Die-cast

The wall of shame.

Well a small section.

I tried to buy a GT6 MK1 model 2 yrs, but it went to someone on ebay for well over $200.00 ekkk.

Haven't found one yet for an Opel GT. At least not for a decent price.

The question is do I have a die cast model...yes. But I also build plastic kits of the cars I own (when available). I've also taken a die cast and disassembled, painted it, and added details to it if I can't find a kit.

AMT made a Opel GT kit probably back when they were new. I had a really nicely built one I sold on Ebay probably a year or two ago. It makes a very nice kit if you can ever find one. I also buy built kits, even poorly done, and simply 'restore' them.

I've often admired die-casts, but have never bought any. I do have plastic models of a few of the cars I've owned.

I posted a link in previous thread, but it certainly didn't get the attention that it deserved. So here's the the link again.

http://www.wilcosdioramas.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=29

The fellow doesn't like direct photo links, so you will need to look for yourself.

Correction:

I have many die cast models (all 1/18 scale), but I've never found one of a TVR 2500M. I do have one of a '65 Mustang, although it's a Shelby. I have always planned on painting it to look like mine, but haven't gotten around to it yet. If anyone knows where I can buy a 1/18 TVR model (any type), please let me know!

Still looking for a Triumph GT6 Mk2 and a Land Rover Series IIA 88 Station wagon. Actually, I have found a Land Rover, I just didn't buy it... yet.

Do Hot Wheels count as die cast models?

I have a few hot wheel types that were given and they are Italian models but they are hidden the garage somewhere. With the real thing sitting there, a scale model does not catch my interest.

Cheers Ron

Umm, try eBay? There are a dozen or more dicast GTs in varying scales, plus the AMT kit and even a 1:43 Solido kit.

If that was addressed to me David I have found Mk 1's and Mk 3's but never a Mk 2. If you have a lead on a die cast model, not a kit, let me know!

Wish I had taken a shot of my display before taking it down. I had a custom acrylic wall unit made with 8 x 4 compartment configuration. I originally intended it for 1/18th scale, but ended up stuffing some of the compartments with up to 8 1/43 scale model cars. During the remodel, I took it down. Now I lost my wall space to a bookcase. My collection sits wrapped in up in a box in the garage. I think it was her plan all along...

bikenrovers, where did you find an 88 IIa SW model? The only one I've seen is a basic "white metal" kit that's about 1/43 and a bit crude. I've got the 1/1 model, I'd love to have a 1/18 to go with my others.

Keith, I am completely blanking on the name right now. They specialize in Mini stuff (new and old), models, grille badges, clothing, et cetera. Of course I don't have them booked marked because I have never forgotten their name before. Old age is catching up fast!

Give me a while not to think of it and I will.

Tad

Ha! Triple C!!! Here.

Edit: I just visited their site and I do not see the SII Station Wagon anymore.

http://krwmodels.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=9291

I wish... But there is no way in hell I'm paying $80 plus for a 1:43 scale car... :)

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Thanks Tad. I haven't been looking for a while, maybe it's time to step up the hunt again.

BTW, André - it's $72 Cdn including shipping to Ottawa. But yeah, that's a lot of cash. Looks like that model is not yet released or very new, so give it time to propagate a bit.

Yeah. Maybe they'll do a blue one..

Hell I'll paint it blue if i have too ;)

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I have found that die-cast collecting is a slippery slope. If I limited myself to cool cars, then I'd still have a million. I have found that sticking to cars that I own makes it easier. And since there are so many Mini models, I stick to ones that are the same color (more or less) than mine. Of course, none of this explains my die-cast Isuzu Bellet 1600GTR. (I think it was on sale.)

Yeah I have some odd ones in the mix, but there were gifts.

I have a weakness for old Ferraris.

I got my Jag SS 100 when I was a little kid way back when. It was a gift from my Grand Mother.

Now yes very limited pickings. The shelf is full, but my wife still likes to buy Triumphs when she can find them.

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My favorite in my collection is a Tucker. Even though I have tried to stick to marques I own, if not the exact model. However, there are some really cool cars out there that I will never own, like the Tucker, so I just have to have the die cast!

I have a few AMT 1/24 scale Tigers that i plan to build someday but in the meantime I took my car to a Dupont refinisher and had the paint scanned and mixed. (It was supposed to be from an Infiniti but I can't find a good color code.) I took a Johnny Lightning apart and sanded it down, painted the wheels and made a little roll bar. I'd post it but can't figure out how to put the picture in this post. Of course, I still think computers are witchcraft..

I have a few... mostly a collection of 1/87 "matchbox" cars that looked interestign to me. Most recent purchases were a '71 Demon (purple) and a '60's Ferrari 250. At a $1 each, it was hard to say no...

Amoung the more expensive models, I have two 1/18 E30 M3's: one in race prep and the other a street prep. I also found a 1/43 VW "Bora" (the Jetta wagon in Europe) that pretty much matches my car exactly - color (Indigo Blue), interior (tan), and even down to the 16" BBS RX-II wheels (which were not a std option on US Jetta wagons) that I run on the car during the Summer.

I've picked a fair number of diecast models for both Miata and MGB in a few different sizes. I also have an AC Cobra and a '58 Chevy I built just for fun along with a Miata model I built and painted to match by '03 Shinsen Version. Finally, I have an MGTC diecast model and a London Double decker bus I picked up this week while on vacation at an antique store for a couple of bucks. Not sure why I bought those, but I like having them. Got many of them at flea markets and antique stores for just pennies.