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#468276 How is this for a bit of evolution? by Frank Lemire on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 08:27PM -
- #468301 Great group!! by Marshall on Monday May 25, 2026 at 11:24AM
- #468290 fantastic lineup, Frank. That blue #11, looks very cool. by
  Gavin
  on Sunday May 24, 2026 at 07:55PM
  - #468299 Thanks, one of my better decal efforts by Frank Lemire on Monday May 25, 2026 at 08:29AM
- #468287 It is a great shot of some excellent models and some really by Josh Shy on Sunday May 24, 2026 at 10:25AM - good modifications but aren't a couple of these Mirage tubs?
  - #468288 The #6 is a Mirage M1 by Frank Lemire on Sunday May 24, 2026 at 11:55AM - Which is really just a 'tweaked' MKI with a modified roofline. New regulations banned the larger eng
    - #468300 Very smooth, beautiful car :) by Josh Shy on Monday May 25, 2026 at 10:33AM
- #468282 Great photo and I'm glad you didn't include the Mk IV or the by TCL on Sunday May 24, 2026 at 04:56AM - 2017 Ford GT. I think the original body style was more pleasing to the eye.
  - #468286 Just MK-I cars by Frank Lemire on Sunday May 24, 2026 at 07:59AM - Didn't include MK-II or MK-III cars or the 2004 iteration either. The 'small engine' MK-I was a trul
- #468277 Awesome line-up. Very consistent. by
  Ulf
  on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 10:53PM

#468274 Where the Wild Things Roam... by Josh Shy on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 01:42PM -

#468273 Where the road ends...the fun just begins! by Josh Shy on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 01:40PM -
- #468296 Too much going on with the Jeep 4 me... by
  Ulf
  on Monday May 25, 2026 at 12:04AM - but I do like Broncos of old, and Dune Buggys.
  - #468306 All three have extensive modifications, the Jeep the most! by Josh Shy on Tuesday May 26, 2026 at 11:03AM
- #468291 I drive a Jeep, but man, I love that Bronco! by
  Gavin
  on Sunday May 24, 2026 at 07:55PM

#468269 OT: China making metal bodies for 1:1 classics like the 240Z by TCL on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 06:27AM - , Mustang, AE86, Bronco, VW bus, etc. Sounds like this will help restorations. Video showing the pro

#468264 Random birdview by
Ulf
on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 01:50AM -
- #468266 That C111 is one of the few cars that looks good to me from by TCL on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 05:14AM - above.
  - #468278 Well, actually it was about the brandnew mold above the C111 by
    Ulf
    on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 10:54PM - which is a legendary car, too, even if not as spectacular to the eye. Pic review to follow.

#468260 Beautiful Escort by
Ulf
on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 12:38AM - and no, I don't refer to a first lady.
- #468265 Great shots. Every time I see an Escort model it reminds me by TCL on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 05:13AM - of how disappointed I am that Ford stopped making small cars for the USA market. I test drove an SVT

#468255 Evolution...on a somewhat grander scale... by Josh Shy on Friday May 22, 2026 at 03:40PM -
- #468292 what a fantastic lineup. Love that new S650! by
  Gavin
  on Sunday May 24, 2026 at 07:57PM -
  - #468305 I have three of those, not the red one though and my version by Josh Shy on Tuesday May 26, 2026 at 11:01AM - of the Euro racer is white.
  - #468304 I have three of those, not the red one though and my version by Josh Shy on Tuesday May 26, 2026 at 11:01AM - of the Euro racer is white.
- #468261 TSM? by
  Ulf
  on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 12:42AM - So you went on a Mustang photo safari? Good grouping. Many nice Ixo budget 18s are out now, 6
  - #468270 TSM! by Josh Shy on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 08:46AM
- #468259 pretty cool layout by ren on Friday May 22, 2026 at 09:12PM
  - #468272 Thanks ren! by Josh Shy on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 08:46AM

#468254 And on the seventh day....God went racing! by Josh Shy on Friday May 22, 2026 at 03:39PM -

#468252 Evolution... by Josh Shy on Friday May 22, 2026 at 03:36PM -
- #468256 Love these 2. I have different versions of them, by
  Gavin
  on Friday May 22, 2026 at 03:40PM - but never got them together for pics.
  - #468258 I like that Bolton Ford version, new? The other one, my #2 by Josh Shy on Friday May 22, 2026 at 03:46PM - Gurney model, had the front spoiler toughing the ground. But they are fixable, as you can see!

#468251 1965: Road race, straight line, I don't care..."We are the by Josh Shy on Friday May 22, 2026 at 03:32PM - Champions my friends."

#468250 Evolution... by Josh Shy on Friday May 22, 2026 at 03:28PM -
- #468262 Wish that Chap was available in metal. by
  Ulf
  on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 12:43AM
- #468253 Great trio! Love the Chaparral Camaro. by
  Gavin
  on Friday May 22, 2026 at 03:38PM - Street car evolution...
  - #468257 So you have one upped me! Love that Yenko :) by Josh Shy on Friday May 22, 2026 at 03:42PM

#468246 Wait, so your saying their not Chevy Ford or Mopar, what by Josh Shy on Friday May 22, 2026 at 12:46PM - else is there?
- #468267 More companies need to make AMX and Javelin models!!! by TCL on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 05:17AM - Especially the 1971-1974 generation.
- #468248 nice lineup! The Toronado looks especially good. by
  Gavin
  on Friday May 22, 2026 at 01:29PM - some others:
  - #468249 Ah some nice shots, thanks for playing, but it looks like by Josh Shy on Friday May 22, 2026 at 03:25PM - you already got your home game!

#468245 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Friday May 22, 2026 at 12:24PM -
- #468268 Special bodied 166MM by TCL on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 05:21AM -
  - #468275 Just saw a bit of a race with one of these "the Racing Year" by Josh Shy on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 03:55PM - I think it was 1955 or 1956 maybe. Nice looking car and model.
- #468263 Elite 166? by
  Ulf
  on Saturday May 23, 2026 at 12:45AM
  - #468294 It is the Elite. by
    Gavin
    on Sunday May 24, 2026 at 07:58PM
- #468247 So simple...and yet beautiful :) by Josh Shy on Friday May 22, 2026 at 12:47PM
  - #468293 thanks, Josh! by
    Gavin
    on Sunday May 24, 2026 at 07:58PM

#468236 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 12:13PM -
- #468238 Is that a wide body Ford? by Josh Shy on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 12:17PM
  - #468240 It is! by
    Gavin
    on Friday May 22, 2026 at 11:43AM

#468235 We have talked a little bit about it, so here! by Josh Shy on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 12:13PM -
- #468241 Love this model. Mine was driven by Roger Penske... by
  Gavin
  on Friday May 22, 2026 at 11:44AM -

#468231 It is May after all :) by Josh Shy on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 12:09PM -
- #468232 cool model & accessories! by
  Gavin
  on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 12:11PM
  - #468244 Franklin Mint again but 1/16 scale! by Josh Shy on Friday May 22, 2026 at 12:14PM

#468230 Evolution...It gets harder! by Josh Shy on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 11:54AM -
- #468233 wish I'd grabbed one of those C2s. by
  Gavin
  on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 12:12PM - Are those 1/24?
  - #468237 There are not many 1/24 models in my collection anymore by Josh Shy on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 12:15PM - but I think these are two of the best, both by Franklin Mint.

#468218 Random 1900ccm engines by
Ulf
on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 05:50AM -
- #468228 That GTE looks good. I know a guy with an Opel GT with by Josh Shy on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 11:44AM - a turbo charged Honda four cylinder, some suspension mods and wwiidddeeee tires on mini lites. It lo
- #468222 agreed...good colors. Love the Opel GT. I remember looking by
  Gavin
  on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 10:09AM - at one at a dealership with my dad.
- #468219 Don't have experience with those engines but I can say the by TCL on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 05:56AM - body designs are first rate. Another nice set of complimentary colors in those shots.

#468208 Remember when? by Josh Shy on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 02:10PM - It was the new millennium, a young model company releases what to this day is IMHO the best GT40 mod
- #468223 Fantastic model. Missed these when they were somewhat by
  Gavin
  on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 10:13AM - cheap, but happy enough with the Shelby Collectibles version. As Ulf mentioned, it seems to be a co
- #468217 Agreed, of course. by
  Ulf
  on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 04:02AM - But then, it is an easy win while there is not much in diecast to compete. The abysmal Jouef which
  - #468239 I love that analogy! by Terrence on Friday May 22, 2026 at 06:49AM - On what other diecast forum can you enjoy words such as entrecote?
  - #468226 Nice shot! Do you think a company like Exoto making such a by Josh Shy on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 11:36AM - good version stops other companies from issuing more versions?
- #468211 One of my favorites................. by Frank Lemire on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 07:56PM - But I couldn't help myself in doing some custom work on it Did a little swap with its running mat
  - #468227 Of course you did! Looks great, very clean :) by Josh Shy on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 11:38AM

#468204 Random model pic of the day by Josh Shy on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 11:37AM -
- #468221 More or less the last AA diecast I think.... by
  Ulf
  on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 09:21AM - and I was hoping for a more flashy fantasy color for this cartoon car. Never happened, a typical
- #468212 I don't have a lot of 'street' cars by Frank Lemire on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 08:05PM - but this is one of them
  - #468225 Autoart did two versions of this car in the same color, the by Josh Shy on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 11:32AM - only difference I can see is the location of the mirrors?
- #468210 I concur by poblano on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 03:28PM - AutoART's model of the Wangan Midnight.
- #468206 excellent Z. Love the color & stance. by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 12:47PM

#468199 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 09:07AM -
- #468209 Is this a two door Rolls or Bentley? by Josh Shy on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 02:14PM
  - #468215 Looks like a Bentley by Solido by Terrence on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 08:34PM
    - #468216 Correct by Craigj35344 on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 10:13PM
      - #468220 yup...a very old model from the 80s. I can't remember if by
        Gavin
        on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 07:28AM - they did the RR version too?

#468179 No reason by Josh Shy on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 01:42PM -
- #468200 those look great together. Extreme Cab rearward design! by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 10:05AM
  - #468203 Iacocca got it wrong? by Josh Shy on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 11:31AM

#468178 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 01:42PM -
- #468196 Are these street cars AAs? by
  Ulf
  on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 03:07AM - I think only they did the opening facelifts. Nice set... seen from today I regret selling these t
  - #468197 Correct, both the green & red street cars by
    Gavin
    on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 08:40AM - are by AA. The Rally car is by SunStar (& sold). More pics in my response to Josh.
- #468194 Who did the red quattro? Have another pic? by Josh Shy on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 03:51PM
  - #468198 more pics for you, Josh... by
    Gavin
    on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 08:42AM - Both are really nicely done by AA.
    - #468201 I change my mind, I prefer the short wheelbase green version by Josh Shy on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 11:04AM
      - #468205 I do too. Norev released a nice dark blue one by
        Gavin
        on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 12:40PM - somewhat recently. It is sealed, though.
        #468207 Found it, still looks pretty good and a good price! by Josh Shy on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 01:16PM

#468177 Remember when small block Chevy engines ruled? by Josh Shy on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 01:41PM -
- #468195 Didn't the GS Roadster famously got a big block? by
  Ulf
  on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 01:02AM - And Exoto received a solid beating for not modifying its GS molds? Or was it the other way round, c
  - #468202 I remember dad marveled at Exoto's GS release when it came by Josh Shy on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 11:27AM - out, called it the best 1/18 model ever, then came the GT40, OMG! But to your question, the Grand Sp
- #468185 Nice composition in that shot. by TCL on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 02:51PM
  - #468192 Wanted to put these models together for a while but it meant by Josh Shy on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 03:37PM - tearing down multiple stacks of cases. When you asked for the C1 to C2 comparison I thought I would
- #468182 That's a great group of Chevy power! by
  Gavin
  on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 02:08PM

#468175 Evolution... by Josh Shy on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 01:38PM -
- #468183 That's positive evolution. by TCL on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 02:47PM
  - #468188 Have to agree :) by Josh Shy on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 03:24PM
- #468181 what a difference! C2 for me. by
  Gavin
  on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 02:03PM -
  - #468190 Exoto coupes were the best, I have Thompson's and that's the by Josh Shy on Tuesday May 19, 2026 at 03:31PM - same roadster as mine, I added some paint and decals, lowered the front end and added more seat belt
    - #468213 I have a thing for GS Corvettes by Frank Lemire on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at 08:10PM -
      - #468229 They have all been modified.......... by Frank Lemire on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 11:47AM - I lowered the ride height on all of them. The #66 is the most modified followed by the #12 Winterste
        #468242 I like the aero adds to the 66 car, Jim would have too! by Josh Shy on Friday May 22, 2026 at 12:13PM
      - #468224 So it's not just Cobras! I see a least one custom version! by Josh Shy on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 11:25AM