1/64 Model Collectors Thread

Niku Driver HC · May 20, 2015

Apok
Keep it up and you'll soon have more Siku's than me. They're not really carried in stores here anymore.

Unless I buy more older ones which, as a bonus, might make Cano jelly.

Well that just sucks, doesn't it? Unless you go online, there's no other for you to get new Siku cars. Then again, there is only one shop in the Valongo area that sells these, but I guess that one store more than the ones available in Slovenia... And only a handful of Sikus really interest me as we speak; the main one is of course that 4C, if I find one you can bet your wallet that I'll get it.

And yes, Cano would be pretty jellious of you buying vintage Siku cars. Also, Siku does scale boats; does that mean it's your favourite company? :lol:

Apok · May 20, 2015

Niku Driver HC
And yes, Cano would be pretty jellious of you buying vintage Siku cars. Also, Siku does scale boats; does that mean it's your favourite company?

Don't be silly, there are no favorites as all boats are created equal.

Niku Driver HC · May 20, 2015

Apok
Don't be silly, there are no favorites as all boats are created equal.

Ah, but of course, I forgot that you are the Based Boat God of this thread, silly me. Your fine laws imply that all boats are deserving of the same praise, and that no boat shall be ostracized for being different.

CodeRedR51 · May 20, 2015

AOS- · May 21, 2015

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Nessy · May 21, 2015

@Niku Driver HC Did you manage to pick up the Siku KTM X-Bow yet? I noticed in the catalogue it says it's due out in May. I was going to stop by the place that sells Siku over here, the other day and check for myself, but decided against as i knew i wouldn't be able to resist a questionable Siku purchase, for a second time..

Actually had this thing in my hand the last time i was there (along with the Alfa 4C), that 1/50 scale thing just about talked me out of both purchases, but looking at the pic, i'm feeling the urge again.

[EDIT]

And... I've just managed to talk myself into acquiring it, again. :lol:

[EDIT 2]

How the thing looks in real life:

Spacegoat · May 21, 2015

Nessy
[EDIT]

And... I've just managed to talk myself into acquiring it, again.

Yes, good. That is insanely cool. :drool:

👍

AOS- · May 21, 2015

Can we see a custom one where you paint yours silver???

yabiggoose · May 21, 2015

Considering how much those Siku bus sets cost, I doubt it.

Niku Driver HC · May 21, 2015

Nessy
@Niku Driver HC Did you manage to pick up the Siku KTM X-Bow yet? I noticed in the catalogue it says it's due out in May. I was going to stop by the place that sells Siku over here, the other day and check for myself, but decided against as i knew i wouldn't be able to resist a questionable Siku purchase, for a second time..

Actually had this thing in my hand the last time i was there (along with the Alfa 4C), that 1/50 scale thing just about talked me out of both purchases, but looking at the pic, i'm feeling the urge again.

[EDIT]

And... I've just managed to talk myself into acquiring it, again.

[EDIT 2]

How the thing looks in real life:

No, Doc, no X-Bows were available at the time I bought the Traction. If it was, I'd buy that over the Citroen in a heartbeat, but no models were available. I might just go for it if I see one in the forseeable future. Same goes for the 4C, of course.

Also, that RV is impossibly amazing. The moment I spotted it in the 2015 catalogue that I got, my jaw dropped. Siku even went to the trouble of adding a Wiesmann to show it can actually store a damm car inside it. And since I own a Siku Wiesmann, I'd have the whole set if I bought that... Incredible stuff, but the price of Siku buses is a bit off-putting. I'd rather spend that on a TLV Skyline Silhouette, to be honest. :lol:

Nessy · May 21, 2015

AOS-
Can we see a custom one where you paint yours silver???

I know that would be frowned upon by some members, but i can totally see myself doing just that. :lol:

yabiggoose
Considering how much those Siku bus sets cost, I doubt it.

They are real pricey for what they are, but they're fairly unique, (can't think of another diecast manufacturer that does something similar). It would make it my 2nd most expensive diecast purchase, to date, (Kyosho 1/18 scale Nissan Skyline KPGC10, being my most expensive purchase). Wouldn't stop me from customising it though.

Niku Driver HC
Incredible stuff, but the price of Siku buses is a bit off-putting. I'd rather spend that on a TLV Skyline Silhouette, to be honest.

I hear ya, and again, yes they're quite pricey for what they are. The cost of a TLV Skyline Super Silhouette is actually more expensive (even from Japan Booster, and he's quite cheap), than the Siku bus. Though in fairness, the quality of any TLV far surpasses that of a Siku bus. 👍

Niku Driver HC · May 21, 2015

Nessy
I hear ya, and again, yes they're quite pricey for what they are. The cost of a TLV Skyline Super Silhouette is actually more expensive (even from Japan Booster, and he's quite cheap), than the Siku bus. Though in fairness, the quality of any TLV far surpasses that of a Siku bus. 👍

Well, that's more or less the point, really. I know that a TLV Silhouette is more pricey, and probably a lesser TLV would match the cost of a single Siku bus better, but if I'm blowing that sort of Money like that, I might as well spend that on one of the best 1/64 racing cars ever made, no? 💡👍 And I'll buy it from Japan Booster, that is for sure.

RCKakashi14 · May 21, 2015

Hot Wheels vs. Kyosho - Porsche 918 Spyder:

AOS- · May 21, 2015

It might be baller if Kyosho did another British Sports series.. mainly for the 12C and P1.

Or a potential Audi series... from hatches to le mans.

Cano · May 21, 2015

Niku Driver HC
Well, just about everyone has a black Siku Traction Avant but me, no wonder you're the veterans here.

It isn't that old, that version must be about 6 years old or so.

Apok
Unless I buy more older ones which, as a bonus, might make Cano jelly.

You keep doin' dat. I have several old Sikus but most of them require extensive restoration :/

EDIT: Ah, I just remembered, I just acquired a really, really cool old Siku. I'll see if I can have some pics of it tonight. You gonna get the jelly this time.

Nessy · May 21, 2015

Niku Driver HC
Well, that's more or less the point, really. I know that a TLV Silhouette is more pricey, and probably a lesser TLV would match the cost of a single Siku bus better, but if I'm blowing that sort of Money like that, I might as well spend that on one of the best 1/64 racing cars ever made, no? 💡👍 And I'll buy it from Japan Booster, that is for sure.

Just purchased the Siku bus, but no X-bow (dealer still waiting on shipment). I'll try and take a few snaps in a short while.

I ended up paying £31 for the bus. A TLV Skyline Silhouette racer from crosssea222 (Japan booster) would cost me £48 (shipping included). The TLV is a stunning! diecast, though i personally couldn't justify (to myself) paying that amount for that particular version, (1983 early version) Japan booster has for sale. If it were the 1983 late version, and i had the money to drop on it, then yes i would be very tempted indeed. 👍

Niku Driver HC · May 21, 2015

RCKakashi14
Hot Wheels vs. Kyosho - Porsche 918 Spyder:

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Hmm, Kyosho's looks a tad bit more cohesive. Of course, with both Siku and Bburago adding the 918 to their 1/64 lines, things might get interesting...

Cano
It isn't that old, that version must be about 6 years old or so.

That's old enough for me to call it "old". :lol:

Joke aside, while it's "only" six years old, it's old enough to not be found in normal stores, for a normal Siku price. Nevertheless, it's cool that it exists. As I said before, the black suits the Traction well.

Also, I'm eager to see that old Siku of yours, impress me. I'll see if I get jellious of you...

Nessy
Just purchased the Siku bus, but no X-bow (dealer still waiting on shipment). I'll try and take a few snaps in a short while.

I ended up paying £31 for the bus. A TLV Skyline Silhouette racer from crosssea222 (Japan booster) would cost me £48 (shipping included). The TLV is a stunning! diecast, though i personally couldn't justify (to myself) paying that amount for that particular version, (1983 early version) Japan booster has for sale. If it were the 1983 late version, and i had the money to drop on it, then yes i would be very tempted indeed. 👍

Cool beans Doc, can't wait to see that bus. As for the X-Bow, hopefully one of us will get it. I bet that you'll get your hands in one before I do, really. :lol:

Also, I see your point, it's just that I really love that damm Silhouette. That, and the Bluebird as well. If I ever get to buy a TLV, I'll have a hard time just deciding. The latest announced batch of TLV cars (Nissan 2020 VGT, Alfa and the Silvia) does not, I repeat, does not help my case. I know one thing for sure; I won't be buying a TLV truck anytime soon. If Siku's are expensive...

Cano · May 21, 2015

Niku Driver HC
That's old enough for me to call it "old".

Old Siku.

Niku Driver HC · May 21, 2015

Cano
Old Siku.

Noted and (most definitely) appreciated.

And good job, by the way. 👍

Nessy · May 21, 2015

Only one pic for the moment:

Cano · May 21, 2015

Go to hell, doc.

Niku Driver HC · May 21, 2015

Cano
Go to hell, doc.

I'll make these words mine as well.

Screw you, Doc.

But thanks for sharing it with us, so that we can at least appreciate it. It is really, really cool. A truck with enough size to store a car, I mean, it's beautiful.

Spacegoat · May 21, 2015

Yes, curse you doctor. Nice picture. 👍

Love your custom MX-5 too, damn that looks good. :drool:

CodeRedR51 · May 22, 2015

Auto Worlds arrived. Missed out on the blue Dart cause a chase version came in its place. Guess I'll have to get that one separately.

ScarFace88 · May 22, 2015

I have a few older Siku cars, some from the 80s and some from around 2000. I'll post the pics tomorrow when it isn't dark out.

Spacegoat · May 22, 2015

Latest AmiAmi stuff arrived much quicker than I was expecting, it was only shipped out on Monday. And I didn't even go with EMS shipping for this order. :crazy:

Tomica Honda Fit and Subaru Impreza. TLV Isuzu Bellett and Toyota Town Ace.

Tomica Honda Fit & Subaru Impreza by VC SL/E, on Flickr

TLV Isuzu Bellett by VC SL/E, on Flickr

TLV Toyota Town Ace by VC SL/E, on Flickr

CodeRedR51 · May 22, 2015

^^^ I might have one of those Isuzu's on the way from the co-worker that's in Japan right now.

Also, going through the Auto Worlds and putting them in my display cases. These cars, in my most humble opinion, are the best TLV equivalent to 60's & 70's American muscle cars. The work they put into these things, especially the paint quality, is spectacular. Obviously not going to post photos of all 12 cars at the moment, but I will grab 1-2 here in a bit and take some shots. The plumb crazy Challenger is absolutely stunning. My photos will do them no justice, and for the $9.60-ish I paid for each one they are totally worth it.

Cano · May 22, 2015

R1600Turbo
Also, going through the Auto Worlds and putting them in my display cases. These cars, in my most humble opinion, are the best TLV equivalent to 60's & 70's American muscle cars. The work they put into these things, especially the paint quality, is spectacular. Obviously not going to post photos of all 12 cars at the moment, but I will grab 1-2 here in a bit and take some shots. The plumb crazy Challenger is absolutely stunning. My photos will do them no justice, and for the $9.60-ish I paid for each one they are totally worth it.

I agree. While they are not on the same level as TLV (no separate light pieces, for instance, among other stuff) they are indeed the best brand this side of the pond has to offer at this scale.

Also, you're gonna enjoy the Bellet a lot, it's an awesome model.