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

#467156 Random model pic of the day by Josh Shy on Saturday Feb 21, 2026 at 12:52PM -
- #467173 Love this model in racing or street trim... by
  Gavin
  on Monday Feb 23, 2026 at 11:13AM -
  - #467182 That's a two for Tuesday shot, they look good together :) by Josh Shy on Monday Feb 23, 2026 at 02:28PM
- #467159 Nice, I have the same one myself. by
  Venom
  on Sunday Feb 22, 2026 at 01:33AM - Also saw a 1/1 at Petit Le Mans last year, had #25 on it.
  - #467160 PMA classic. by
    Ulf
    on Sunday Feb 22, 2026 at 01:36AM -

#467149 Random birdview by
Ulf
on Saturday Feb 21, 2026 at 03:11AM -
- #467174 Looks great in yellow! Have both, but different colors... by
  Gavin
  on Monday Feb 23, 2026 at 11:16AM -
- #467155 I like them both, but not a yellow Ferrari in the collection by Josh Shy on Saturday Feb 21, 2026 at 12:36PM - and I feel inadequate for some reason?
- #467150 Looks like Hot Wheels and CMR. I like yellow Ferraris but by TCL on Saturday Feb 21, 2026 at 06:13AM - I'm now down to only this one in my collection. I'd like to add a good yellow 412P but the only 1/18

#467144 Random model pic of the day by Josh Shy on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 10:10AM -
- #467175 local hero car. by
  Gavin
  on Monday Feb 23, 2026 at 11:16AM
- #467148 Sober but mean by
  Ulf
  on Saturday Feb 21, 2026 at 03:07AM
  - #467154 Just getting ready for the Indy series to start, spring is by Josh Shy on Saturday Feb 21, 2026 at 12:31PM - just around the corner :)

#467128 Random moleview by
Ulf
on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 04:46AM -
- #467146 I did something similar with a plastic display case by Guest on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 02:03PM -
  - #467177 cool display, Jim! by
    Gavin
    on Monday Feb 23, 2026 at 11:23AM
  - #467147 Cool! Hey, the pic posting works... by
    Ulf
    on Saturday Feb 21, 2026 at 02:50AM - or do I mix you up with someone else?
    - #467151 Nope, it's me. by Guest on Saturday Feb 21, 2026 at 08:37AM - It's just a PITA to do from Flickr.
- #467143 Now we're getting down to the nitty gritty details! by Josh Shy on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 10:05AM
- #467138 I like it when model makers try to reproduce overspray on by TCL on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 09:49AM - some of the older American cars.
  - #467176 I do too...very cool detail by
    Gavin
    on Monday Feb 23, 2026 at 11:23AM
  - #467142 I thought Mopar was the only one to do that but it is cool by Josh Shy on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 10:03AM - modelers recreate that :)

#467124 Random birdview by
Ulf
on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 03:13AM -
- #467178 love those bright colors! by
  Gavin
  on Monday Feb 23, 2026 at 11:24AM
- #467141 In the white black gray world we live in, every now and then by Josh Shy on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 09:59AM - I'll see a new car in a wild color that really catches the eye, and it always reminds me of old Mopa
- #467126 Great color combination! Chrysler was blowing peoples' minds by TCL on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 03:39AM - with their 1970s color palette. The only wild color they did that I really didn't care for was Panth
  - #467127 Lol by
    Ulf
    on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 04:45AM -
    - #467135 :-) by TCL on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 09:44AM

#467117 It looks like 1:18, but could be 1:12.Nice work! by Craigj35344 on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 08:22PM -
- #467118 Pretty sure that is 1/18 by
  Venom
  on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 08:39PM - Crazy what modern RC and robotics electronics can do now. Makes the functional popup lights I rigged
  - #467140 That is just amazing on a real car for a model it is so far by Josh Shy on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 09:56AM - over the top! get it, over the top lol
    - #467145 haha by
      Venom
      on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 01:02PM - It is indeed pretty amazing. Even my ND Miata gets surprised looks when folk see the targa top is fu

#467111 I have an ethical question for the board. I bought the wrong by Josh Shy on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 12:45PM - model from a buyer that does not take returns. My fault, had several on my watch list and pulled the
- #467115 A lot of times I'll make a case after ordering the model, I by Josh Shy on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 05:03PM - suppose you can guess the car I thought I was buying. I added the 24 HRS FUJI to it...
  - #467116 So you wanted the #23 SCCA version and you ordered the by TCL on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 06:47PM - #2 Fuji version instead? In general, if I ordered the wrong model by mistake I'd re-sell it rath
    - #467132 Good advise, thanks. by Josh Shy on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 09:25AM
    - #467121 Is this a trend with US sellers lately?? by
      Ulf
      on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 01:35AM - I German forum member received two HW61 Challengers from two sellers in short succession, and both w
      - #467133 I have never received a package of anything this poorly by Josh Shy on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 09:42AM - packaged. I can only assume this was a total lack of care. Box and all in good shape. I took picture
      - #467125 Usually items I receive from US sellers are packed so that by TCL on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 03:31AM - they arrive without damage. Occasionally I get one that is not packed very well but somehow it still
        #467134 I agree with that :) by Josh Shy on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 09:43AM

#467101 Random birdview by
Ulf
on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 02:58AM -
- #467120 I still wish AA or someone else did the Viper by
  Venom
  on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 08:42PM - Both the RT/10 and the GTS lol. Viper has not gotten enough love from premium brands in 1/18.
  - #467139 Agreed! by Josh Shy on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 09:50AM
- #467110 Nice shot, that Viper is a wide load. I removed the rear by Josh Shy on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 12:34PM - spoiler on my Challenger, thought it was on backwards! The holes in the trunk are different sizes so
  - #467119 On the real car the wing was adjustable. by
    Venom
    on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 08:41PM - One of my friends has the original wing from his 1970 Challenger and you can actually change the ang
    - #467136 Thought maybe it was just my eyes. I had no idea the wing by Josh Shy on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 09:46AM - was adjustable on the 1:1's, thanks for the info!
    - #467123 I noticed that on 70-72 muscle cars... by
      Ulf
      on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 01:45AM - the wings often appear like as the makers never understood it, and only added it like it was decorat
      - #467137 But to me instead of creating down force, that position by Josh Shy on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 09:49AM - creates lift?
        #467158 Perhaps this counterbalances the typical by
        Ulf
        on Sunday Feb 22, 2026 at 01:08AM - front end lift of 60s cars? :-D
- #467108 MOPAR! Is that the old BBurago Viper? by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 11:27AM - Still looks pretty good to me.
  - #467122 Yup. Apart form the lack of mirrored rims it is ok. by
    Ulf
    on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 01:42AM - The 1:1 is ideal for shutline kings like Bburago of the 80s.

#467100 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Wednesday Feb 18, 2026 at 12:38PM -
- #467109 I am going to take a harder look at IXO, this looks great! by Josh Shy on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 12:29PM
- #467102 The orange one is by....? by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 07:17AM
  - #467107 That's the new IXO ZR1..full thread of pics coming soon. by
    Gavin
    on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 11:26AM
    - #467129 This is out??? by
      Ulf
      on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 07:28AM - Just read the complaint that the summer 2025 release Gran Torino is missing in the US? Ist this t
      - #467130 Its out in the US, not sure about anywhere else. It says by
        Gavin
        on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 07:35AM - Sebring Orange, but that looks lighter on the 1:1.
        #467131 Just found some in the EC but not locally so far. by
        Ulf
        on Friday Feb 20, 2026 at 07:59AM - Some early adopters want to cash in already... which is odd for any mass-matket model. Is it wort

#467095 Random model pic of the day by Josh Shy on Wednesday Feb 18, 2026 at 11:56AM -
- #467103 Salt lake suppository ;-) by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 07:19AM
  - #467112 LOL by Josh Shy on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 12:46PM
- #467096 slippery! by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Feb 18, 2026 at 12:34PM
  - #467113 There were several of these running in the late 50's and by Josh Shy on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 12:49PM - early 60's but who ever got the idea of making a car form an airplanes auxiliary fuel tank?
    - #467114 crazy, right? Funny how people put junk to use. by
      Gavin
      on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 01:04PM

#467091 Random birdview by
Ulf
on Wednesday Feb 18, 2026 at 03:12AM -
- #467097 Definitely prefer the styling on the blue F87 vs by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Feb 18, 2026 at 12:36PM - the new G87. A 1M would fit in there nicely.
  - #467104 Like that? by
    Ulf
    on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 07:20AM -
    - #467106 Perfect...the right color too. I missed that one, hoping by
      Gavin
      on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 11:25AM - that Kyosho would make one when they had the BMW license. Added some E92 wheels to my 135i, in th

#467089 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Tuesday Feb 17, 2026 at 02:36PM -
- #467094 That looks great, love the color. Is this a Maisto or IXO by Josh Shy on Wednesday Feb 18, 2026 at 11:44AM - version? Seems both were offering about the same red and blue.
  - #467099 Thanks, Josh. The color is definitely what by
    Gavin
    on Wednesday Feb 18, 2026 at 12:37PM - drew me to this one. This is by IXO.
- #467090 Model looks sharp! by
  Venom
  on Tuesday Feb 17, 2026 at 04:34PM - But man, I still can't see how they can justify the price of the real car when you can get a 911 GT3
  - #467098 Thanks. I like it a lot, but yeah, the pricing by
    Gavin
    on Wednesday Feb 18, 2026 at 12:36PM - is crazy, as is the weight.

#467088 Two for Tuesday... by Josh Shy on Tuesday Feb 17, 2026 at 12:30PM -

#467078 Random birdview by
Ulf
on Tuesday Feb 17, 2026 at 02:05AM -
- #467087 Purple and dark blue have become popular on some by Josh Shy on Tuesday Feb 17, 2026 at 12:17PM - models now and I love it, but photos are almost as hard as black.
- #467082 Love those shades of purple. Crazy how large the 2 is by
  Gavin
  on Tuesday Feb 17, 2026 at 07:11AM - compared to the E34 5. That E34 M5 is one of my favorite M5 models...
- #467081 It was hard for me to tell from the top view which sedan the by TCL on Tuesday Feb 17, 2026 at 05:37AM - first model was. I've noticed that many model makers and sellers don't use the actual 1:1 color
- #467079 Techno Violet Otto! I was surprised when I saw that color by TCL on Tuesday Feb 17, 2026 at 03:07AM - in the 1:1 sales brochures back in the day. I'll bet BMW didn't produce very many of them compared w
  - #467080 According to Otto the M5 was in Daytona Violet by
    Ulf
    on Tuesday Feb 17, 2026 at 05:00AM

#467074 The only problem when buying a new model is the moving by Josh Shy on Monday Feb 16, 2026 at 12:42PM - of many to fit just one!
- #467083 Great addition, Josh! by
  Gavin
  on Tuesday Feb 17, 2026 at 07:13AM
  - #467085 I wasn't clear, that's an old Maisto, just complaining about by Josh Shy on Tuesday Feb 17, 2026 at 12:07PM - unstacking and restacking!
    - #467105 Maisto?? YM I think. by
      Ulf
      on Thursday Feb 19, 2026 at 07:21AM
      - #467153 Once again sir, you are correct! by Josh Shy on Saturday Feb 21, 2026 at 12:29PM
      - #467152 Once again sir, you are correct! by Josh Shy on Saturday Feb 21, 2026 at 12:29PM
- #467076 Welcome to my world by Frank Lemire on Monday Feb 16, 2026 at 08:27PM - Thanks to my system of displaying my cars not only by make but also in chronological order I find my
  - #467086 The good part to that is handling a model and rediscovering by Josh Shy on Tuesday Feb 17, 2026 at 12:09PM - it's qualities!
    - #467092 There is that.............. by Frank Lemire on Wednesday Feb 18, 2026 at 08:00AM - but there is also having parts fall off and having to reinstall them...LOL
      - #467093 Oh yeah :) by Josh Shy on Wednesday Feb 18, 2026 at 11:39AM

#467066 Random birdview by
Ulf
on Monday Feb 16, 2026 at 06:47AM -
- #467084 massive wings! Like the hood louvers on the 575. by
  Gavin
  on Tuesday Feb 17, 2026 at 07:15AM - Great model by Kyosho.
- #467075 I have never seen that black Ferrari before. It seems a lot by Josh Shy on Monday Feb 16, 2026 at 12:46PM - of performance cars today fit the same cookie cutter!
  - #467077 Well, the 575 is from the 2004 season, and the AMG Black by
    Ulf
    on Tuesday Feb 17, 2026 at 02:04AM - Series is a 2018 car, I think. I made the side by side shooting because of the similarities indee

#467061 Maybe I'm missing something, Why is it next to impossible... by Zak325 on Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 09:19PM - to find the IXO 1/18 Ford Gran Torino in Green? it seems to be a future order for the last six month
- #467065 Hmmm, ask Clint about it. by
  Ulf
  on Monday Feb 16, 2026 at 02:02AM - I am as surprised as you are. Glad I ordered it right on release day. All gone over here, too.

#467056 Random birdview by
Ulf
on Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 09:15AM -
- #467064 I love the Ghibli. Excellent color & nicely done by by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 10:01PM - Minichamps.
  - #467073 I'll second that :) by Josh Shy on Monday Feb 16, 2026 at 12:27PM
- #467057 Minichamps and ? Colors almost match. by TCL on Sunday Feb 15, 2026 at 09:38AM
  - #467067 Solido from around 2005 by
    Ulf
    on Monday Feb 16, 2026 at 06:49AM -
    - #467072 I don't know if it's lighting, planned or a coincident but by Josh Shy on Monday Feb 16, 2026 at 12:26PM - the color of the cars seem to get darker the farther away from the camera, cool!
    - #467069 I don't think I was looking at Solido models back then. by TCL on Monday Feb 16, 2026 at 10:12AM