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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Thu Oct 20, 2022 8:58 am

Well done!

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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by SPhilli911 » Thu Oct 20, 2022 2:42 pm

I don’t typically buy race car models with liveries, but I couldn’t resist a good deal on a pair of Porsche GT2 EVO racers. First is the Playstation/Gran Turismo liveried Le Mans racer from 1998 made by GT Spirit and the second is the STP/Champion liveried car which raced at Daytona in 1996 made by UT Models. Sorry for the low quality pic… and being too lazy to remove them from packaging properly. :lol:

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Post by [KRAFTIG] » Thu Oct 20, 2022 3:13 pm

Classic UT!

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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by Gavin » Fri Oct 21, 2022 11:37 am

Both excellent 993 racers. I have the same UT & love it. Even the box looks perfect!

Love that yellow RS America too. I need that one!

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Post by DisposableApple » Sat Oct 22, 2022 12:15 pm

[KRAFTIG] wrote:
Thu Oct 20, 2022 8:58 am
Well done!
Got it for significantly less than what I would have paid for on release thanks to you :love:

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Post by [KRAFTIG] » Sat Oct 22, 2022 12:39 pm

DisposableApple wrote:
Sat Oct 22, 2022 12:15 pm
[KRAFTIG] wrote:
Thu Oct 20, 2022 8:58 am
Well done!
Got it for significantly less than what I would have paid for on release thanks to you :love:
They have been trying to unload these models for years now, but the original price definitely didn't work in their favour. I would add one too, but the theme and space come at a premium :wall:

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Post by momodels » Sun Oct 23, 2022 10:02 am

McLaren P1 (AUTOart) - papaya spark
Lamborghini Aventador S (AUTOart) - yellow pearl
Lexus LFA (AUTOart) - whitest white
Land Rover Range Rover "Camel Trophy" Papua New Guinea 1981 (Almost Real, Limited do 1000pcs)
Land Rover Defender 90 "Camel Trophy" Borneo 1985 (Almost Real, Limited to 1000pcs)
Land Rover Defender 110 "Camel Trophy" Support Unit Borneo 1985 (Almost Real, Limited to 1000pcs)
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BMW M5 F90 CS 2021 (GT Spirit, Limited to 2400pcs) - frozen deep green
Lexus LM300h (Keng Fai/NZG) - black
Toyota Land Cruiser 2020 (Keng Fai/NZG) - black
Toyota Land Cruiser with Roof Pack 1990 (Keng Fai/NZG) - black
Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Cabriolet, C217 (GT Spirit, Dealer Edition Limited to 1967pcs) - designo Diamond Bright White
Audi RS6 Avant, 2019 (Kiloworks/Keng Fai/NZG) - red
Skoda Superb 2013 facelift (Paudi) - black
Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG, R129 (OttO-models, Limited to 2000pcs) - black
BMW M5 E34 Touring (OttO-models, Limited to 3000pcs) - red
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Horse Trailer (Motor City Classics) - blue
Unimog 401, Feuerwehr (Schuco, Limited to 1500pcs) - red
Unimog 401, Westfalia Froschauge (Schuco, Limited to 1000pcs) - orange
Steyr-Puch Haflinger "Feuerwehr", Trident (Schuco, Limited to 1250pcs) - red
Steyr-Puch Haflinger "UN Red Cross", Trident (Schuco, Limited to 1250pcs) - white
Mercedes-Benz L911, 1966, "MHI" with figurine (Schuco, Limited to 1000pcs) - orange
and some Bruder accessories...
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Tatra 87, 1937 (MCG) - black
Tatra 87, 1937 (MCG) - silver
BMW 750i e32 (MCG) - black metallic
Fiat 500L "Taxi New York City 1965" (Solido) - yellow
Dacia Duster Fire Department (Solido)
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon - Brush Fire Unit 2003 (Maisto) - red
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Mercedes-Benz 300 CE-24 Coupe 1990, W124 (Norev, Online Exclusive Limited to 300pcs) - black (001/300!)
Mercedes-Benz 300 CE-24 Coupe 1990, W124, with Monoblock Aero AMG 17" wheels (Norev, Limited to 1002pcs) - black
Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG, R230 (Norev, Dealer Edition Limited to 1000pcs) - obsidian black
Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster 1957 (Norev) - silver
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1985, R107 - USA Version (Norev, Dealer Edition) - red
Mercedes-Benz 450 SL 1979, R107 - USA Version "Hart 2 Hart - TV Series" (Norev) - yellow
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Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe (Norev, Dealer Edition Limited to 1000pcs) - deep black metallic
Bmw 750Li G12 (iScale, Dealer Edition) - sophisto grey metallic
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Post by [KRAFTIG] » Sun Oct 23, 2022 10:42 pm

Nice haul!!

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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Sun Oct 23, 2022 10:46 pm

I haven't bought something in some time, did pre-order the BBR 1:18 metal and opening Maserati MC20

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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by DisposableApple » Mon Oct 24, 2022 1:14 am

momodels wrote:
Sun Oct 23, 2022 10:02 am
McLaren P1 (AUTOart) - papaya spark
Lamborghini Aventador S (AUTOart) - yellow pearl
Lexus LFA (AUTOart) - whitest white
Land Rover Range Rover "Camel Trophy" Papua New Guinea 1981 (Almost Real, Limited do 1000pcs)
Land Rover Defender 90 "Camel Trophy" Borneo 1985 (Almost Real, Limited to 1000pcs)
Land Rover Defender 110 "Camel Trophy" Support Unit Borneo 1985 (Almost Real, Limited to 1000pcs)

BMW M5 F90 CS 2021 (GT Spirit, Limited to 2400pcs) - frozen deep green
Lexus LM300h (Keng Fai/NZG) - black
Toyota Land Cruiser 2020 (Keng Fai/NZG) - black
Toyota Land Cruiser with Roof Pack 1990 (Keng Fai/NZG) - black
Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG Cabriolet, C217 (GT Spirit, Dealer Edition Limited to 1967pcs) - designo Diamond Bright White
Audi RS6 Avant, 2019 (Kiloworks/Keng Fai/NZG) - red
Skoda Superb 2013 facelift (Paudi) - black
Mercedes-Benz SL 73 AMG, R129 (OttO-models, Limited to 2000pcs) - black
BMW M5 E34 Touring (OttO-models, Limited to 3000pcs) - red

Horse Trailer (Motor City Classics) - blue
Unimog 401, Feuerwehr (Schuco, Limited to 1500pcs) - red
Unimog 401, Westfalia Froschauge (Schuco, Limited to 1000pcs) - orange
Steyr-Puch Haflinger "Feuerwehr", Trident (Schuco, Limited to 1250pcs) - red
Steyr-Puch Haflinger "UN Red Cross", Trident (Schuco, Limited to 1250pcs) - white
Mercedes-Benz L911, 1966, "MHI" with figurine (Schuco, Limited to 1000pcs) - orange
and some Bruder accessories...

Tatra 87, 1937 (MCG) - black
Tatra 87, 1937 (MCG) - silver
BMW 750i e32 (MCG) - black metallic
Fiat 500L "Taxi New York City 1965" (Solido) - yellow
Dacia Duster Fire Department (Solido)
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon - Brush Fire Unit 2003 (Maisto) - red

Mercedes-Benz 300 CE-24 Coupe 1990, W124 (Norev, Online Exclusive Limited to 300pcs) - black (001/300!)
Mercedes-Benz 300 CE-24 Coupe 1990, W124, with Monoblock Aero AMG 17" wheels (Norev, Limited to 1002pcs) - black
Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG, R230 (Norev, Dealer Edition Limited to 1000pcs) - obsidian black
Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster 1957 (Norev) - silver
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL 1985, R107 - USA Version (Norev, Dealer Edition) - red
Mercedes-Benz 450 SL 1979, R107 - USA Version "Hart 2 Hart - TV Series" (Norev) - yellow

Porsche Cayenne Turbo Coupe (Norev, Dealer Edition Limited to 1000pcs) - deep black metallic
Bmw 750Li G12 (iScale, Dealer Edition) - sophisto grey metallic
Impressive. You basically bought an entire store :lol:
I have the exact same Wrangler and I love it so much :love:
[KRAFTIG] wrote:
Sun Oct 23, 2022 10:46 pm
I haven't bought something in some time, did pre-order the BBR 1:18 metal and opening Maserati MC20
This is a must-have for sure. I feel like this is a future classic. I'm still undecided whether I should get it in black or white.

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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Mon Oct 24, 2022 1:18 am

Buy what you like best, that is my only advice.

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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by Weha » Mon Oct 24, 2022 11:29 pm

I just received my first Almost Real model tonight.

While it is beautifully executed, I'm afraid to say that it is "Almost Good". I just wrote Racing Legends and shared some pics & a video to bring attention some QA/QC issues.

Have any of you fine folks in have ever dealt with Racing Legends for a refund or exchange?
I would be interested to hear some stories.

Both good and not-so-good.

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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:43 am

Weha wrote:
Mon Oct 24, 2022 11:29 pm
I just received my first Almost Real model tonight.

While it is beautifully executed, I'm afraid to say that it is "Almost Good". I just wrote Racing Legends and shared some pics & a video to bring attention some QA/QC issues.

Have any of you fine folks in have ever dealt with Racing Legends for a refund or exchange?
I would be interested to hear some stories.

Both good and not-so-good.

-WS
Sorry to hear that, can you share the video? or detailed photos?

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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by SPhilli911 » Tue Oct 25, 2022 11:05 am

Gavin wrote:
Fri Oct 21, 2022 11:37 am
Both excellent 993 racers. I have the same UT & love it. Even the box looks perfect!

Love that yellow RS America too. I need that one!
I lucked out on the UT, I did not pay over $100 for it, even though it is basically brand new. Always wanted the model, no idea why it took me so long to pull the trigger, but I am happy.

Good luck on the RS America purchase (if you end up going for it), hoping you get a model in good shape. I ended up retuning mine and exchanging with a new one, holding my breath that it has no major defects when it arrives.

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Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase

Post by Weha » Wed Oct 26, 2022 11:26 pm

Hi Kraftig,
I'm waiting for AR to send me back a packing slip for the send back. I indicated to them that I would like to have another model once it becomes available. To the defense of AR, getting rear clamshell to close perfectly is quite a challenge. I suspect the mounting is not well aligned.
I'm not quite sure how to attach a quick video and pictures that I took off of my phone...

Is there a general e-mail account that I may forward to you?

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