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

How can I avoid resin models?. I am looking at models for the first time since selling my collection about 20 years ago. I’m seeing all these models I always wanted back in the day. But it’s not always saying they are resin or diecast. I don’t want warping in a model. Is there a way to tell if it’s resin?

#465016 Phew... Craig said it already more or less. by
Ulf
on Wednesday May 28, 2025 at 03:34AM - 1) resin doesn't warp, I do own and have sold hundreds of them over a span of 15 yrs. 2) nearly
- #465035 Cheers Ulf! by Matthew on Thursday May 29, 2025 at 12:18AM - Thanks for the information🙂
  - #465036 You're welcome. by
    Ulf
    on Thursday May 29, 2025 at 12:26AM
- #465029 Double Phew - LOL by Craigj35344 on Wednesday May 28, 2025 at 12:56PM
- #465023 so IXO is diecast? I noticed that they just released by
  Gavin
  on Wednesday May 28, 2025 at 09:49AM - a fully opening C7 ZR1. Doesn't look too bad, but obviously not as good as the AA.
  - #465034 R U serious ? °_ ° by
    Ulf
    on Thursday May 29, 2025 at 12:24AM - Ixo are around for around 30 years, mostly in 43, they have made thousands of models – and all were
    - #465046 of course I've heard of IXO, I didn't say otherwise...but by
      Gavin
      on Thursday May 29, 2025 at 09:59AM - I have no experience with their models, as they used to be only 1/43, which I don't collect. I thin
  - #465028 Yes by Craigj35344 on Wednesday May 28, 2025 at 12:56PM

#465013 1) If the models you're looking at are new, coming from an by Craigj35344 on Wednesday May 28, 2025 at 01:25AM - on line dealer, then they will (should) always state the composition of the body. 2) Some brands, su
- #465033 Cheers mate by Matthew on Thursday May 29, 2025 at 12:16AM - That will help. Looks like there have been a lot if changes.
- #465014 Correction: KK-models are typically metal by Craigj35344 on Wednesday May 28, 2025 at 01:53AM