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

#467044 Randon model pic of the day by Josh Shy on Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 02:07PM -
- #467063 Those look great together. Excellent colors! by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 10:00PM
- #467050 Great color duo. by
  Ulf
  on Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 04:21AM
- #467048 Still amazes me how big the modern one is by
  Venom
  on Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 06:59PM - Significantly larger than the original lol. Great colors for both too!
  - #467071 Thanks, but have you seen how large the new Mustang is? by Josh Shy on Monday Feb 16, 2026 at 12:21PM
  - #467052 Still, the 1970 was - and is - a very, very wide car. by
    Ulf
    on Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 04:21AM - But despite the new one's stumpy nose and shorter bonnet it shows an overall portliness. Bookmark a

#467043 Two questions: If Ford had not done a retro type Mustang by Josh Shy on Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 02:05PM - would there ever have been a retro Challenger or Camero? Also, who did the best job?
- #467062 Nice new Challenger, Josh...love that purple! by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 09:59PM - I'm a Ford guy, so Mustang easily for me, though I do love the Challenger. I've driven a newer
  - #467070 It's Mustang for me too and I think they did the best by Josh Shy on Monday Feb 16, 2026 at 12:19PM - version of a retro idea.
- #467053 I think the Gen 5 Stang triggered the trend by
  Ulf
  on Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 04:32AM - on these three it is hard to pick a fave because I never wanted a Challenger or Camaro, neither as m
- #467049 I'd have to say the Challenger. by
  Venom
  on Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 07:01PM - Feels the most faithful to the original, yet still modern. I think there would have still been retro
- #467046 I'm a Ford guy but............. by Frank Lemire on Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 03:10PM - I'd have to go with the Challenger.

#467042 Butt Update... by Josh Shy on Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 02:01PM - There was a little cut out in the rear valance for a license plate, so I added one
- #467054 Nice rear. by
  Ulf
  on Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 04:33AM
  - #467058 Thanks guys! by Josh Shy on Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 01:24PM
- #467047 The model looks good from that view and the plate helps. by TCL on Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 03:37PM
  - #467059 Ah another butt man! by Josh Shy on Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 01:25PM

#467034 quality brands by Pete on Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 07:58AM - Most of my collection is Ertl American Muscle, actually almost all. Just wondering with so many dif
- #467055 Are you trolling? Seriously. by
  Ulf
  on Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 04:48AM - Ertl always was just an entry level brand, nice looking but most of their cars are still stuck in 19
- #467035 Depends on what you are collecting........... by Frank Lemire on Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 09:37AM - I collect mostly racecars of the 60's and 70's so the highest quality brands for me might not make a
  - #467041 That sounds bout right to me...most of the time! by Josh Shy on Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 01:25PM
    - #467060 Ertl diecast models are for those who like (American Muscle) by Zak325 on Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 09:11PM - Cars and don't really care about fine detail and cannot commit to spending good money on their colle

#467028 Random model pic of the day...it's a drag by Josh Shy on Friday Feb 13, 2026 at 04:22PM -
- #467032 I'll race you............. by Frank Lemire on Friday Feb 13, 2026 at 06:38PM - Ford against Ford
  - #467040 OK, pink slips...but I'll be halfway down the track when you by Josh Shy on Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 01:23PM - get a green light!

#467022 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Friday Feb 13, 2026 at 01:46PM -
- #467036 I still need one of these, road or race lol by
  Venom
  on Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 10:37AM - Such a pretty car.
- #467031 A fine model by Frank Lemire on Friday Feb 13, 2026 at 06:36PM - I've got the SCCA version
- #467027 I just ordered one of these off ebay but it has a blue by Josh Shy on Friday Feb 13, 2026 at 04:07PM - nose and hood stripe. Picked up a purple Hellcat too, the wait is on!
- #467023 One of my favorite AAs. I'm hoping they release the red and by TCL on Friday Feb 13, 2026 at 02:33PM - white SCCA #33 version in composite. They've already re-released a number of their street versions i

#467017 I wasn't brave enough to modify a CMC so I resorted to this by TCL on Friday Feb 13, 2026 at 05:33AM - instead. I was disappointed that CMC never made a red 250TR with a race livery and that was one car
- #467030 Looks pretty good............. by Frank Lemire on Friday Feb 13, 2026 at 06:24PM - Similar to my Sebring car - Actually they are both models of the same car #7028TR
  - #467033 I remember you doing a good job on that project but didn't by TCL on Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 05:38AM - realize they were the same 1:1 chassis number. Like I said in my post, I wasn't brave enough to
- #467026 Opinion, the rear wheels look better positioned on the by Josh Shy on Friday Feb 13, 2026 at 04:03PM - Techno than the CMC. Side by side hard to tell them apart. The techno needs to be just a bit lower,
  - #467029 Thanks, it was a good day. The ride height may be a little by TCL on Friday Feb 13, 2026 at 06:07PM - too high but not enough for me to work on a model that appears fragile and cost what it did. I a
    - #467039 Setting by itself you don't really notice :) by Josh Shy on Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 01:19PM

#467015 Random birdview by
Ulf
on Friday Feb 13, 2026 at 03:34AM -
- #467025 Looks delicious, what scale is it? by Josh Shy on Friday Feb 13, 2026 at 03:50PM
  - #467068 1:12 by
    Ulf
    on Monday Feb 16, 2026 at 09:34AM -

#467008 Random model pic of the day by Josh Shy on Thursday Feb 12, 2026 at 02:12PM -
- #467016 Yup, stunner. by
  Ulf
  on Friday Feb 13, 2026 at 03:40AM - Glass-like paint finish lifts these up so much. Too bad that they didn't add the fliplights... it
  - #467024 Looks like I need to polish mine up a bit! by Josh Shy on Friday Feb 13, 2026 at 03:47PM
- #467009 Often wanted that model but never followed through. Great by TCL on Thursday Feb 12, 2026 at 02:57PM - shape and color combo.
  - #467012 same here. I also try not to collect concepts. by
    Gavin
    on Thursday Feb 12, 2026 at 07:24PM

#467001 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 02:00PM -
- #467037 Nice, still need a C8 myself... by
  Venom
  on Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 10:38AM - Maybe both the C8.R and the Z06 GT3-R.
- #467006 I love these! The color, the stance, the details and of by Josh Shy on Thursday Feb 12, 2026 at 01:44PM - coarse being winners doesn't hurt. Great pic too :)

#466997 Random model pic of the day by Josh Shy on Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 12:33PM -
- #467000 Love these Carousel 1 Vettes & that looks great in yellow. by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 01:59PM - Only 1 here...
  - #467010 I just finished using the #57 as the donor for a couple of by Guest on Thursday Feb 12, 2026 at 04:49PM - customs. [url=https://flic.kr/p/2rRaP9h][img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55034034644_7830
    - #467011 pics here Jim. Great to see you here again. by
      Gavin
      on Thursday Feb 12, 2026 at 07:23PM - Looks great!
      - #467020 Hijack Test - Another use of the Carousel 1 L88 mold by Guest on Friday Feb 13, 2026 at 10:45AM -
        #467021 the pic came through this time! by
        Gavin
        on Friday Feb 13, 2026 at 12:09PM
        #467045 I'm learnin' by Guest on Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 02:52PM
  - #467007 These in racing livery look so at home, at the time they by Josh Shy on Thursday Feb 12, 2026 at 02:06PM - were at the top of the game, how things change!

#466985 Random birdview by
Ulf
on Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 06:01AM -
- #467038 Love the colors! by
  Venom
  on Saturday Feb 14, 2026 at 10:40AM - Though I wish AA would do the V12 Vantage, preferably in the same color of a friends car... Frosted
- #466988 Not following modern sports cars that closely I can't by TCL on Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 11:32AM - identify these from the top view but the green color looks a lot like what I've seen on some Mercede
  - #466995 Sounds like logic..reaching the wrong conclusion with by Josh Shy on Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 12:09PM - confidence! Trust yourself more :)
  - #466989 That's right. AM V8 Vantage & MB GT. by
    Gavin
    on Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 11:47AM - Love both, but haven't bought either one. Good colors though. Love that green.
    - #467002 Green H3ll Magno is the color... by
      Ulf
      on Thursday Feb 12, 2026 at 03:33AM - saw these AMG GTs with that ultra-costly color option twice in traffic, really pops out. As if the

#466984 Random Model Pic of the Day by
Venom
on Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 01:29AM -
- #466986 Great colors! by
  Ulf
  on Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 01:34AM
  - #466990 agreed. That green is excellent. by
    Gavin
    on Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 11:48AM

#466973 Two for Tuesday... by Josh Shy on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 01:21PM -
- #466991 beautiful Ferraris. by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 11:48AM
  - #466996 Thanks Gavin :) by Josh Shy on Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 12:10PM
- #466980 Wow, this is one of the more obscure CMCs, rare sight! by
  Ulf
  on Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 12:54AM
- #466979 I've got two of those by Frank Lemire on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 07:00PM - Or should I say one of each
  - #466994 Who made the Berlinetta? With your decals I tried to number by Josh Shy on Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 12:04PM - mine but failed miserably, darn rivets!
    - #466999 Technomodel made the #57 by Frank Lemire on Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 12:37PM - And rivets can certainly be a challenge when trying to apply decals. I use Micro Sol for irregular s
      - #467005 Thanks :) by Josh Shy on Thursday Feb 12, 2026 at 01:40PM

#466972 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 12:36PM -
- #466981 I love the monster M Coupé. by
  Ulf
  on Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 12:59AM - A friend and collector collegue had a 456 years ago. The Scag is a big blob, somehow... never war
  - #466993 Totally agree. The FF is very cool. I do like the 456 by
    Gavin
    on Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 11:49AM - a lot, but the 612 has never looked good to me.
    - #467003 Some FF and Lusso pix by
      Ulf
      on Thursday Feb 12, 2026 at 03:36AM - here in Palma de Mallorca. German plate of course.
      - #467004 It is crazy how long these are. by
        Gavin
        on Thursday Feb 12, 2026 at 12:13PM
        #467013 Just happens when you mix front-midengined transaxle chassis by
        Ulf
        on Friday Feb 13, 2026 at 03:20AM - with 4 seats.
- #466975 I only caught the end of this story? by Josh Shy on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 01:26PM
  - #466992 lol. by
    Gavin
    on Wednesday Feb 11, 2026 at 11:48AM

#466954 Random birdview by
Ulf
on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 05:33AM -
- #466974 So, this is how birds see us, ah which color shall I p00p on by Josh Shy on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 01:24PM
- #466961 Nice set & I agree, good colors. That red, in particular, by
  Gavin
  on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 12:30PM - looks very good.
- #466957 Those colors look good together in that photo. As for the by TCL on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 08:26AM - 1:1s and the models, I'd take the Mk 4.

#466950 Random model pic of the day by Josh Shy on Monday Feb 09, 2026 at 01:42PM -
- #466962 Looks great. Kind of tempted! by
  Gavin
  on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 12:30PM
  - #466969 They are on sale...before they're gone!!! by Josh Shy on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 12:33PM
- #466960 I had to get one of these.............. by Frank Lemire on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 11:10AM - Lance Revenflow was key to the development of the Southern California racing scene and his shop has
  - #466963 I got this at around $100 and with all it's faults, and by Josh Shy on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 12:30PM - there are many, I would do it again! It's just not a $250 model.
- #466959 I had to get one of these.............. by Frank Lemire on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 11:10AM - Lance Revenflow was key to the development of the Southern California racing scene and his shop has
- #466952 A classic most people today don't even know about. by
  Ulf
  on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 03:18AM -
  - #466967 Nice color of purple, I like that. by Josh Shy on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 12:33PM
  - #466958 No Subject by poblano on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 10:39AM - Chuck Pelly also designed the original Chaparral, which was very similar in appearance to the Scarab
    - #466978 If they made a model of that first Chaparral I'd buy it..... by Frank Lemire on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 06:55PM - If nothing else there would be a good chance they would get the color right.
    - #466971 I don't remember ever seeing that car? by Josh Shy on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 12:35PM
      - #466976 No Subject by poblano on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 03:31PM - https://www.supercars.net/blog/1961-chaparral-1/

#466945 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Monday Feb 09, 2026 at 01:14PM -
- #466953 Awesome 1970, and awesome Gen 5 color. by
  Ulf
  on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 04:04AM
  - #466966 Gotta Have it Green....great name & shade! by
    Gavin
    on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 12:31PM
- #466951 Awesome pair by
  Venom
  on Monday Feb 09, 2026 at 10:53PM - I need some Boss in my collection lol
  - #466965 Thanks, Venom! by
    Gavin
    on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 12:31PM
- #466948 Hey...who's the BOSS, love the Grabber blue and that year is by Josh Shy on Monday Feb 09, 2026 at 01:22PM - my favorite Mustang!
  - #466964 Thanks, Josh. Love Grabber Blue as well! by
    Gavin
    on Tuesday Feb 10, 2026 at 12:31PM