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

#471153 Random model pic of the day. by
Gavin
on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 02:05PM -
- #471156 I'm in on the color combination! by Josh Shy on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 03:09PM
  - #471160 figured you would be. :) Go Bucks! by
    Gavin
    on Thursday Oct 01, 2026 at 10:18AM

#471144 C6..the big dogs.. by Josh Shy on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 11:46AM -
- #471157 That's a Jada? I wasn't aware of the C6 ZR1. by
  Ulf
  on Thursday Oct 01, 2026 at 01:25AM - Woth nicer wheels it would be ok. Strange how some cars are modeled to death, and others don't ev
- #471146 love the widebody C6s. Can't believe Jada is the only one by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 12:08PM - that made the ZR1.
  - #471155 I thought the Jada ZR1 looked too toyish then I saw pics of by Josh Shy on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 03:08PM - a real one with the optional factory 20" wheels and had to reevaluate my opinion. It has nice carbon

#471126 Random model pic of the day by Josh Shy on Tuesday Sep 29, 2026 at 10:38AM -
- #471147 I had that Revell, though in silver on red. Considering how by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 12:10PM - old the model was, I was surprised how much I liked it. I sold it when I picked up the Norev Coupe.
  - #471154 The '69 is my fav C3 just because of the inserts in the by Josh Shy on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 02:58PM - front fender vents and of coarse any car in the scarlet and grey combo!
- #471129 Good ole Revell... long time no see. by
  Ulf
  on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 01:25AM - The C-One racer is a quarter century old already, but the Revell is from the early 90s. Wow, the ho
  - #471143 1992, and it still holds it's own, 34 years later (sounds by Josh Shy on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 10:52AM - even worse)."What a long strange trip it's been".

#471122 Red Alfa Spider by Touring Models arrived yesterday and it by TCL on Tuesday Sep 29, 2026 at 06:55AM - doesn’t have either of the flaws that the light blue version I received had. I plan to keep both
- #471148 I liked the blue, but that does look much better in red. by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 12:14PM - Nice video too!
  - #471152 Thanks. There's another scene not in this clip where Dustin by TCL on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 12:42PM - Hoffman is driving the Alfa top down with Kathryn Ross and the noise of car and the surrounding traf
- #471140 Looks great... by Terrence on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 10:22AM - I'm glad that you found the color that you really wanted. Great film clip - of course he's going in
  - #471145 Thanks. I should have bought an AUTOart when it was first by TCL on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 12:02PM - released but this one will do considering the current asking prices for pre-owned AA versions. Ne
- #471130 Much better overall than the light blue copy... by
  Ulf
  on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 01:28AM - even if that is a nice color, also. Speaking of Evan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C0sANgB
  - #471131 Good redo of the original song. by TCL on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 04:18AM
- #471124 It just feels better in red! Good movie clip, love old S&G. by Josh Shy on Tuesday Sep 29, 2026 at 10:06AM
  - #471127 Yes. red Alfas are classic. I've got a red and black Solido by TCL on Tuesday Sep 29, 2026 at 10:54AM - Alfa GTV6 that I've had for a long while and still haven't photographed. Need to put that on my diec

#471105 Wheels - part two by Frank Lemire on Monday Sep 28, 2026 at 02:28PM - Here are two 1967 Mercury Cougars made by Sunstar. Not bad models for the price although I thought t
- #471150 the GMP set look so much better! Great looking Cougars! by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 12:16PM
- #471132 Remember these... I like the red one a lot. by
  Ulf
  on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 07:40AM
- #471109 Lowering those was a good idea. I hate doing it but I will by TCL on Monday Sep 28, 2026 at 03:45PM - if can't live with the stock stance of model.
  - #471113 It is a common error........... by Frank Lemire on Monday Sep 28, 2026 at 09:57PM - Racing versions of production cars are more often than not set to the same height as their street ru
- #471107 Evan has center cover bolt holes, nice. Not as drastic as by Josh Shy on Monday Sep 28, 2026 at 02:35PM - the wire wheel change though :)

#471104 I think better wheels make a difference by Frank Lemire on Monday Sep 28, 2026 at 02:10PM - Got this Ferrari TR59 made by CMF a while back. Thought that they got the shape and stance of the ca
- #471149 Nice looking model. The wheels are a nice upgrade. by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 12:15PM
- #471133 Nice mod... does it have brakes? by
  Ulf
  on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 07:41AM
- #471108 Those were nice upgrades, especially the wheels. by TCL on Monday Sep 28, 2026 at 03:41PM
- #471106 Might..but might not sell for less. There are buyers out by Josh Shy on Monday Sep 28, 2026 at 02:33PM - there willing to pay for upgraded models. Still need a box for the premium price though. Save the ol
  - #471112 Hadn't thought about upgrade pictures by Frank Lemire on Monday Sep 28, 2026 at 09:51PM - I suppose that might work although the market for mid 20th century Ferrari racing models is dwindlin

#471103 Random model pic of the day by Josh Shy on Monday Sep 28, 2026 at 01:15PM -
- #471151 That green is outstanding...suits the C3 VERY well. by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 12:17PM
- #471135 I really like this color... by
  Ulf
  on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 07:47AM - and I think one of the Modelissimo guys has a 1:1 like these. They showed it in a short reel, movin
  - #471141 It was a very popular color back in the day but seldom see by Josh Shy on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 10:42AM - a model in this color. That's a big chip on a hard to match color, hope the replacement was better :
- #471110 Nice color on the street Vette. It looks like the KK. by TCL on Monday Sep 28, 2026 at 03:47PM
  - #471125 Yes sir it is. A very good econo model IMHO. by Josh Shy on Tuesday Sep 29, 2026 at 10:10AM

#471093 Interesting notice from Laudoracing-Models; tightening by Craigj35344 on Friday Sep 25, 2026 at 04:56PM - inventory control: 🇬🇧 EN An important update for our future together 🇬&#
- #471096 I love their products and their service. by Terrence on Friday Sep 25, 2026 at 05:28PM - This change is understandable.
  - #471098 My guess is this is just the beginning of changes to our by Josh Shy on Sunday Sep 27, 2026 at 10:01AM - hobby in the next year or two. Many companies have a preorder only system now, they will only make t
    - #471101 Interesting take on the subject. by Terrence on Sunday Sep 27, 2026 at 03:48PM - If I interpret Laudoracing's announcement correctly, they are just no longer offering to store your
      - #471102 Evolution, brick and mortar can not compete with the by Josh Shy on Monday Sep 28, 2026 at 12:50PM - internet. We impose a tax for items warehoused, reoccurring every 30 days, inventory is reduced. Now
        #471111 Laudoracing does not limit... by Terrence on Monday Sep 28, 2026 at 08:59PM - their production numbers solely to pre sold units. They announce a model, offer collectors the opti
        #471123 I apologize, I was not speaking of that particular company by Josh Shy on Tuesday Sep 29, 2026 at 09:55AM - but as the industry, as an example, Replicarz. This is just my vision of how I see the future of the
        #471128 No apology needed! by Terrence on Tuesday Sep 29, 2026 at 03:29PM - I enjoyed reading your comments. I was unaware that Replicarz operated in that manner.
        #471142 Thank you, oh the times they are a changing...Dylan! by Josh Shy on Wednesday Sep 30, 2026 at 10:44AM

#471089 O/T: I am taking all new pictures of my models, as a result by Josh Shy on Friday Sep 25, 2026 at 01:40PM - of this I have been bombarding you guys with post after post. I apologize for over running the site.

#471088 As displayed... by Josh Shy on Friday Sep 25, 2026 at 01:34PM -
- #471090 Great display & LOVE the model. Who makes that one? I by
  Gavin
  on Friday Sep 25, 2026 at 03:53PM - know it isn't the Kyosho.
  - #471097 That is a 1/12 by CMR. by Josh Shy on Sunday Sep 27, 2026 at 09:47AM
  - #471094 KK-Scale by Craigj35344 on Friday Sep 25, 2026 at 05:02PM
    - #471095 Now I'm not sure it is a KK-Scale! by Craigj35344 on Friday Sep 25, 2026 at 05:14PM

#471087 Random model pic of the day by Josh Shy on Friday Sep 25, 2026 at 01:33PM -
- #471091 I really regret not grabbing that one. So great looking. by
  Gavin
  on Friday Sep 25, 2026 at 03:54PM
  - #471099 It's so over the top it reminds me of a Greenwood Corvette, by Josh Shy on Sunday Sep 27, 2026 at 10:04AM - almost cartoonish, but I love it for some reason :)

#471079 Random Model Pic of the Day. by
Gavin
on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 02:03PM -
- #471086 Audi ruled for such a long period of time, two classics! by Josh Shy on Friday Sep 25, 2026 at 09:03AM
  - #471092 Thanks, Josh! Diesel power! by
    Gavin
    on Friday Sep 25, 2026 at 03:54PM
    - #471100 TURBO diesel :) by Josh Shy on Sunday Sep 27, 2026 at 10:05AM

#471073 Another group shot... by Josh Shy on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 12:41PM -
- #471074 such a cool era for prototype racing. The Sauber is my by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 01:29PM - favorite of the trio, with the Mazda a close 2nd. Only have the Mazda here.
  - #471085 The Mazda is my fav but I love the engine compartment on the by Josh Shy on Friday Sep 25, 2026 at 09:01AM - Nissan!

#471072 Just a little color... by Josh Shy on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 12:32PM -
- #471075 288 GTO is such an upgrade over the similar looking by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 01:31PM - 308.
  - #471084 It's another one of those cars that doesn't have a bad angle by Josh Shy on Friday Sep 25, 2026 at 08:59AM

#471071 MARTINI by Josh Shy on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 12:25PM -
- #471076 Big fan of the Martini livery...seems to look good by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 01:34PM - on everything. 935 is my favorite of your 3. I added a similar one after I took these pics:
  - #471083 One of my fav Porsches but my eye is drawn to the Lancia! by Josh Shy on Friday Sep 25, 2026 at 08:57AM

#471070 Group shot... by Josh Shy on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 12:16PM -
- #471082 That double 0 really pleases my eye :) by Josh Shy on Friday Sep 25, 2026 at 08:54AM
- #471077 some of my favorites! by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 01:36PM -

#471069 What was and what could have been... by Josh Shy on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 12:09PM -
- #471078 nice evolution. Its too bad they didn't put that Concept by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 01:37PM - into production. The Viper could be a close relative that did.
  - #471081 Out of the concept cars Ford built around the 100 year by Josh Shy on Friday Sep 25, 2026 at 08:52AM - anniversary I think all four could have sold well, but at least we got the retro Mustang!

#471048 Another group shot... by Josh Shy on Wednesday Sep 23, 2026 at 02:41PM -
- #471062 Love the Presentation cars. I had planned on doing those by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 07:21AM - as well, but got 2 in & then decided I liked my race cars with livery.
  - #471068 Me too, always prefer a numbered version. by Josh Shy on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 11:58AM

#471047 Random model of the day... by Josh Shy on Wednesday Sep 23, 2026 at 02:35PM -
- #471061 my favorite of the 917/10s. Really well done model by by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 07:18AM - Minichamps.
  - #471067 I thought this was a great series for Minichamps and I love by Josh Shy on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 11:57AM - the livery. I really like the Brumos car two!

#471046 As displayed... by Josh Shy on Wednesday Sep 23, 2026 at 02:27PM -
- #471060 Great display with the bodywork off! by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 07:16AM
  - #471065 Thanks Gavin! by Josh Shy on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 11:52AM

#471044 Group shot... by Josh Shy on Wednesday Sep 23, 2026 at 02:25PM -
- #471059 The 904 is so great looking...just fantastic lines. That's by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 07:16AM - the Norev, right? Looks good. The Maisto 550s are really nice models for the price. I was tempt
  - #471066 Yes sir it is, static but nice. by Josh Shy on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 11:53AM
- #471049 Two look great to me. The other puzzles me since it looks by TCL on Wednesday Sep 23, 2026 at 03:26PM - like a resto-mod. My brain can't adjust to seeing modern sized wheel and tire packages on older cars
  - #471054 I love these restomods, I made this one but I wish a by Josh Shy on Wednesday Sep 23, 2026 at 05:15PM - manufacture would pick up a line of them. GMP has done some, still waiting for the green Super Bee r

#471028 My first 1/18th by Touring Models, a 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider by TCL on Wednesday Sep 23, 2026 at 12:56PM - Duetto 1600. Never had a boat tailed Spider before and this one caught my eye. No USA sellers wer
- #471117 Ah, this one ist it! by
  Ulf
  on Tuesday Sep 29, 2026 at 05:57AM - Somehow I forget this early Touring, this or the Consul aka Granada Ford Coupé was the first. Tho
  - #471121 The red version arrived yesterday and doesn't have either of by TCL on Tuesday Sep 29, 2026 at 06:22AM - the blue versions' flaws. I'll post a few photos in a new thread sometime today. I do like the Fi
- #471058 That looks really good, especially for the price. Wonder if by
  Gavin
  on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 07:11AM - any US sellers will get them. I'm sure the red one will look really good & of course tie into the m
  - #471063 I think the model has been out for a while so I unless they by TCL on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 08:10AM - do another run I'm guessing you won't see them from US sellers. I think this brand is tied to Cult m
    - #471118 What makes you think ''Cult'', the balloon tires tendency? by
      Ulf
      on Tuesday Sep 29, 2026 at 06:04AM - Touring is a German firm. https://touring-modelcars.com/ TOURING Modelcars Thomas Langejürgen
      - #471120 My mistake. I saw the reference to Autocult and incorreclty by TCL on Tuesday Sep 29, 2026 at 06:13AM - equated Autocult to Cult.
- #471042 At those prices I'd say it looks great. Is it diecast or by Josh Shy on Wednesday Sep 23, 2026 at 02:19PM - plastic?
  - #471050 Diecast metal. by TCL on Wednesday Sep 23, 2026 at 03:27PM
    - #471052 Then that is quite the deal, and it looks great. by Josh Shy on Wednesday Sep 23, 2026 at 05:10PM
      - #471055 Thanks. by TCL on Wednesday Sep 23, 2026 at 06:22PM