Tristin Posted July 23, 2015 Report Share Posted July 23, 2015 Need to get back on the Hotwheels hunt. I've been slacking and it looks like I've missed quite a few good ones. 1 Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Per the Japanese Classic Car site, Matchbox is moving into the Japanese car model genre! First new one is the current MIATA. 4 Quote Link to comment
BEEBANI Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 There's also a matchbox skyline coming per the lamely blog 4 Quote Link to comment
RATDAT3 Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 There's also a matchbox skyline coming per the lamely blog Yay! 2 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 VTR, quit finding all this super cool stuff. It makes me sad inside because I don't own any of it. But matchbox making Japanese toys makes me happy so it's ok. 3 Quote Link to comment
rsxse240 Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 As a perfectionist and modeller, you all should know that I will never leave well enough alone. Here's a new project. 510 Goon with some BBS-like wheels I confiscated from a Maisto Dodge Viper. I'm going to be building my own interior, glass and probably putting bumpers and a few other things on here. Now for a teaser: Started with this one Here's a first coat of primer after stripping and with the Viper wheels. I painted the center of the wheels with Testor's Turnsignal Amber after letting all the metallic settle to the bottom of the bottle. Gives a nice plated gold appearance. 3 Quote Link to comment
Tristin Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Wagon needs more dish to fill out the flares. Would be interesting to graft the wagon front into the Caddy body. Could basically make a Sunny pickup. 2 Quote Link to comment
rsxse240 Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 I agree on the wheel fitment, I may see if I can find some aluminum tubing and make some new hoops and recess them into the "tires" a little more. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted July 25, 2015 Report Share Posted July 25, 2015 Tristin, that is a really cool project idea Oh and Flatcat? You mean like this one already in progress? :) 2 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Missing your grill, yo. That's just over the top. 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 I know. I have only done the disassembly work on both. I haven't started actual fitting and assembly yet. 1 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Mine came from Redeye. Delivered to Canby. What chassis did you use for yours? 1 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 It's the Iron Man monster truck. we will see if I can actually pull it off anywhere near as nicely as the ones I see posted on here. I should also thank Redeye for the idea. I'm 100% stealing it, no originality whatsoever. :) 3 Quote Link to comment
Lockleaf Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 Monster truck is basically finished. I just need to attach the rear bumper. Flatcat giving me crap about it motivated me to work on it tonight. The Orange lifted truck is only mocked up. Not sure how I'm really going to get it close to that stance, but it will happen. 2 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted July 26, 2015 Report Share Posted July 26, 2015 You're welcome. 1 Quote Link to comment
RATDAT3 Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 look what I got coming! 2 Quote Link to comment
The Taterhead Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 Hey Todd That's Badass 2 Quote Link to comment
RATDAT3 Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 I Know! super cool dude on FB makes customs......best I've seen! Bryz Bernardo.... 2 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 It kills me how many people have stolen and used that photo... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: look what I got coming! 1 Quote Link to comment
rsxse240 Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 So, what do you guys do with all your hotwheels? I don't have a display or anything but loads of boxes full of unopened cars. I don't want to be one of those guys who has a wall COVERED in hot wheels, but I'd like to display them and need some ideas on how to do so...tastefully. 2 Quote Link to comment
flatcat19 Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 When I used to display packaged cars they would get faded, the cards that is. Kills any value they have. If it is a car I want displayed, I buy a second one and remove it from package. Kids get all loose cars and I see them all the time. The only cars I do have on display are my 5+1 620s. They're sitting on the highest shelf I have. Free from cats and kids. 3 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 If it is a car I want displayed, I buy a second one and remove it from package. Kids get all loose cars and I see them all the time. This. I usually buy three, put two unopened cars in a closed box in my closet, and one opened car on top of my tool box. :thumbup: 2 Quote Link to comment
rsxse240 Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 Yeah, I have lots of multiples, and the singles do stay pretty sealed up. I just want to enjoy looking at them at home as it seems all the excitement is left at the store and its almost a shame to leave all the glorious colors and shapes stuffed away in a box for no one to admire. I want to see your displays. One I've had hanging in the garage for ever my mother-in-law found at a flea market is nice, but not something I'd have in my house (call me stuck up) because it looks cheap, but like I said, its nice enough for a decent garage. 1 Quote Link to comment
RATDAT3 Posted August 1, 2015 Report Share Posted August 1, 2015 I only have a couple on the wall. this will go on the wall. I also got one to free and put in my display. I also have a bre truck coming.. 3 Quote Link to comment
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