[68style]

Yah, Kyosho Supra was tempting... but like someone said... super dated looking... not sure what it is with some of those cars... same thing with MR2 Turbo, there is no such thing as a 1:18 of those... yet you can buy a 1:18 of even the most obscure car like from the Czech Republic or whatever... but not MR2 Turbo??? Or even original MR2 for that matter. Bizarre.

[thumper]

like there is no 1/18 scale dc2 integra, but they do have it for the dc5? why?

kyosho had a 1/18 z32 fairlady, but that's about it as well. you can get it in many other smaller scales, but not 1/18 :confused:

[68style]

Oh shit... AutoArt is going to re-release the Ford GT's in the Playstation livery! I better dump my originals on eBay!

[thumper]

wth... i'm gonna fail you lol.

[!Kodamu]

Correction on dc2, there is a 1/18 JDM version...........from hotwheels -____-

[!Kodamu]

So I actually went back to find the guy selling his collection on CL and came back home with these:

Red tuned AE86 Always wanted the red instead of the white so now my white one will be forsale

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BsWHLg7KbwQ/VQybm5I6C-I/AAAAAAAAGo4/BXKTevfUHu8/w1113-h835-no/IMG_20150320_151334.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RKUAJNU2m-0/VQycTVvi7II/AAAAAAAAGqA/zbGvKoWxArs/w1113-h835-no/IMG_20150320_151623.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TPwoZNrBI8k/VQychwGge7I/AAAAAAAAGqM/2wHqEF2BAsY/w1113-h835-no/IMG_20150320_151730.jpg

And a R34 R-Tune


https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9G0i0Sn_nB8/VQyeiAYUkqI/AAAAAAAAGqc/SViSCNREYBY/w1113-h835-no/IMG_20150320_152606.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4rlKCLbLYao/VQyetErPZ2I/AAAAAAAAGqo/N5LFg3bIvQ8/w1113-h835-no/IMG_20150320_152649.jpg

[thumper]

... and i nearly spent the night at the seller's place just now. omg i swear it was diecast collector nirvana, even after a certain someone here cleaned the place out... i'm going to bed :sleep:

[thumper]

okay i can't sleep.

Autoart C6 corvette Zo6. Bought cheap because something died in the interior(!?!), or it was a flood car from katrina, not sure which but it was scary... Been cleaning it out with antiseptic and a toothbrush. I think it's okay now as long as there is no diecast carfax run on it lol.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/10991643_10153177346123134_8224803434936172390_o.j pg
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/11080479_10153177346213134_6220329533329574007_o.j pg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/10865929_10153177346283134_7566006512304498191_o.j pg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/10571967_10153177346328134_6139452768653255645_o.j pg

[thumper]

minichamps mclaren mp4-12c. supposed to be matte black but inexplicably it has a faint bronze sheen to it under direct light. has working suspension and a manual frunk release so that you don't have to break a fingernail trying to pry it open...

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/11080780_10153174598193134_8045048299823505141_o.j pg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t31.0-8/11043171_10153174598253134_6563799733809852909_o.j pg

[thumper]

zzzz.... snort. ugh i'm awake. need coffee.

not good... the seats in the vette do not look good in the daylight. it's almost like they are molting, but no worries.... transkit resin recaros from an evo8 anyone?

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/10998075_1631859963702349_6346989393528276840_o.jp g

still in a bit of a daze after my visit to the seller's home (aka. diecast disneyland :thumbsup: ) to see his rapidly dwindling collection. this man is the real deal. if you are serious about going to see him with the intent to buy it will be a day well spent (maybe money too but some would argue otherwise).

he has some stuff that maybe even wilkinsons can only dream of that i've only seen in pictures or read about until now. i did not know he has been advertising for two months so the nice cars like all of his pagani and most of his lamborghini collection is long gone but even the leftovers are awesome. his bugatti veyron collection is pretty much decimated, but he still has three in particular that made me cry because i would need a bank loan to buy them all.

in the pic on his craigslist ad it appears that he has duplicates, but in reality it's because they are custom made and modified. he has done full color resprays out of a rattle can that i mistook for airbrush work because it was that good.

in the end i nearly spent three hours at his place. i went in not knowing what to expect or how much to spend, but he used ebay prices to set a baseline and negotiated from there. many have come in the past that did not have the money and asked for him to hold, only to not return or string him along, which was frustrating. i ended up using paypal to pay on the spot which helped in the pricing because he knew i was not going to disappear.

i wish i was as organized as he was, ie. there is a method to his madness in his storage and organization of his collection, but keep in mind we are talking about hundreds of cars so budget your time accordingly because looking for the original boxes takes awhile. he was very patient, super laid back and very knowledgable. it's sad to see him let it all go but he's doing the right thing in trading cars for family and lots of kids (some of them his lol). i'm going to have to pull a lot of overtime to make up for the financial damage i caused to myself... and what scares me is that i might be going back (if a certain someone here dosen't buy what i want lol).

moar pics to follow depending on my coffee consumption.

[!Kodamu]

Lets go for a field trip Thumper

[thumper]

too scared to go with you now. i'm afraid it's going to be a bidding frenzy like in an episode of storage wars lol.

[TL_99]

That's how I got into this hobby. I bought a few of my diecasts from him. Most of my lambos were from this seller. He's a very awesome guy to deal with but some of his models are a bit worn from being displayed. I haven't been over to his place, but he keeps inviting me to. LOL.

Also, I am looking to trade or sell my Autoart 2006 World Rally Blue STI as I may end up with an extra one. If anyone is interested in trading shoot over some offers. I am specifically looking for Z tune R34 in blue, R33 R tune in silver, Mclaren F1 LM, Aventador 50th in blue. But if you are interested in the STI (they are becoming a unicorn these days), just shoot me an offer with what you have to trade! Cheers.

[thumper]

That's how I got into this hobby.

more like "addiction" :p

[thumper]

Oh shit... AutoArt is going to re-release the Ford GT's in the Playstation livery! I better dump my originals on eBay!

these are the same as the autoart ford gt's that 68style has. these will soon be original first release versions as he said because they are about to be re-released with new graphics. but these should hold their value whereas the others i am not so sure depending on whether they will be a limited run?

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/11082441_10153179470633134_3228163156503291901_o.j pg
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/10830485_10153179470728134_7637621605945975711_o.j pg

[thumper]

78794 comic version 1st release (was only sold in japan) vs. 78797 project d 3rd release (ignore the license plates those are my doing):

door logo is different in size and location:

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/11025219_10153179529263134_8910713904436538076_o.j pg

besides the engine swap, the strut tower bar and hood prop are different (note where the prop is on the radiator support). no more airbox and ductwork on the swapped version and the coolant reservoir plumbing is rerouted:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/11041681_10153179529103134_1511152723886545929_o.j pg

bad lighting and looks dusty which it is not... sorry:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/10955185_10153179529158134_1971725664925609589_o.j pg

aux. gauges replace the cupholder, smiths tacho on the steering column, and of course the bucket seat mark the changes made to the later version:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/11070142_10153179529213134_3674106227343079437_o.j pg
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/10655370_10153179529183134_1995900050560364566_o.j pg

now, if i could only find the 78798 legend 1 second release with the tofu in the back and license plates my life will be complete :lol

[TL_99]

!kodamu, pm'ed you with regards to your rx7

[K3RMiTDot]

Didn't read the whole thread - Do you guys have a local shop for autoart diecast? We don't in Calgary

[Lancerion]

1/43 WIT's FT-86 Open Concept

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v516/lancerion/toycars/wits86open2_zps89qqhgdv.jpg

[tonyzoomzoom]

How the quality of WITs compared to Autoart?

[Lancerion]

How the quality of WITs compared to Autoart?

I find WIT's either a hit or miss in terms of quality. They are very detailed but since they are resin and handmade, there are imperfections. The accuracy and some of the small touches are poorly done sometimes. A few of my models have glue marks around the window areas and spots in the paint. Their model selection is very good though for 1/43, alot of popular retro vehicles and newer vehicles that no one else had produced before...all JDM too. New cars are released on a monthly basis.

[68style]

I have WIT versions of the NSX-R... which is actually a NSX-R GT because they chose for some reason to put the roof scoop on it from the GT model... unusualy colour choices with the laguna blue pearl and the imola orange, but the main thing is the proportions are all off IMO... like they look nice, but you put it beside a HPI or Ebbro 1:43 of the NSX and it's like... wtf were they smoking... it just looks all wrong somehow haha

[68style]

Proof of my statement... and like Lancerion said, it's the details... keyhole not painted, calipers not detailed, tail-lights show moulding marks whereas the HPI does not... and the sizing and general shape just looks weird, smaller and "cheap" compared to the HPI. Both are 1:43 scale so they should be the same size!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/68style/10734244_10154748623025154_7393233117646022259_n_z psddlw1gva.jpg

[twitchyzero]

holy shit that could pass as one of timpo's kit cars

[thumper]

Otto mobile e36 m3 lightweight. Still a work in progress trying to fit staggered 19" bbs wheels and tires on it. otto mobile is the cheap cousin of gt spirit, and it shows. for some reason the wheelwells that are part of the model's base undercarriage do not match from left to right, so it dosen't sit properly, and the body has a slight twist in it...

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/10866240_10153186416518134_3293142156222866691_o.j pg
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/10999011_10153186416578134_4368638030885592209_o.j pg

[gobes]

Used to have tons of diecasts as a kid, unfortunately I was a kid playing demolition derby was the poop.

The AE86's are sweeeet, every time I look at them, there's always something new I never saw.

I've been looking for a 1:18 4th gen Prelude diecast for ages and can't find one, surely someones made one.

[thumper]

Didn't read the whole thread - Do you guys have a local shop for autoart diecast? We don't in Calgary

i can't help you other than use google...

Where in Calgary to buy Diecast 1/18 models? - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community (http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=87751)

[thumper]

i finally found a r34 police car at a good price... i've been looking for one for a long time:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/10955559_10153070662803134_7292204545939888035_o.j pg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t31.0-8/10974536_10153070661063134_5311132384458552553_o.j pg

i just found this video on youtube of very recent footage of a r34gtr police car on patrol. can anyone see the license plate? is it the same as the autoart model?

it also just occured to me: there is no r35 gtr police car in japan, and even though the r34 is long since discontinued, they are still in active service...


https://youtu.be/MaZBoXnFobM

[kkthind]

Got this on the weekend
http://i.imgur.com/nnkcpEK.jpg
dropped the body of the car while the paint was wet and messed up the paint job :badpokerface:

[kkthind]

Le shitty finished product :fuckyea:http://i.imgur.com/AHeG4is.jpg

[thumper]

wilkinsons ontario st. location is closing in two more days so if there is anything younstill need at the discounted price now is the time to do it.

Here is the Latest News

The Last Hoorah and End of Sale

Well, we are rolling so close to the finish line with only days to go before our Ontario Street location closes. It is truly hard to believe that we have been here for 26 years--and soon we will lock the doors for the last time. It is a bitter sweet transition, but in order to survive, we must change. The great news is that we are not closing and ending - we are simply adjusting to the times.


This could quite possibly be the last email newsletter you get from us for a while, since we are moving into overdrive during the month of April. We vacate our current building at the end of that month, while setting up in our 2006 Main Street, Vancouver BC, V5T 1G5 location. Videos and pictures will be taken of the closing day, move, and set up - so we hope to share that with you all since we know you are curious about this whole thunderstorm of a shift. All that being said, we have some current info you might want to take note of.


Last day open for public retail business at 2531 Ontario Street
Sat March 28, 11am - 5pm
Drop by with your specialty car to celebrate! We have arranged for free special event street parking on the West side of Ontario Street in front of our shop and 4 additional parking spots have been donated by the church just South of us to accommodate this final day of operations. Look for the yellow and red balloons that indicate our special customer parking.


We will continue to process on-line orders during the month of April, however it may take a little longer to get things out since we will be working full force on setting up the new local. Please take note that

all on-line and in-person discounts will end

Sat March 28 at 5:00 so be sure to take advantage of these discounts while they last.
.
We are aiming to be up and running in the early part of May ~ and you will be notified of our first 'open house' to celebrate our new digs!


As this email winds down in sync with the doors shutting, I once again have many thanks to give...


Special Thanks to all those who helped Wilkinson's Automobilia churn over the years!
Ross T, Tim W, Hanson T, Adrian F, Jason H, Chris J, Peter W, Michael Z, Theo B, Jan Q, Tom W, Vadim M, Mark F, Doug W, Martin W, Tate, Calvin T, Larry D, Kevin B, Dave L, Ann B-L, Don, Doug W, Selby W, Logan W, Lorraine WW, brother Bill -who started this whole adventure with me, and even that guy who only lasted half a day! (can't even remember his name!!)

An extra special note of appreciation to all the customers who crossed our threshold over the past 26 years. Your passion and enthusiasm has helped shape the nature of Wilkinson's Automobilia and continues to energize and personalize our shop. And as we reach the end of an era, a new era unfolds. What this will look like exactly, no one knows for sure at this point. However, I look forward to our first ever open house on Main Street, and am excited to participate in the new dynamic we create together.


Hope to see you again soon...

I sincerely thank you all - it's been a great ride...
... and now a new road beckons...



Ted


Remember we still have :

EXTRA 10% OFF FOR ONLINE ORDERS UNTIL MARCH 28 ONLY!

.................................................. ..................................................



Simply place your order at www.eAutomobilia.com, enter the following discount code on the checkout page:

MAINandFOURTH


and bingo! you have transitioned to our new way of supplying you with the finest Automobilia ~ as well as taken advantage of this exclusive 10% off savings.
Store pick-up OK until Saturday March 28th.



Plus for ONLINE orders only - get an extra
10% off of everything , including 30%Sale, Consignment and New items! Expires March 28th


The 30% discounted prices are reflected on the web site.



at checkout screen use discount code



MAINandFOURTH




PLEASE NOTE

If you have ordered any items that we are bringing in WE WILL still be getting them.

We can also still take orders for items out of stock, if available, and New/Future releases



Our on-line store will continue to operate.


IF YOU ARE IN THE USA, DON'T FORGET TO CLICK THE US FLAG ON THE WEB SITE TO SEE PRICES IN US$ AS THE EXCHANGE RATE IS APPROX. 1.0 USD = 1.25 CDN

with the exchange rate and the discounts on the site USD customers are getting items effectively at over 50% off!


www.eautomobilia.com
Tel (604) 873-6242 EMAIL


also wondering if anyone here has been to the car show downtown at the convention centre? supposedly there is a booth where someone is selling diecasts. the person who told me this said he had vintage autoart for sale... just wondering.

[Lancerion]

wilkinsons ontario st. location is closing in two more days so if there is anything younstill need at the discounted price now is the time to do it.

also wondering if anyone here has been to the car show downtown at the convention centre? supposedly there is a booth where someone is selling diecasts. the person who told me this said he had vintage autoart for sale... just wondering.

Last year, the booth was actually Wilkinson's. Not sure bout this year though.

[tofu1413]

the booth at autoshow isn't wilkinsons.

[K3RMiTDot]

i can't help you other than use google...

Where in Calgary to buy Diecast 1/18 models? - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community (http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=87751)

I was looking for a place in Vancouver - Will be in town over the weekend. Wouldnt mind checking it out ;)

[thumper]

it's too bad you missed out on wilkinsons. this weekend is their last day open at their current location as a storefront.

[!Kodamu]

Well......I caved and bought something after thumper posted the discount code for Wilkinson's. Got the UT red 318i

[twitchyzero]

has the newsletter mention of/or anyone gotten new autoart shipment at wilkinsons? I'm waiting on a model + 1/18 acrylic case from them but ted told me due to some montreal dock strike I have to be patient. It's been two weeks since but I don't wanna ask again at the risking sounding too demanding

if not it appears I have to wait until may when they move their warehouse to overseas auto.

[thumper]

has the newsletter mention of/or anyone gotten new autoart shipment at wilkinsons? I'm waiting on a model + 1/18 acrylic case from them but ted told me due to some montreal dock strike I have to be patient. It's been two weeks since but I don't wanna ask again at the risking sounding too demanding

if not it appears I have to wait until may when they move their warehouse to overseas auto.

i did not notice any mention of it sorry.

[thumper]

another unicorn arrived in the mail today... it's the only merc i have, so i'm glad it's this one.

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/11070825_10153190667693134_3919772913971879200_o.j pg

[thumper]

also the missing parts for the autoart fia gt1 r35 arrived from hong kong today postage paid. took about a month since my tearful email to them. thanks to those who helped with the contact info :thumbsup:

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/11628_10153190654608134_6763876909650348326_n.jpg? oh=d631c122618811d34f99871310ee2d5a&oe=557AA121

[Akinari]

My babies are up for sale, if anyone's interested :tears:

http://www.revscene.net/forums/702476-1-24-jada-toys-import-racer-option-d-rx-8-rx-7-a.html

http://i.imgur.com/JhFv6kb.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/bao8Gv5.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/IkPfh9d.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Tvo4TPF.jpg

[thumper]

yummy... start clearing out some shelf space now.

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11080983_923585904339541_2572465042906116857_n.jpg ?oh=6ccf71dea3535210a95a0ce778172000&oe=55AAA627
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/10951154_923585907672874_27733751157354366_n.jpg?o h=8460ae0e538b1959dc13453639fcc605&oe=55B2F2CE
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10794_923585911006207_2127042849990773343_n.jpg?oh =de66c6033ce49388d124b8d15a2e5e90&oe=55A64C2F&__gda__=1436816836_b7e212d568efb33949b2b472c9eb4fa f

[capt_slo]

also wondering if anyone here has been to the car show downtown at the convention centre? supposedly there is a booth where someone is selling diecasts. the person who told me this said he had vintage autoart for sale... just wondering.

Went last night, they have an AA Land Rover ($75) and a partly beat up AA Mustang FR500C 2005 ($50) that is missing a mirror.

[thumper]

some more with preproduction and prototype pics:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/10390423_442856499211790_4922829052087501453_n.jpg ?oh=8f76a50893a315db907b8644fca81426&oe=55ACF5D7&__gda__=1437697638_3a9ab92733015bef1c6f975d2b5524c 4
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11048685_442856645878442_3216565364127054889_n.jpg ?oh=817d137e32ca86138604540041f30b9d&oe=55A9622F&__gda__=1438052339_86b0a59436ec92e28589d0d6e9f9ce8 e
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11014694_442856825878424_4910347953292620128_n.jpg ?oh=382649046e0f436559a754e8bffd1f2b&oe=55706898&__gda__=1438187281_22c38d61f5997863dd7dbd671901b06 e
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10385364_442857252545048_1849306840528664603_n.jpg ?oh=501852cb23ece8efef1251ba1c491a1f&oe=5575CAD4&__gda__=1433606626_d6ef2abbfe537430902b03668f4bcda e
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10986981_442857275878379_7450810884522247527_n.jpg ?oh=6482008b257646faa4c268816cfab35a&oe=5578C709
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11073122_442857295878377_5962439955246472511_n.jpg ?oh=b88e26a919045ec484945d7836cb0f0f&oe=55A66A80&__gda__=1438006876_b0066102365a85725e5aa39bea6fb8f 2
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11078170_442857312545042_6943845836272463738_n.jpg ?oh=95d749719afd91b883be5d92cecb8764&oe=55B179D1&__gda__=1438111337_241e08df5078b5aced908c53e9490b9 f
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1534307_442857355878371_8423943191756643984_n.jpg? oh=d557e307d07b94bd2b6349557c7ac1c0&oe=55B5D491&__gda__=1434000464_9115e27a595a023935d69f7a5058749 0

[twitchyzero]

do you guys buy ignition models this side of the pond to avoid duties?
those slammed hakos are sexual...too bad no iconic silver paint

[thumper]

i haven't been able to find a retailer that carries them locally.

i did ask ted last year when he was still working for wilkinsons and he said they did once try to contact the distributor but the prices they set did not give them much of a profit margin and they did not pursue it any further.

i can only find a listing for a distributor somewhere in california but they seem to ignore emails that are not from a store looking to carry the brand.

so basically i've been getting them from either kong kong or japan through retailers, but have not been able to buy or preorder directly from ignition model because i don't know how to use their online process.

btw, the prices on fleabay are a blatant ripoff. don't buy from there. one of the skylines i have that i got from hk i paid $175 for is going for over $300 and it's not worth that much.

[68style]

Yah if you want some buy them from HK or Japan (our exchange rate with Japan has stayed much friendlier) you won't get charged duty.

I've have been charged duty one once on any car models I have bought the past 2 years when one of my orders went into the $600 range. That includes all the AA Signature models and whatnot that I've had come in the near $300 range.... absolutely nothing.

[tofu1413]

oh man.. I want that white hako GTR so bad... :sweetjesus:

[thumper]

wut. the. hell.

so i went back to what i call "diecast disneyland" after work today. only wanted a paint-damaged kyosho f40...

... ended up coming home with all this:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10404259_10153192580303134_3904219285090643575_n.j pg?oh=17eb10b202a49e616ff52d2521216382&oe=5571F012&__gda__=1438306669_a74453e21fdc360ab3337a9a7b75692 6

looks like i am starting a star wars collection.... the testarossa was free, on the condition i build it right.

i need to work my self-restraint :o

[TL_99]

Yah if you want some buy them from HK or Japan (our exchange rate with Japan has stayed much friendlier) you won't get charged duty.

I've have been charged duty one once on any car models I have bought the past 2 years when one of my orders went into the $600 range. That includes all the AA Signature models and whatnot that I've had come in the near $300 range.... absolutely nothing.

I bought my Veneno from amiami, and got charged 33 CDN in duties just 1.5 months back.

[thumper]

no instructions included... how hard can it be?:accepted:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11050321_10153192934828134_7007352509062999829_n.j pg?oh=4823c9b70987118928e61f9685ce956f&oe=556FDB3E&__gda__=1437228072_a595b9b7eb1ec3909ea66513cfff403 c

a quick google search yielded some nice results:

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal7/6301-6400/gal6340-Testarossa-Knox/01.jpg

1/12 Revell Ferrari Testarossa by Rob Knox (http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/Gal7/6301-6400/gal6340-Testarossa-Knox/00.shtm)

[thumper]

pics of the 1/12 kyosho ferrari f40 lightweight i picked up today. i ranted before about kyosho paint blistering with age or from brand new, which was the case here. previous owner tried to wet sand it but to no avail and did not finish because of time, and i picked it up for a song. i know someone who does airbrush artwork professionally and he said he can fix this so...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/10379869_10153193012928134_3463102148996646209_o.j pg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t31.0-8/11012839_10153193012968134_555183382587887785_o.jp g
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t31.0-8/11103163_10153193013008134_8494768475394662911_o.j pg
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/1957888_10153193013133134_2687895215227936331_o.jp g
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/11094775_10153193013178134_2969043884173183291_o.j pg
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/10459081_10153193013223134_758528549537557634_o.jp g

[!Kodamu]

Oh man. I should have paid attention to those in the corner if it was damaged :(

[thumper]

it looks good from 5ft away, but up close... :cry:

[68style]

I bought my Veneno from amiami, and got charged 33 CDN in duties just 1.5 months back.

I don't know what to say, unlucky, I've had at least 40 shipments with no duty or taxes collected

[68style]

Is there anything good left at that guys house anymore? He actually texted me today asking if I was still planning to come by (he wasn't home when I was out there last weekend and called him) but it's quite a trek from Richmond haha

[!Kodamu]

Looks like thumper is cleaning his house up more then what I bought from him. But there should still be quite a bit left

[thumper]

there are still many nice cars, but a certain someone here bought all the good stuff and what i have been getting are the broken down leftovers like that f40.

i've been talking to the painter. he's going to do a full strip and do a bare metal respray. he wants the testarossa model for all his troubles. it costs as much as $100 on ebay right now (there is another version under the monogram brand but it is cheaper for reasons i do not know) so i am hoping this is a deal well made for the both of us. i've seen some of his scratchbuilt work before so i am sure he can do something awesome with it.

now if i could only find the 1/12 fujimi r32 gtr skyline kit...

[thumper]

oh. this is nice...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xft1/v/t1.0-9/11096441_787328008012021_3671601510063923228_n.jpg ?oh=931da933081c67dd5b286f08a01fb176&oe=55BB843D&__gda__=1433939895_c226e883a7f783af6e1f9885dd0f672 1
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xft1/v/t1.0-9/11112939_787346908010131_1671553699848817_n.jpg?oh =d77f06dd66dd0517c1b8bae2fca0d4f7&oe=55B699CC&__gda__=1438001226_c8b96d2376d25a69a96f2f1a4ff7e32 9
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/l/t1.0-9/10995582_787347091343446_9113953277173101638_n.jpg ?oh=f0fa77691839388a0121bc3c73af3b34&oe=55BD23DF
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/10481691_787346838010138_2696638321350945258_n.jpg ?oh=b3efb8c52a5b15b92fbbbc07f4b1c3bf&oe=55A66FAA

i don't know much about this. it's resin and it's currently just a one-off?

[thumper]

off topic but i was wondering if anyone here collects figurines? i don't, but i picked this up last night as well because i looked really nice... jaina solo from the star wars series, daughter of han solo and princess leia 1/7 scale:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/11025709_10153193046373134_3260870137709746630_o.j pg

thinking about starting to collect these but i could use some tips and advice.

[68style]

Won't be long you'll be dressing them and taking them on dates in public :D

Don't laugh I've seen it in real life in Japan, guys sitting in restaurants across from figurines even buying the figurine a meal lol!!

[thumper]

ew. creepy...

the seller had all the iron man figurines, from the mark 1 and up with led lighting in some of them. i saw some of them last week not knowing what they were worth and since then someone bought the entire collection... all gone :eek:

only interested in star wars stuff. used to follow it years ago but haven't lately so i am not current on anything. mara jade is the other character i was thinking of. she is the daughter of luke skywalker, but she met a sad ending in the star wars universe :o

http://needlessessentialsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Mara-Jade-ARTFX-Bishoujo-Statue3.jpg

[68style]

So what do you guys think of AutoArt's new "composite" lineup that's due out any month now? I'm not that excited, the idea of an ABS plastic body defeats the whole purpose of collecting models to me, I want to feel the weight... I might as well build them if they're made out of plastic.

Not to mention it appears the price point is going to be in the $150+ range for them........ I know the AutoArt marketing angle is that they're more accurate reproductions with smaller panel gaps than zinc can offer, but I'm fairly certain this is a production cost-cutting measure more than anything.

AUTOart - (http://www.autoartmodels.com/article.web.ViewArticleDetails.do?articleId=122&localeId=en)

[twitchyzero]

how much did you pay for the f40? the bubble is the thick band on the hood?

[!Kodamu]

Thumper is looking for a 1/12 R32 kit eh???? Lol what you willing to pay

[EDawg]

I have a 1/18 CLA45 AMG Edition 1 diecast for sale

FS: 1/18 MERCEDES BENZ CLA45 AMG EDITION 1 diecast model (http://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/clt/4953713690.html)

PM if interested, discount for RS members

[thumper]

wth.. the multi+ button does not work. :/

Thumper is looking for a 1/12 R32 kit eh???? Lol what you willing to pay


you are so evil... being asian, i am cheap by default. less than whatever the sell for online, depending on which one it is.

how much did you pay for the f40? the bubble is the thick band on the hood?

not sure what you mean by "thick band"... the camera on my phone is crap. the clearcoat was breaking out over 70% of the body like chicken pox.

So what do you guys think of AutoArt's new "composite" lineup that's due out any month now? I'm not that excited, the idea of an ABS plastic body defeats the whole purpose of collecting models to me, I want to feel the weight... I might as well build them if they're made out of plastic.

Not to mention it appears the price point is going to be in the $150+ range for them........ I know the AutoArt marketing angle is that they're more accurate reproductions with smaller panel gaps than zinc can offer, but I'm fairly certain this is a production cost-cutting measure more than anything.


i posted this question a few pages back as well. i have the same concerns you do.

[thumper]

:fuckyea:

just saw this, so this will be a followup to my previous initial d ae86 post :thumbsup:

https://youtu.be/sJ4486QHpjc

[thumper]

has anyone been to this place in langley before?

(: Home :) - (: Toy Traders :) - (: 150-19888 Langley Bypass, Langley, BC, Canada :) (http://toytraders.ca/)

[Lancerion]

Some exciting cars from Hot Wheels this year:

the Lamley Group: From HW Nationals: '96 Nissan 180SX Type X, RLC GULF Porsche 993, and the rest of the Hot Wheels upcoming models presentation... (http://lamleydlm.blogspot.ca/2015/03/from-hw-nationals-96-nissan-180sx-type.html)

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ii165dkbP08/VRdbbMp614I/AAAAAAABPWQ/YRaxF6phvww/s1600/IMG_1739.JPG

[68style]

has anyone been to this place in langley before?

(: Home :) - (: Toy Traders :) - (: 150-19888 Langley Bypass, Langley, BC, Canada :) (http://toytraders.ca/)

Yup lots of times, not much in the way of diecasts but you absolutely must go for all the dioramas, I guarantee you'll spend hours just staring up at the ceiling trying to come to terms with the scope of it all

[thumper]

is it across from willowbrook mall?

[68style]

Yes, it was in the same parking lot as Princess Auto was... but recently I heard that they were moving to the space now vacated by Princess Auto (ie: expanding into a bigger space)

[Dylan K]

One last visit.
http://i.imgur.com/GI7o04b.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/9D6MISm.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Zh4a9DN.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/EHaCUvg.jpg

Picked up a 575 Superamerica to finish off the 550/575 Maranello collection.
http://i.imgur.com/qRGtVyX.jpg

[thumper]

i ordered the resin mugen rear wing for the dc5r integra type-r i posted a few pages back. i thought i could hide the crack in the wing using a carbon fiber decal but the damage is too great.

now i'm wondering if i should use the decal on the hood of the 1/12 autoart 35 gtr instead, because the paint on the hood has a rough patch on it (the downside of being a low production number :( )... has anyone done this sort of decal before? i'm not sure what is the best way to clearcoat over it.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t34.0-12/11092096_10153197292603134_1801693321_n.jpg?oh=7d7 4720974e746f2deb8da37932885bd&oe=551A9D43&__gda__=1427804498_9899dc7f8bcc11763576bc8ff655952 e

[EDawg]

where are you guys buying those ignition models? everything on their online store is sold out

[68style]

I bought some from amiami in Japan before... and I believe dabox toys in Hong Kong sells them as well.

[68style]

Picked up the AutoArt Signature Bugatti EB110 in traditional french blue, it's a great model... this one might not be one of the more popular releases, but I've always been a big fan of "failed" 90's supercars like this one and the Jaguar XJ220 so I was super excited about it.

Of note is the neat little AutoArt "key" that gets supplied to assist you in lifting the spoiler up without damaging it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/68style/DSC00393_zps5wleroe0.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/68style/DSC00395_zpshrcj3ptz.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/68style/DSC00397_zpss3owwekp.jpg

[68style]

That's not my girly hand by the way, it's my wife's I swear! hahaha

[twitchyzero]

that AA EB110 actually doesn't seem that far off from the BBurago one that I have from 20 years ago...I mean the details are still significant but the overall exterior/proportions are quite similar

http://oi62.tinypic.com/2u6it83.jpg

Foto-Comparativa Bugatti EB110, AUTOart vs Bburago. - ForoCoches (http://www.forocoches.com/foro/showthread.php?t=4231370)

[EndLeSS8]

Hot Wheels 180SX??!!!!! INSANE *explodes*

[thumper]

I don't know what to say, unlucky, I've had at least 40 shipments with no duty or taxes collected

40? how many cars do you have again? :o

[68style]

40? how many cars do you have again? :o


I'd say it's probably pushing the outermost boundaries of my wife's patience at this point :toot:

[thumper]

not a good description. a pair of socks left unattended would send a wife over the edge. a few hundred cars... there might be some leeway ;)

[thumper]

sigh.

i just sold my 1/12 R35 GTR.

letting one of my children go is so hard... sniff :cry:

[thumper]

ugh just traded away my hawkeye sti as well. damn this sucks :\

[thumper]

otto mobile e46 m3.... 1/12 scale :fullofwin:

http://medias.motorsport-passion.com/monthly_01_2015/post-2-0-87888200-1421857741.jpg
http://medias.motorsport-passion.com/monthly_01_2015/post-2-0-78566700-1421857787.jpg
http://medias.motorsport-passion.com/monthly_01_2015/post-2-0-23106000-1421857918.jpg
http://medias.motorsport-passion.com/monthly_01_2015/post-2-0-04550900-1421857921.jpg
http://medias.motorsport-passion.com/monthly_01_2015/post-2-0-67134500-1421857723.jpg

[thumper]

TSM 1/18 McLaren P1 2013 Volcano Orange

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/11114724_926664674031664_446102278637847225_n.jpg? oh=3b68dc5738a94b1b1f6e8629acbe8d0b&oe=55AAB858
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11096548_926664687364996_2639685390616665792_n.jpg ?oh=c743edf774582f5fdb2ed8b852f62fea&oe=55AA3E4F

i wonder how much...

[thumper]

TSM 1/18 McLaren F1 GTR #6 1996 4 Hrs of Zhuhai / 4th Place McLaren Team BPR - Limited 300pcs (Hong Kong exclusive)

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/10475703_923608014337330_7979503289292128744_n.jpg ?oh=6221d28c90503f3c82acf8c7bea074f0&oe=55719589

:fuckyea:

[!Kodamu]

You better not buy the GTR Thumper cause its mine!!

[thumper]

why, did you buy all 300? :D

[FB6]

TSM 1/18 McLaren P1 2013 Volcano Orange
i wonder how much...

Around $260 CAD.

PRE-ORDER ITEMS 2015 預訂及即將推出的各牌子資料 2015
TSM Die-cast TSM151824 $1599 最新貨品圖片 !
1/18 McLaren P1 2013 Volcano Orange Limited 300pcs (Hong Kong exclusive)

[thumper]

sweet mother of... ignition model strikes again:

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/11133901_445017465662360_2397118968632733954_n.jpg ?oh=0067fc9c77ecdb862c374e62e380cba5&oe=55BC32AD
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11120538_445017528995687_5568685609225153631_n.jpg ?oh=db291630b3d50d45476236b5f1560739&oe=556FA347&__gda__=1437907352_f2a7ed4ae368452b9d604d36d6e4aa2 c
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11094202_445017592329014_6834586741035966964_n.jpg ?oh=f7c30e5dbef7f76becf9125ac4ee6970&oe=559D03A9

[thumper]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11130173_445017652329008_4789444677005005088_n.jpg ?oh=5c187593961e862f5a5f38523d0b0b87&oe=55A6D3E7&__gda__=1436622289_9eb9a4950aadb86d76902149f2e39bf f
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11077915_445017668995673_4274296127580148983_n.jpg ?oh=423fa992ea0e6bb76f794630aa9440ef&oe=55A4578B
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/11134041_445017702329003_4253251813186186350_n.jpg ?oh=65fb0c256abdd0987bf6ec3d4b81a212&oe=55A36276

[!Kodamu]

Sure looks better then Autoarts r32 S-tune

[thumper]

i'm told that autoart said they were going to have an r32 with nismo stripes and wheels, but that was 3 years ago and still nothing.

[tofu1413]

those wheels look huge..

[thumper]

probably because they took them from the r34, so they are at least 19" or bigger?

[MeowMeow]

Hi peeps. noob here

I just received e46 m3 and wheels are a bit yellower than I expected... is there anything I can do about it :(?

And what are the chances of finding csl wheels for sale? I don't want to buy a whole car just for the wheels :QQ:

[thumper]

Hi peeps. noob here

I just received e46 m3 and wheels are a bit yellower than I expected... is there anything I can do about it :(?

And what are the chances of finding csl wheels for sale? I don't want to buy a whole car just for the wheels :QQ:

pics please.

and which manufacturer is it (eg. autoart, kyosho, etc.)?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1-18-Scale-BMW-BBS-CSL-18-INCH-TUNING-WHEELSET-/331516595645?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item4d2fedcdbd

[MeowMeow]

pics please.

and which manufacturer is it (eg. autoart, kyosho, etc.)?

Yellow doesn't show in pix :( but there is tint of yellow and its bugging the fuck out of me since its a gift. Its from auto art

http://i60.tinypic.com/wapt1s.jpg

[thumper]

i can't see the yellow :confused:

what's going on with the front wheel? is it coming off?

[thumper]

received payment for my 1/12 autoart R35 GTR and my 1/18 autoart WRX STi WRB hawkeye from the buyer. both are now on their way to germany ... it has only been a day and i miss them :(

so this was the reason why i had to let them go: 1/12 tamiya ferrari enzo.

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/10854271_10153206793498134_5278892414731173362_o.j pg
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/11060089_10153206793573134_963927412133803438_o.jp g
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/10285599_10153206793633134_8898763193144867084_o.j pg

i hope it was well bought...i now have a grand total of only two ferraris, but the damaged f40 is gone for at least 2 months for a bare metal respray, so it will be a long time before i see it again :o

[thumper]

another goodbye... my 1/18 autoart subaru wrx sti gc8 4dr. i know i said it was not for sale, but i was offered so much money for it... it's been with me for over a decade, but i guess it's time to let it go :cry:

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/11080621_10153208477418134_5626287692476712704_o.j pg

[FB6]

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7586/16412052784_4fe55f3f1d_c.jpg

Not a diecast but still a model.

[JDM88]

So guys times have changed for myself and will be letting go of my collection :(, havnt been a membet on thr forum for too long, but i must say your guys' collection are truly awesome. I have about 30 cars that I'll list here.. If anyones interested, please PM me..
AUTOart-
NISSAN GTR FIA GT1 SUMOPOWER SOLD
NISSAN GTR FIA GT1 (MATTE WHITE) SOLD
NISSAN SKYLINE RS TURBO (WHITE)
NISSAN GTR R32 (WHITE)
NISSAN GTR R32 CALSONIC (GROUP A)
NISSAN GTR R33 (SILVER)
NISSAN GTR R33 R-TUNE (MATTE BLACK)
NISSAN GTR R33 R-TUNE (MATTE WHITE)
NISSAN GTR R34 Z-TUNE (SILVER)
NISSAN GTR R34 R1
NISSAN GTR R34 S1
NISSAN GTR R34 GRAN TURISMO SOLD
NISSAN GTR R34 POLICE CAR SOLD
LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR 50TH ANNIVERSARY (MATTE WHITE) SOLD
LAMBORGHINI SESTO ELEMENTO SOLD
LAMBORGHINI MURCIELAGO SV (CHERRY RED) SOLD
LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO SUPERLEGGERA 570-4 (RED) SOLD
HONDA NSX TYPE-R (CHAMPIONSHIP WHITE)
HONDA NSX (RED)

Kyosho-
NISSAN GTR R35 (SILVER) $75
AUDI R8 5.2fsi (SILVER) $75
AUDI R8 SPYDER (SILVER) $75

All car's have been babied and taken care of and displayed in a glass cabinet free of dust. All come with boxes.

[FB6]

Selling or will trade my Autoart Gallardo LP560-4 Super Trofeo and 911 (997) GT3 RS 3.8 if any of you guys are interested, PM me.

http://www.revscene.net/forums/702672-1-18-autoart-diecast-models-lamborghini-porsche-etc.html

[TL_99]

I am letting this go. Willing to sell or trade.

ULTRA rare 2003 Subaru STI WRC plain body white. PM me if you are interested!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/21140_10155459844240014_8725383015785648431_n.jpg? oh=93bcc7bbe5eb545217b342f8e909f672&oe=55A961F5&__gda__=1435985006_40e1ee6bc8fcd1047e9f5e2d22366be c

[thumper]

ugh thumper did a bad, bad thing on fleabay today...

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/11082264_10153216512648134_8219387453860055440_o.j pg

autoart porsche gt3 rs 1/12 scale.

auction title had a bad spelling error in it so it would not appear when you did a search. it had a low starting bid with no reserve. i waited until the last second but no one else showed up to bid on it and the seller did not seem to be aware of his mistake... so now it's mine at the low starting bid price(!). it's in canada too, so shipping for this monster is pretty cheap (relatively speaking).

i've wanted this for awhile now but... where am i going to park this pumpkin? :confused:

[Lancerion]

auction title had a bad spelling error in it so it did not appear when you did a search for it.

Feels great, doesn't it? That's how I won some of mine in the past :awwyeah:

[!Kodamu]

Park it at my house thumper

[twitchyzero]

i envy 1/12 collectors
what is shelf space

[thumper]

what shelf space? i'm already sleeping on the floor.

(looks up at ceiling, sees lots of empty space)

hm....

[FB6]

thumper, give me the 1/12, it'll match my 1/18 GT3 RS :lol

Got two more Lamborghini's and making myself more poor.

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8720/16876082680_d7c3c1e5df_c.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8717/17062166332_173f36f2a0_c.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8710/16856230467_67e164b708_c.jpg

[thumper]

gt spirit strikes again... porsche 918 1/12 scale :eek:

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/1476152_638627632903429_310313093880512807_n.jpg?o h=3aa901223e5cc2658c1d76d05898a192&oe=55B59C87
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11150231_931321756899289_80522261812097608_n.jpg?o h=5dd601979a15133d80f97d78af862a0a&oe=5599A90C
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11128840_931321770232621_8442911502347047044_n.jpg ?oh=02b89d81dd8d842c1bf3a10bdf7a776c&oe=55AC2787

[Lancerion]

new Hot Wheels NSX unveiled:

the Lamley Group: Just Unveiled: 2015 Hot Wheels 1990 Acura NSX... (http://lamleydlm.blogspot.ca/2015/04/just-unveiled-2015-hot-wheels-1990.html)

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pKnEh4XkF-g/VScABPmp03I/AAAAAAABQPw/aiTucjRynUc/s1600/11134175_1029462683748868_1214520942_n.jpg

[EndLeSS8]

new Hot Wheels NSX unveiled:

the Lamley Group: Just Unveiled: 2015 Hot Wheels 1990 Acura NSX... (http://lamleydlm.blogspot.ca/2015/04/just-unveiled-2015-hot-wheels-1990.html)

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pKnEh4XkF-g/VScABPmp03I/AAAAAAABQPw/aiTucjRynUc/s1600/11134175_1029462683748868_1214520942_n.jpg

Looks awesome, will probably buy a whole TON

I'll post some Tamiya NSX pictures when I get home...

[thumper]

this was also from the collection that was for sale a few weeks back... MR Collection lamborghini aventador roadster blue matte metallic. no. 18/20:

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11130172_10153223056373134_7108979624479520801_n.j pg?oh=188993092360778394dc5477789a944e&oe=55B69561
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/1013737_10153223056378134_1860223942546627314_n.jp g?oh=7d62a8bc4e5814383cdb416e3e888009&oe=5598A0AE

[!Kodamu]

I have updated my list of diecast forsale. Anyone want a BMW 1M??

[capt_slo]

Yes!

But I also want about 4 other cars from your list :considered:

[thumper]

hm.... dat M5.

[thumper]

Tecnomodel 1/18 Mclaren mp4-12c Macau GP. from same collection:

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11133747_10153206815598134_851795271274169044_n.jp g?oh=440b9699ba465a8e81cc57efec724a84&oe=55A21F41
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/1378761_10153206815773134_1322929984713540419_n.jp g?oh=2ba4a78003f08cb56e44bcf24e7bdc4d&oe=55B47A1E

[!Kodamu]

You cleaned his house up thumper

[thumper]

barely scratched the surface... still in the single digits (hopefully).

someone came and spent over $2k in one shot, but it was only for just a few really rare and expensive models. another collector bought his entire 1/43 collection. i only got a glimpse of some of them (supras, porsches, nsx... everything :eek: ), but he's been packing it up in large moving boxes because the buyer is not local :(

[Toast]

PMed for the M5

[thumper]

someone here was asking about parking lot dioramas... here you go:

carloverdiecast ? CarPark Diorama for Scale 1/18 (http://www.carloverdiecast.com/collections/carpark-diorama-for-scale-1-18)

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0362/6437/products/TB2BfO9cXXXXXbTXXXXXXXXXXXX__155677685_1024x1024.j pg?v=1428541097?1428879865432
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0362/6437/products/IMG_1906_22b9397d-436a-43fe-814a-5b7fd5d18c66_1024x1024.JPG?v=1428303163
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0362/6437/products/image_1024x1024.jpg?v=1428319570

[EndLeSS8]

This thing is older than a lot of people on Revscene, it's from 1991

Tamiya Quick Drive Honda NSX 1/12 scale
I got it from overseas, brand new, unused, extremely good condition
It's pretty crazy rare

This thing was actually the reason why I got an eBay account.... I first saw this on eBay in 2001, and I've seen it 4 times on eBay, but I never got one until recently

Very happy with this. Except for the LOL huge wheel gap

[Akinari]

someone here was asking about parking lot dioramas... here you go:

carloverdiecast ? CarPark Diorama for Scale 1/18 (http://www.carloverdiecast.com/collections/carpark-diorama-for-scale-1-18)

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0362/6437/products/TB2BfO9cXXXXXbTXXXXXXXXXXXX__155677685_1024x1024.j pg?v=1428541097?1428879865432
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0362/6437/products/IMG_1906_22b9397d-436a-43fe-814a-5b7fd5d18c66_1024x1024.JPG?v=1428303163
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0362/6437/products/image_1024x1024.jpg?v=1428319570
Where did you find the dimensions of the dioramas? I couldn't seem to locate them on the website you provided. Trying to figure out which diorama would be able to fit in an Ikea Detolf, which is 43cm wide and 37cm deep.

[TL_99]

One red bull. More to come.

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/s2048x2048/11159926_10155492352155014_483855997692798720_o.jp g

[thumper]

Where did you find the dimensions of the dioramas? I couldn't seem to locate them on the website you provided. Trying to figure out which diorama would be able to fit in an Ikea Detolf, which is 43cm wide and 37cm deep.

i got them right off their website...

[Akinari]

Apparently the image showing measurements is the ONLY image on their entire site showing the measurements of that particular set only, none of the other ones.

:pokerface:

[thumper]

if that is the case then i would suggest contacting the store directly. their information is listed at the bottom of the page.

[thumper]

so much want... must resist :o

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.640468312719361.1073741960.344859782280217&type=1

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11088337_640468332719359_1114670133101303191_n.jpg ?oh=7fd9811064c6699a9923c5a232656bac&oe=559DC6AE

[thumper]

mystery no more. first pics of the prototypes for the TARMAC 1/18 EG Civic series... i'm a little less worried about my deposit now.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/1618704_1594079470879126_5235927148610860970_n.jpg ?oh=cb5d9ed76af3583a4323b3d6c4bd4ccd&oe=55D94C93&__gda__=1440717082_112a65113e5c95271b252be352e14a1 b

[thumper]

hm. another autoart release for the r32 skyline...

1:18 AUTOART NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R (R32) AUSTRALIAN BATHURST RACE 1992 PLAIN COLOR VERSION (BAYSIDE BLUE)
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10003228_1590921071194966_499224647361868089_n.jpg ?oh=b67bb952479562b8eb0adb4c54b7f906&oe=55A6783F
1:18 AUTOART NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R (R32) AUSTRALIAN BATHURST RACE 1992 PLAIN COLOR VERSION (BLACK)
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11062341_1590921064528300_2382412980266953005_n.jp g?oh=ec2d030045c3592946d74f80486005de&oe=55DD721D
1:18 AUTOART NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R (R32) AUSTRALIAN BATHURST WINNER 1992 RICHARDS/SKAIFE #1
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10402044_1590921061194967_4125744618691349056_n.jp g?oh=0fe2edfa8c53e0359b19ce48aae3555f&oe=55DBDF76

[thumper]

the first new autoart composite model... note the comments about being cast in color (ie. not painted) and the lower price:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=454936227995246&set=gm.904591132916892&type=1&theater
Aston Martin Vantage V12 GT3. This is AUTOart's first composite model.
Diecast chassis with ABS Plastic body. The body is cast in the final colour so this reduces the risk of paint scratches or blemishes.
Doors open to reveal a well detailed interior. Remember this is a race car so the interior is pretty spartan.
Panel gaps between the door and the body are very close.The engine bay and trunk/boot are sealed.
The wheel and brake detail is as good as any other AUTOart model. The wheels roll and the front wheels steer.
Oddly the model feels light but maybe that's just a perception as I know it is ABS plastic. The Aston Martin weighs 632grams. By way of comparison my Aston Martin DB9R, also from AUTOart weighs 584 grams and my AUTOart Allan Moffat A9X Torana weighs 792 grams.
The Aston Martin feels warm to touch unlike a diecast model that feels metallic and cool to touch.
Keeping the car clean will I believe present a problem. Because the car is made of ABS it attracts dust and the dust then sticks to the plastic finish.
On the plus side the car cost US$122.90 which is a significant price drop for most AUTOart models.
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/11148468_454936227995246_1328536901847858153_n.jpg ?oh=9cf0d99a87434701e6f3d6890a01f1de&oe=55A0C2E4
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11071472_10152691211482046_7616145111214604181_n.j pg?oh=654e0e5db5010b31027e74680eaf3df6&oe=55D95972

[nsx042003]

Don't know if anyone here collect these as well?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/nsx042003/20150415_123519_zpsh5ox336z.jpg

[!Kodamu]

That's not Tarmac's eg6, so don't have your hopes up. That is One Model resin. They will have eg6 and fd2 civic type-r in 1/18. Tarmac is still only showing 3d models.

I am still waiting for pictures of my 1/18 civic EF :rukidding:



mystery no more. first pics of the prototypes for the TARMAC 1/18 EG Civic series... i'm a little less worried about my deposit now.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/1618704_1594079470879126_5235927148610860970_n.jpg ?oh=cb5d9ed76af3583a4323b3d6c4bd4ccd&oe=55D94C93&__gda__=1440717082_112a65113e5c95271b252be352e14a1 b

[thumper]

my kyosho f40 LW has been stripped down and is about to start paint. but the airbrush artist suggested to me this:

https://youtu.be/PQKgkED_vuI

or blue chrome?

https://youtu.be/EtnF6z3k9FM


yay or nay? or just stick with red?

[thumper]

or this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hgy1lhx1qs4

BLU POZZI

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--8sdfhxMA--/ix7wpt6w5icqgvyaiarg.jpg

Ferrari Colors (http://www.ferrari-collection.net/color/ferrari_colors.htm)

[twitchyzero]

the first new autoart composite model... note the comments about being cast in color (ie. not painted) and the lower price:


the comment is no longer available
it said only the doors open but the boot and hood is sealed?

[thumper]

the comment is no longer available
it said only the doors open but the boot and hood is sealed?

i believe so.

https://scontent-sjc.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1517391_455448944610641_8683070814323228034_n.jpg? oh=1cd3ec36bd83e5600e65ea09cabdcfbc&oe=55E0734D
http://mykombini.com/6686-thickbox/composite-model-118-aston-martin-v12-vantage-gt3-2013-metallic-green-autoart.jpg

[thumper]

there appears to be the alfa romeo as well in composite:

https://desktopconcours.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/autoart-alfa.jpg
http://www.autoartmodels.com/cmstree.GetCmsAsset.do?cmsAssetType=1&fileName=003.jpg&moduleId=10&tempId=1_1422241920347

[thumper]

made a decision for the f40. going to go with blu pozzi...

painter is going to mix this with something else to get the same color (hopefully):

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t34.0-12/11156796_10153241831298134_709855254_n.jpg?oh=b42d 4841381cba0235f0c89945db9757&oe=55341F46

and so it begins...

[thumper]

not enough american content here.

i've had this for a long time. GMP 1/18 Chevy Nova Z/28:

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/10258136_10153240918008134_1845619284953444087_n.j pg?oh=2c891d9ef260488eeff940badcd9905b&oe=559A47D0
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/1463184_10153240918003134_2681555761492150054_n.jp g?oh=05864bdcdbbc1182c7460659d4059555&oe=55AB3414

this is the real car it was based on:

Custom Chevy Nova Gets Z/28 Style - Chevy Hardcore (http://www.chevyhardcore.com/news/custom-chevy-nova-gets-z28-style/)

[thumper]

this was from the m. cortez collection... autoart 1/18 lamborghini reventon. first release:

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11118606_10153240908388134_1379662009823775099_n.j pg?oh=30f468d95ee08f97136232d5578640c2&oe=55AD3624
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11150455_10153240908378134_4843123833546735632_n.j pg?oh=31f27a91d642930084281079835b3745&oe=55ABD1C4
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10360391_10153240908383134_4008532645108870519_n.j pg?oh=cecd063e281a16c3e78216cd7302fc27&oe=55A0776B

[twitchyzero]

i believe so.


ouch
may be worth $100 max for me then....i'd rather pay a premium for the heft of diecast and being able to see the engine vs saving money for better panel gaps.
Paint blemish on autoarts isn't a problem for me so far...this was probably done to save cost and the time it takes the sand each diecast down during the mfg process

[TL_99]

Couple more photos of my murcielago SVs. Red one is for sale.

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t31.0-8/s2048x2048/11154897_10155508596595014_1455374284723464311_o.j pg


https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/11078186_10155508596895014_2767591565443515905_o.j pg

[twitchyzero]

red 1 is nicest of them, i'd regret it if i were you haha

[thumper]

i like the second picture. it also looks like the two on the left have their lights on :thumbsup:

someone buy the red one! it looks great in person. was not really into them but i finally got one in green and i like it a lot...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11081280_10153240916573134_3752869845150520801_n.j pg?oh=0c7476b088e4cb7ace5d35962d7304c2&oe=55A0BF8C&__gda__=1436201033_a89e27870f406ac33a273fe33f83da0 2

[thumper]

more italians...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11037344_10153240904163134_2309122759849705213_n.j pg?oh=82527b796366be52e6d0a062af6e5c02&oe=55D9096E&__gda__=1436273511_85ffb8278c7b9648d64cc411c48e407 0
https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/11150438_10153240904173134_860425183502130414_n.jp g?oh=452548874d569dca0b4d10a95649c1a4&oe=55A2C9EF

eighty-four. not sure if that is a good number in chinese... or do they both cancel each other out? :confused:

[68style]

I had a MR Ferrari 599 GTO in blanco white with the navy blue stripes, gunmetal wheels... kept it for a few years, but just threw it on eBay a month ago and someone from China bought it within hours.

Checked the guys feedback, he is buying on average about 50 models per day and has been doing so for like 6+ months... just insane!! He must have trucks backing up to his house every day!

[thumper]

probably flipping them. but be careful... the last time i heard about something like this where someone was making high volume purchases using a stolen credit card :o
i am sad you sold yours... this is the only 599 i have and i like it very much...

https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/10846109_10153240888243134_7942432919920239963_n.j pg?oh=51cd9e79d5f8d9dfede65f7d5cef7aea&oe=55A3A365

any idea where i can find a display case that will fit the leather base?

[TL_99]

i like the second picture. it also looks like the two on the left have their lights on :thumbsup:

someone buy the red one! it looks great in person. was not really into them but i finally got one in green and i like it i lot...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11081280_10153240916573134_3752869845150520801_n.j pg?oh=0c7476b088e4cb7ace5d35962d7304c2&oe=55A0BF8C&__gda__=1436201033_a89e27870f406ac33a273fe33f83da0 2

I agree, the SVs are stunning. Quality is defn a lot better than some other performance series from Autoart too.

[TL_99]

i like the second picture. it also looks like the two on the left have their lights on :thumbsup:

someone buy the red one! it looks great in person. was not really into them but i finally got one in green and i like it i lot...

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11081280_10153240916573134_3752869845150520801_n.j pg?oh=0c7476b088e4cb7ace5d35962d7304c2&oe=55A0BF8C&__gda__=1436201033_a89e27870f406ac33a273fe33f83da0 2

I agree, the SVs are stunning. Quality is defn a lot better than some other performance series from Autoart too.

[68style]

Don't know if anyone here collect these as well?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v101/nsx042003/20150415_123519_zpsh5ox336z.jpg


What brand / scale is your bus? Looks sweet!

[TL_99]

3 Red bulls. Veneno is the roadster from Kyosho.

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/11174732_10155512868470014_4176419175266747688_o.j pg

[thumper]

i still don't know what to think of the veneno...

[nsx042003]

What brand / scale is your bus? Looks sweet!

It's from Buses Model Co. 1:76

[68style]

probably flipping them. but be careful... the last time i heard about something like this where someone was making high volume purchases using a stolen credit card :o
i am sad you sold yours... this is the only 599 i have and i like it very much...


I never took mine out of the box and never tried to find a display case... I think the MR base is actually kind of ugly with the 4 rivets in the corners... I think if I was putting mine in a case I would have unmounted it lol

This was mine:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v201/68style/IMG_5111_zps4skh3eyj.jpg

[thumper]

ugh why did you sell it... so nice :(

i finally pulled mine out of the case. i guess i need to find an acrylic box with a bottom that is wide enough to stuff all this inside without taking it off the existing base still attached?

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11174907_10153249255718134_8498835136404202044_n.j pg?oh=cbac6e25c234af5928dcf582ff7bed88&oe=55D63C5E&__gda__=1440556360_7d6c2532e8d49d7ca6df10469ae8051 d

the current MRs have different bases now in suede, alcantara, etc. which has a lip for a cover to sit on. but when i tried to ask MR i wasn't able to get a reply :confused:

[thumper]

someone was asking about their autoart order at wilkinsons. this is from their newsletter dated today:

What's New

Here is the Latest News


A quick note to say "Hi"and share some pictures of the old place. Pictures of the new place will be coming soon. Even though we are working very hard , progress is slow but it is all coming together. Hopefully we will be set up in 2 weeks!

We have had some packages arrive but we have not had enough time to process them. Auto Art was scheduled to arrive 2 weeks ago but when it was to be delivered the driver sent it back to Auto Art, thinking that we were closed and not realizing that we were actually working in the back of the store and could have accepted the shipment! It is now expected to arrive this week at our new location.

[thumper]

i've been asking around for a local source for display cases and this came up:

Home (http://www.goindustrial.ca/index.php/en/)

i was wondering if anyone else has any more suggestions?

[GotRice?]

What brand / scale is your bus? Looks sweet!

i collect those buses too, i got atleast 20+ of them... Corgi, Drumwell, CARS workshop, 80m Model Bus, and Buses Model Co. makes those buses.... they also comes in 1/24 scale too...

the 1/24 scale one
http://www.orientalmodelbuses.co.uk/mcw/metrobus/07241.htm

[thumper]

can anyone out in langley tell me if this place is worth the trip: C&R Hobbies & Collectables (http://www.carshobbies.com/)

[thumper]

mindblown at the moment. this isn't mine, but someone converted a wrc impreza autoart into this:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11164786_462101537274986_3914192757045078375_n.jpg ?oh=7cec5c72fb58dbcbf979e8dbbab8e9b2&oe=55A32866&__gda__=1436600400_992684918be10839e626e8b8f492b67 a
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/10270514_462101507274989_3309295863973857700_n.jpg ?oh=506a8f63373354958dfa4f2016e4cb4a&oe=55A1D13C

this was a kyosho supra:
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/22709_462093527275787_3782789271834458039_n.jpg?oh =6dd44b673048d8160e57a5d584ce8135&oe=55DE0384
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11164800_462093637275776_4686703171170641023_n.jpg ?oh=d95aa91e97eab7bce660f7223a06cb93&oe=55E59D9B&__gda__=1436124743_888a6ec44fe180685d2f6a172124593 7

[tofu1413]

that widebody :megusta:

[68style]

ugh why did you sell it... so nice :(



I'm not a big Ferrari guy at all so I felt it was expendable and he paid me way too much $$$ for it, so I'm ok with it! I always feel like I'm giving away children tho.

I have been contemplating liquidating my entire collection though... Kinda feel like I'm done with the whole thing.

[thumper]

I'm not a big Ferrari guy at all so I felt it was expendable and he paid me way too much $$$ for it, so I'm ok with it! I always feel like I'm giving away children tho.

I have been contemplating liquidating my entire collection though... Kinda feel like I'm done with the whole thing.

you know where to find me :thumbsup:

[thumper]

not sure if this well known... this was a nissan japan dealer only model from autoart. you couldn't buy it in regular stores. 1000 units in "titanium grey", more more commonly known as Titan:

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10991411_10153250393668134_3015393167506550041_n.j pg?oh=acba8e8634ebe84bec4acb4892a279d0&oe=55E308C4
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/16201_10153250393663134_6178302204450361608_n.jpg? oh=32c1716a3704dc3fdcf5cb29e5c51b8c&oe=55A33A0C&__gda__=1440074903_375c5fa3ad346e510663c9c939be7e5 8
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/11163739_10153250393643134_1689838860639413652_n.j pg?oh=f7ecb08fbdd06280044711d30612c0b2&oe=55D49281
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/10628516_10153250393738134_962945592994491900_n.jp g?oh=e4e6c60c56154dd7eb229f4adf2291a4&oe=5597F34F
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/11182086_10153250393733134_8596692032732953993_n.j pg?oh=4baaa2edd213cc919f637e67ded58bbd&oe=55D47D33

comparsion against the normal dark grey (i forget the actual name):

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/11150324_10153250393748134_2752322063011622661_n.j pg?oh=96ab0408685b06ce7e0eb8e2d1d2e29f&oe=5599779C

[FB6]

Thumper, where do you keep all your models? Seems like you're getting 1 or more a day :lol

[thumper]

i keep them where there is space and sleep on the floor because the pumpkin has the bed.:sleep:

actually many i've had for some time, but i never took pics of anything. but after i recently joined a diecast facebook page where photography is encouraged i only started to take pics of everything now. but a lot of stuff is still bnib... either too expensive or worried something might happen to them if they are out in the open :o

[twitchyzero]

i've been asking around for a local source for display cases and this came up:

Home (http://www.goindustrial.ca/index.php/en/)

i was wondering if anyone else has any more suggestions?

do they have premade one or is it custom order?
did you get a quote on the pricing?

[thumper]

do they have premade one or is it custom order?
did you get a quote on the pricing?

the person who told me about this said they have some premade stuff, but it's mostly about custom order, ie. non standard sizes. i've been meaning to go because the person i spoke to on the phone wants to see the base i was hoping to fit the cover around but i haven't been able to find time :(

[miss k]

Hi, I'm looking to find a 1:43 Minichamps Porsche 918 Spyder in Silver Colour. Do you know where I can find one.

[thumper]

i remember seeing that at wilkinsons when it was open... :(

[TL_99]

Red SV and white plain body WRC for sale. Just want to post a link to the for sale thread. Price dropped on the WRC for RS members only

http://www.revscene.net/forums/702829-fs-autoart-diecasts-model.html

[thumper]

again i am in awe at other people's talent... this used to be an autoart lancer evo 7(?)

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/11084020_556604801146840_7146375698807676531_o.jpg

autoart tommi makinen lancer evo:

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t31.0-8/11160653_556605161146804_581157997403928202_o.jpg

autoart wrx sti gdb hawkeye and blobeye:

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t31.0-8/11174276_556605557813431_2140097204923525778_o.jpg
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/s526x296/11182083_556606474480006_1494029479715950201_n.jpg ?oh=250c090013a75238b39a0276446f2484&oe=559A1A97

i think this is a kyosho e46 m3:

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/10492997_556606844479969_657939381796940115_o.jpg

[thumper]

wow the ultimate display case....

Illuminated LED Display (http://www.silentautos.com/product/illuminated-led-display/)

http://www.diecastsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/silentautio_display7-650x320.jpg

[TopsyCrett]

New pickup! Been wanting this for a while... LOL. 1:43 version of my childhood whip. Still have it today.

Pre-Facelift MPV LW with aero pkg.

http://gd4.alicdn.com/imgextra/i4/37308817/T27EEWXfRXXXXXXXXX_!!37308817.jpg

http://gd4.alicdn.com/imgextra/i4/37308817/T2QxgVXjpaXXXXXXXX_!!37308817.jpg

[TL_99]

The two Venenos. Some people think its ugly, I disagree.

https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/t31.0-8/11148526_10155512868415014_2062661915160332742_o.j pg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xta1/t31.0-8/s2048x2048/11130372_10155512868300014_4865666985494170621_o.j pg

[thumper]

just heard the news... two earthquakes? :eek:

tie down your cars everyone, then head for cover :thumbsup:

[thumper]

another online store i want to ask if anyone has dealt with before:

Toronto Motorsports - Officially Licensed Racing Merchandise (http://www.tomotorsports.com)

any thoughts on their prices?

[Toast]

another online store i want to ask if anyone has dealt with before:

Toronto Motorsports - Officially Licensed Racing Merchandise (http://www.tomotorsports.com)

any thoughts on their prices?

Great place that I sometimes buy from, great prices too (in Canadian). Sign up for their newsletter as they send coupon codes somewhat regularly.

:D

[twitchyzero]

do they only charge 5% GST?

[FB6]

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8770/17096020520_63075db3cd_c.jpg

[EndLeSS8]

Hot Wheels '90s NSX is OUT

Time to buy 10 when it's cheaper (currently $9.99 for Buy it Now)

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9fphpv4lf6Q/VUDWwR6YziI/AAAAAAABRYM/PvNVFBjKFpo/s1600/%24_57.JPG

[tofu1413]

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/11205086_10152943538471559_8098869520672530187_n.j pg?oh=c637dc7069a01e107511767128729400&oe=55CF472F

[FB6]

Picked up an Autoart Countach 25th Anniversary.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7709/17374234812_d017a8e025_c.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7720/17188409728_e6120b7a25_c.jpg

[twitchyzero]

got this in Jan but never got around to reviewing it

Papaya Orange paint is incredible
the details of the team headphones, exhaust pipes, brakes seem pretty average for a Signature model
side compartment cannot be opened unlike the vanilla model
overall stance/proportion is great as you'd expect from any AA

http://i.imgur.com/Fx21t3X.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/VvjsXs4.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/g5lXqBH.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/RBocRAH.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ehYPh8h.jpg

I purchased it from Art @ Raceotica who's based in Austin TX and he frequents the events at Circuit of Americas. Excellent service, if you find a better price elsewhere don't hesitate to ask if he's willing to match it.
Raceotica Legendary Motorbilia DieCast race and super car models (http://www.raceotica.com/)

I also finally put up the lighting in my NA V12 shrine...the LED strip actually looks a lot better in person the photo sucks. if I get a chance I should learn how to polish acrylic :lol
http://i.imgur.com/mRA1HwL.jpg

[thumper]

what brand are those cases?

[twitchyzero]

bought them used at wilkinsons
brand is enor corporation

[thumper]

work on the f40 continues...

https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/p552x414/11206528_10153290002888134_7566104708969162973_o.j pg

media blasting of the tail section exposed a rude surprise of bad pitting and body filler covered by the crap paint job... thanks yet again kyosho.

https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t1.0-9/s600x600/11204451_10153292037478134_6671749389103063985_n.j pg?oh=17084d0f1edc985134b28a4a69173753&oe=55CE5396

[thumper]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/22293_10153293628723134_3452119516870075294_n.jpg? oh=e57da47a90e61d9367c3908d12dd97e3&oe=55C0D863&__gda__=1443606045_f9dbe2af3fc46d892240a8305c649f8 2

test fitting resin copy of the mugen wing on the dc5r... needs some trimming i guess?

[thumper]

added resin transkit rear lower diffuser wrapped in cf to the r35 gtr

https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11260486_10153293589608134_5036207541628746345_n.j pg?oh=a665ee658f5b3a04bc75e0c7cca6ff90&oe=560BCD76

[Gucci Mane]

thumper, how do you feel about legacydiecast.com? they have a huayra there that i really want..

[thumper]

https://scontent-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11150759_10153293678798134_8017866784888238477_n.j pg?oh=ba46413952ab365ec5c51e227a7702ca&oe=55CF3F34

s204

[thumper]

thumper, how do you feel about legacydiecast.com? they have a huayra there that i really want..


which huayra?

[Gucci Mane]

The black carbon fiber one with red interior

[thumper]

damn, are you referring to this one??? :eek:

Pagani Huayra Carbon Fiber by BBR in 1:18 Scale Diecast Model | Legacy Motors (http://www.legacydiecast.com/pagani-huayra-8)

serious coin there... i bought one autoart model from them over five years ago with no issues. that's all i know...

[thumper]

omg my first car wasn't even worth this much....

Pagani Huayra Scale Model | Legacy Motors (http://www.legacydiecast.com/pagani-huayra)

i honestly thought this interior was of the real thing....

http://www.legacydiecast.com/product_images/am5487_5.jpg

[Gucci Mane]

omg my first car wasn't even worth this much....

Pagani Huayra Scale Model | Legacy Motors (http://www.legacydiecast.com/pagani-huayra)

i honestly thought this interior was of the real thing....

http://www.legacydiecast.com/product_images/am5487_5.jpg

holy crap.. 10k for a model? thats nuts!

the one i was looking at is a 1:18 scale priced at $550.

[prelude_prince]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/t31.0-8/10271385_10154391185640398_4422383170864841987_o.j pg

Autoart

[Dylan K]

another online store i want to ask if anyone has dealt with before:

Toronto Motorsports - Officially Licensed Racing Merchandise (http://www.tomotorsports.com)

any thoughts on their prices?

Ordered one of the Triumph TR3S' from them today. With tax and shipping it is still cheaper than the retail price at a bunch of other stores that I looked up.
Also it looks like their ebay store is setup for USD, so in CAD some items are even cheaper that what is shown on their web site. eBay (http://www.ebay.ca/sch/tomotorsports.com/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=)

do they only charge 5% GST?

So far I have only been charged the 5% GST on my order.

[thumper]

how are their prices in comparison to wilkinsons?

[Dylan K]

how are their prices in comparison to wilkinsons?

For the most part it looks like you can save the tax + a few bucks over Wilkinson's prices.
Example:
Hot Wheels Elite yellow LaFerrari. Wilkinson's $189 taxes in vs Toronto Motorsports $163 taxes in and shipped.

But there are some instances where the savings can be pretty massive.
Example:
AutoAart red Hauyra, Wilkinson's - $502 taxes in vs Toronto Motorsports - $412 taxes in and shipped.

For the less expensive models I would personally rather the extra $25 at Wilkinson's, but saving nearly $100 on a Hauyra is pretty hard to pass up.

[thumper]

BBR 1/18 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta Abu Dhabi matte blue #5/20... this my second BBR. Bought it new as an Ebay basket case because it was advertised as being broken so it was cheap (relatively speaking), and i was expecting the worst after it arrived but the only thing wrong i have been able to find wrong with it was loose glass? it took me a day at most to repair it... Hopefully well bought.


https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/13500_10153299424538134_4623562305611187260_n.jpg? oh=62240cf5718abab2eb5239757bda37c5&oe=55C8B765
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/11150735_10153299424533134_1561998761905462112_n.j pg?oh=fa161401ac59274239d84e2e60ba9131&oe=560BA7E0
https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11256594_10153299424528134_5264256407094570045_n.j pg?oh=be7603adf8c174bec37ca53ea51e4ef8&oe=560D40B3

[Gucci Mane]

For the most part it looks like you can save the tax + a few bucks over Wilkinson's prices.
Example:
Hot Wheels Elite yellow LaFerrari. Wilkinson's $189 taxes in vs Toronto Motorsports $163 taxes in and shipped.

But there are some instances where the savings can be pretty massive.
Example:
AutoAart red Hauyra, Wilkinson's - $502 taxes in vs Toronto Motorsports - $412 taxes in and shipped.

For the less expensive models I would personally rather the extra $25 at Wilkinson's, but saving nearly $100 on a Hauyra is pretty hard to pass up.

$412 for the red hauyra shipped eh.. i really want that black carbon fibre one! just wish it wasn't so damn expensive. the black one with dollar conversion and shipping will probably end up costing $750. guess im going to end up with the red one.

[thumper]

someone here had a complaint that i shared about the packaging not being that great for ignition model. but apparently it is because this is what you are supposed to be using the clear plastic cover for... doh. seems so obvious now.

https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11251632_463547423809364_7053219587881752109_n.jpg ?oh=81be02d5656df58ac8a6b4207675a494&oe=55C4542A

[Dylan K]

$412 for the red hauyra shipped eh.. i really want that black carbon fibre one! just wish it wasn't so damn expensive. the black one with dollar conversion and shipping will probably end up costing $750. guess im going to end up with the red one.

They now have a promo going on until next Wednesday where you get 20% off if you use the code: celebrate

[68style]

Thanks for the post! I just pre-ordered the 2 TSM 1:18 NSX LeMans racers for $410cdn in total... was going to cost me over $500cdn pre-ordering through TSM directly!

[thumper]

Thanks for the post! I just pre-ordered the 2 TSM 1:18 NSX LeMans racers for $410cdn in total... was going to cost me over $500cdn pre-ordering through TSM directly!

i thought you were giving this up?

[FB6]

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8895/17610194489_9db8776235_c.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7766/17796484585_06ab85d6e1_c.jpg

[68style]

i thought you were giving this up?


Most likely... except for NSX's haha

I'll need to to pay for the 6 weeks I'm currently in europe for... Going to the Lambo and Pagani factory tours next week hopefully I don't do anything stupid there!

[thumper]

if you are not going to go stupid, it would mean you are doing it wrong!

[Dylan K]

Kyosho Triumph TR3S

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7696/17834371781_ec5e62b102_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7700/17831067542_fbae1af44a_b.jpg

A few more photos.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7789/17831075802_f350113209_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5350/17831060982_b4cef7e44b_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8768/17211378794_bcedfe04b9_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5445/17646113328_4c31910150_b.jpg


Also, I'm looking to get a car repainted (the red GT6). Any recommended shops and what sort of cost am I looking at?

[tofu1413]

thats a nice little model

[68style]

if you are not going to go stupid, it would mean you are doing it wrong!

I have this crazy dream in my head that Horacio Pagani will be there and I can ask him to sign a model for me........ but there was no chance of bringing my 1:18 AutoArt with me on this trip so I would have to buy something at their shop to make that happen hahaha... we shall see I guess. I hear he is there quite often.

BTW you might be wondering why Ferrari is conspicuously absent from my list... because they're a douchebag company. Bad enough they only allow Ferrari owners to see their basement collection at the Wynn for free..... turns out you can only go on the factory tour if you're an owner as well. Pretentious dicks. Went with Lambo, Pagani and Ducati instead... all factory tours, all more than happy to oblige to anyone.

[68style]

Kyosho Triumph TR3S

Also, I'm looking to get a car repainted (the red GT6). Any recommended shops and what sort of cost am I looking at?

thumper is getting someone to paint his F40 for him maybe worth a try to ask him about it? I'm sure he will chime in.

I can't offer up my bodyshop guy cuz he just does it for me for free... and as such takes like 4+ months for him to find time to do it... get what you pay for I guess :p

[thumper]

i'm waiting until the f40 is finished so that we can all make judgement on the results before recommending...

[thumper]

dylan... are you able to take that car apart and separate it down to just the parts you want painted? it would be much cheaper if you did it as he would charge straight time to dismantle and he does not like to assume the risk of parts breaking :(

[thumper]

has anyone here had any correspondence back from wilkinsons automobilia? i know they are busy setting up the new location, but questions i've left regarding past orders haven't been answered back for at least a month now...

[Dylan K]

dylan... are you able to take that car apart and separate it down to just the parts you want painted? it would be much cheaper if you did it as he would charge straight time to dismantle and he does not like to assume the risk of parts breaking :(

Yes that is something that I would be able to do myself.

has anyone here had any correspondence back from wilkinsons automobilia? i know they are busy setting up the new location, but questions i've left regarding past orders haven't been answered back for at least a month now...

I talked to Ted at their booth during the British Field meet over the weekend. He mentioned that they have been busy putting in 6 day work weeks moving the inventory to the new location and that they plan to open the store for a few days later this week.

[thumper]

Yes that is something that I would be able to do myself.



I talked to Ted at their booth during the British Field meet over the weekend. He mentioned that they have been busy putting in 6 day work weeks moving the inventory to the new location and that they plan to open the store for a few days later this week.

thanks dylan.

pm me with more info on the triumph and what you want to do with it in a format that i can copy and forward to him and see what he thinks.

[!Kodamu]

So Ignition Models just announced this


https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/t31.0-8/11270215_465968476900592_2486013010221829227_o.jpg

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11146494_465968493567257_133597515812545072_n.jpg? oh=fb3d6749b53fee26d33cfc6258455f44&oe=55F9EA8F

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t31.0-8/11200921_465968523567254_2608370895264265350_o.jpg

[twitchyzero]

has anyone here had any correspondence back from wilkinsons automobilia? i know they are busy setting up the new location, but questions i've left regarding past orders haven't been answered back for at least a month now...

yeah ted asked me to stop by in the afternoons tmr through fri to pick up an existing order

[thumper]

So Ignition Models just announced this


do you have any preproduction/final pics of the FD? they only had prototype models at the model show in japan, so it was still unpainted and had parts taped on/falling off...

[JDM88]

do you have any preproduction/final pics of the FD? they only had prototype models at the model show in japan, so it was still unpainted and had parts taped on/falling off...

That's an FC not FD LOL... :whistle:

[thumper]

That's an FC not FD LOL... :whistle:

ignition model is going to introduce a FD together with the FC.

someone sent me this. this is not the prototype i saw a pic of, but i am not sure if this is preproduction because of all that mad camber in the wheels... but it looks to be from the same show in japan:

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11110987_463547503809356_960600277150801963_n.jpg? oh=10418f8b8400550856e483168bf24d9a&oe=5609ADE0

[JDM88]

ignition model is going to introduce a FD together with the FC.

someone sent me this. this is not the prototype i saw a pic of, but i am not sure if this is preproduction because of all that mad camber in the wheels... but it looks to be from the same show in japan:

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/v/t1.0-9/11110987_463547503809356_960600277150801963_n.jpg? oh=10418f8b8400550856e483168bf24d9a&oe=5609ADE0

Dat camber :fuckyea:

[thumper]

i'm more interested in the na1 you can just see peeking out on the shelf below, but it dosen't seem to have advanced much from the early prototype pics. but at least there isn't tape holding it together this time (but that is because almost anything glass is missing)...

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11051882_463547470476026_7741464958726779514_n.jpg ?oh=248567ee4b59d71a9b21bcda990ad2cb&oe=55BF7AA8

[tofu1413]

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11265225_10152985184646559_4228473541562769421_n.j pg?oh=87a68777f66a708aeb60f2941b5a99e7&oe=56031740

picked up a C63 AMG DTM by norev. a bit disappointed, a very lackluster model. It does go nice with the E92 DTM though... (and my own silver C63 :lawl: )

[thumper]

thumper went overboard again :(

i think i may have bought my last diecast model...

https://tommasoiuele.wordpress.com/

i blame toronto motorsports for their 20% discount.

[68style]

Sweet, weird coincidence I saw those models in Harrod's London a few weeks ago... Dude you have no idea how big it is in person... Just mammoth... Somewhere between a 1:18 and power wheels lol

[thumper]

something like over 2ft long. the 1/18 autoart coupe version on top of the 1/8 pocher:

http://www.diecastsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/pocher_aventador41.jpg

the transkit has almost as many parts as the car itself, which has something like 800 pieces to it... there is a LED light kit coming up for it as well.

i'm slow so it's going this is going to take me years to build.

[granemo]

1/32 BMW Z4 by Goodsmile Company
http://i.imgur.com/LqPv1jt.jpg

[twitchyzero]

anyone here own BBR resins? Paint finish is comparable to or better than diecast?

[thumper]

anyone here own BBR resins? Paint finish is comparable to or better than diecast?

the berlinetta i posted awhile back is a bbr, as was the laferrari. both are older models and the paint is better than diecast (eg. autoart).

but i have been reading on the collector message boards that bbr's quality control has been slipping. because i don't have anything current i don't really know how bad it is. i already mentioned the loose glass on the berlinetta, but that is a common failing on resin models.

[EndLeSS8]

My 1/43 Ferrari 599xx EVO is from BBR - resin (posted earlier in the thread)

It's an earlier model, and the fit and finish is amazing. My photos are not that great, but the details are extremely intricate

[twitchyzero]

but i have been reading on the collector message boards that bbr's quality control has been slipping. because i don't have anything current i don't really know how bad it is.

yeah i came across this yesterday...thought may be it was isolated
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3ZUIcO2TAs

[thumper]

not really. i read somewhere else someone buying a BBR 1/12 laferrari and one of the wheels fell off. no big deal because you can glue it back on, but when it sells for around $1500 it's not acceptable.

[FB6]

Picked up the Autoart Veneno at Toronto Motorsports.

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7687/17490176093_eebb3e71c8_c.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8802/17488166924_8783dc9b57_c.jpg

[Dylan K]

Finally got myself a Zonda R.

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8803/17491803793_7451bd8a79_b.jpg

thanks dylan.

pm me with more info on the triumph and what you want to do with it in a format that i can copy and forward to him and see what he thinks.

After a closer inspection of the car I wanted to repaint, it looks like parts that would have to come off before painting are glued or riveted together. I think I'll have to leave it how it is.

[thumper]

picked up the pocher i bought from toronto motorsports from the post office today. needless to say the box it comes in is big. the drive home was interesting to say the least...

sorry for the finger in front of the potato pic

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xta1/t31.0-8/11334073_10153336437408134_388041236528592404_o.jp g

[thumper]

do any of you give any thought to securing your bookshelves or display cabinets?

i was wondering what everyone thought of this or if there is something better out there...

Quakehold! 4162 15-Inch Furniture Strap Kit, Antique Brown: Amazon.ca: Tools & Home Improvement (http://www.amazon.ca/Quakehold-4162-15-Inch-Furniture-Antique/dp/B000FJP24U)

[tonyzoomzoom]

doesn't ikea sell these straps for their bookshelves?

[twitchyzero]

toronto motorsports sure is getting a lot of our business

[68style]

Went to the Pagani factory yesterday they had a 1:8 scale Amalgam Collection model of the Huayra in the showroom... $7,000 model haha and guess what? Had a huge paint chip under the mirror lol... Such a beautiful piece of artwork though. I would post pictures but I'm without a laptop for the next few days.

[thumper]

does anyone know about there being a wilkinsons open house this thurs at their new location?

[thumper]

doesn't ikea sell these straps for their bookshelves?

can't find it on the ikea website... do you have a link please?