[Da Xiong]

My small 1:18 Honda collection (Maisto and Autoart) consists of:

1) DC5 Integra Type R
2) DC5 Integra Type R (Mugen)
3) AP1 S2000

I'd like to complete it with all generations of Honda's R models as well as the AP2 S2000, but my searches online (EBay included) have led me to believe that the ones I'm looking for are either discontinued (NSX-R) or were never manufactured.

Does anyone know otherwise? I'm looking only for "street" vehicles; not race models, and only good --> high quality ones (I've seen some China-made crap) in the 1:18 scale size.


:heartsmile:

[hk20000]

which maker do you get it from? I prefer Minichamps over Autoart if possible, but Autoart makes really good stuff these days....

[Timpo]

http://www.kyosho.com/eng/products/diecast/series.html?series_group_id=1

[thumper]

like timpo says, kyosho was the only one i know of that had an NSX-R in 1/18 scale. i remember seeing it at a hobby shop years ago in surrey, but didn't have the foresight to buy it, not knowing it would be discontinued and increase in value because of it's collector status. the last one i saw (mint unopened) on ebay went for just under $300usd :o

[NNT]

Kyosho made the 1st generation NSX-R 15 years ago, and thats the only 1/18 street NSX-R I can think of, good luck finding one of those, $300 sounds right if you can find one.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

so expensive
:(

[Da Xiong]

Ouch......as I expected.

I guess I can safely assume that all the other R vehicles and the AP2 S2000 were never manufactured in the 1:18 scale then?

[JoshuaWong]

I think you will have a easier time collecting them in 1/24 scale.

1/24 Tamiya NSX-R 1992
1/24 Fujimi NSX-R 2005
1/24 Tamiya S2000 2001

I am pretty sure either Fujimi or Hasegawa makes the Civic Type R and Integra Type R in 1/24. I've seen EK9,EP3,DC2,DC5 before, try looking for them. If your a competent builder, the Tamiya kits are actually better than most diecast in attention to detail and accuracy of the body and various parts. I am looking to complete all the Type R collection as well, but so far I only have the NSX NA1, NSX NA2, and their GT versions. You should see if you like 1/24, the GT version even have metal underbody to increase the weight so it feels like a diecast. Obviously, the doors and trunk and hood don't open unlike diecast though.

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs011.snc3/11834_185043044152_515054152_2669943_5055323_n.jpg
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs011.snc3/11834_185707189152_515054152_2676053_8240811_n.jpg
http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs011.snc3/11834_188478154152_515054152_2694653_5388622_n.jpg
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs031.snc3/11834_188478174152_515054152_2694656_7937824_n.jpg
http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs011.snc3/11834_188478144152_515054152_2694651_3574745_n.jpg
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs011.snc3/11834_188478194152_515054152_2694659_4525237_n.jpg

[Rich Sandor]

I buy all my 1:18 from Kevin at www.scale18.com

HIGHLY recommended, very good prices! AND he's local !! (Port Moody)

You can browse the website to see what he's got in stock.

[AVS_Racing]

I buy all my 1:18 from Kevin at www.scale18.com

HIGHLY recommended, very good prices! AND he's local !! (Port Moody)

You can browse the website to see what he's got in stock.


can u do local pick up? ive always wanted to call but haven't had the chance

[ilvtofu]

Try wilkinson's near sportchek on broadway

i think wwbsite is eautomobilia.com or.ca

maybe a little pricy though
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[Rich Sandor]

Yes u can drive out and pick it up yourself, it's right near barnett hwy and lougheed hwy.

Scale18's prices are the lowest. Wilkinson's has a decent selection too, but they charge a bit more. Although they also have a ton of really cool stuff in the store. I highly recommend going there too if you're into cars at all.

[thumper]

Try wilkinson's near sportchek on broadway

i think wwbsite is eautomobilia.com or.ca

maybe a little pricy though
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this is a good suggestion if cost is no option. wilkinson's has a network of customers and connections that they can put out a request to for stuff they don't have in stock and there may be someone out there selling what you need and they will act as a facilitator/broker... but as ilvtofu said, it can be a little pricey because of their time and any possible shipping costs involved.

[Vancouver240sx]

My collection; it started when I was fairly young.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/VanRich/DSCF0326.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/VanRich/DSCF0327.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/VanRich/DSCF0330.jpg

Rich

[skyxx]

I'm still looking for the Nismo Z-Tune from AutoArt. :/

[!Kodamu]

I'm still kicking myself for not getting the Autoart Ralliart Evo 9. I got the r34 Z-tune.

[tofu1413]

My collection; it started when I was fairly young.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/VanRich/DSCF0326.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/VanRich/DSCF0327.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/VanRich/DSCF0330.jpg

Rich

BLARGH. I WANT THAT 911 GT1... OMGS..



if i remember correctly, kyosho also made a Type S zero version for that car... (the NSX)

i saw it at metro years ago. and yeah, theyre discontinued and highly sought after these days.


im seeking for UT model cars lately... majority of them being porsche 911's.. GT2's GT1's and the like. i only have the Carrera RS, GT1 97' and the Boxster so far.. god theyre hard to find.

[twitchyzero]

My collection; it started when I was fairly young.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/VanRich/DSCF0326.jpg


Rich

bugatti eb110..is that a 1:18 from Bburago? I've one in yellow. Man they used to make it all detailed and imported from Italy...now it's made in china:mad:

[tofu1413]

theyre still the same actually..

just not made in italy anymore. mold and sorts still same.

new cars are very similar to maisto stuff, as maisto bought them out.


burago cars werent that nice actually.. cept their ferraris.

[thumper]

My collection; it started when I was fairly young.



Rich

rich i'm getting you a swiffer duster for xmas :thumbsup:

[Vancouver240sx]

LoL Thumper, it is on the list along with some glue to fix up little pieces here and there.

rich

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

nice collection

[thumper]

LoL Thumper, it is on the list along with some glue to fix up little pieces here and there.

rich

rich:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a5/VanRich/DSCF0327.jpg

is that a zonda on the left? who makes that one? :confused:

[Vancouver240sx]

Thumper, the Zonda was made by Solido... I wanted it in a different color but it was all I could find...

Check out http://www.eautomobilia.com/ in vancouver... they are great!

rich

[freakshow]

I've been thinking about starting a collection for a while. Which scale would be best to start a collection? Seems like most people here are doing 1:18s?

[tofu1413]

most 1:24 arent that great.. good/ decent 1:18 are easier to get and are usually more detailed..

[VanSky]

Koysho NSX Type-S
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u113/VanSky335/IMG_3857Medium.jpg

[thumper]

I've been thinking about starting a collection for a while. Which scale would be best to start a collection? Seems like most people here are doing 1:18s?

if you are limited by space, go for 1:24. i've seen some really nice 1:24 scale models, but the are of high quality and their price can easily exceed 1:18 scale range. there also seems to be many more choices in the 1:24 scale, depending on what you intend to collect. for example, there isn't much american stuff in the smaller scales. 1:18 is nice if you value working parts, like doors and suspension, as well as stuff like detailed interiors.

try not to go for the cheap stuff, but don't go spending more than a single car payment either. you may end up one day running out of space for your collection and stuck with models that you wished you never bought. i try to stay with the quality ones may even have collector value in the future (eg. UT models are highly sought after now, and anything that had a limited production run).

[NNT]

1/24 isnt very popular for die-cast, 1/43 have more chooices if space is limited for 1/18.

[!Kodamu]

1/43 would be the best scale to get into now. The prices for 1/18 have all jumped up.

[thumper]

1/24 isnt very popular for die-cast, 1/43 have more chooices if space is limited for 1/18.

you are correct... but again it depends on what you like to collect. for example, if you are into NASCAR, most of the stuff available is 1/24. but if you are into imports, not so much. but for example, ebbro has some nice stuff in 1/24 scale for example an nsx (discontinued):

http://cgi.ebay.ca/1-24-HONDA-NSX-SILVER-2001-EBBRO-PREMIUM-GREAT-DETAIL_W0QQitemZ360133061988QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDie cast_Vehicles?hash=item53d99a6d64

http://www.ebbro.com/catalogue2003/Premium/Honda/24-NSX/Silver/24-NSX-silver-1-500.jpg

more here:

http://www.ebbro.com/catalogue2006/Premium-collection/index.htm

[thumper]

1/43 would be the best scale to get into now. The prices for 1/18 have all jumped up.

ugh... that's not good :cry:

if 1/43 scale, ebbro is my suggestion for a starting point:

http://www.ebbro.com/WEB.htm

[!Kodamu]

The prices now for 1/18 autoart is getting ridiculous.

[!Kodamu]

tofu1413: I have both a UT 911 GT1 and GT2 if you are interested

[!Kodamu]

anyone have $500 to spare?????

http://www.raccoon-auto.com/minicar/build/mrcollectionbd/lambo02f.html

[AVS_Racing]

http://www.raccoon-auto.com/minicar/bigscale/versus/veilw.html

any one have $1050 to spare haha

[thumper]

The prices now for 1/18 autoart is getting ridiculous.

does anyone think that the quality of materials being used are getting cheaper? i'm seeing more and more plastic where there used to be metal... pretty soon it won't be a diecast anymore but an assembled plastic model instead :o

[NNT]

The material being used isnt that bad, the thing I really hate is their (autoart) sealed models. but in another hang it's good that I dont need to start collecting JGTC models. (and I stop collecting WRC model because of that)

[TOS'd]

I need a gift for someone but does anyone know where to get a 08+ impreza/wrx/sti?

[Da Xiong]

Your posts prompted me to buy a 1/24 Fujimi model kit. I've never tried building before and don't know what I'm getting myself into...:eek:

Can someone please tell me what building tools and supplies (tweezers, glue, paint, etc) and where to buy them?

Thanks!

[thumper]

which model shop did you go to? because my first suggestion would be to ask the person behind the counter.

where are you located? for me, it would be burnaby hobbies.

[Da Xiong]

I bought it over EBay :)

[Rich Sandor]

You really need to go into a hobby shop and buy some supplies to get started.

A good selection of testors enamel paints - not only for the body of the car, but also for misc. things like interior, lights, rims, trim, etc etc. I suggest having:

-White
-Silver
-Gray
-Black
-Red
-Blue
-Yellow
- and Clear Coat.

As your basic colors that you always have on hand.. you can always mix them on a separate palette (never mix in the bottle or even in the caps) in order to get the color you need.

I also suggest a getting some enamel thinner, to thin out paints and to keep your brushes clean.

1 - super super thin brush (or a medium brush and cut off some of the bristles)
1 - medium brush
1 - fat soft brush

If you want to do really nice smooth paint finishes on large surfaces, I recommend an airbrush kit, although you can still get good results by brushing on the paint by hand, as long as the paint is thin and the brush has fine, not coarse, bristles.

You also need some coarse, medium, and fine sandpaper (to clean the attachment points where you break off the parts)

And also some liquid/paste polish. Once you've painted the part, you can apply the polish to make it shiny and deep/rich. This will keep it glossy.. otherwise the finishes often go matte.

Of course you will need a few sharp knives/razors, and tweezers.

The best glue to get is simply testors plastic cement - that kind that actually MELTS the plastic. (so be careful never use too much!)

I also have a small bowl that I put the decals in to soak, before applying them to the model. Q-tips & a tweezer are helpful for application.

Resist the temptation to twist or pull parts off the part tree. Cut them off!!!

Here are some from back in high school (I prefer the term 'introverted' in lieu of 'nerdy') :)

http://members.shaw.ca/rsandor/models.jpg
http://members.shaw.ca/rsandor/models2.jpg

[Rich Sandor]

PS can u guess which ones are made from complete scratch balsa wood? :)

[Vancouver240sx]

Pretty impressive Rich!!! Makes my store bought collection look lazy. However, I feel it looks less "introverted" if you want to use that euphemism :P

rich

[thumper]

I bought it over EBay :)

still don't know where you live... otherwise i could be telling you to go to abbotsford :thumbsup:

[monkeywrench]

^i recommend getting a tamiya kit instead, fujimi kits' parts and pieces arent made that well.

well i cant say that for sure because thats just my opinion

[Da Xiong]

still don't know where you live... otherwise i could be telling you to go to abbotsford :thumbsup:
Any store in Vancouver, Richmond or Burnaby will be fine :)

[skyxx]

Man, people are reselling the Z-Tunes for close to $300. I'm kicking myself for not getting them when they were out! :(

[thumper]

Any store in Vancouver, Richmond or Burnaby will be fine :)

burnaby hobbies then. prices are average though, but it's one of those old-school shops that has been around for awhile, not one of those "here today, gone tomorrow" places...