Message Board - Scale18 1/18 Scale Diecast Model Cars, Since 1997

#374943 some more oldies. by
Fuzzy
on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 08:45PM -

#374942 wish this was done in 1/18. too bad about Carousel1......... by
Fuzzy
on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 08:39PM -

#374933 Autodynamics Challenger update... by Mike K. on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 05:41PM - Greetings, Negotiated cast parts in trade for GMP Trans Am tires, hence busy. 3 sets of Fireston
- #374944 great progress, exciting to see it evolve. by
  Fuzzy
  on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 08:48PM
- #374935 Better period photo of flare shape desired... by Mike K. on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 05:47PM - See:

#374929 Remember the old bumper cars when we were kids? by Paul Theriot on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 04:36PM -
- #374930 No Subject by
  Shawn
  on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 05:11PM - That I really like!! What a great idea for a commuter car. :-)

#374925 A Ferrari 333 SP I didn't know was available ... by
TCL
on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 04:03PM - until I saw this one on ebay and went for it. It will complement the race weathered Momo car I picke
- #374934 I have this car. I like it a lot. by
  BrianK
  on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 05:47PM - Poor details, but great colors.
- #374928 Dang,! If only GMP would make these cars!! by
  Beck
  on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 04:25PM - Although there's some slight improvements from the first releases and the shape and graphics do look
  - #374932 Agree. I'd love to have a high end version of the Momo car. by
    TCL
    on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 05:20PM - Especially as run in the 1996 Rolex 24 hours of Daytona.

#374921 While on the subject of Italian racers... by
BenV
on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 12:10PM - I got the CMC Maserati T61 chassis model at a great price. I'd always wanted one as it highlights th
- #374926 Good to hear that you did get one Ben! by
  Beck
  on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 04:18PM - Congratulations! As you can see a good portion of what the model is all about is greatly revealed b
  - #374936 Ahh, don't tempt me! I'm on the fence on the Uhlenhaute Merc by
    BenV
    on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 05:53PM - and the 1/12 Maser. Thanks to you, I bought the AA 1/12 D-type Jag and this chassis model. :)
- #374923 Does look great. I remember Ulf doing a side by side by
  TCL
  on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 03:52PM - comparison with the Minichamps version. At least I thought it was Ulf that posted that when these we
  - #374937 I believe it was Ulf. He said the CMC's rear end was too by
    BenV
    on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 06:14PM - long, the Minichamps was more correct and CMC didn't continue the blue strip onto the tail end which

#374913 good model of awesome car (IMHO) >> by
Frank
on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 08:54AM - jus the wrong color combo (don't understand why MCW choose such bad combo's as their limited series)
- #374938 Diamond Blue? by DavidL2 on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 06:17PM - I think this was suppose to be Diamond Blue, however the interior is too tan and should have been li
- #374919 i think it could be worse, but better too ;-) by
  Wikke
  on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 10:09AM - tires don't seem real to me shutlines & paint do look pretty decent to me

#374903 AUTOart Alfa Romeo GT Am by
franklemire
on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 05:46AM -
- #374918 SOLD!!! I'll definitely get one of these... by
  Scoutcan
  on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 09:56AM - ... Now the question becomes which one to get? For me, it will have to be one of the 2 ochre (aka
  - #374920 I would expect........... by
    franklemire
    on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 10:29AM - that now that the flood gates have opened we will see a number of these cars from both AUTOart and M
- #374908 Other than a few 'itty-bitty' things by
  Rochester
  on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 06:25AM - like the retainer straps that can be improved with aftermarket stuff, this is quite nice . I had bu
  - #374917 I'm with you Rochester.... by
    franklemire
    on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 09:28AM - These great little cars are finally getting their due. And while it is great to get ultra high de
- #374905 Very nice...I love the stance & huge flares on this model. by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 06:05AM

#374900 In Eddie's absence another "Name that car" quiz by
Diecastaussie
on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 04:11AM - What is it?
- #374914 Hindustan Ambassador? by
  Beck
  on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 09:10AM - Indian made car, based on Morris Oxford?

#374898 removal of sponsorship and race numbers by
Kiwi
on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 01:26AM - Hi I would like to remove some of sponsorship and race numbers from a GMP model whats the best way t
- #374899 Acetone free nail polish remover for removing tampo... by
  Richard
  on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 03:35AM - printed graphics but don't get it near plastics. Just work slowly using cotton buds dipped in the
  - #374906 yup...worked well for me. And definitely don't get by
    Gavin
    on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 06:07AM -
  - #374904 I agree with Richard - by
    franklemire
    on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 06:01AM - Most of my modifications are done that way. I use Q tips and even those little disposible micro brus

#374887 Question: can anyone identify this race track? by Glen@TrueScale on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 07:50PM -
- #374931 Purely speculation of course but if this it true... by
  Richard
  on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 05:18PM - I'll buy one of any Chapparal's that TSM make except for the 2E and 2F that I already have from Exot
- #374922 So what were you doing in Midland Texas? by
  franklemire
  on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 12:14PM - I saw the photos too late to answer the initial question but I've flown over Texas enough times that
  - #374924 well.. by Glen@TrueScale on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 03:53PM - Midland Texas is also hometown of George and Laura Bush...
    - #374927 BBQ at the "Ranch"?? by
      Beck
      on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 04:20PM
- #374911 For me it's a 2D IN 1/18 Scale or Nothing :) Hope this is it by
  Jose R Lopez
  on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 07:35AM
  - #374915 For me it's also the 2D, but I would also appreciate the 2H. by
    Beck
    on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 09:17AM - ....very much, despite it's checkered past. I think the H sort of belongs in the same collection cat
- #374901 Wow! by Glen@TrueScale on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 04:26AM - You guys are pretty good! I took this photos before my flights landed on Midland Texas.
  - #374909 Hmmmm..now WHAT would Glen and/or by
    Rochester
    on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 06:28AM - True Scale be doing at Midland.......probably has SOME 'link' to the announcement we're to get in N
    - #374910 A Chaparral 2D, finally? Hmmmm. by Craigj3534 on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 06:39AM
      - #374912 Oh, be still my beating heart ! by
        Rochester
        on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 08:43AM
- #374897 Here's Looking At It From The Other Direction : by
  Bill
  on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 10:33PM - http://www.thechaparralfiles.com/rattlesnake_raceway.php
- #374894 100% sure its not an European circuit; Didn't Rattlesnake by Steve on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 10:02PM - race way have a few buidings on it? It looks like it coule be a fast circuit.
- #374892 link here by
  BobG
  on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 09:14PM - hope this works...
- #374890 Isnt that rattlesnake raceway, where the chapparals were by
  BobG
  on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 08:49PM - tested?

#374884 board is qiuet today. why not post some old pics of faves. by
Fuzzy
on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 06:42PM -
- #374907 Nice shots...especially that last one with the 928's. I by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 06:08AM - still need to get all 3 in that shot above it...& they're high on my list.
  - #374939 there oldies but i highly recommend them. the bmw can still by Fuzzy. on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 08:25PM - be found at reasonable prices from time to time.
- #374895 Love the BMW and Jaguar's, but may favorite has to be the by Steve on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 10:06PM - 289cu Cobra. Not too keen on the faster 427 cu Cobra, only due to the fact that it does not handle a
  - #374940 thanks glad you like them. by
    Fuzzy
    on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 08:29PM
- #374889 nice all on my wish list by
  carlos
  on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 08:18PM

#374882 some of the next generation of collectors. by
Fuzzy
on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 05:58PM -
- #374896 We've just had six weeks holiday for school kids here in by Steve on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 10:12PM - England and I have been looking after my niece's child Ben three times a week while she's at work. H
  - #374941 my boys recognize most cars as well now, we will go on drive by
    Fuzzy
    on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 08:32PM - when we go on trips they will point out all the cool cars muscle ,exotic, ect. my boys also have alo
    - #374945 Has a confirm batchlor, I really miss having kids. This six by Steve on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 09:48PM - weeks has really driven that home.
- #374891 nice pic :-) by ren on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 09:13PM

#374864 1984 Ferrari 512BB GTX LM by Allanmodel on Monday Sep 06, 2010 at 08:19PM - Mission accomplish! Finally have a LeMans version BB512 in my display cabinet.
- #374902 Allan, great work as always. Its good to see you back again. by
  Eric (Exotic118.com)
  on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 05:05AM
- #374888 Thanks for the compliments, Gents! by Allanmodel on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 08:14PM
- #374885 Made in resin by MGmodels in Italy - I have one. by Hilario Alencar on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 06:45PM
- #374880 Great work indeed! by
  franklemire
  on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 10:36AM - that is "shelf of honor" all the way.
- #374878 Whoa, that's N-I-C-E! Great job, as usual, Allan. by
  BenV
  on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 07:46AM
- #374876 Congrats - you always do such fine work! by Craigj3534 on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 06:10AM
- #374866 Fantastic, congratulations a very good job well done. by Steve on Monday Sep 06, 2010 at 09:25PM
- #374865 SPECTACULAR!!! by
  SickRimpson
  on Monday Sep 06, 2010 at 08:22PM

#374862 Eddie, did you get my e-mail? by Rick Keen on Monday Sep 06, 2010 at 05:28PM

#374859 No Subject by
carlos
on Monday Sep 06, 2010 at 04:13PM -
- #374860 No Subject by
  carlos
  on Monday Sep 06, 2010 at 04:17PM -
  - #374879 jumy ! by
    Wikke
    on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 10:09AM

#374856 OT: For fans of 427 Cobras, Laguna Seca, Elvis Presley, or by
TCL
on Monday Sep 06, 2010 at 12:40PM - racing sims. Just uploaded this video of a 427 Cobra trading paint with a modern Corvette about 5 or

#374854 The weirdest collection ever... by
Swiss Made
on Monday Sep 06, 2010 at 10:09AM - First, thanks a lot for your kind words this week-end. I replied below, on the original thread. W
- #374867 I'm sure that Jo Sifferts BRM was taken back to Bourne and by Steve on Monday Sep 06, 2010 at 09:32PM - crushed, as my father worked for the team at that time. I don't think that the law was involved as i
  - #374870 @Steve, I'm sure you are right, here is the BRM, even a by
    Swiss Made
    on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 02:13AM - eccentric like Mr. Romani can't add this in a 'collection'... However, when people mention the cars
    - #374871 BRM did do some strange things like burying loads of parts by Steve on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 02:17AM - in a feild, some of them have been dug up and are now in the Donington Park Collection. I wish my fa
      - #374916 Just like when they buried "Babs" in the Pendine sands, S.W. by
        Beck
        on Wednesday Sep 08, 2010 at 09:22AM
- #374863 Lotus chassis 72/2 by
  SamD
  on Monday Sep 06, 2010 at 07:05PM - According to Michael Oliver's book, supposedly this car has been back in England at Lotus since 2001
- #374861 I'm surprised the constructors sold these cars to.. by
  Beck
  on Monday Sep 06, 2010 at 05:07PM - a "collector". You would think that most of them were destroyed ofter thier fatal accidents to avoid
  - #374869 destroyed cars by
    Kiwi
    on Tuesday Sep 07, 2010 at 12:20AM - Bruce Mclaren's Canam car from his fatal accident was destroyed by the Mclaren team I understa

#374850 PMA Porsche 917-pink pig by Daniel on Monday Sep 06, 2010 at 03:44AM - Hi guy`s- anyone knows how much i would get for my pink pig MIB?(1-18) Brgds Daniel
- #374851 Where do you live? Are u planning on going ebay with it?! by Archangel on Monday Sep 06, 2010 at 04:04AM

#374843 Got Boost? A few 1:18 turbo chargers, can you guess the car by
John W
on Sunday Sep 05, 2010 at 12:31PM -
- #374844 My guesses by
  BenV
  on Sunday Sep 05, 2010 at 01:05PM - 1-Audi 90 Quattro IMSA 2-Audi 100 Quattro Trans Am 3-Kremer Porsche K3 4-Nissan Skyline RS Turbo
  - #374847 Wow, spot on, good eye! by
    John W
    on Sunday Sep 05, 2010 at 03:38PM
    - #374853 It helps that I have those models, too :) by
      BenV
      on Monday Sep 06, 2010 at 09:49AM

#374838 Not 1/18 But it's something til Autoart Decides to bring it. by
Jose R Lopez
on Sunday Sep 05, 2010 at 06:44AM -

#374823 Alfa Romeo centenary by
AndrewF
on Saturday Sep 04, 2010 at 12:27PM - Shame on me! Being a member of an Alfaclub myself, I could have thought of this topic before. But th
- #374837 Owned two 1:1 GTV6s in the past. Unfortunately I haven't by
  TCL
  on Sunday Sep 05, 2010 at 04:28AM - seen one in 1/18th yet. Alfa has been neglected in that scale so here are some of my back ups in 1/4
  - #374848 I think that I became a true lover of Alfa after watching by Steve on Sunday Sep 05, 2010 at 11:01PM - Vic Elford drive a Tipo 33 at the Targa Florio one year, still get goose bumps thinking of that driv
    - #374852 Someone needs to do a T33 in 1/18th. I've got a signed by
      TCL
      on Monday Sep 06, 2010 at 05:26AM - photo of Elford driving one at Sebring. It's a great shot of his car and few others like Vacarella's
      - #374868 I think GMP are going to produce the Tipo 33 at some time by Steve on Monday Sep 06, 2010 at 09:34PM - but as this covers alot of race cars I'm not sure which, I for one would not mind all of them being
  - #374841 Great collection of 43rds! got a few of those myself. >> by
    BenV
    on Sunday Sep 05, 2010 at 08:01AM - I've read somewhere that AA will do the GTV-6, wouldn't be too hard utilizing their Alfetta. I'd lik
    - #374842 Thanks. If AA doesn't do the GTV6 I was thinking of by
      TCL
      on Sunday Sep 05, 2010 at 09:05AM - taking one of my AA Alfettas and doing a body conversion (adding the hood scoop and side molding). I
      - #374845 Would be a nice mod. Thinking what engine to use. by
        BenV
        on Sunday Sep 05, 2010 at 01:11PM - Maybe Ricko 156 with some changes and if one could be found.
- #374830 You have some very nice Alfa Romeo models in your collectio. by Steve on Sunday Sep 05, 2010 at 12:46AM - I have been a big fan of the marque for some years much to the anouyce to my father whom was a Porsc

#374819 Sunday Question.. (early edition) by Wilbo on another computer on Saturday Sep 04, 2010 at 10:28AM - Are you taking advantage of any Labor day sales? Is Kevin even having one??
- #374835 No because they don't usually apply to pre-orders. by
  TCL
  on Sunday Sep 05, 2010 at 03:54AM
- #374831 No which is a shame but I have one or two big purchases by Steve on Sunday Sep 05, 2010 at 12:47AM - coming up GMP Ferrar 512 S and the 412 NART so I'm having to save a little
- #374828 No, spent my money on necessities and a couple >> by
  BenV
  on Saturday Sep 04, 2010 at 08:18PM - of CC Holdens that have been on sale at Scale18 for a while and were on my wanted list. Also, I'm sa

#374816 For Ford GT40 fans>> by
BenV
on Saturday Sep 04, 2010 at 09:06AM - Start of the 1966 LeMans race:
- #374834 hmmmm just front of cop ! Hope for the driver he dont get a by Christophe on Sunday Sep 05, 2010 at 01:06AM - speed ticket :-) lol tof
- #374833 Nice by
  SamD
  on Sunday Sep 05, 2010 at 12:59AM
- #374832 Graham Hill in to the lead, heaven by Steve on Sunday Sep 05, 2010 at 12:48AM
- #374820 That would make a cool shirt! by Wilbo on another computer on Saturday Sep 04, 2010 at 10:29AM
  - #374829 I f you get one made, I want one, too! by
    BenV
    on Saturday Sep 04, 2010 at 10:20PM