https://www.amalgamcollection.com/model/mclaren-f1-lm/


sweet mother of bespoke models...

gotta give 'em a spin some times
treat them as if they were real cars that would get flat spots sitting in storage for too long

dosen't work for resin models with wheels that don't turn :cry:

If anyone of you is interested in Autoart STIs, I'm selling my WRX STI collection.

https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/bnc/...474131713.html

It's not even that, besides resins not having moving wheels... the AutoArts for example when the tire is in contact with a plastic base the entire tire gets an oily texture to it... not just where it is contacting the plastic... all the oils from the rubber start coming out of the tire and it's effectively melting.

So far, for me, putting a black paper barrier between the tire and the plastic base has ceased the damage.

damn. would love to buy the bug eye, blob eye and hawk eye....

Got myself a light box and started playing around with it... probably should have picked something less challenging than a reflective stainless steel finish lol

https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2948/3...501fe536_c.jpg

I might be willing to sell my white hawk eye if the price is right.

Couple of suggestions if you don't mind.
1) Picture is too cropped. Leave some space around the car.
2) Try to dewrinkle the background fabric
3) More lighttttttt. Maybe use a LED video light as a continuous light source, or you can try light painting!

Pacman808 has inspired me to break things again after a long hiatus... test fit of TK Diecast Volk Racing TE37s in black chrome on an ottomobile s14 kouki silvia. still needs brakes though.

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...ba&oe=5AE87FCF

also got this one from Pacman808 today... Ottomobile s13 180sx:

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...32&oe=5AE414D8

American Excellence website for models didn’t often have great stuff, but today they’re blowing out a bunch of models for 50% off... picked up the last AutoArt McLaren F1 LM for $215usd and free shipping. There’s some decent race car stuff left, most of the Ferrari’s are gone. Have to send to Blaine or PR though.

https://www.american-excellence.com

downsizing my autoart collection

white blobeye STi
http://us.autoartmodels.com/product....ode=qzCMeErZNN

black blobeye STi
http://us.autoartmodels.com/product....ode=Lpznkuaque

white hawkeye STi
http://us.autoartmodels.com/product....ode=6CBqnP94Ux

all in 1/18 scale, mint condition, have boxes. PM if interested!

I'm not sure if this is actually a good deal but looking at what you guys are posting and buying I THINK it is. Somebody should pick it up if it's a good deal.


#1204/2800 1:18 Autoart Subaru WRX SCCA ProRally Championship car $150USD Shipped within the US

https://forums.nasioc.com/forums/sho....php?t=2851376

https://media.fotki.com/2v2uBtFyGx9T3R.jpg

https://media.fotki.com/2v2uBtymWx9T3R.jpg

Ken Block fans eat your heart out....
 

Hi Everyone!!

I just received this super cool model from Top Marques last week. Two words really describe this model...Super Cool!

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uu...=w1280-h854-no

When Top Marques announced that they were going to produce this model last October, I knew I had to add this into my collection. I mean this is a really cool subject. Too bad Top Marques did not produce Ken Block's Monster Subaru...I wonder will they produce his Ford Focus??? Hmm...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Um...=w1280-h854-no

Anyhow, here are some specs for this Mustang... It has a 410 cubic-Inch Roush Yates Ford V8 that pumps out 845 HP. It is 4wd. The tires are special order 295-width Pirellis mounted to a three piece 18 inch wheels.

Here is a review of the "Hoonicorn" by Chris Harris.

About the model:

This is the first model from Top Marques that I purchased. Although LS Collectibles and Top Marques are the same company, Top Marques is the upscale brand.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zs...Q=w835-h350-no

The model is packaged and shipped very nice quality box. Once the cover is removed, the first thing I noticed is that the model is securely mounted to the base of the box with a base plate indicating only 1000 pieces are produced. The model is not numbered.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ps...=w1267-h950-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Uc...=w1267-h950-no

Next, I was just simply in awe of this model. The first item that caught my attention is the decal work on this model. The decal work on this car is well executed. Top Marques applied a very thin layer of clear coat that sealed the decals nicely. There are no wrinkles or creases in the decal work, especially the on carbon front lip and front and rear bumpers.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Y4...=w1280-h854-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pe...=w1280-h854-no

Next item I noticed was the big Air Scoop on the front hood. This is one of the signature features of this car. Although the air scoop is nicely detailed, I think Top Marques could have recessed and lowered the engine block down a little to create the illusion of depth, and they could of made the hood pins more 3D instead of a flat metal decal. Not a deal breaker here, but just little details.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/eh...=w1280-h854-no

Next, item that I thought that were nicely replicated are the 18" three piece gold rims. If you want to add more depth to the rims, I would recommend doing a light black wash. This will make the rivets on the rims stand out a little more.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/1r...=w1280-h854-no

The interior of the model is nicely reproduced. Everything from the roll cage, carbon dash, shifter's and bucket seats are made well. But, one detail that Top Marques missed is the word "Hoonigan" on the gold hand brake lever. They have the red button on top, but no Hoonigan. This is one of the signature pieces of this car...

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/JK...=w1280-h854-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/4N...=w1280-h854-no

Comparing to images found online, the overall shape of the body is accurately reproduced. Top Marques did a excellent job.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ct...=w1280-h854-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_g...=w1024-h682-no
Real Car

Overall, I am very impressed with this model. Yes I know there are a few minor details that Top Marques missed, but as I mentioned - these are not deal breakers. This model is already sold out on the Top Marques website. If you can get one, do it....

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a4...=w1280-h854-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zt...=w1280-h854-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jj...=w1280-h854-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Va...=w1280-h854-no

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_5...=w1280-h854-no

Comments are welcomed.

Happy Collecting!

William

Good deal if you are into rallying! It is new and even the box is mint!

don't you just love fleabay... a second chance to buy at a higher price. :facepalm:

https://scontent.fyvr1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...b0&oe=5B155DE4

This came to me all the way from Croatia...

pre-loved vintage Autoart Mercedes Benz 190e 2.5-16 DTM2 EVO plain body

#bringbackdiecastsnomorecomposites

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...49&oe=5B01F0EC

Anyone else see Autoworld from Metrotown flooding Craigslist with their absolutely ridiculous prices for AutoArt models? It's so pathetic and kind of aggravating LOL!

but by not selling them because of said prices, they now have a good collection of vintage autoart diecasts. with all the backlash against their new composites they could either open up a museum or make profit online amongst international diecast collectors?

No need to introduce this car...
 

Hi Everyone,

No need to introduce this raging bull. If you grew up in the 80's this car will be posted on the wall along with Samantha Fox...

1/18 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition by AutoART.

https://i2.wp.com/jimcofer.com/perso...304-samfox.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/De...=w1058-h705-no
The Alpine logo was always standard in the Countach poster.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Ds...=w1058-h705-no
Comments are welcomed.

Happy Collecting

William

Bought this a couple days ago...

https://scontent.fcxh2-1.fna.fbcdn.n...95&oe=5B0A001C

got me excited thinking AA finally released the LP5000 QV

New top for the S2000 from TK-Diecast.... what color should it be?

https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...09&oe=5B404AC3

Rising sun flag like this but kind of offset (if you’re looking for something different)!