Hot Wheels and Matchbox Customizing Thread

CodeRedR51 · Jul 21, 2015

For 1:64 scale you usually have to make your own.

DUBer · Jul 22, 2015

Just finished customizing and detailing this (excluding the paintjob and logo). 57' chevy suburban.

Cano · Jul 22, 2015

SmokeyJones
Hello, I am just starting out in 1:64 customs. Mostly simple repaints and such for now.I do have a question though. Are there any sites or places i can find/buy decals (either dry rub or wet apply) that i can use to replace the Badges and emblems of my cars? (i.e. the F150 badge for a ford pick up, the SS badge for a '70 Chevelle, the lettering for DODGE from the back of a 2011 Charger...)

My plan is for highly detailed customs and i feel these small touches are necessary. Any help you can offer would be great.

Thanks in advance

As @R1600Turbo said, you indeed have to make your own, and in the case of emblems, they'll work only if you're applying them to a lighter background.

Emmcee · Jul 24, 2015

Does anyone know where or how to get these rim inserts?

AOS- · Jul 24, 2015

I think that was 3D printed by a hobbyist over in south-east Asia. There's a few customizing folks over there dabbling with printed parts already. if you have a Facebook account, look up Japan Hot Wheels Association, follow them. There are a few people there regularly posting new creations. One of them probably knows who to contact for those wheels.

AHMEDFINK · Jul 24, 2015

Hi, long time no see, those rim inserts are called Photo Etched, they are very common on Slot Cars and 1/43 cars, maybe you can find some on ebay.

Or look in here on how to make your own http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234944044-how-to-make-photo-etched-parts-at-home/ it’s not simple, but it’s totally possible

Nessy · Jul 24, 2015

Great to see you back on here Ahmed, and thanks for sharing the link with us. I'm very tempted to give it a try. 👍

AOS- · Jul 25, 2015

Not mine:

I was on Jauce again and these are custom painted Kyoshos someone is selling. Lamps are painted, seats and a colour stripe.

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CodeRedR51 · Jul 26, 2015

Anyone know a company called 7Eight toys? Apparently they make custom wheels in 1:64, found this image posted over on clubroadster.net:

Nessy · Jul 26, 2015

R1600Turbo
Anyone know a company called 7Eight toys? Apparently they make custom wheels in 1:64, found this image posted over on clubroadster.net:

They're made by one of the guys that does the Lamley customs blog (Toy4dr, i think is the guys name). They look pretty good. 👍

CodeRedR51 · Jul 26, 2015

Nessy
They're made by one of the guys that does the Lamley customs blog (Toy4dr, i think is the guys name). They look pretty good. 👍

Was hoping they had a site so I could see if they have more.

Nessy · Jul 26, 2015

R1600Turbo
Was hoping they had a site so I could see if they have more.

I think he only sells through Instagram.

Avalonbug · Jul 27, 2015

Pretty basic custom, just a simple re-spray and wheel swap, but I really like it.

At least it rolls well, and tows cars so that's a good thing.

mustang fanatic · Jul 27, 2015

That's pretty cool. What did tow hook come from?

Avalonbug · Jul 27, 2015

mustang fanatic
That's pretty cool. What did tow hook come from?

It came from a Matchbox tow truck, I found a pic from Google Images:

EDIT: @R1600Turbo The guy's Instagram is @78toy4dr, and the page for his custom wheels is 7eightoys

CodeRedR51 · Jul 27, 2015

Grrr, I don't use Instagram. Which 'page' is this? Facebook?

Avalonbug · Jul 27, 2015

Nope, Instagram page. I'd suggest you get an Instagram, the customizing community is HUGE, and a much better way for people to see your customs and vice versa.

CodeRedR51 · Jul 27, 2015

I haven't customized a car in months it seems. Just lost all motivation, although a chassis swap on a Greenlight is planned for next weekend. "Planned". :lol:

Cano · Jul 27, 2015

Avalonbug
Nope, Instagram page. I'd suggest you get an Instagram, the customizing community is HUGE, and a much better way for people to see your customs and vice versa.

We've never turned to Instagram to promote Custom Diecast Mexico. Maybe it's time.

Avalonbug · Jul 27, 2015

Cano
We've never turned to Instagram to promote Custom Diecast Mexico. Maybe it's time.

I definitely would. Also, Instagram is where the people who run the Lamley Customs blog find about 90% of their work, plus they have their own works on there. So, you would get more people seeing your work for sure.

CodeRedR51 · Jul 27, 2015

Just bought these two:

I like the paint on the top one but hate the wheels. Rather than ruin it by trying to do a wheel swap, I just bought the one on the bottom and will do a chassis swap, wheels and all. Top is a '64 and the bottom is a '65, hopefully it switches over with no issues.

mustang fanatic · Jul 28, 2015

Threw some stripper on this GMC Motorhome:

And got this:

AOS- · Jul 28, 2015

What? You got two layers of paint on that thing? What are we looking at?

Cano · Jul 28, 2015

Wow, that is super odd indeed! :0

AHMEDFINK · Jul 29, 2015

AOS-
Not mine:

I was on Jauce again and these are custom painted Kyoshos someone is selling. Lamps are painted, seats and a colour stripe.

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Awesome!!! I´ve always wanted to do something like this but I´m not that brave

Cano · Jul 30, 2015

AHMEDFINK
Awesome!!! I´ve always wanted to do something like this but I´m not that brave

Let's do a blue 355, that thing isn't too expensive and that one looks awesome 👍

CodeRedR51 · Jul 31, 2015

Greenlight chassis swap before:

After:

mustang fanatic · Jul 31, 2015

Before:

Really like how this one turned out, kinda went for the old Boss Hoss look

NISM0_SKYLINE · Aug 1, 2015

Cano
Because unless you have an Alps printer, it's impossible to print white-based decals on clear paper. One day, maybe.

edit:

Ah, new page, new box of stuff:

A little late, but what are going to do with that blue 917 and Group B Citroen?!

Cano · Aug 1, 2015

Well, the 917 will get a racing livery of some sort and another color on the interior. The Citroen, I'm torn on hardcore street car or full-on rally car, as the thing doesn't have a rollcage and stuff so I'd have to basically dump the interior and make one from scratch.