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Hot Wheels Room-diecast scale cars

Emil — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:34:47 +0000

Great Hot Wheels diecast scale cars hobby room.
Enjoy!!!

Help us with photos!!!

Emil — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:56:52 +0000

TRAIN gauges related to CAR scales

HO train and 1:87 scale CAR

We would like to offer “how big pictures” (as this above) for L, O, S, OO, N, Z also. If you are able to help with “train gauge related to car scale” photos please contact us. Thanks.

How to START your diecast scale model collection without spending a single dollar?

Emil — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 10:36:02 +0000

If you decided to start collecting diecast scale models, you should begin first telling your friends and family. Tell everyone you know who can help you get the word out, and then sit back and wait.

Before you know it, people will come and talk to you and some will even offer some of the beaten up “toys” they have stored for years. You’ll receive plastic models, wood replicas, but hopefully some diecast scale models too. Don’t expect these to be in very good condition but this will be your practice models.

You will learn things about the different scales, see the different quality of models, how detailed some models are and more …

And surprise!!! If you are lucky you can receive an “in box” never opened vintage diecast scale model.

And more, if you enjoy the very old diecast models, good news: some people don’t appreciate these at all. So they will be happy to get rid of them.

Diecast display case for 1, 3 or more …

Emil — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:05:43 +0000

There are many offers of display cases.

Display shelf …

Where to find diecast elsewhere than on line?

Emil — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:52:09 +0000

The hobby of diecast scale model collecting is a big passion, and collectors are very eager to find new places to buy models. The internet era did open a world wide search possibility. Later on, we will add some descriptions and links that we find valuable on where to buy diecast scale models on the web.

But where can we find models elsewhere than on line?

Flea Markets

Flea Markets are wonderful places to find just anything we can imagine. And yes, you can find diecast scale models too. If you are dedicated to collect great collectibles, which you can find on the internet, start digging into the Flea Market. The best thing about this is that prices are big time negotiable. You can pay for an item as if you buy a worthless toy and in fact go home with a great collector’s item.

Thrift Stores

Thrift Stores, like the Salvation Army and Goodwill, are good places to check for diecast scale models. If you are in a “I don’t want to go into a thrift store” mood, think better. Yes there will be lots of uninteresting things from the collector’s point of you but still you can find some hidden diecast treasures here.

Garage Sales

Of course, Garage Sales are also a great place for the serious prospector. If you can’t see any diecast scale model around inform the person having the sale that you are interested in “toy models”. Many times people won’t even think to bring these out to a garage sale. Sale prices are also generally lower than flea market or thrift store prices.

Antiques Shops

Some times you walk in an Antiques Shop where everything is priced so high you wonder if the owner really wants to sell anything. But still look around; some grownups don’t value “toys”. Probably you can find satisfying deals in Antique Shops too.

And for sure there are other places too, just keep your eyes open.

Scale relativity

Emil — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:51:20 +0000

Scale Standards	Related Scales	Related train gauge	Approx. length of a car		Some explanations
			inch	cm
1:1			Full-sized reference vehicle
1:12			18	45	race & exotic cars
1:18			11-12	25-30	cars
1:24	1:25	G “standard gauge”	9	18-22	cars, trains …
1:32	1:31, 1:35	L	6.75	14-17	cars, trains …
1:43	1:45, 1:48, 1:50, 1:53, 1:55	O	4-5	10-12	cars, trains, planes …
1:64	1:60	S	3	7-8	cars, trains …
1:76	1:72	OO “double O”	2.8	6-7	cars, trains …
1:87		HO “half O”	2.5	5,5-6	cars, trains …
1:144					Cars, trucks and also aircraft such as airliners and bombers
1:160	1:148	N			abbreviation for “nine millimeters”, which is the distance between the inside edges of the rails. N models are smaller by nearly a half than they are in HO scale.
1:220		Z			smallest scale train set on the market
1:250		Scales reserved for commercial and large military planes by Herpa and Schabak in order to render them 3-6 inches long
1:500

Who produces modern 1/18 scale tow trucks

admin — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:33:29 +0000

I was wondering if anybody knew of anyone who produced a modern 1/18 scale tow truck in either flat bed form or traditional form.

I AM INTERESTED IN A LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE CAR

admin — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:35:17 +0000

HI, I AM INTERESTED IN A LAS VEGAS METROPOLITAN POLICE CAR WITH WORKING LIGHTS AND SIREN. I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT AVAILABILITY AND PRICE. IS THERE A PHONE NUMBER I CAN CALL? I WILL WAIT TO HEAR BACK FROM YOU. THANKS, MIKE

What is your story? How did you start collecting diecast scale models?

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:46:39 +0000

How did you start collecting diecast scale models?

Tell us your story as a “Reader Feedback” …

Diecast 1991 Z28?

admin — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:14:30 +0000

I have a red z28 convertable and looking for a diecast model car in it’s likeness. I’ve searched all the big name makers but so far, no luck. Anyone have any ideas?

Depends on what scale you want. I have a 1991 hardtop camaro and a red 1995 camaro convertible in 1/64 scale. The 91 is Matchbox and the 95 is a HotWheels. Usually the makers of the bigger scale models make older muscle cars and the latest new stuff. you might try www.Maisto.com or Jada toys. Good luck!