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

#464604 Images of CMC's Ferrari 250LM and their issue of an updated by Craigj35344 on Friday Apr 11, 2025 at 02:28PM - Maserati Birdcage as displayed at the Tecno Classica, courtesy of an email from Modelcars24:
- #464623 The already infamous 10-cylinder LM... by
  Ulf
  on Wednesday Apr 16, 2025 at 07:24AM - protos... just hope they correct this.
- #464616 It would take something really important to me to spend by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 11:13AM - that kind of money again for a model. This doesn't make the cut.
- #464606 Fantastic models, but I can't afford anymore their prices... by Caca on Sunday Apr 13, 2025 at 03:17PM
- #464605 Exposed chassis 250 LM is interesting. As far as the race by TCL on Friday Apr 11, 2025 at 04:35PM - versions, I'm satisfied enough with the Hot Wheels Elite #26 second place Le Mans finisher so I won'

#464601 Random Model Pic of the Day...keeping with the theme. by
Gavin
on Friday Apr 11, 2025 at 12:21PM - I saw on CK models that Werk83 just released a few versions of these:
- #464615 Hope they are as well done as some of their other releases. by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 11:07AM
- #464609 before i got into racing but def a great pic by ren on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 06:47AM
  - #464611 Thanks ren! by
    Gavin
    on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 09:51AM

#464598 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Friday Apr 11, 2025 at 11:44AM -
- #464599 Cool shot, Josh. Nicely done by Minichamps. I'm by
  Gavin
  on Friday Apr 11, 2025 at 12:18PM - glad Werk83 did a batch too.
  - #464632 The rear end is even better than the MC model. by
    Ulf
    on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 12:51AM - The slightly angled grille seems incorrect, though. But overall these Werk Zaks are great calue for
  - #464613 even though it's sealed I thought these looked great, the by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 11:03AM - wheels are very nice, good stance and what a fantastic price.

#464595 Random model of the day pix... by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 11:16AM -
- #464610 great pics ! by ren on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 06:49AM
- #464600 Very cool model...love the engine detail, particularly the by
  Gavin
  on Friday Apr 11, 2025 at 12:19PM - exhaust.
  - #464614 This and the Indy turbine car are the best Replicarz has to by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 at 11:05AM - offer...so far.

#464586 Collection rebuilding after downsizing almost complete …………… by TCL on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 04:50AM - Prior to this point there were only two more 1/18ths that I was trying to buy back after my mass dow
- #464633 Great return... this is a true beauty. by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 12:52AM - Congrats!
  - #464634 Thanks! by TCL on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 03:43AM
- #464591 What is the final car you are looking for? by Frank Lemire on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 08:33AM
  - #464592 I sold my white CMC Ferrari 250 TR and am trying to decide by TCL on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 10:16AM - whether to spend the high asking prices for a good pre-owned example or wait until the 3rd quarter o
    - #464596 sealed car looks to be a big step down by Frank Lemire on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 01:41PM - At first look the wheels appear pretty cheap. I'm also really concerned that the trade war with Chin
      - #464597 Good job on the red CMC. I agree that the Tecno is a big by TCL on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 03:49PM - step down but I think a good pre-owned example of the "Lucybelle" white 250 TR will set me back over
        #464602 How about $535, insured shipping included, for a new, never by Craigj35344 on Friday Apr 11, 2025 at 12:29PM - displayed, never even opened except for an original inspection CMC
        #464603 Criag thanks for the offer. I have a question before I by TCL on Friday Apr 11, 2025 at 02:20PM - decide and just sent it to you via email. Tom
- #464589 Looks very good in gold...not a color I really have in by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 08:07AM - my collection.
  - #464590 I agree. There was a gold Jag XJS by Road Signature that by TCL on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 08:27AM - I was tempted by but never bought it. What I like about the 2000GT in gold is that it represents a v

#464585 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Wednesday Apr 09, 2025 at 01:14PM -
- #464587 beautiful angle ... HWE version ? by ren on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 06:09AM
  - #464593 This was Hotwheels base version, the first model I modified by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 11:05AM - myself! happy with the outcome.
  - #464588 nope...just the basic HW version. It was a nicely done by
    Gavin
    on Thursday Apr 10, 2025 at 07:50AM - model. I sold mine when I got the KK. HW on the left, KK on the right:

#464581 Another look at the TSM 936 by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 08, 2025 at 11:47AM -
- #464583 really well done model...probably the most detailed by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Apr 09, 2025 at 06:41AM - model in my collection.
- #464582 jerk .. now i need one LOL by ren on Tuesday Apr 08, 2025 at 03:21PM
  - #464584 Glad I could help!! by Josh Shy on Wednesday Apr 09, 2025 at 12:52PM

#464568 I like big air boxes I can not lie, when a racer drives by Josh Shy on Friday Apr 04, 2025 at 12:03PM - by with it's air box in the sky and an iddy bitty turbo in your eye...
- #464575 great grouping by ren on Monday Apr 07, 2025 at 07:55PM
  - #464580 Thanks Ren! by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 08, 2025 at 11:00AM
- #464571 Big scoop by
  Venom
  on Saturday Apr 05, 2025 at 02:16AM - I still regret not getting the AUTOart Alfa 33, along with the diecast TSM 936.
  - #464578 That 936 was a fantastic model at that price new, deal of by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 08, 2025 at 10:57AM - the decade!
- #464570 LOL! by
  Gavin
  on Friday Apr 04, 2025 at 02:26PM - I only have one of these, but from 2 different years.
  - #464579 From different ends of the spectrum but they look good by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 08, 2025 at 10:59AM - together.

#464563 ACME? Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe #15 Dan Gurney ………………… by TCL on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 10:30AM - I was waiting for this model from Spark but then I started seeing its listings removed from a couple
- #464564 UPDATE: On the bottom of the box it says "Manufactured by by TCL on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 11:04AM - ACME trading company" but it also says "Manufactured by Shelby Collectibles Inc."
  - #464565 No Subject by poblano on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 11:42AM - Someday, I wish someone "in the know" would write an exposé of just how the model companies do busi
    - #464566 It is a Shelby Collectibles 'Repaint' by Acme by Frank Lemire on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 07:51PM - SC never made any models in the 1964 'Viking Blue' livery. Beyond the paint, I can't see any differe
      - #464567 I'm with you on the FIA spec Cobra. The Viking blue is what by TCL on Friday Apr 04, 2025 at 04:20AM - got me interested in the Spark announcement but when this car popped up it was a good way for me to

#464561 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 09:12AM -
- #464572 That CMC 312 Berlinetta worth pretty penny these days! by Alex Kustov on Sunday Apr 06, 2025 at 07:20AM - Great trio!
  - #464577 Thanks Alex. by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 08, 2025 at 10:53AM
- #464562 LOVE that 512BB. Should have bought one! by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 09:57AM
  - #464569 I think at the time this was the most Dad ever paid for a by Josh Shy on Friday Apr 04, 2025 at 12:08PM - 1/18 model but it does deliver!

#464553 Random Model Pic of the Day by
Venom
on Wednesday Apr 02, 2025 at 10:19PM -
- #464635 So nice, so period perfect. by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Apr 17, 2025 at 05:48AM - Speaking of... a surprise 1:1 sighting in commuter traffic last year.
- #464560 Looks very well done but hey, what ever happend to the by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 08:53AM - rotary engine anyways??
  - #464573 No Subject by Alex Kustov on Sunday Apr 06, 2025 at 07:21AM - New RX-9 Coming out soon.
- #464559 Looks very well done but hey, what ever happend to the by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 08:53AM - rotary engine anyways??
  - #464574 Emissions more or less by
    Venom
    on Monday Apr 07, 2025 at 12:22AM - Although Mazda is developing a rotary for hybrid applications. There are also some industrial use ro
    - #464576 Never even considered that one, maybe they'll be back after by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 08, 2025 at 10:48AM - we shut down the EPA!
- #464555 great shot....love that green. So '70s. by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 07:43AM
- #464554 I should have bought one when it was first released. by TCL on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 04:09AM

#464545 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Wednesday Apr 02, 2025 at 11:06AM -
- #464558 The white, blue and black one is my favorite..lol by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 08:50AM
- #464547 middle one is my favorite. by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Apr 02, 2025 at 11:33AM -

#464540 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Tuesday Apr 01, 2025 at 09:48AM -
- #464548 very nice. I don't collect Indy, but I love the Brawner by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Apr 02, 2025 at 11:35AM - Hawk. Classic STP livery too.
- #464541 Awesome! Two all-time great cars and drivers. by
  BrianK
  on Tuesday Apr 01, 2025 at 12:07PM
  - #464546 Thanks Brian, racing royalty :) by Josh Shy on Wednesday Apr 02, 2025 at 11:32AM

#464538 Shelby Collectibles by poblano on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 10:46PM - Do any of you have any models made by Shelby Collectibles? I recently took possession of my second,
- #464549 I have a handful...think they're pretty hit or miss. Like by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Apr 02, 2025 at 11:37AM - Frank & TCL mentioned, the GT40s & Cobra Daytonas display well.
- #464544 I have several of their cars............. by Frank Lemire on Tuesday Apr 01, 2025 at 03:42PM - I found their Daytona Coupes to be nearly exact duplicates in body shape to the Exoto models - so cl
- #464539 I've had a number of them. I think their GT40s and Shelby by TCL on Tuesday Apr 01, 2025 at 05:49AM - Daytona Coupes are well done for the price range. Their initial set of GT40s had the steering wheel
  - #464543 No Subject by poblano on Tuesday Apr 01, 2025 at 03:30PM - Precisely the two models by Shelby Collectibles I have, neither with racing livery.

#464537 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 12:26PM - From the sixties
- #464552 Nice Set here by Ludicris on Wednesday Apr 02, 2025 at 02:05PM - My mom had her first car as a Mustang 64 1/2. She still talks about that car to this day. It’s crush
  - #464557 Make a wish foundation...of course a boy can make a wish, by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 08:48AM - and that sounds like a great one :)
- #464551 great groups, Josh! Such a great era of racing. by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Apr 02, 2025 at 01:12PM
  - #464556 Pre cookie cutter cars! 50's 60's and 70's seem to be the by Josh Shy on Thursday Apr 03, 2025 at 08:44AM - high point for me when looking at racing across the board.

#464529 Bargain ALERT by
BrianK
on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 11:17AM - I see that Biante/Downies is having a clearance sale. I'm not in the market to buy, so I want to pas
- #464550 some great deals in there! Thank for sharing. by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Apr 02, 2025 at 11:37AM
- #464542 Thanks! by Guest on Tuesday Apr 01, 2025 at 02:46PM - I've been wanting a Supercar series Camaro, and at $175 USD with Free Shipping, it was a steal!
- #464536 Wow, lots of racing cars and bargains in there :) by Josh Shy on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 12:21PM
- #464535 Wow, lots of racing cars and bargains in there :) by Josh Shy on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 12:21PM

#464520 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Friday Mar 28, 2025 at 09:48AM -
- #464525 Great trio, Josh. Gotta love that Papaya Orange! by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Mar 30, 2025 at 04:54PM
  - #464534 Some love 'em, some hate 'em, I'm just glad to have them. by Josh Shy on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 12:12PM
- #464523 good set ... imagine those engines trackside by ren on Sunday Mar 30, 2025 at 07:53AM
  - #464530 Don't forget your ear plugs!! by Josh Shy on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 12:05PM

#464519 "Random Model Pic of the Day" by Josh Shy on Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 11:09AM -
- #464526 Love the styling on the One-77. Nice interior color too. by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Mar 30, 2025 at 04:55PM
  - #464533 I think it's my fav AM without numbers, those rear haunches! by Josh Shy on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 12:10PM

#464516 "Random Model Pic of the Day"...sometimes it's getting the by Josh Shy on Wednesday Mar 26, 2025 at 11:06AM - hat just right!
- #464517 And sometimes taking the hat off and changing the clothes by TCL on Wednesday Mar 26, 2025 at 12:48PM - makes things interesting. Same model as above. Top one de-striped. Bottom one repainted and live
  - #464518 Great job, especially the wind screen. These are nice little by Josh Shy on Thursday Mar 27, 2025 at 10:13AM - canvases and so easy to work with.
    - #464521 My riff on this model by Frank Lemire on Saturday Mar 29, 2025 at 07:34PM -
      - #464532 Riff away my friend, looks great. by Josh Shy on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 12:09PM
      - #464522 Nice! The livery looks good. Was it on an actual Cobra or is by TCL on Sunday Mar 30, 2025 at 04:44AM - it one of your specials.
        #464524 Believe it was an actual car by Frank Lemire on Sunday Mar 30, 2025 at 08:29AM - Hal Keck at Sebring SCCA race in 1966. Hal usually drove a blue Cobra with white stripes and the #88

#464512 Best looking car to ever come out of Japan, contender! by Josh Shy on Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 11:13AM -
- #464527 Love this version of the Z. Perfect color, stance & wheels. by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Mar 30, 2025 at 04:56PM
  - #464531 Oh yeah, me too :) by Josh Shy on Monday Mar 31, 2025 at 12:07PM
- #464513 The Z has to be at or near the top of the list but being by TCL on Tuesday Mar 25, 2025 at 11:31AM - someone who favors curved body lines I still have to go with my original vote.
  - #464515 Two really iconic sports cars, it's good there is a by Josh Shy on Wednesday Mar 26, 2025 at 10:44AM - difference of opinion how each is received by the eye, otherwise all cars would look the same!