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by VermillionRed
Wed Jul 31, 2019 6:53 pm
Forum: TrueScale Miniatures | Collection d’Elegance | TopSpeed
Topic: TSM 1/43 : Porsche 935 Lowenbrau
Replies: 3
Views: 4264

Re: TSM 1/43 : Porsche 935 Lowenbrau

Thanks for the reply. I believe the closest diecast store would be Toronto motorsports. I dont know of any other closer shop apart from north east USA.
by VermillionRed
Sat Jul 20, 2019 1:37 pm
Forum: TrueScale Miniatures | Collection d’Elegance | TopSpeed
Topic: TSM 1/43 : Porsche 935 Lowenbrau
Replies: 3
Views: 4264

TSM 1/43 : Porsche 935 Lowenbrau

Hello fellow diecast enthusiasts. I would like to enquire about the Porsche 935 Lowenbrau #86 Holbert/Ballot-Lena/Haywood made by TSM models in scale 1/43. On the TSM website it is listed as pre-order for $86 USD. Some European diecast sites have this particular model already. I have never pre-order...
by VermillionRed
Sat May 04, 2019 10:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is the 2019 McLaren F1 car being produced in 1/18?
Replies: 3
Views: 896

Is the 2019 McLaren F1 car being produced in 1/18?

Is Minichamps doing this car ?
by VermillionRed
Fri Mar 22, 2019 6:21 pm
Forum: Kyosho
Topic: Kyosho issues with paint?
Replies: 3
Views: 4236

Re: Kyosho issues with paint?

[KRAFTIG] wrote:This is common and noted program with Kyosho, some called it paint rash. Let's just say paint issues aren't exclusive to the Kyosho brand alone.
Thanks for your feedback. So in this case I wont hesitate to buy kyosho prucucts as no other manufacturer is flawless.
by VermillionRed
Fri Mar 22, 2019 5:43 pm
Forum: Kyosho
Topic: Kyosho issues with paint?
Replies: 3
Views: 4236

Kyosho issues with paint?

Hello diecast afficionados. Has anyone experienced problems with their Kyosho diecast models paint and or decals? i was at a trade show and a few said that this was an issue. Is it older models? is it the 1/43 or 1/18 range? Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Salutations
by VermillionRed
Mon Oct 22, 2018 12:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Matchbox Super Kings
Replies: 1
Views: 796

Matchbox Super Kings

Hello DieCast friends. I bought a Matchbox Super Kings Scammell Heavy Wreck truck on Ebay . Code # K-2. The diecast is 40 years old but in pretty good condition. There is two minor issues. First is one of the wheels does not touch the ground. Does anyone know how to rectify this situation. Perhaps u...
by VermillionRed
Tue Jul 03, 2018 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vintage Matchbox or Hotwheels collectors?
Replies: 3
Views: 1218

Vintage Matchbox or Hotwheels collectors?

Does anyone here collect 70s vintage Matchbox or Hotwheels? I buy the occasional piece but they are extremely pricey lol
by VermillionRed
Tue Jul 03, 2018 12:51 pm
Forum: Custom Models, Repairs & Parts Development
Topic: Rims on UT BMW M3 GTR decaying
Replies: 3
Views: 928

Re: Rims on UT BMW M3 GTR decaying

Ok guys thanks for your advice. I knew somehow that this could be a problem with UT cars .I would have thought that the decals or paint would deteriorate after twenty years but instead its the rims! Such a pity as they were and still are for the most part awesome diecast models. Chemical reaction be...
by VermillionRed
Tue Jul 03, 2018 12:42 am
Forum: Custom Models, Repairs & Parts Development
Topic: Rims on UT BMW M3 GTR decaying
Replies: 3
Views: 928

Rims on UT BMW M3 GTR decaying

Hello fellow collectors. I have a 1/18 scale UT model car BMW M3 GTR Red Bull #7. I had this car for nearly twenty years and it's never been removed from its original box. The decals and paint are still in pristine condition. However the rims upon closer inspection are seemingly decaying or chipping...
by VermillionRed
Tue Jul 03, 2018 12:28 am
Forum: New Member Introductions
Topic: New member
Replies: 1
Views: 648

New member

Hello everyone. I am new to this forum. My name is Dominic. I live in Montreal. I have been collecting diecast for more than 20 years . I buy mostly from Ebay. The cars in my collection are from AutoArt , Minichamps ,UT , Ixo, Mattel Elite, Kyosho and Exoto . I collect both 1/43 and 1/18 scale. I ha...

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