GTPlanet Scale model thread

[Vitocorp]

Tecnically the best way to store a model should be keeping it in the original box but there was this guy, about the TSM McLaren who said something like "you should keep the car out of the box to prevent tyre melting".
And I had nightmares about my model cars having the same issue

The TSM McLarens are getting massive sales on eBay, it looks like it's a risky model to buy despite it looks so cool...I mean, resin with opening parts...


Speaking of real nightmares I broke the towing hook on the Lancia LC2, I've used a surgical amount of Loctite Super Glue with a quite successful result but still, I feel bad for what happened to this model...

 

[AOS-]

You can cancel the order tomorrow or pray for a problem free model.

QC issues aside, I think the TSM F1s beat the crap of out AA in terms of details. Here is my F1 LM.

That XP1 is also on sale too at TO.

Turned that baby down because having the yellow one gives me a reason to get their P1 GTR.

 

[Venom800tt]

I got bored and used a Gundam marker to make the panel lines more defined. Also, for some odd reason this car reminds me of a F-15 Eagle when looked at from the side...

 

[Vitocorp]

I got bored and used a Gundam marker to make the panel lines more defined. Also, for some odd reason this car reminds me of a F-15 Eagle when looked at from the side...

Too much Ace Combat

 

[Venom800tt]

Too much Ace Combat

Hehe
And I think I will panel line more of my lighter colored resin models, though dunno which one I will do next...

 

[alstigy]

Wow I didn't know there was a thread for this thing on gtplanet. I just got into the hobby as I got these 3 as gifts for Eid. I know the pics can be better but I was too excited to show em to you guys. The detail on the Honda is on a different level.

1/43 AUTOart Lotus esprit Turbo
1/43 HPI Honda F1 RA272
1/43 Spark McLaren-Mercedes F1

 

[alstigy]

Does anyone know if the 1/43 AUTOart Nismo Skyline GTR Z-Tune R34 is worth getting? It's based off the same mold as the Gran Turismo Nismo R34 which can go for around $150.

 

[alstigy]

Guys, I just ordered a 1:43 AUTOart Nismo Skyline GTR Z-Tune R34 and got it for 40.23 CAD which is around 30.38 USD, this is with shipping. It's a pretty good deal, here's the link if anyone wants one: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/191927699193?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[Venom800tt]

Don't have any of the AA 1/43 R34's myself, but I do have other AA's in 1/43 and they are pretty nice.

Also more Dauer:

 

[MSZ]

VTEC has just kicked in! YO!

My first Triple9 model, it is a sealed diecast. far from perfect but for its price it is very hard to complain. One good thing about this series is that they have planned to release a lot of Japanese sport cars in the near future, like the Miata, 17' R35 GT-R, 2000GT, KCGP10 GT-R etc. for a very reasonable price(this Civic costs 50 euros), I've preordered the R35 already so after unboxing this Civic, I can't wait to see what the R35 looks like when it is out.

 

[alstigy]

Does anyone know if there is a store for scale models in the Toronto area?

 

[Vitocorp]

Don't have any of the AA 1/43 R34's myself, but I do have other AA's in 1/43 and they are pretty nice.

Also more Dauer:

McDonnell Dauer F-962 Eagle

Speaking of jet fighters...

 

[MSZ]

Does anyone know if there is a store for scale models in the Toronto area?

There is a store in Parkway Mall that sells 1/43 AUTOart models. For 1/18 models we bought from Toronto Motorsports, they are quite popular among Canadian collectors. Located around the Port Union Rd. area.

 

[alstigy]

There is a store in Parkway Mall that sells 1/43 AUTOart models. For 1/18 models we bought from Toronto Motorsports, they are quite popular among Canadian collectors. Located around the Port Union Rd. area.

Thank you so much, I'll def check them out.

BTW I just ordered a 1/43 nismo r34 z-tune for $40 CAD, is that a good deal?
How much does a 1/43 go for at Parkway averagely?

 

[MSZ]

Thank you so much, I'll def check them out.

BTW I just ordered a 1/43 nismo r34 z-tune for $40 CAD, is that a good deal?
How much does a 1/43 go for at Parkway averagely?

I forgot to post ToMo's website: http://www.tomotorsports.com

I don't remember much about that Parkway Mall store, probably more than $40 each for their models.

 

[Venom800tt]

VTEC has just kicked in! YO!

My first Triple9 model, it is a sealed diecast. far from perfect but for its price it is very hard to complain. One good thing about this series is that they have planned to release a lot of Japanese sport cars in the near future, like the Miata, 17' R35 GT-R, 2000GT, KCGP10 GT-R etc. for a very reasonable price(this Civic costs 50 euros), I've preordered the R35 already so after unboxing this Civic, I can't wait to see what the R35 looks like when it is out.

I... Want that for some odd reason...

 

[MSZ]

I... Want that for some odd reason...

Go buy one!

 

[AOS-]

I... Want that for some odd reason...

You mean you want these:

 

[Venom800tt]

You mean you want these:

But... I have a black pre-ordered...

 

[AOS-]

Funny as it's happening a second time, the later NSXs get produced before yours does. Will it ever see a release?

 

[MSZ]

I've preordered the NA2 instead:

 

[AOS-]

I've preordered the NA2 instead:

By Mark?

 

[MSZ]

By Mark?

Onemodel. The Mark NA2 was made in a very limited number.

I do have a Mark gen2 NSX coming though.

 

[AOS-]

Onemodel. The Mark NA2 was made in a very limited number.

Let's do a model comparison when they've all arrived.

 

[Venom800tt]

Funny as it's happening a second time, the later NSXs get produced before yours does. Will it ever see a release?

Soon ©™
And I have been thinking of getting the One Model NA2 NSX, along with the Mark43 current gen NSX. Haven't decided yet tho...

 

[SVX]

I wish those NSXes had thicker sidewalls. Ruin the proportions for me entirely IMO.

 

[-Fred-]

I wish those NSXes had thicker sidewalls. Ruin the proportions for me entirely IMO.

Ditto. Shame the AutoArts are basically un-buyable nowadays, because they'd be just about perfect.

 

[MSZ]

Ditto. Shame the AutoArts are basically un-buyable nowadays, because they'd be just about perfect.

I am not sure about the AA NSX, the rear end on the AA just looks weird to me, that's why I never got one. On the other hand the Ignition Model version is more accurate, but I am not a fan of the wheels, so I am not buying one either.

 

[AOS-]

AA's NSX has something lacking I found. Those JGTCs dropping so much in price leads me to believe there's something noticeably bad about it. I don't know about the road car.

Kyosho on the other hand is one of the worst castings overall. Their JGTC versions are pretty good though.

 

[MSZ]

AA's NSX has something lacking I found. Those JGTCs dropping so much in price leads me to believe there's something noticeably bad about it. I don't know about the road car.

Kyosho on the other hand is one of the worst castings overall. Their JGTC versions are pretty good though.

Nah, the sealed Super GTs are cheap because AA overly produced these models, when the whole sealed models concept was NOT popular back then(funny, we are so used to it now). The road car is based on a totally different mold, I will post my G'Zox Mugen NSX here so you be the judge.