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

#469994 Dad was a weekend alcoholic, sitting beside the pool with a by Josh Shy on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 01:07PM - drink in his hand or at the bar with a drink in his hand or in the shop with a drink in his hand or
- #470021 One of my heroes by Frank Lemire on Saturday Aug 01, 2026 at 02:27PM - You Dad was a collectors collector with a better eye and steadier hand than I have ever had - maybe
  - #470039 LOL! by Josh Shy on Sunday Aug 02, 2026 at 11:32AM
- #470005 Interesting mix of his passions. by TCL on Saturday Aug 01, 2026 at 05:24AM
- #470000 Astonishing. Thanks for sharing! by
  Ulf
  on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 03:45PM

#469993 Random model of the day... by Josh Shy on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 12:54PM -
- #470051 Is this the HW 1:12? Looks good! I had their 1:18, but by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Aug 02, 2026 at 01:59PM - sold it when I found the AA cheap. LOVE the C6.

#469992 Naked Truck, caution some viewers may find this hard to by Josh Shy on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 12:51PM - watch...
- #470052 Looks awesome without the body! by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Aug 02, 2026 at 01:59PM
- #469999 Whoa, what is this? by
  Ulf
  on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 03:44PM
  - #470011 This is a Monster Truck called "Big Foot" without the body! by Josh Shy on Saturday Aug 01, 2026 at 10:47AM

#469991 Random model pic of the day by Josh Shy on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 12:48PM -
- #470053 Such a cool, strange looking car. These and the later by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Aug 02, 2026 at 02:00PM - LMPs sounded incredible.
- #469998 No beauty but legendary. by
  Ulf
  on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 03:43PM -
  - #470009 Back in the day a lot of independent builders came up with by Josh Shy on Saturday Aug 01, 2026 at 10:44AM - their own cars, it's good that this still happens today.

#469990 Sisters... by Josh Shy on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 12:45PM -
- #470054 I have the AA #6. Excellent model, but the Exoto by
  Gavin
  on Sunday Aug 02, 2026 at 02:01PM - of course, looks even better.
- #469997 Beautiful. by
  Ulf
  on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 03:41PM - My AA is long gone, the Exo is on display ever since... partly because I don't know how to return th
  - #470008 :) by Josh Shy on Saturday Aug 01, 2026 at 10:40AM

#469987 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 12:16PM -
- #469996 HW & KK? by
  Ulf
  on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 03:39PM - Waiting for BBR?
  - #470027 exactly. Tempted by the BBR. by
    Gavin
    on Saturday Aug 01, 2026 at 08:29PM
- #469989 Nice, I know the one on the left is Mattel, who made the by Josh Shy on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 12:40PM - other?

#469976 Remember the old days...................... by Frank Lemire on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 08:52PM - Josh reminded me of promised cars that went missing
- #469988 OMG that is too funny!!! by Josh Shy on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 12:22PM
- #469981 I remember the issues with Exoto preorders from reading by TCL on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 05:13AM - people's complaints here including yours with those milk cartons. Those cartons made an appearance e
- #469977 I too well remember those; fine work, Frank! BTW - I tried a by Craigj35344 on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 12:05AM - prepayment with Tony K only once. After a long wait I canceled and pushed him for a refund, but he o
  - #469979 Replicarz has a 2D coming out............... by Frank Lemire on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 01:46AM - I expect it will be sealed but that didn't stop me from putting in a preorder because like you I thi
    - #469984 As I'm reducing my collection, and certainly not adding any by Craigj35344 on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 07:36AM - Chaparrals, I'll likely take a pass. See there how I saved some coin! But I'll certainly keep a copy

#469968 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 12:21PM -
- #469980 The last sleek 911 butts... cute. by
  Ulf
  on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 03:08AM
  - #469986 totally agree. The next 911, the 993, while awesome, looks by
    Gavin
    on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 08:16AM - substantially different.
- #469971 I know your not going to like this but I'll take the one by Josh Shy on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 01:33PM - with hub caps :)
  - #469985 not for me, but hard to argue with any of the 3. by
    Gavin
    on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 08:15AM
    - #469995 True! by Josh Shy on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 01:12PM

#469952 Random model pic of the day by Josh Shy on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 09:21AM -
- #469965 That is wild looking. Just finished the book by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 12:15PM -
  - #469972 I'll bet that was interesting! by Josh Shy on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 01:34PM
- #469959 Sleek one... by whom? by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 09:51AM - No swastika in place. For reasons.
  - #469964 This is not listed in dad's inventory, I don't know who the by Josh Shy on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 11:02AM - manufacture is, possibly Revelle? I do know the story behind it though. Dad was arguing with Tony fr
    - #469969 This is 1/20 scale from a kit by Revival; kit made in Italy. by Craigj35344 on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 01:03PM - Not to be confused with the 1/18 scale version by Revell. The primary giveaway are the wheel flaps;
      - #469970 That's it alright :) by Josh Shy on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 01:31PM
        #469975 A 'GIFT' from Tony.............. by Frank Lemire on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 08:44PM - I got a few of them myself as 'payment' for cars I pre-paid for but never got.
        #469978 This TK is just some effing weirdo... by
        Ulf
        on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 12:51AM - no-one in the whole business pulls stunts like this. Oh, perhaps these models are sellable, but i

#469951 Random model of the day... by Josh Shy on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 09:19AM -
- #469966 Love these Carousel C3s. That one looks especially by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 12:19PM - good.
  - #469973 I was never a big fan of the C3 Corvettes by Frank Lemire on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 08:33PM - That didn't stop me from getting three for my collection. My favorite is the SF Le Mans car - with a
    - #469983 both look excellent, especially the SF car. by
      Gavin
      on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 07:18AM
- #469957 Old fave of mine. by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 09:50AM
  - #469963 Love the C3's, first car I did over 100mph in (passenger) as by Josh Shy on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 10:54AM - a kid in dad's '73, it had a built 302 with dual carbs!

#469950 As displayed... by Josh Shy on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 09:16AM -
- #469967 nice purple! by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 12:20PM
- #469958 Shiny stuff... Maisto? Xmas tree colors. by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 09:51AM
  - #469962 It's by Hotwheels but on par with early Maistos, had to add by Josh Shy on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 10:50AM - the brake calipers. Came with disc rotors but no calipers!
  - #469960 Also reminds me of some 1/64 Hot Wheels cars with a finish by TCL on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 10:26AM - that looks like colored chrome. I'll plead guilty to also having a 1/18th with a chrome finish:

#469948 IMHO one of the greatest drivers of all time, who like too by Josh Shy on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 09:13AM - many passed before their time.
- #469974 The really fragile looking F-1 car by Frank Lemire on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 08:40PM - 1965
  - #470017 Was this his first F1 championship car? by Josh Shy on Saturday Aug 01, 2026 at 12:10PM
- #469953 Died in an insignificant F2 race here at Hockenheim :-( by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 09:46AM
  - #469961 A story too often told. by Josh Shy on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 10:47AM

#469931 New model, old mold: Mustang 69 Groovy Green by ACME by
Ulf
on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 05:39AM - aka HW61. Just in, finally a 69 in a flashy color.
- #469982 Added some extra pix, forgot the rear end yesterday. by
  Ulf
  on Friday Jul 31, 2026 at 05:43AM - And more links. https://www.mustangspecs.com/mustang-of-the-day-1969-ford-mustang-limited-edition
- #469944 what a great looking Mustang! Love the color & the 429 by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 08:21AM - style side intakes. H61's '69 & '70 Mustangs weren't perfect but I just love the way they look.
  - #469954 Thanks for the link, I never heard this, neither. by
    Ulf
    on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 09:47AM
- #469941 It resembles a mopar color, looks terrific. That's a big AM by Josh Shy on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 08:15AM - the last two pic's are the best!
  - #469955 Thanks! The Aston is a huge brute, indeed. by
    Ulf
    on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 09:48AM
- #469933 Awesome color! by
  Venom
  on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 07:10AM - I really need some classic Mustangs, would love a Boss 302, Shelby GT500, and Mach 1 myself.
- #469932 The Mustang looks great in that color. I didn't know it was by TCL on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 06:54AM - a real 1:1 color until I looked it up. The source said only 503 were produced in Groovy Green. It wo
  - #469943 That's a good question, limited run? by Josh Shy on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 08:17AM
    - #469956 Yup, 300. by
      Ulf
      on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 09:49AM - Also a much smaller 2-digit run with vinyl top and wing. Just saw it on ebay.
  - #469942 One of the Ebay ads mentioned 1/300. by
    Gavin
    on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 08:17AM

#469925 Modifications: I added headlights, taillights, radiator by Josh Shy on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 01:40PM - hoses and an electronic cooling fan motor because, well...who here wouldn't want to drive this out o
- #469930 Nice mods! by Don Klema on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 07:52PM
  - #469938 Thanks Don :) by Josh Shy on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 08:08AM

#469924 As displayed... by Josh Shy on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 01:35PM -
- #469929 Wow... is the #43 Petty STP Charger a 43 or 24? by
  Ulf
  on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 04:13PM
  - #469937 All of the background models are 1/24, mostly Action, by Josh Shy on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 08:07AM - Danbury or Franklin Mint, a couple of home builds.
    - #469939 Cool, thanks! by
      Ulf
      on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 08:11AM - I just like the elephantish 71 body slammed down and with flashy graphics.
- #469928 Love that Jager 934! by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 02:37PM
  - #469949 :) by Josh Shy on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 09:14AM

#469923 Random model pic of the day by Josh Shy on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 01:34PM -
- #469927 I should have grabbed an Exoto when they were by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 02:37PM - somewhat inexpensive. The sealed Norev version doesn't look quite right to me.
  - #469934 Same, I regret missing out on the Exoto C9 by
    Venom
    on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 07:11AM - I ended up getting the Minichamps one myself, as it looks more accurate than the Norev.
    - #469936 I was not aware that Minichamps made a version of the C9. by Josh Shy on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 08:03AM
      - #469947 I wasn't either...might have to look for one! by
        Gavin
        on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 08:26AM

#469921 Random model of the day... by Josh Shy on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 01:32PM -
- #469926 Such a cool model. Papaya Orange, velocity stacks, by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 02:36PM - HUGE tires...love it.
  - #469935 One of the most recognizable race cars there are, with any by Josh Shy on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 08:01AM - livery or wing position!

#469911 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 08:42AM -
- #469922 Appropriate color since real cobras are black. Nice light by TCL on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 01:32PM - reflections off the body of the older version.
  - #469946 Thanks very much! I generally don't love my cars (1:1 or by
    Gavin
    on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 08:23AM - 1:18) in black, but it suits these Mustangs very well.
- #469919 Ahhh, love the fox body, looks great in black. by Josh Shy on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 11:37AM
  - #469945 as cool as the Terminators were, I agree overall by
    Gavin
    on Thursday Jul 30, 2026 at 08:22AM - the Fox Bodies were excellent.

#469889 1966 Le Mans GT40s reunited into one collection by
Gavin
on Tuesday Jul 28, 2026 at 01:53PM - Story at Hagerty. https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/entire-podium-of-1966-le-mans-gt40s-now-reun
- #469896 I've been to their museum by Frank Lemire on Tuesday Jul 28, 2026 at 08:34PM - It is truly a Mecca for Ford motorsports fans.
- #469895 I'll have to watch Goodwood's Youtube channel in September by TCL on Tuesday Jul 28, 2026 at 03:27PM - to see that trio at their Revival event. I hope they run them in the races rather than just have the
- #469893 Congratulations to the Miller family and their desire to by Josh Shy on Tuesday Jul 28, 2026 at 03:07PM - publicly display them and it's nice to have all three but...they already has the true winner of the

#469882 I have a whale of a tail to tell ya! by Josh Shy on Tuesday Jul 28, 2026 at 11:19AM -
- #469904 absolutely love this model. Don't know how by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 07:38AM - I missed before that the aero covers on the wheels are different colors on your model.
  - #469915 The wheels may have changed from race to race, who knows by Josh Shy on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 11:27AM - that's a nice little collection of racers but the rear wing on the K4 version needs some attention :
- #469886 Nice model............. by Frank Lemire on Tuesday Jul 28, 2026 at 01:38PM - And one of the few race cars that I really do not like the looks of...LOL
  - #469894 I'm half way with you on the looks. I love the Momo livery by TCL on Tuesday Jul 28, 2026 at 03:19PM - but dislike the size and shape of all that aero. Makes most of the 911's classic shape disappear.
    - #469916 It's funny the things you guys dislike about the car are by Josh Shy on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 11:30AM - what endears it to me :)
    - #469897 Well, it is a prototype which was built around by
      Ulf
      on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 01:35AM - the mandatory 911 shell and engine position. The 911 shape is totally irrelevant here, it was jus
      - #469917 I understand that completely...and agree! by Josh Shy on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 11:32AM
      - #469900 Understood and I'd like to watch it race. The proportions by TCL on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 03:22AM - of that car are what I just can't wrap by brain around more than the fact that it lacks a lot of the
        #469902 Hunaudieres straight dictated the shape. :-) by
        Ulf
        on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 04:33AM
        #469903 Didn't know until now that was the French name for the by TCL on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 05:35AM - Mulsanne straight. My high school French teacher would probably have scolded me for that. :-)
        #469918 I love it when we come to play and learn something too :) by Josh Shy on Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 at 11:34AM
  - #469892 I understand that, it's just that odd thing that I like by Josh Shy on Tuesday Jul 28, 2026 at 03:00PM - about it and a good example of the times and how aero started to effect looks.