Diecast models

[hurricaneharold]

Originally Posted by stefanog

I thought I'd be different and pull apart a couple of them for specific purposes, ie: mechanics working on them, etc.

Here are a couple of pics as they sit in my office





and of course, the hard earned diploma!

Great pictures,the Kyosho Cobra on the trailer looks like its still in one piece,more expensive to pull apart than the Yat - Ming models....

[speed220mph]

It really is a "get what you pay for" deal, although you can sometimes luck into a good price on eBay. Here are three of the 1:18 Exoto models I've picked up: first racing Cobra, a Mk II GT40 and a Mk IV. The last one is a distressed model I saw at the Auto Fair in Charlotte. Didn't get it, but I'll second what BJ said that collecting these models is addictive, but not nearly as expensive and the full-size models.

[Russ Dickey]

Here's a shameless plug for my employer, who happens to have a special diecast auction going on this week which focuses on muscle cars and exotics. There are even a few Shelby's and Cobra's crossing the virtual auction block.

Click on the "Salute to Scottsdale" banner on the front page, or type in "Cobra" or "Shelby" in the search field:

www.GoMotorBids.com

We've also got some of the 1/12th scale Cobras in the "Get It New" section.

[hurricaneharold]

The distressed model looks great,theres alot of time and effort been put into building the model

[RANDY CARTER]

I noticed in the back of HURRICANEHAROLDS collection a couple of models with hardtops that appear to be the drag racing versions. Would love to have some info on these models and where they might be purchased.

[hurricaneharold]

Originally Posted by RANDY CARTER

I noticed in the back of HURRICANEHAROLDS collection a couple of models with hardtops that appear to be the drag racing versions. Would love to have some info on these models and where they might be purchased.

Which models would you like info about ?

The photo`s on here are just a small part of my collection.

[hurricaneharold]

Originally Posted by RANDY CARTER

I noticed in the back of HURRICANEHAROLDS collection a couple of models with hardtops that appear to be the drag racing versions. Would love to have some info on these models and where they might be purchased.

Randy,the cars you are asking about are in BJ`s collection,they are 1/18 scale and made by Ertl,they come available in gold or black with gold hardtop ,which is removable,they pop up on ebay quite often.

I dont think they are still being made,I have a model of the black one which I bought about 5 years ago now

[hurricaneharold]

Originally Posted by RANDY CARTER

I noticed in the back of HURRICANEHAROLDS collection a couple of models with hardtops that appear to be the drag racing versions. Would love to have some info on these models and where they might be purchased.

see message below

[hurricaneharold]

Originally Posted by RANDY CARTER

I noticed in the back of HURRICANEHAROLDS collection a couple of models with hardtops that appear to be the drag racing versions. Would love to have some info on these models and where they might be purchased.

ERTL 1/18 33059 - KING COBRA - AMERICAN MUSCLE THUNDER Item number: 130061593742

Randy,this model is available on ebay at the moment.

[RANDY CARTER]

Thanks for the info and I will check it out

[hurricaneharold]

Originally Posted by Russ Dickey

Here's a shameless plug for my employer, who happens to have a special diecast auction going on this week which focuses on muscle cars and exotics. There are even a few Shelby's and Cobra's crossing the virtual auction block.

Click on the "Salute to Scottsdale" banner on the front page, or type in "Cobra" or "Shelby" in the search field:

www.GoMotorBids.com

We've also got some of the 1/12th scale Cobras in the "Get It New" section.

Great link Russ,theres some nice models on that website......