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

#466317 New Norev Alfa Romeo Spider in silver. Just arrived. by TCL on Saturday Dec 20, 2025 at 12:26PM - It's sealed metal but for me that's more desirable than sealed resin. My only other Alfa Spider was
- #466320 Nice but sadly below the detail level people now by
  Ulf
  on Sunday Dec 21, 2025 at 01:27AM - expect from Norev. So odd they made a Coupé version in all-open (kinda lukewarm engine though), and
  - #466323 I never drove a 1:1 but I admired its looks ever since I by TCL on Sunday Dec 21, 2025 at 04:48AM - first saw one. I also enjoyed the scenes where Dustin Hoffman was driving an earlier red version in
    - #466325 Early Duettos with their E-Type vibe rear ends are more... by
      Ulf
      on Sunday Dec 21, 2025 at 05:03AM - handsome, sure. The Fastback was nice to drive but an aging car, the more rear-biased MX was shar
      - #466327 Sounds like a great mountain drive. I did see those by TCL on Sunday Dec 21, 2025 at 06:21AM - Laudoracing GTVs with the wide fenders but I think the stock body design is so good that those big b
        #466332 Actually, I think all slab-sided 70s and 80s Coupés by
        Ulf
        on Monday Dec 22, 2025 at 01:10AM - look better with Group 2 flares. But then, I do like C3 cokebottles. https://laudoracing-models.c
        #466334 They do look meaner than the stock bodies and I did consider by TCL on Monday Dec 22, 2025 at 03:59AM - them at one time. I think all the rally racing lights in addition to body bulges were too much for m
- #466318 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Saturday Dec 20, 2025 at 12:18PM - Excellent px. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful model IMHO, love the colour and the millerighe alloys re
  - #466319 Thanks. It would be better if it had openings and an engine by TCL on Saturday Dec 20, 2025 at 12:24PM - but I think it will look nice next to my silver Alfa GTV6.

#466312 Random car of the day by Frank Lemire on Thursday Dec 18, 2025 at 08:30AM -
- #466315 Nice... it is so odd that CMC who milk their by
  Ulf
  on Friday Dec 19, 2025 at 02:03AM - Maranello molds to death didn't deliver those colorful LM TRs at all. Maybe they overproduced the
  - #466316 I think part of that by Frank Lemire on Friday Dec 19, 2025 at 12:11PM - might have been that those cars were right hand drive. I remember having to do a bit of hunting t
    - #466322 No, they weren't... by
      Ulf
      on Sunday Dec 21, 2025 at 01:38AM - actually, only the works cars were RHD, the colorful privateers all were LHD. https://modelart111
      - #466329 Then I have no clue........... by Frank Lemire on Sunday Dec 21, 2025 at 08:36PM - Is it possible that it was not a popular seller?
- #466313 Looks better than stock. I'm dying to put a livery on my red by TCL on Thursday Dec 18, 2025 at 08:41AM - CMC but I just can't bring myself to do it so I have this sealed Tecnomodel on pre-order. My lack of

#466305 One of One.............. by Frank Lemire on Wednesday Dec 17, 2025 at 07:32AM - Have not seen anyone else with this car in 1:18 scale. It was one of my first "up from bare metal" p
- #466308 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Wednesday Dec 17, 2025 at 09:28AM - Bravo ! Always impressed by your skills!
- #466307 I'm getting old! by Frank Lemire on Wednesday Dec 17, 2025 at 07:48AM - It was the #14 Coupe that ran at Daytona (hence the name) that was my first not the #10 Sebring runn
  - #466309 Both look great. I'll bet no one has more Daytona Coupes in by TCL on Wednesday Dec 17, 2025 at 10:05AM - 18th scale than you. The only way I could see that happening is if someone did the all project cars
    - #466310 The real question is............... by Frank Lemire on Wednesday Dec 17, 2025 at 08:17PM - Would anybody else in the world want this many Daytona Coupes in their collection? You know my origi
      - #466311 The only other person I can think of would be Pete Brock if by TCL on Thursday Dec 18, 2025 at 03:27AM - he was into the diecast hobby. :-)
        #466314 I sent a picture of my collection to Brock by Frank Lemire on Thursday Dec 18, 2025 at 11:59AM - Never got any answer.
        #466326 :-( by
        Ulf
        on Sunday Dec 21, 2025 at 05:08AM

#466300 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Tuesday Dec 16, 2025 at 01:52PM -
- #466304 Fragile model but such a masterpiece. by
  Ulf
  on Wednesday Dec 17, 2025 at 01:45AM - I am still wonderiung if this was the developed and abandoned Exoto mold from years ago. I asked
  - #466306 Great lineup of cars Ulf.............. by Frank Lemire on Wednesday Dec 17, 2025 at 07:38AM - Does a great job of showing the evolution of endurance race car design in that period.
- #466302 Awesome TSM! by
  Venom
  on Tuesday Dec 16, 2025 at 11:01PM
- #466301 One of my favorites................. by Frank Lemire on Tuesday Dec 16, 2025 at 02:38PM - Particularly because it is a Jackie Ickx Le Mans car and it has that great Martini livery.

#466294 Random car of the day by Frank Lemire on Monday Dec 15, 2025 at 09:47PM - They don't all have to be expensive models
- #466303 I could use more classic Porsches myself by
  Venom
  on Tuesday Dec 16, 2025 at 11:02PM - Had been eying up the Schuco 550, but never pulled the trigger.
- #466299 definitely a cool little model. Maisto did a nice job on by
  Gavin
  on Tuesday Dec 16, 2025 at 01:50PM - these.
- #466295 Great example of a nice budget model and one that's also a by TCL on Tuesday Dec 16, 2025 at 05:15AM - great candidate for projects. I like the way yours turned out. I made mine into a James Dean tribute
  - #466298 I used to have that model. Not too bad for a Maisto. by
    Gavin
    on Tuesday Dec 16, 2025 at 01:49PM
  - #466296 Fun project by Frank Lemire on Tuesday Dec 16, 2025 at 07:03AM - I did the James Dean car as well
    - #466297 The Dean car is iconic so that's why I chose to do it. Re: by TCL on Tuesday Dec 16, 2025 at 09:53AM - the Bullitt, I had versions from Ertl, Greenlight and recently a wanna-be example from KK-Scale.

#466288 It's T time. by
Ulf
on Monday Dec 15, 2025 at 08:07AM - sorry 4 being off-scale.
- #466290 Cool trio. Like that First Nat City car. by
  Gavin
  on Monday Dec 15, 2025 at 08:30AM
  - #466292 Penske PC4 from 1976 by
    Ulf
    on Monday Dec 15, 2025 at 09:08AM - the infamous Rush movie season, the epic Lauda-Hunt drama... actually a race winner under John Watso

#466287 Random model of the day by Frank Lemire on Monday Dec 15, 2025 at 07:15AM -
- #466289 one of my favorites. That's the Exoto, right? by
  Gavin
  on Monday Dec 15, 2025 at 08:28AM - Minichamps here:
  - #466291 Yes it is an Exoto by Frank Lemire on Monday Dec 15, 2025 at 08:54AM - But I did lower it because it sat too high for my taste
    - #466293 Clever modification. by TCL on Monday Dec 15, 2025 at 10:43AM

#466273 Random model of the day by Frank Lemire on Sunday Dec 14, 2025 at 05:36AM -
- #466278 Love that model. Glad to have one in my collection. by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Dec 14, 2025 at 08:47PM -
  - #466286 Great minds think alike............ by Frank Lemire on Monday Dec 15, 2025 at 07:02AM - I've got the red AAR in my collection as well
- #466274 Stock or custom? I don't recall seeing it before. by TCL on Sunday Dec 14, 2025 at 06:26AM
  - #466275 This one is stock by Frank Lemire on Sunday Dec 14, 2025 at 07:49AM - a fine effort from GMP - I happen to have a spare 'mint in box' one if you are interested
    - #466276 Thanks but I have enough American muscle and pony cars at by TCL on Sunday Dec 14, 2025 at 09:46AM - this point. In fact, I think my entire collection is only a handful of models away from being what I
      - #466277 My collection follows the same pattern by Frank Lemire on Sunday Dec 14, 2025 at 11:23AM - And I am also pretty close to complete at this point. There are a few odd Ford GT's (the 1965 Le Man
        #466285 CMC 250LM longnose... by
        Ulf
        on Monday Dec 15, 2025 at 03:09AM - here to see. https://modelcarforum.de/forum/index.php?thread/49761-ferrari-250-lm-m-263/

#466268 Random car of the day by Frank Lemire on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 06:05AM -
- #466279 That is great looking! by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Dec 14, 2025 at 08:48PM
- #466269 I waited decades for that car to show up in 1/18th and it by TCL on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 06:55AM - finally did!
  - #466270 I waited a long time as well by Frank Lemire on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 03:59PM - Which is why when it came I gave it more accurate wire wheels.
    - #466272 I remember that wheel swap you did and it was definitely by TCL on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 04:27PM - an improvement. My main regret about that model is that I would have preferred they did the #11 car.

#466261 Random All-Opening Cars by LCD by
Ulf
on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 12:50AM -
- #466280 Great looking models. The Supra is fantastic, but by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Dec 14, 2025 at 08:49PM - I'm happy enough with my Solido. The 600LT, though...Love that. Great color too.
- #466265 Nice! I still need their McLaren lol by
  Venom
  on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 05:20AM - Also want the Huayra R they just released, and maybe the green McLaren F1.
- #466263 The engine bay and underside of that Supra are incredible. by TCL on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 04:35AM

#466256 Random car of the day by Frank Lemire on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 07:46PM -
- #466281 agree with the others...dark blue with the by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Dec 14, 2025 at 08:50PM - white stripes is excellent. Interesting white nose on the #11.
- #466266 Nice pair by
  Venom
  on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 05:22AM - Love the color as well.
- #466264 One of the best colors for that car in my opinion, by TCL on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 04:36AM
  - #466271 I agree - always loved the GT's in darker blue........... by Frank Lemire on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 04:03PM -
- #466262 One stock, one mod? by
  Ulf
  on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 03:20AM - So it is basically one car. ;-)
  - #466267 That's correct Ulf by Frank Lemire on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 05:56AM - The #11 was made from a #73 model - If I could get more there are other races in 1965 that I could d
- #466259 Hey that's two, it's OK, their nice to look at :) by Josh Shy on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 08:24PM

#466244 Some pix for Frank Lemire, your questions about the Cheetah by Josh Shy on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 06:58PM - from Replicarz got me thinking, I wanted one! Mint Models has them on sale right now so I kinda had
- #466258 A couple of extra shots, after my modifications by Josh Shy on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 08:21PM -
- #466251 MRRC 1/32 scale slot car for comparison. I bought two by TCL on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 08:48AM - versions of these.
  - #466252 Still unmistakable, roof line and that large exhaust, it's a by Josh Shy on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 12:59PM - little off but so is Replicarz, I'm just happy to have it represented in my collection!
- #466245 Not bad. They are still available? Aren't these by
  Ulf
  on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 04:18AM - 10 yrs out already??
  - #466253 That sounds about right, I had forgotten about them but I by Josh Shy on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 01:03PM - always wanted one, just too expensive. It would be a great $100 model, maybe $150?
  - #466248 I bought mine in 2019 and if I remember correctly that was by TCL on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 05:38AM - around the time that they were released.
    - #466254 I think it was your pictures of the tire change on Franks by Josh Shy on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 01:12PM - post that got me going. This model like the Scarab I bought are not the same as the original release
      - #466255 Glad you like the version that you bought. I changed the by TCL on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 01:21PM - wheels as well as the tires on mine.
        #466257 I remember the pictures you posted, I was surprised when by Josh Shy on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 08:13PM - it showed up with Goodyear lettered tires but it looks different from the pictures on Mint Models eb

#466235 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 01:16PM -
- #466238 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 01:41PM - Lovely! Too bad Paragon models gave up their nice all opening die-cast work.
  - #466283 agreed. I have a handful & they're nicely done. My Jag by
    Gavin
    on Sunday Dec 14, 2025 at 08:53PM - is actually labeled a Model-Icons, but I think they're the same, right?
- #466237 Nice old school car with a fantastic hood ornament. by TCL on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 01:40PM
  - #466243 That was my immediate thought on first glance :) by Josh Shy on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 06:37PM
    - #466282 Thanks guys! by
      Gavin
      on Sunday Dec 14, 2025 at 08:51PM

#466228 Random openings by
Ulf
on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 09:10AM - No salt anywhere, but a lot of spicy stuff.
- #466241 Some of my favorites by Frank Lemire on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 03:01PM - These days you don't get that many opportunities to take fully opened photos
- #466234 Nice colorful group! Love the color combos on all. by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 01:14PM
- #466230 Great classics from the swinging sixties. A very good decade by TCL on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 09:44AM - for cars and music.
- #466229 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 09:27AM - Tx a lot Ulf; as always great pix! Also, always cheering up to see beautiful all opening die-cast po

#466216 2025 My Collection Year in Review by Frank Lemire on Tuesday Dec 09, 2025 at 03:39PM - Like many of you I keep records of my collection and have been posting an end of the year review of
- #466239 Slow year for me (not necessarily a bad thing!!) Mostly I by Craigj35344 on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 02:39PM - expanded my sub collection of pre-war Bugattis. Major purchases: Pantheon 1923 Bugatti Type 32 A
  - #466240 Great diagram image of the Type 52; meant to add this to my by Craigj35344 on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 02:45PM - original post:
    - #466242 Wow! by Frank Lemire on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 06:26PM - Very advanced design. One of those models that I have to remind myself to not buy. Keeping focus is
- #466227 Nice roundup... my faves there are the by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 09:17AM - body buck and the Spark Cobra. My year was slower than usual, lack of must-have new cars, lack of
  - #466232 Nice adds.............. by Frank Lemire on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 11:21AM - You know I think it was seeing your GTO that inspired me to get one for my collection - but for the
    - #466260 Thanks mate, and same to you! by
      Ulf
      on Saturday Dec 13, 2025 at 12:44AM
- #466224 Nice year in review, Frank. Like TCL, I really by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Dec 10, 2025 at 12:16PM - enjoy your year end recap. I added 7 (1 is incoming) & sold 1. 4 of the 7 by Norev, one of my fa
  - #466233 Don't know about the sedan............ by Frank Lemire on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 11:29AM - but I like the rest of your pickups and particularly your color choices. Makes me wish I had the spa
    - #466284 Thanks, Frank. Definitely enjoying the bright colors. by
      Gavin
      on Sunday Dec 14, 2025 at 08:54PM
- #466218 Frank, I always like reading your end of year collection by TCL on Tuesday Dec 09, 2025 at 07:25PM - posts. While you didn't add a large number of models, your buys included a good variety of cars and
  - #466219 Nice pickups! by Frank Lemire on Tuesday Dec 09, 2025 at 08:02PM - As an owner of no fewer than 8 GTO's I understand your passion for that one. I also am a fan of the
- #466217 Part 2 by Frank Lemire on Tuesday Dec 09, 2025 at 03:57PM - Seems my post was too long so here is the rest My collection space has not changed but space ha
  - #466226 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 07:52AM - Great review and addition, thanks a lot for sharing. Indeed, it's sad to see that except for Norev
    - #466247 Great additions and plans. by
      Ulf
      on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 04:32AM - Too bad, I just sold the BMW 1999 this April. Regarding "Indeed, it's sad to see that except for
      - #466249 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 07:21AM - Have to agree with you, apologies for the memory slip, but LCD/NZG/Motorhelix/Almost Real etc though
    - #466231 I like your focus by Frank Lemire on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 11:16AM - It would be fantastic to have all of the Le Mans winners lined up in a row. And I agree it is hard t
      - #466246 LM winners as an 18 row... by
        Ulf
        on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 04:24AM - a friend is nearly complete now, after the Lorraine-Dietrich from 1926 arrived this week.
        #466250 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Friday Dec 12, 2025 at 08:03AM - That must be a very impressive sight, kudos to your friend!
      - #466236 No Subject by FANCAR78 on Thursday Dec 11, 2025 at 01:39PM - Many thanks!