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The Model Car/Collectibles Support Group
I'm sure there's plenty of you who collect model cars here! I've lost track of how many model cars I own, and I'm not afraid to say I just keep buying more :D
I mainly collect 1/43 scale now, but I have a bunch of 1/64 hot wheels still, as well as 1/18's, and 1/12's, but I'm running into the age old issue of running out of space.. Here's a few I just picked up: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1623954146.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1623954146.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1623954146.JPG Let's see those collections and latest purchases! |
I have two of these, one in the box, both have working lights, ETC.
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Eric, Spark make great models, you sir have good taste!
Downsized to 1 43, been creating full scale race cars for decades but only collecting models of each car for a few years now Started something I can't stop :eek: will have over 130 cars by the end of the year which makes my collection almost up to date Going to build a big display case into a wall of my man cave but here is a small, random selection http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1623956385.jpg |
Some of my Mini-Z remote control collection.
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^^^ THAT's awesome... especially with that foam mat racing surface. I've always liked onroad RC much better than slots, but there's nothing going on around here anymore... died out in the early 90s.
Yeah, some support group this is with all these pics... if it's gonna be called a support group, there should be NO photos of these cars and make it like AA... "Hi, I'm John and I'm a model car collectaholic." It's ridiculous how many I've accumulated over the years. 1/43rd is a favorite because of the amount of detail they have and they take up less space. Have a few slot cars, too... I've cut way down... here's a single photo to pay symbolic tribute to how hard I've been working on this problem... work with me here. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1623997447.jpg |
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wow..... cool collections!
i only have one..... saw this one 356 model at a swap-meet for $2 and i couldn't resist..... even though it was RED. so i figured..... ill paint it myself! pretended to be a painter. came out ok and not its proudly displayed in my garage.... since i CANT have a real one...... this one will do... IN MATTE BLACK. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624032616.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624032616.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624032616.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624032616.jpg |
I found a 951 porsche in its original box, I think its from France or something. Its silver and pretty cool..http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624035791.jpg
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Heel and Toe 1/43? If you want to save space get ahold of 1/87 scale! http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624036503.jpg |
Nice seeing some of your model cars!
Captain Ahab Jr- If you like Spark, check out Bizzare and Looksmart. They carry some different models but the detail is just as awesome. Almost all of my collection is Spark with some Mark43 (Japanese cars), Bizzare, and Looksmart. Excluding hotwheels of course! Eric Hahl- that's awesome! Some of my friends just picked up some Mini-Z's and we're going to build a small track in the little man cave so we can race them. I haven't played with RC cars in over 15 years, feels so nostalgic! Heel n Toe- completely agree with you on 1/43 scale for the same exact reason! I don't even want to count how many I have. Unfortunately I have a bunch in boxes because I have nowhere to display them. herr_oberst- 1/87 is a really funky scale, hard to find, and for some reason the prices are quite high. I only have 2 and they're both the Porsche 919's. They're really cool though! http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624055540.jpg |
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I was referring to the difference in size between 1/43 and the other, larger scales. I'm not interested in going smaller as a way to feed my problem. Help meeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Seriously, it's under control. Last year I bought only one diecast... but sadly, it's in 1/18th, so it takes up a bit more room. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624082724.jpg |
This reminded my of the driver ed class in high school with Mr Hollands Opus thrown in.
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Great idea for a support group.
Here are some pics of my 1/87th collection. At first I was just focused on Porsche's and then once I built the HO train platform, for the kids of course ;), I couldn't bring myself to display my Porsche's on the train platform so that caused me to add more Porsche's to the collection because of course I had to have a Porsche section on the train platform :D The good news is that I haven't bought a 1/87th in about 5 years I think ... the bad news is I've expanded my 1/18th, 1/32nd and 1/64th collections during that time. Always good to know I am not alone in collecting! http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624112976.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624112976.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624112976.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624113047.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624113047.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624113047.jpg |
Thanks all. The mini z track hasn't been ste up in almost a year since I moved. Going to remedy that this weekend.
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Funny thing about the mini z is they are configurable. Engine mounts and wheel bases are all different. The Porsche's utilize short wheel base and rear engine mounts, lol.
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These are 1/24 scale Burago-Testors diecast bodied models that I built around 20 years ago. The General Lee is a 1/25 scale plastic model built around the same time. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...23f5d8f7d9.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6455b8014e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7086b1ccf6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...abe33b69e3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...912fcf5677.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...aec208f005.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ef7e8cbd51.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...3d5b528449.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6d2bf9faef.jpg
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Reminds me of the O gauge trains we had back in the 60's - how exciting it was to have those specialty cars like the milk tanker with the platform that vibrated and the little men with the milk containers that moved all about. Your collection though....and those 917's! :p |
Dig Eric Hahl's mini z collection.
I had a hard time convincing myself to collect static cars. Otherwise, there would be no end to the acquisition phase--there are always more cars to collect! So I thought let me at least collect stuff that moves, so they don't just sit there on a shelf. I started finding slot cars with liveries I liked. Of course, once you start collecting those, you find some you use on the track and others you just save for a shelf--so they wind up being static, anyway. Oh well. (But hey, they could if I rrally, really wanted to, right?) I was fortunate enough to get a couple of the Porsches signed by their drivers at the last Rennsport.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624136828.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624136828.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624137022.jpg |
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John - very cool 914 toy, had never seen that one before.
Baz - oh yes, I remember those Lionel sets well! If I showed the rest of the train platform with the other 1/87 non-Porsche then you all would know I really had a collecting problem :D Noah - looks like we have similar tastes in some of liveries. Here are my 1/32nd slots ... had a lot of fun with the kids building tracks and racing the cars but haven't done that in years. Very cool that you have some signed, always that thought would be neat thing to do. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624141610.jpg |
Nice stuff guys! I collect too. Not just porsches or racecars but anything that I like within reason. I let a very low budget limit my collecting which helps alot especially with the larger scales. Its too easy to go overboard. 1/64 scale has really been getting amazing the past 5 years or so and there is so many I really need to be picky. The 8 year old me would have traded 50 cars for just one of the amazing cars hotwheels makes now like the Alfa's and Lanica's. Iv got a few autoart 934s that are the stars of the collection. But I like the smaller scales best. Im glad they started making micro machines again hopefully they will up the quality like they used to be or better.
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No put-together models... though I do have an unassembled classic speedster from Revel? I think... the somewhat collectible one.
My little car weakness is limited to 356s... fortunately, not a lot get made that I've seen out and about. Scored the green one a while ago from Cracker Barrel and the red one came from CVS when I was getting my son his covid shot a few weeks ago. Silver one I got for my dad forever ago. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624151707.JPG And then the 1:1 model with the son 15 years ago.... https://www.gruv.org/smandrew356.jpg |
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Just picked up this Tomica Premium NSX from a friend. Thought I'd show the difference in quality between a few different 1/64 models at various price ranges. I really need to include the 1/64 Spark model for comparison, as it's pretty darn detailed too.
Hot Wheels 934.5- $1 Tomica NSX- $10 Tomica Limited Vintage Neo Silvia Super Silhouette Racecar- $70 http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624555167.JPG Quick pic of the trio. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624555167.JPG The detail and finishing aren't even close, but that's to be expected. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624555167.jpg One of the coolest features of the Silvia, the removable front end. Motor isn't too detailed but I can't complain! http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624555167.jpg Pretty cool with the detailing on the rear with the tail lights and accents on the NSX, look smuch more complete. |
My son has a small collection. This is what he's starting his newly born twin boys off with.
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My weakness is the Jägermeister cars. I have some 1/43rd scale stuff, Hot Wheels, etc.
I put this 1/24 scale one together last winter for fun as my 11-year old started getting into models and I thought I would do one also. I am not an expert model builder, needless to say... :) http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1624561009.jpg |
I saw these at a swap meet last weekend. $45 each, I kept walking.
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I have a modest collection of 1/18th Exoto GT40's and some others.
Way back over twenty years ago I started getting Exoto's as they became available. From what I understand, they went out of business. Back then, nothing was even close to the exact proportion of the parts and quality of the cars. I still display the three GT40's Ken Miles won in Sebring, Daytona and the shameful second he got in the year of 1966 at Le Mans. No Porsches. Just Fords. |
Wanted to build this but the price suggested otherwise.
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Saw these Hot Wheels are Walmart the other day, thought they were pretty cool and the Mazda was unique. The Super Bee wasn't a Hot Wheels, had some pretty cool detail. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0abd13d511.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...767e1a8d50.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...efa5a2b139.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...3862671d67.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...f75fc3e414.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...455ebd8f77.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...3a9f6a5656.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b88a6b252a.jpg
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Many years ago I used to collect Hot Wheels, mostly 1st editions and I have several fairly large boxes of them. I found this Treasure Hunt car and TR6 mixed in with some NASCAR diecast. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...223e6d03aa.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...8206f2e106.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...88a757c7f1.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...4a707fe92e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d8904dfcc3.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...61f43f33bc.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...81cf647fd0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...a34da1ba17.jpg
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This is a Richard Petty 1/25 scale model by AMT that I built about 20 years ago. It has always been kept in the case. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...a577c51c12.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...4ca903af30.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...3c32e3da47.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...4e7d463ac6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...10935571dc.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...7a26da87b0.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...b3569eca2e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...df9246dee6.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...2b4c8b80f0.jpg
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I've accumulated several models of various kinds over the years. Some of them are just in the way now, and I've been paring down the collection. I was selling some off on eBay but they changed their rules and it's even more of a pain to deal with them now. I've given half a dozen to the local thrift store and they seem to do OK selling them. I'm trying to sell this Danbury Mint truck for $50 on Craig's List. If I can't get $50 for it I'm giving it to the store. It was on display, so it's not perfect, but it's back in its original box now.
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Nice a neighbor has a bunch of coe's one he restored red just like that. He makes or has made the rubber fender step guards. I guess they are pretty terrible on the road in stock form. Suspension solid as a rock and top speed like 40. He drove it literally about one mile to a car show and said he is never driving it that far again lol whatever
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My son is learning to shoot and edit videos and used a couple of my models as his test subjects. These are a couple of still shots. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...c51f3128fb.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...03c76e5cbc.jpg
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https://youtu.be/_M0TUiLGwl4 https://youtu.be/-ysjAWK2zuE These are short videos that my son made of a couple of my models. General Lee and Shelby Cobra. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk |
I have a few 1/18 CMC models. Pretty nice details for the price.
Those are real wire wheels with very accurate tires - all the markings, tread and logos appear to be period correct. The upholstery weave presents 'as to scale', the removable parts fit very tightly and the paint finish and decal work is top-notch. Instant gratification, and I could never in a million years build a car to this standard of quality. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625933022.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1625933022.jpg |
^^^ that's a very nice model. I have some 1/18 scale Corvette models, 1963 split window and a 1967 roadster by ERTL and they are just toys compared to the one you have. I also have a 1/18 scale Bugatti by Burago that is pretty much a toy also but I took it apart and painted some things to give the model more detail.
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