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by Oldtimer
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Do you keep the boxes?
Replies: 21
Views: 5342

Re: Do you keep the boxes?

As a follow up to this, I retired in 2020, and have started downsizing my 1,000+ 1/18 scale diecast collection. Having all the boxes has been invaluable in selling and shipping.
by Oldtimer
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:30 am
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from Ukraine!
Replies: 9
Views: 173

Re: Hello from Ukraine!

Nice collection!

As an aside, I’d like to apologize to you for the disfunction of my government.

Best of luck and God Bless you and your country!
by Oldtimer
Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: Maisto | Exclusive
Topic: Why would Maisto do this?
Replies: 5
Views: 205

Re: Why would Maisto do this?

Just a quick internet search, and I found the model on Amazon. Interesting that the promo picture shows the doors functional. https://www.amazon.com/Maisto-Assembly-Chevrolet-Corvette-Stingray/dp/B09TN6XCYP https://m.media-amazon.com/images/W/MEDIAX_849526-T2/images/I/61L+Eq2ueFL._AC_SL1500_.jpg
by Oldtimer
Sun Feb 11, 2024 8:35 am
Forum: Custom Models, Repairs & Parts Development
Topic: ACME Kowalski Challenger Wheel Swap
Replies: 5
Views: 187

Re: ACME Kowalski Challenger Wheel Swap

Great job! If I'm honest, I like the other wheels better. I'm a road racer at heart, and vintage at that. Not really into the retro/street tuner vibe. Planning to put some racing livery on it. Sorry, so we're aligned its the image of the last two wheels I prefer. Ah, as well as being inept at inter...
by Oldtimer
Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:26 pm
Forum: Custom Models, Repairs & Parts Development
Topic: ACME Kowalski Challenger Wheel Swap
Replies: 5
Views: 187

Re: ACME Kowalski Challenger Wheel Swap

[KRAFTIG] wrote:
Sat Feb 10, 2024 5:48 pm
Great job! If I'm honest, I like the other wheels better.
I'm a road racer at heart, and vintage at that. Not really into the retro/street tuner vibe.

Planning to put some racing livery on it.
by Oldtimer
Sat Feb 10, 2024 1:00 pm
Forum: Custom Models, Repairs & Parts Development
Topic: ACME Kowalski Challenger Wheel Swap
Replies: 5
Views: 187

ACME Kowalski Challenger Wheel Swap

Before and after shots of GMP Torque Thrusts versus the wheels and tires the model comes with. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53519689332_939f385293_b.jpg IMG_0949 by Jim Forte , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53520900074_5072391de6_b.jpg IMG_0950 by Jim Forte , on Flickr https:/...
by Oldtimer
Wed Feb 07, 2024 3:01 pm
Forum: Hot Wheels Foundation | Elite | Super Elite
Topic: Question regarding numbers of limited editions Hot Wheels Elite
Replies: 5
Views: 215

Re: Question regarding numbers of limited editions Hot Wheels Elite

Was it Kevin on his Scale18 board?

If so, even though he kept the website up for the four or five “regulars”, the “big list” went the way of the Dodo bird.
by Oldtimer
Tue Feb 06, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: Hot Wheels Foundation | Elite | Super Elite
Topic: Question regarding numbers of limited editions Hot Wheels Elite
Replies: 5
Views: 215

Re: Question regarding numbers of limited editions Hot Wheels Elite

If the box gives a maximum number, I think you can be pretty assured that's how many they made.

If there's no specific number, especially for a model made that long ago, not sure if there's any source, other than the manufacturer, and even that might be a shot in the dark.
by Oldtimer
Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:16 am
Forum: Latest Diecast News and Site Updates
Topic: Don’t Come Knocking if the Truck is Rocking!
Replies: 2
Views: 101

Re: Don’t Come Knocking if the Truck is Rocking!

Didn’t see the mandatory bumper sticker:

Don’t Laugh, Your Daughter Might Be In Here
by Oldtimer
Fri Feb 02, 2024 2:40 pm
Forum: Latest Diecast News and Site Updates
Topic: ACME 1965 Shelby GT350R – Gulf Racing Tribute
Replies: 3
Views: 193

Re: ACME 1965 Shelby GT350R – Gulf Racing Tribute

Now, don't get me wrong, there's doing a fantasy model, and then trying to leverage two iconic themes into additional income with very little expense. "Oh, Wow! Another Gulf livery, I need that to add to my Gulf Camaro and Gulf Mustang racers (neither of which existed in real life)." "Oh, Wow! Anoth...
by Oldtimer
Thu Jan 25, 2024 5:30 pm
Forum: Latest Diecast News and Site Updates
Topic: Thank you RepliCarz!
Replies: 3
Views: 627

Re: Thank you RepliCarz!

I have recently created a relationship with Replicarz. I retired in April 2020, and need to reduce my rather substantial 1/18 scale diecast collection. I tried eBay, but the hassle of dealing with each individual buyer, packing one or maybe two models at a time, and awaiting the inevitable complaint...
by Oldtimer
Mon Jan 15, 2024 1:28 pm
Forum: Diecast "WANT" Classifieds
Topic: WANTED: 1/18 scale Porsche 935, First Generation, Rear Engine Cover and Wing
Replies: 0
Views: 603

WANTED: 1/18 scale Porsche 935, First Generation, Rear Engine Cover and Wing

I'm thinking about a custom model, and need a Porsche 935 (think Exoto first generation) rear engine cover and rear wing. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53466283235_9d7738edf3_b.jpg rear wing by Jim Forte , on Flickr Or looking for a referral to a resin-casting or 3D printing source. Thanks, in...
by Oldtimer
Sat Jan 06, 2024 1:43 am
Forum: Custom Models, Repairs & Parts Development
Topic: GMP Lola T70 Spyder - Minor Modification
Replies: 5
Views: 10460

Re: GMP Lola T70 Spyder - Minor Modification

Looks like a star trek spaceship. Very cool. I would have touched up those defects before paint though Thanks, it was a fun project. Actually wasn't expecting it to go as far as it did. Was just fooling around to see if the T332 scoop might match up. Not going into my displayed collection, the dono...
by Oldtimer
Thu Jan 04, 2024 6:53 pm
Forum: Custom Models, Repairs & Parts Development
Topic: GMP Lola T70 Spyder - Minor Modification
Replies: 5
Views: 10460

Re: GMP Lola T70 Spyder - Minor Modification

So, I got my good buddy and premier resin-caster Mike Kotwick (@Swede70 on many diecast boards) to help me out. Initially all I needed was a replacement for the Boraxo, but while we were talking, I went ahead an sent him a sample of each one of the three types that CC used. Mike is a magician when i...

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