josh Shy on Friday Apr 18, 2025 at 01:17PM - very expensive on release. The Shadow and a Scarab, both well done and now on sale. the Scarab is no
- #464667 Sorry to say Josh, but their Scarab was a very bad model by Marshall Buck on Saturday Apr 19, 2025 at 01:29PM - with an incredible amount of mistakes & inaccuracies, which I have written previously about. I was a
  - #464668 I hear these thoughts a lot on this site, but to me it's a by Josh Shy on Sunday Apr 20, 2025 at 08:32AM - question of having a representation of a particular car or not. Here I chose the car, but only becau
    - #464672 Josh, I get it, and sorry for the rain storm! by Marshall Buck on Sunday Apr 20, 2025 at 08:57AM
      - #464678 No problems Marshall, you should always say what you think! by Josh Shy on Monday Apr 21, 2025 at 09:28AM - I like hearing about how accurate a model is, it just doesn't always effect my decision to buy a mod