What diecast did you get today?

[Zen]

On 9/24/2022 at 4:02 PM, Gramps46 said:

Just arrived this 1946 Dodge Power Wagon Special Edition Ertl Collectibles in 1/25 scale.   For $15 plus shipping with all paperwork and box I could not resist.  As a new Air Force 2nd Lt in 1968 we had a Power Wagon Ambulance as our office vehicle.

Just got mine delivered today, pretty nice diecast. Wondering if there is a safe way to remove the Wix marking from the doors?

[caapa]

Hi Zenon,

use cotton stick  with nail polish remover. First test the base colour on a not exponated area. If one - two light wipes don`t solve the colour you can go to the tampo-print. Again with light wipes you can remove it. Possibly you will need to correct the shine of the area.

[Gramps46]

6 minutes ago, caapa said:

Hi Zenon,

use cotton stick  with nail polish remover. First test the base colour on a not exponated area. If one - two light wipes don`t solve the colour you can go to the tampo-print. Again with light wipes you can remove it. Possibly you will need to correct the shine of the area.

I use only non-acetone polish remover.  It is safer and works for me.

 

 

[Zen]

Thanks for the info guys, will give that a try.

[HomerS]

Walked past the Duster too many times and for $20, I caved.  Needs mirrors and one wiper.  I may have the wiper or something close in a parts bin in the man cave.  

I worked for a company that my boss had an XLR.  Since the 'company' owned the car, my name was on the company insurance policy so I got to drive it.  Another GM vehicle that had potential and plug pulled too soon.

[Gramps46]

I got lucky and was the only bidder on this 1988 Corvette 35th Anniversary Special Editon from Franklin Mint.  I do have a special attraction to all white Corvettes so this fit the bill.

[keyser]

Gary, nice model. I’ve never seen a 1:1 of that car, did they do any like that? Really like black over white. 

[Gramps46]

23 minutes ago, keyser said:

Gary, nice model. I’ve never seen a 1:1 of that car, did they do any like that? Really like black over white. 

1988 was the 35th anniversary of Corvette production , so a coupe only 35th Special Edition Package (RPO Z01; $4,795.00) was available. White was the theme, in observance of the 1953 Corvettes, all of which had white exteriors. Included were white wheels along with white door handles and side strip.

[keyser]

Cool. That could’ve been a Let me google that for you moment, but you’re kind. 🤣

Truly have never seen one, even then. Ermine white ftw, glad this is over white guts. 👍🏼

[Gramps46]

As I was storming out of Lowes today, storming because they will be glad to sell you a refrigerator but will not sell you a water filter replacement.  So I almost ran into a rack of diecasts and one diecast stood out to me because it was bigger than the rest.  This Jeep US Postal Service delivery vehicle is a Kinsmart 1/26th scale diecast.  Being a Jeep guy, I had to have it.  Tom Geiger might have posted this already.

Living in the greater Washington DC area I just wanted to let you know those are not meant to be bullet holes in the background.

[cobraman]

Looks to be pretty detailed.

[keyser]

Bullet holes could be almost any post office 🤣

They don’t call it “goin’ postal” for nuttin’. 

Filters both water and air cheapest on Bezos’ site. He needs the money. 

Edited October 14, 2022 by keyser

[swede70]

Greetings,

This was an unexpected eBay find, while I think it was mistaken by some to be a damaged sealed iteration of the 1:18th new-tool '72 Minichamps CSL versus the older all-opening dealer promo that it is.  Shredded license plate decals (almost unavoidable on this release), a missing front license plate mount and a missing wiper detract from things, although most of this I was able to address.  $41 plus $9 shipping was paid, contrasting this to about $200 for the same promo or the $120-$150 sealed model.  Not the best eBay auction listing write-up for this model, hence maybe less competition encountered?

Also turned up in recent days would be a Kyosho BMW LMR sports prototype endurance racer also in 1:18th scale.  A visit to an area BMW dealership revealed that a new Heritage Collection rerelease based on the same tool is out there to be had for $94 if one aggressively price shops, although soon after I went looking for examples on eBay and found a seriously moldy box Sebring iteration at a Buy It Now price of $18.95 - hence a deal of sorts.  When new I think these retailed for $79.95 and met some customer resistance for being one of the first sealed/nonopening diecast models of note, but still a nice thing to have.  Some scrubbing was needed, but obviously not horrible in sum.  Thanks for your review of this post.

Mike K./Swede70

[slusher]

13 hours ago, Gramps46 said:

As I was storming out of Lowes today, storming because they will be glad to sell you a refrigerator but will not sell you a water filter replacement.  So I almost ran into a rack of diecasts and one diecast stood out to me because it was bigger than the rest.  This Jeep US Postal Service delivery vehicle is a Kinsmart 1/26th scale diecast.  Being a Jeep guy, I had to have it.  Tom Geiger might have posted this already.

Living in the greater Washington DC area I just wanted to let you know those are not meant to be bullet holes in the background.

Real nice score, Gary!

[Gramps46]

I got lucky a few days ago and bid on a $6.00 Ferrari F12tdf 2015 and was the only bidder.  Figuring my chances were zilich I promptly forgot about it till notified that i was the winner.  Fortunately, I fall above the age limit too.

Edited October 26, 2022 by Gramps46

[cobraman]

Looks great !  Such a deal !

[Ace-Garageguy]

Kinda thought I was done buying diecasts, but when I came across this perfect 1/24 Franklin Mint Mercedes W196 for way under market asking prices, I had to spring for it.

The engine isn't the greatest, and it needs much better wire wheels, but at first examination, I think the tooling designers got the shape and proportions quite close.

[cobraman]

Nice ! Better wheels will really  perk that up !

[1959scudetto]

On 10/27/2022 at 12:19 AM, cobraman said:

Looks great !  Such a deal !

You can't go wrong with that price, Gary - a real steal!

[1959scudetto]

On 10/27/2022 at 12:28 AM, Ace-Garageguy said:

Kinda thought I was done buying diecasts, but when I came across this perfect 1/24 Franklin Mint Mercedes W196 for way under market asking prices, I had to spring for it.

The engine isn't the greatest, and it needs much better wire wheels, but at first examination, I think the tooling designers got the shape and proportions quite close.

Nice find, Bill - I have this one also, and its weakest points are the plastic wheels and the huge gap around the hood. PMA/Minichamps'  different 300 SLR versions would have the correct wheels:

[keyser]

FPP doing a kit now. Awesome as usual but can’t put it on shelf immediately. 

[NYLIBUD]

Wow some very cool diecasts here.The Duster,the mail truck,the white Corvette,etc.I just picked up a couple diecasts diecast at a swap meet yesterday.I thought it was cool finding an exact replica of the Baja motorcycle in a very small scale,to the larger one.

Edited October 31, 2022 by NYLIBUD

[Gramps46]

Neat finds Ron.  Thanks for sharing them with us.

[NYLIBUD]

Yea my pleasure.I actually bought the truck at a 7/11..And i’ll let you in on 🤫,a little secret,Shhh,lol.The truck was actually already weathered,and muddy.It came just like you see it.Idk,i just thought it looked pretty cool.And as i said before, that the small scale bike just happens to be a replica of the the larger bike.

[Brudda]

Hello guys, I did not get these today. Actually I cannot remember when I purchased them. But they are cool subjects. Thought you guys might like them.