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I do not sell these models. This site is only dedicated to my private collection. |
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Diecast Detail | |
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Four new models in my collection! |
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Easter Holiday... with 2 surprises!! |
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Fast and Furious completed! |
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A new Charger in my family! |
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Find the differences :) |
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Finally, I extracted from the boxes the last 2 diecast models arrived to my home, the Mustang GT "00" and the General Lee with black interior. However, looking the new General Lee I noticed some differences respect my first General Lee: apart the black interior, the main differences are the license plates. In the rear, there is no the common Georgia's "CNH 320" plate but a Florida plate. Moreover, in the front, there is no the common "confederated flag" plate but the same Florida plate. This Florida plate is "072069" (with a little "10" before the other numbers). At the end of the evening, I shoot some pictures using my 2 General Lees so, after the 1st Charger Meeting, I organized the 1st General Lee Meeting!! Posted by: Fabiano on Thu 5/24/2007 14:53 | 0 | 0 |
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Miami Vice, a new era |
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Traveller, Baby! |
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Step by Step... Day by Day |
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New progress on the Traveller and... POSTERS! |
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The Traveller now has a rollbar!! |
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The dashboard for Collier's Traveller |
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The safety... first of all! |
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A new color for the interior parts! |
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My new "General Lee" |
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A carpet for the Traveller |
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Yestarday, I worked hard on the Traveller. First of all, I corrected a problem on the passenger's door: originally, when I extracted the car from its box, I noticed that the passenger's door has been glued to the body, because a screw was broken. So, with a good pincer I extracted the screw and I substituted it with a new one. Moreover, I prepared the car carpet to simulate the internal moquette: to do this, I used a Vinavil glue diluted with water, and then I dredged Borotalco. When every components was dry, I painted the car carpet with opaque black. The result is very good!! Now to finish the Traveller I need only 2 things: the fire extinguisher (I order it on eBay) and the rear seats (I will order it monday or tuesday from Bugsy's Junkers). Posted by: Fabiano on Sun 7/22/2007 11:05 | 0 | 0 |
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Another step on the Traveller |
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The Traveller #2 is arrived to my home |
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Another detail on the Traveller and 3 new cars |
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New Works in Progress |
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The Jaguar has a new dress |
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Diabolik will be happy! |
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Jaguar completed!! |
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My R/C "General Lee" |
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Now it's the turn for the Viper and the new Dodge Charger! |
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When I finished the Diabolik's Jaguar, I started a new project: unfortunately, it's not the Traveller #2 (I'm waiting some detailed pictures from Erik to create a perfect replica of his car), but the Dodge Viper used in the TV series "Viper". To replicate it, I used an old black Viper I bought for few euros 2 weeks ago, and after a good paint remover, I started to paint it with red paint. At now, I painted only the hood, the trunk, the rollbar and the 2 doors; moreover, I prepared with the PC a correct license plate. In the next days, I will finish to paint the rest of the body, and then I will prepare some accurate decals for the interior to reproduce the technological instruments located in the dashboard. Moreover, this morning I saw these awesome pictures posted by Bugsy and Motorhead on CGLFC message board. On these pictures, there is the new Dodge Charger produced by RC2/Joy Ride/ERTL (the maquette, certainly) and I can only say that this time the model is perfect (correct rims, trunk that can be opened, accurate engines, etc.) There is also a pre-release General Lee with test color, without tampos... I can't wait!!! I want this General!!! Posted by: Fabiano on Wed 8/8/2007 09:32 | 0 | 0 |
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The Viper in Red |
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The Viper starts the engine! |
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Erik's Traveller: the beginning |
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First color on the Traveller |
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A new partial skin for the Traveller |
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Another color for the Traveller |
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Yesterday, I painted the body with the dark grey: to do this, first of all I prepared a mask to cover the parts just painted, and then I sprayed the new color on the visibile parts. After some hours, the paint was air-dried, so I removed all the mask and I shot some pictures with all the parts assembled. However, if you notice, there is a little difference between the light grey used on the front and the light grey used on the hood and the doors. I don't know the reasons, but I don't like this imperfection, so today I will repaint another time the hood and the doors and I hope this time the paint effect will be the same for every piece. Moreover, I will paint with the same color also the trunk and tomorrow, perhaps, I will paint the roof with a semi gloss black. Posted by: Fabiano on Wed 8/22/2007 10:20 | 0 | 0 |
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The Traveller goes in Holiday!! |
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Traveller has been improved! |
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Finally, after the holiday, I took in my hands the Traveller and I corrected some errors I discovered watching carefully the pictures sent me by Erik. First of all, I repainted all the front grill removing the wrong orange frame: now the headlights grill is all black with silver edges. Then, I modified the left rear corner: in my previous version, I painted this point with dark grey, but now I've corrected it with a light grey. Last but not least, I corrected the hidden side of the right rear quarter panel, painting it with red color, instead of light grey. Now the car looks better and the next step is to paint the roof, giving it the look of a vinal roof. Posted by: Fabiano on Thu 9/13/2007 10:49 | 0 | 0 |
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Finally, the roof! |
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Look the Traveller! |
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Another "Collier & Co." meeting |
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Under the body |
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3, 2, 1... ignition!! |
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Dashboard inside |
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My last purchases! |
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Generations |
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A Man and His Dream |
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After Halloween, a new model has arrived in my house: this time is the turn of the Tucker Torpedo (Kyosho), a particular car produced in the 1948 by Preston Tucker in only 51 items. The story of this car is incredible: Preston Tucker took a different tack, designing a safety-conscious car with innovative features and modern styling. His specifications called for a rear engine like Porsche, disc brakes, fuel injection, the location of all instruments on the steering wheel, a windshield that popped out in a collision and a padded dashboard. It featured a directional third headlight, dubbed the "Cyclops Eye", for use in turns, in a fashion similar to the prewar Czech Tatra T87 (the Tatra cars also had a rear mounted, air-cooled engine and advanced streamlining): it lit up whenever the car was steered by more than 10 degrees, a feature now known as Adaptive Headlights. The Tucker story and legacy were recounted in the 1988 movie, Tucker: The Man and His Dream. Starring Jeff Bridges, the film was produced by George Lucas and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, who owns one of the 47 remaining Tuckers in existence (the 1003, sold at auction in September 2005 for $385,000). Posted by: Fabiano on Fri 11/9/2007 11:34 | 0 | 0 |
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Another Steve McQueen's car |
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Finally I received one of my last purchases, the wonderful Porsche 917K used by Steve McQueen in the movie "Le Mans". This model is produced by AutoArt and the details are very high, in according with the tradition of this brand. The Porsche 917 is a racecar that gave Porsche its first overall wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970 and 1971. Powered by the Type 912 flat-12 engine of 4.5, 4.9, or 5 litres, the long-tailed version was capable of a 0-62mph time of less than 2.5 seconds and a top speed of over 248 mph (394 km/h). Besides the Le Mans (film), another well-known appearance of the 917 in movies was in Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo. Driven by Bruno von Stickle (Eric Braeden), and painted in the colors of Germany's national flag, it was perhaps the most formidable entry in this fictitious Trans-France Race. The car shown in the movie was obviously not a real 917, though, but a very fine replica, the US produced Laser 917. As it is based on many components from a VW Beetle including chassis and engine, it has a stunning (for a grass roots kit) resemblance to a true 917. Posted by: Fabiano on Tue 11/20/2007 10:22 | 0 | 0 |
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The Grease Lightning |
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Working on the Traveller... |
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Finally, after 2 months, I resumed to work on the Traveller (owned by Erik Dimitriou). The exterior now is perfect, so I'm concentrating my pains only on the interior, especially on the internal carpet: infact, using a particular pasty velvet sent me from Max (Diablo), I recreated a perfect carpet for the floor. This is the first time I use this technique, so I need to improve me, but considering the final result, I'm quite satisfy. In the next days, I will paint the seats using the correct paint and then I will try to reproduce the plaids that cover them. Posted by: Fabiano on Wed 11/28/2007 15:16 | 0 | 0 |
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Sometimes they come back! |
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007 Die Another Day |
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Project "Lee 1" |
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Yesterday, I started to work on another model: with an another General Lee I want try to create the "Lee 1", the very first General Lee ever created (it's famous because it's the General Lee that appears at the end of every theme song). First of all, I started to create the CB antenna: to do this, I used a simple eraser and using the cutter, I modeled the correct shape to create the base; then, using a bristle taken from a broom, I painted it with chrome paint to create the rod. Moreover, using Paint Shop Pro, I created the cross flags decal and I attached it in front of the CB antenna (remember that the "Lee 1" belong to the "Georgia Era", so it has this decal near the back window). For last but not least, using 2 original ERTL rollbars, I created a full rollcage following the shape used in the real car: the result is perfect and this evening I will paint it with the correct color and then I will continue to work on the interior. Enjoy with the pictures!!! Posted by: Fabiano on Wed 12/19/2007 11:51 | 0 | 0 |
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! |
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Other updates on the "Lee1" |
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Finally, after a long Christmas holiday I resumed to work on the "Lee1". First of all, I tryed to improve the rims: I created for every wheel a circular mask, and then I painted the uncovered zone with black mat. Later, on every wheel, I painted some parts with a silver drawing pen to create the correct effect created by the "American Vectors" on the real car. Terminated to work on the wheels, I started to work on the lateral rockets and on the internal chassis: to modify these parts, I used some "plasticard" A4 papers. With a pen I traced the correct shapes I needed and then with the cutter I cut the contour. In the end, I attached all the plastic parts on the chassis to recreate the correct structure and then I painted all the chassis with a gold/bronze color. Unfortunately, in this period is snowy, so I can't take good pictures of the model: I need to wait until the sun will come back, so go back ASAP to visit my site!! Posted by: Fabiano on Fri 1/4/2008 11:41 | 0 | 0 |
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The "Lee1" is taking its shape... |
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In these days, I worked hard on the "Lee1": first of all, I created the lower console using the plasticard and then I painted it with a tan color (today I will realize a decal with the wood texture for the top part). Moreover, with a lot of fear, I corrected the ride height: to do this, I cut about 2mm from every suspension, but now the result is perfect: now the car seems to have a lowering kits and it's seems more aggressive. Subsequently I painted all the chassis with a gold color: naturally, I painted the engine compartment too so in the next days I will work on the engine. At the end, I created a new front push bar: to do this, I used the original leading edge, and then with the plasticard I recreated the correct shapes; after a good paint, I mounted it on the model and the look is great! That's all, so... enjoy yourself with the new pictures!!! Posted by: Fabiano on Mon 1/7/2008 11:49 | 0 | 0 |
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A crazy project begins! |
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Only few updates |
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Little steps on the "Lee1" engine |
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My next projects |
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Street Hawk continue |
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The engine is almost finished |
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Street Hawk: new updates! |
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Street Hawk again! |
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This car will be "Death Proof" |
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Little updates on the Nova |
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The Road Warrior |
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Finally, I received one of my last purchases, the awesome Ford XB Falcon (called "The Road Warrior") used in the movie Mad Max: this model is produced by AUTOart and the details level is very high! The paint job is perfect (with a good contrast between the gloss and the mat black), the interior parts are precise, the engine is highly detailed with chrome parts and accurate wirings. Moreover, with the diecast models in the box are included some additional items, like a dog, 2 fuel tanks, a fifth wheel and some dog-food tins. In my opinion, it's the best diecast model I bought in this year: ok, it's not cheaper, but if you want a good TV/movie cars collection, you need to buy it!!! Posted by: Fabiano on Thu 2/21/2008 11:45 | 0 | 1 |
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The Deathmobile is arrived! |
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At last... the 1966 Batmobile!! |
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007 Casino Royale |
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Analysing the Hemi Cuda |
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Ok, now it's the time to show you my last purchase, the '71 Hemi Cuda used in "Nash Bridges" and produced by Highway 61. I can use only a word to describe you this model: AWESOME!!!! This diecast has an incredible details level, on the exterior but also on the interior. The paint is perfect: the "curious yellow" is smooth, bright and faults-free; the engine is highly detailed, it miss only the noise (it's incredible the method used to open/close the hood, with real springs); the rims are accurate and the model has working suspensions. The interior seats are realized with soft plastic (to simulate the skin) and the interior is embellished with a lot of details like the safety belts, the reclining seats and a fine carpet. Finally, I think this is one of the best diecast model in my collection and considering its rarity, I will take care of it!!!
Moreover, waiting the oncoming of mine, I received these wonderful pictures from Robby, where we can see the new Authentics General Lee, distribuited in these days from RC2/ERTL. When my General Lee will arrive, I will create a complete photo session comparing the new General Lee with the old one. Posted by: Fabiano on Wed 3/19/2008 14:48 | 0 | 0 |
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The new General Lee! |
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Finally, this morning I get my Authentics General Lee. The model is incredible: it's completely different respect the old one and the details are very high. The paint job is perfect: the orange is bright and smooth and there are no faults. The window's profiles are not painted but they are realized with chromium-plated plastic (so, they look more realistic). On this version, the rims are very accurate: the design is perfect and they don't seem "toy" rims like the old General Lee. Also the front and the rear parts are changed: on the front we find revolving lights, while in the rear we find real plastic lights (not painted). The greatest update on this model is the trunk: on the old version, it's binded with the body, while in this version it can be opened. Indeed, in the trunk we can found a fifth wheel and some other tools. However, to see another great update, we can open the hood: now, on the engine bay, there is an amazing 440 Magnum engine, very detailed, with a lot of particulars, like the wirings, the battery, the air filter, etc. At last, the interior is completely changed: RC2/ERTL used a different plastic to realized the dashboard and the seats and it appears more realistic. Like the rest of the car, also the interior has been enriched with a lot of details, like the safety belts, the lower console and, finally, the rear seats!!! However, this is only a fast review of this model: tomorrow I will publish a complete comparison between the old and this General Lee, like the comparison I realized some months ago with "Herbie" diecast model. Posted by: Fabiano on Wed 3/26/2008 12:22 | 0 | 0 |
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Saga completed |
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The Coyote X |
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Other details on the Lee1 |
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Lee1: The Neverending Story! |
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A new antenna for the Lee1 |
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Perfection is impossible |
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The Traveller has changed its "shoes" |
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I am Legend |
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6 mm less! |
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Traveller & Traveller |
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Dirty Mary Crazy Larry |
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During the last weekend, I received a visit from my parents, so I had to forsake the idea to visit the Ecto1 in Milan. However, when my parents went to home, I started to work on my new project... yes, another General Lee is finished under my hands, but this time with this model I will realize the '69 Charger used in the movie "Dirty Mary, Crazy Larry". First of all, I changed the original wheels with 4 new wheels taken from an old Ford Gran Torino; moreover, I created 2 new broochs for the doors, so now it's possible to open them. Instead, yesterday evening I have removed all the plastic parts from the shell and then I have applyed a paint remover on the body and now it's ready for the painting. Coming soon I will post new picture about my work in progress. Posted by: Fabiano on Tue 7/22/2008 10:57 | 0 | 0 |
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DMCL's Charger with the primer |
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DMCL's Charger with the new paint |
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Other details on the DMCL's Charger |
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Two stripes on the shell |
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DMCL's Charger with its new seats |
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Another improvements on the Traveller |
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DMCL's Charger with a black carpet |
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Finally... the General Lee "Hand Signed"!! |
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Bumblebee... on the Earth! |
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WIP 1/64th General Lee: Step 1 |
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WIP 1/64th General Lee: Step 2 |
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WIP 1/64th General Lee: Step 3 |
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WIP 1/64th General Lee: Step 4 |
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WIP 1/64th General Lee: Step 5 |
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WIP 1/64th General Lee: Step 6 |
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Beverly Hills, 90210 |
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WIP 1/64th General Lee: Step 7 |
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WIP 1/64th General Lee: Step 8 |
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WIP 1/64th General Lee: Step 9 |
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WIP 1/64th General Lee: Step 10 - THE END |
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The little General Lee is travelling to my house |
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The new KITT is arrived! |
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Chrysler 300C Hemi |
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WIP 1/64th Hazzard Police Car: Step 1 |
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General Lee: California version |
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'69 Chevrolet Camaro Yenko S/C |
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'70 Dodge Challenger R/T |
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WIP 1/64th Hazzard Police Car: Step 2 |
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Back to the Future: models completed!! |
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My next pre-Cooter's General Lee |
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Working on the front bumper |
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Working on the rear bumper |
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A clunker car |
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Open the doors! |
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The cage |
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New rims |
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The rear seat |
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Interior parts completed!! |
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This car is Death Proof!! |
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'68 Dodge Charger |
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'69 Dodge Charger |
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'70 Dodge Charger |
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A new Batmobile in my garage! |
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The last year, in march, I bought the base version of the '66 Batmobile, the car used in the famous TV series. It's a good model, but it's not very detailed. So, during the last weeks, I decided to buy the Elite version, a more detailed model produced by Hot Wheels. On this model, it's possible to open the hood and the trunk, the interior is more correct (chromed parts, correct labels, phone accurate, etc.) and the front grill is pierced with transparent lights. If you want to buy a '66 Batmobile, this is the right choice, especially because this model has a good price/quality ratio. Posted by: Fabiano on Thu 2/26/2009 15:55 | 0 | 6 |
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A new railroad for my DeLorean |
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A Phantasm in the garage |
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You will be the Frankenstein's Monster!!! |
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The Mustang is naked! |
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The templates for the roof and the front bumper |
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Porsche 928 by AutoArt |
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Death Race Mustang, working in progress |
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The shield |
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Other updates on the Frankestein's Mustang |
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Death Race: the shell is almost finished! |
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The "real" DeLorean DMC-12 |
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The first shield |
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The shields on the windows |
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Two simple updates on my Lee1 |
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Another Bullit's Mustang |
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Lee1 found diorama |
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On October 11, 2000, Gary Schneider and Travis Bell met Don Shishler in Cummings, GA. Don had some fascinating stories to tell: he told to Gary and Travis the story that a man named Cliff hauled away all the cars that were used in the Dukes episodes when they had completed filming. Don hadn't talked to Cliff in years, but volunteered to call him anyway: Cliff wasn't at home, but his wife told Don that most of those cars had long since been crushed, but she did say that there was an old Charger out there that wasn't orange, but that it did have a 71 on the door. During the first 5 episodes of "The Dukes of Hazzard" series, the Lee1 was repainted in blue and the 71 numbers were painted on the doors. Gary and Travis had discovered what remained of the first General Lee ever built, the LEE1... During the past few weeks, Paul Dengel (zed4130) wrote me that an english guy was selling on eBay a diorama of how the Lee1 was found by Gary Schneider and Travis Bell. Needless to say that at the end I won the auction and now this beautiful model is in my collection! I take this opportunity to thank Paul and David (the guy who created this diorama). Posted by: Fabiano on Mon 6/8/2009 12:37 | 0 | 5 |
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Death Race Mustang, body works finished |
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From Tokyo to Italy on a Chevy |
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The Mustang with the primer |
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One of the next projects |
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Finally I found it! |
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Ferrari F40 |
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Scarface |
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Ferrari Testarossa (Miami Vice) by Hot Wheels [Review] |
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Half General Lee, half #71 |
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One comes, one goes! |
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Ford Mustang: we put together the pieces! |
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Ford Mustang Lucifer: Episode 2 |
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Ford Mustang Lucifer: Episode 3 |
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Ford Mustang Lucifer: Episode 4 |
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In recent days I worked on the Mustang Lucifer: I made with plastic sheets the hump to be placed on the hood and after it is shaped and sanded, I proceeded to stick permanently to the hood. At that point, I was ready to go to the paint, so I gave it two coats of flat black paint to the body, to the front, the bonnet and the two doors. Today also will paint the trunk and the back that I could not paint in recent days because I had to wait for the new wing plastic is attacked well to metal parts. I then did a quick test assembly with the chassis, but I have yet to replace the wheels with new ones that I did arrive from Spain. See you Monday with more news: for now have a nice weekend and enjoy the pics! Tomorrow, February 14, I will go to visit the exhibition of cars and motorcycles at the "Automotoretrò" in Turin. If any of you will go there, it will be a good opportunity to meet and know each other, perhaps to see up close some of our favorite replica used in movies or TV series. However, next week I will publish a lot of pics from this event! Posted by: Fabiano on Fri 2/13/2015 13:51 | 0 | 2 |
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Ford Mustang Lucifer: Episode 5 |
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Finally I managed to "close" the Mustang Lucifer! Inside the car I placed a chrome roll bar and I replaced the original wheels with those of the Shelby GT 500 that I bought from Spain. I know, are not perfectly identical to those mounted on the real machine, but they are the ones that are closest. Also, I put all the details outside the body (mirror, windshield wipers, door handles, chrome, etc.), and I added the original plate "CK 8229". Now, when I have the inspiration, will paint flames on the front of the body and then I will apply a sticker on the doors round with the number "13". To see this, however, you'll have to wait a few more days, I must first find the right color and, as I said, the inspiration ... and courage! Enjoy the photos now! If any of you want to start collecting cars or is looking for some rare pieces related to the TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard", can try to buy this beautiful lot that I found on the site "Subito.it". Unfortunately, the models are not sold separately but only in batch. If you still want to give him an eye, click on the images below to view the announcement. Posted by: Fabiano on Tue 2/17/2015 11:08 | 0 | 0 |
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Charger "Cale Yarborough" - Episode 1 |
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Charger "Cale Yarborough" - Episode 2 |
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Charger "Cale Yarborough" - Episode 3 |
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Autotrader Police Car - Episode 1 |
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Autotrader Police Car - Episode 2 |
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I must admit that in recent times I use more time removing paint from a model than to modify and paint it. As I wrote on the forum, in fact, I'm making it increasingly difficult to remove the original paint from the models: in particular, on this 2006 Dodge Charger remove the paint was a really difficult feat: it did not want to come off! In addition to rest, after removing the paint and having plastered the spoilers holes that were removed, I applied the bright white paint, but I had the bad idea to use a paint of a different brand than usual. Result: it did not adhere to the body as it should and it's casting all sides. For this reason I had to remove paint from the car a second time! In the pictures, you will see the model without paint and the last preparation for painting with primer, as well as to the two bumpers that are coming very well. Tonight, I'm going to buy back the usual paint Saratoga, then I will definitely paint the model and tomorrow I will start to reassembly the entire car. Cross your fingers !! Posted by: Fabiano on Mon 3/16/2015 15:04 | 0 | 0 |
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Autotrader Police Car - Episode 3 |
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Autotrader Police Car - Episode 4 |
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Autotrader Police Car - Episode 5 |
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Autotrader Police Car - Episode 6 |
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Italian Job - Blue Mini - Episode 1 |
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Italian Job - Blue Mini - Episode 2 |
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Street Hawk - Vintage Toys |
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In these two days, I made two purchases a little bit strange... They are not detailed diecast models, but vintage toys built during the 80s. At the beginning of April, in fact, I shown you an amazing handmade model created by an English boy about the bike used in "Street Hawk". Well, after this, I decided to create a new model of this bike but starting from a base that already exists, that is, the model produced by LJN in 1984. My idea is to use the existing part of the body (caulking parts to correct defects of plastic) but using also the frame and the wheels from an Honda XR 400r produced by Maisto. It will not be an easy job, but I still want to try to create something as similar as possible to the original bike. Why I bought two? The one without the package, as I have explained above, will be modified, plasted and repainted. That one contained in the package will left as is, it will be exposed unchanged: considering the "MIB" state of conservation, after all these years, would be a shame modify it! Posted by: Fabiano on Mon 4/20/2015 16:09 | 0 | 2 |
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Italian Job - Blue Mini - Episode 3 |
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Italian Job - White Mini - Episode 1 |
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Italian Job - White Mini - Episode 2 |
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Italian Job - White Mini - Episode 3 |
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Italian Job - Red Mini - Episode 1 |
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Yesterday I painted the roof of the third Mini, the red one. The body of this car was already red, so I only removed the roof and painted it with the right shade of red. Since in this case the work was very limited, I started to create the brackets to support the additional headlights. Initially I tried to do it by hand, but since the result does not satisfy me, I created a template with a plank of wood, nails and a drawing made on paper. In this way I managed to create with the wire three brackets perfectly identical. I then applied them to the 3 Mini to see if the proportions were loyal and I'm really satisfied with the result. In the coming days, as soon as I receive the additional headlights from France, I will paint them with the chrome paint, I will apply them on the brackets and then I will add the protective nets in front of each headlight. As usual, I took the opportunity to take some pictures of the group of 3 Mini. Enjoy with them! Posted by: Fabiano on Thu 4/30/2015 11:44 | 0 | 2 |
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Autotrader Viper - Episode 1 |
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Autotrader Viper - Episode 2 |
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Taxxi - Episode 1 |
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Taxxi - Episode 2 |
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Taxxi - Episode 3 |
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Taxxi - Episode 4 |
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Taxxi - Episode 5 |
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Taxxi - Episode 6 |
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Taxxi - Episode 7 |
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Taxxi - Episode 8 |
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Taxxi - Episode 9 |
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Taxxi - Episode 10 |
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The Cadillac used in "Back to the Future" |
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DeLorean DMC-12 by AutoArt |
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Lamborghini Countach LP5000S (red) by Kyosho |
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Lamborghini Countach LP5000S (black) by Kyosho |
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Ferrari 365 GT4 "The Junkman" |
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"Black Beauty" by AutoArt |
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I bought this beautiful "Black Beauty" (a 1965 Chrysler Imperial Crown) produced by AutoArt in the half of last year, but like many other diecast models I haven't still shown it. Slowly I'm making up for lost time, so now it's its turn! The model reproduced by AutoArt represents the "Black Beauty" of the 60s TV series "Green Hornet", including actor Bruce Lee also appeared in the role of Kato, the chauffeur and aide of Green Hornet. The model is really fabulous, has a considerable weight and has many openings (4 doors and the hood). However, in my view, it has some flaws: the trunk can not be opened and the flaps that show the different weapons available to the Green Hornet, can not be closed, as is the case on some James Bond diecast models. For goodness, the model is truly amazing and should be added to your collections, but for about 230 Euros, I expected a little more detail. Now, enjoy the gallery! Posted by: Fabiano on Tue 2/16/2016 10:15 | 0 | 0 |
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2001 Ford Mustang "Bullitt" by AutoArt |
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"Two Lane Black Top": 1955 Chevy One-Fifty |
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Ferrari F430 "Miami Vice" - Work In Progress Part I |
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Ferrari F430 "Miami Vice" - Work In Progress Part II |
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Peugeot 406 "Taxxi" by Ottomobile |
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Maybe not everyone knows it, but I would say it is almost impossible ... this white Peugeot 406, driven by reckless Daniel Morales, is the fastest taxi across Marseille and also the co-star of the fun saga "Taxxi", a series of French films written by Luc Besson which was very successful a few years ago in Europe, but also in the US, with an american remake but has not had the same fortune and fame of the original movie. Today I propose you a scaled-down version of this fast taxi, produced by Ottomobile. In this case we are not dealing with a metal model, but with a resin model, devoid of any type of opening but still very detailed. I was able to buy it directly from the manufacturer, so I got it at a price much lower than the prices currently proposed on the various sales sites. It's entered in my collection some months ago, when I was finishing the custom version of the "Taxxi" based on the Peugeot 605 produced by Solido. Sooner or later, I will propose a "comparison" between these two models, just for fun, knowing that the Ottomobile will win! Enjoy it and have fun with the following pictures! Posted by: Fabiano on Mon 3/21/2016 15:42 | 0 | 0 |
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Ferrari F430 "Miami Vice" - Work In Progress Part III |
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Dodge Charger Daytona "Furious 6" by Greenlight |
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I need to insert my latest purchases in the site: it will be a little bit hard because I'm late, but today I start presenting you the Dodge Charger Daytona driven by Toretto in the movie "Furious 6". This diecast model is produced by Greenlight for "Artisan Collection" series, which means excellent model from the aesthetic point of view, but with some limitations such as the lack of openings, the absence of the engine, details scarce on the bottom of the chassis and some wrong details like the gold external mirror. It must be said, however, that the model has excellent details regarding the rims, a well-proportioned body form, well detailed interiors and excellent coating, free of defects. I definitely recommend it to all the fans of the saga of "The Fast & The Furious", but only if you can buy it equal to or less than 75 Euros. If you have to spend more, choose some other more detailed model or a more noble brand. Posted by: Fabiano on Mon 4/4/2016 20:12 | 0 | 0 |
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Street Hawk: another crazy idea! |
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This week I was a little on the run ... the work kept me busy every day, so I managed to find a bit of free time this weekend to talk about my last strange idea! As I had done a few years ago, I came back the urge to create a model a bit more accurate of "Street Hawk", the motorkbike of the legendary TV series of the 80s, starring Rex Smith in the role of Jesse Mach. This time, I decided to do a "merge" between two existing models on the market: the usual Honda XR400R scale 1:18 produced by Maisto and a vintage toy of "Street Hawk" produced by LJN Toys in 1984. Before someone cries shame on the fact that I will modify a vintage toy (which today circulating in a few specimens) will I point out that I own two: a perfect MIB, still sealed in its original packaging and a "loose" with some signs due to the time . The idea will be to remove from the 80s toy the wheels and its forks, creating the space to accommodate the chassis of the Honda XR 400 R. As you can see from the pictures, the dimensions are pretty much perfect and a couple of more precise wheels and a new paint that will hide the flaws, this model will shine again, modernized and brought in the 2000s! You say I'm crazy? Let me know what you think and any suggestions! Have a nice weekend! Posted by: Fabiano on Sat 4/9/2016 11:16 | 0 | 0 |
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Street Hawk: let the merger begin! |
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Street Hawk: merger completed! |
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Street Hawk: a new paint! |
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Vector W8 TwinTurbo by Ricko - "Rising Sun" |
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Fortunately, the weekend just past delighted us with beautiful sunshine, so I took the opportunity to do some pics to the new models that will show you from time to time during the next few days. Today is the turn of the beautiful Vector W8 produced by Ricko. As I had pointed out when I bought it, I selected red to replicate the car used in the movie "Rising Sun". The model is made really well: in addition to the vertical opening doors, it also opens the engine compartment and the trunk, positioned under the rear spoiler. Also, something I particularly like my last purchases, is the fact of having even the retractable headlights, operated via a lever positioned under the chassis. The painting is really excellent, the details are very accurate and well-groomed: only comment perhaps on the engine, where they could give a less plasticky effect adding some details (wires, less chrome, etc.) To conclude, therefore, the model is really well realized and given that no other company has ever attempted to reproduce this car, I would say that the Ricko version remains the only choice: today, unfortunately, is a fairly rare model to find, but with some luck, if you like it as I adore it, you can find a very good example for a good price. Surely I will propose also a comparison with the Lamborghini Countach LP5000S of Kyosho, the model that best approaches for performance and lines decidedly angular and muscular. Now enjoy the pictures: have a good fun! Posted by: Fabiano on Mon 5/23/2016 14:57 | 0 | 0 |
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Street Hawk: assembled! |
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Ferrari LaFerrari by Hot Wheels Elite |
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"Two Lane Black Top": 1970 Pontiac GTO "The Judge" |
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I imagine that with the combination of the two cars of the film "Two Lane Blacktop" you've enjoyed a lot, so I told you in the last post, today I would stay on this film: I checked and I had already shown you the 1955 Chevy One-Fifty in October of the last year. So, today I will show you the beautiful diecast model of the 1970 Pontiac GTO "The Judge" produced by GMP. As you may recall, it is a fairly rare model that I had been reported on eBay by Giuseppe Masetto (who owns an identical model): after crossing the ocean finally came in my collection! As you can see from the pictures the level of detail is very high, like brands such AutoArt, Kyosho, etc. The painting is well done, perhaps only with a shade of yellow slightly more load than the actual car used in the movie. The details of the car are very well detailed, both in the engine compartment (fab the air filter in contact with to the hood), both in the trunk (with the jack, the spare wheel and the model number, because it's a limited edition), both inside the well shaped dashboard that includes all the instruments and the buttons on the central console. It's a really crazy piece that, although devoid of the official license of the film (on the box it appears the words "Double Lane" and not "Two Lane Blacktop") perfectly reproduces the real car, even in some details such as the plate. But now enjoy the pictures! Posted by: Fabiano on Wed 6/8/2016 12:16 | 0 | 0 |
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"Friends": 1977 Checker Taxi |
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New week, new presentation of a model already added some months ago in my collection: it's the 1977 yellow taxi used in the TV show "Friends" by the character Phoebe Buffay. This car does not play a very important role in the series (it was used only 2/3 times maximum) but since I'm a big fan of this '90s sitcom, I wanted to have a piece in the collection to remembered it. Last year, I bought this Taxi produced by Greenlight: I must admit that it is not perfectly reproduced. Apart from a few inconsistencies in the identification numbers (the Taxi on the show was almost always marked by the sign 7E85, while here shows the 2x85 code that appears instead only once in the series), the model also presents a detail level not very high: the coupling of the doors is not accurate and the front indicators and taillights were simply painted directly on the body (it would have been preferable to make them with translucent plastic). The engine is very simple, made with some plastic part colored in black and silver. Inside the car, in the back, there are two folding seats, which are helping to improve the detail of this typical New York Taxi. I recommend buying it? Mhmmm ... only if you are a real fan of "Friends", or folded more! But now, enjoy the pictures! Posted by: Fabiano on Mon 6/13/2016 15:24 | 0 | 0 |
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"Bianco, Rosso e Verdone": Alfa Romeo Alfasud |
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"Beverly Hills Cop": Chevy Nova by Greenlight |
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"Golden Eye" BMW Z3 by UT Models |
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"The World is Not Enough" BMW Z8 by Kyosho |
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"Rush": Ferrari 312 T2 by Hot Wheels |
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"Rush": McLaren M23 by Minichamps |
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After showing the Ferrari 312 T2 used by Niki Lauda, it's now the turn of McLaren M23 driven by James Hunt. The model I purchased is produced by Minichamps. Needless to say that is fabulous, the photos speak by themselves. Ok, the Ferrari produced by Hot Wheels is a very good model, but this McLaren is spectacular: the level of detail is very high, you can completely remove the upper part of the body, allowing access to the engine and the chassis. Also in this case the paint is very well done, the colors are very vivid and even the decals are very faithful to the original, particularly because on the sponsors there was a brand of cigarettes, which fortunately in the model it has not been obscured. I must admit that it is one of the models in my possession that I count among my favorites. And it's quite obvious that I would suggest you to buy it, if you should find one. The price at which they are located is well above average, but trust me, it really worth it to have it in the collection! Now enjoy the pictures! Posted by: Fabiano on Thu 8/13/2016 12:14 | 0 | 0 |
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Ferrari F50 by Hot Wheels Elite |
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It just ended mid-August and I hope you rested and enjoy it! But now, after taking a little sun and I did a little swim at the beach, you have to go back to talk about modeling. So today I want to show you the Ferrari F50 produced by Hot Wheels I purchased a few months ago. As surely remember, I am not a great lover of this Ferrari, but having in the collection the F40, the Enzo and the LaFerrari seemed obvious also buy this model. As you can see from the pictures it is the Elite version, more detailed than the basic version: the realization is not bad at all, although in my view seems a Burago version of a quality a little higher. I do not know if my opinion is little not objective because I do not particularly like the F50, but certain details like the wheels, the engine and the interior in my opinion could be more detailed. It is certain, however, that it is a good model, and together with the other Ferrari definitely makes its scene! But now, enjoy the pictures! Posted by: Fabiano on Fri 8/16/2016 10:30 | 0 | 0 |
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"Velocità Massima" Lancia Delta HF by SunStar |
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After a break dedicated to a Ferrari, we return to a model on the theme of cars used in movies and TV series. Today I will show the Lancia Delta HF Integrale used in the movie "Maximum Speed". The version that I propose you today is produced by SunStar and overall the model is not bad, but still has some flaws. The proportions and lines of the body are correct, the painting is well done (apart from the rest today it's hard to find the red version in my possession), but on the level of detail they could do a lot more. We start from the engine: bad ... devoid of any detail, is made with a single piece of molded plastic! Then we go to the interiors: in my case I had to re-paint the gray dashboard with a black paint. I have also taken measures to remake the decals relating to the dashboard instruments since even the original ones were made ill. The seats, then, had an absurd flaw: they moved back and forth as if we were in front of a car 2-door ... I then proceeded to block them immediately. Finally, the last defect concerned the height of the front wheels: originally the distance between the wheel and the wheel arch was much more pronounced, making almost seem the Delta a jeep! I proceeded to lower the height of the front sospesioni, applying a procedure similar to that which I used few years ago to lower the General Lee suspensions. To complete the changes, I then applied replicate plates used in the film: to complete it, I should also change the rims, but for now I could not find suitable ones. But the search continues! If you have any suggestions, do your thing! Posted by: Fabiano on Fri 8/19/2016 14:44 | 0 | 0 |
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"Smokey and The Bandit" Pontiac Trans Am by Greenlight |
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"The Persuaders" Ferrari Dino 246 GT |
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"Romanzo Criminale" Lancia Fulvia Coupè HF |
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The holidays are a distant memory, September has come almost to its half, then it's time to resume talking about modeling. Continuing what we started in August, I want to continue to show you some of my purchases in recent months: today it's the turn of Lancia Fulvia Coupè HF used by Dandi (Alessandro Roja) in the TV series "Romanzo Criminale". I have always loved this car, even more when I saw it was used on this Italian TV series. Okay, the car does not play a major role in history, but identifies perfectly the character of the protagonist who uses it and perfectly reflects the period of 70 years where the series is set. Loving this car, I could not take the opportunity to add it to my collection: I chose the model produced by AutoArt that, as you can see from the pictures, is incredibly detailed, both outside (car body, lights, etc.), both within (passenger compartment, engine, trunk, etc.). I honestly do not find flaws: in my personal scale rating, I'd give it a nice 10... together with the DeLorean (always produced by AutoArt) close to perfection! If you love this model so do not miss it: the prices start to rise and you risk losing a really cool model that surely will acquire prestige over the years. Now I leave to the pictures, have fun! Posted by: Fabiano on Mon 9/12/2016 15:49 | 0 | 0 |
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Lancia Delta S4 road version by AutoArt |
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Finally, the work week is over, but before the weekend I wanted to show you another new model of my collection. New is not really the correct term for this model since I bought it six months ago, but since I never shown it, consider it like new. Today I want to show you the Lancia Delta S4 road version produced by AutoArt in metallic red color. The model does not refer to a model used on the cinema or on TV, but I bought it because have always been a fan of this car ever since, as a child my parents gave me a model of this car in scale 1/24 produced by Burago. Of course, the level of that model was very low, but it was enough to make me appreciate the lines of that car ... then the sporting exploits in the World Rally Championship did the rest! When earlier this year was presented dall'AutoArt the scale road version in 1/18, I felt the need to add it to my collection, exposing it near all the other most beautiful and most famous Lancia models. The model close to perfection: the painting is spectacular with those metallic reflections, every item in the car is done with great attention to detail (engine, interior, trim, etc.) I do not know if there is any among you loving Delta S4 but do not miss this masterpiece ... in the picture is beautiful, but live it even more! It's just a treat for the eyes! But now enjoy the pictures! Have a nice weekend! Posted by: Fabiano on Fri 9/16/2016 15:31 | 0 | 0 |
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Lancia Delta HF Integrale "Club Italia" by Kyosho |
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Today is Halloween and the site changes its skin to celebrate this special occasion. Surely tomorrow, with a day late, I will introduce the usual photo shoot done with my diecast models and the pumpkins that every year I like to sculpt. However, today you'll have to settle for the presentation of a model that I bought a few months ago: this is not a car used in a movie or a TV series, but a true automotive icon, the Lancia Delta HF Integrale "Italian Club" version, produced by Kyosho. I must admit that when I decided to buy this model I was looking for in the classic red and white colors, but the prices were quite prohibitive (250 Euros and up). For this reason I folded the blue version at a much lower price (less than 100 Euros). The quality is the same, the color a little less attractive, but I do it to fit the same! Apart from the color question, the model is always characterized by high Kyosho quality, with countless details both of the bodywork, both at the level of openings (open all the 4 doors!), both at the internal level (very finished although red interiors not make me crazy!). Summing up, it's a really cool model that reproduces well the icon of the rally of 80s and 90s and it is definitely one of those models must-have in your collection. Now I leave you the pictures, have fun! Posted by: Fabiano on Mon 10/31/2016 12:15 | 0 | 0 |
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Lancia Stratos by SunStar |
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Last month has been quite challenging: like maybe I had already mentioned, with the new year I will change jobs, and during the last weeks I am closing some projects to the old job. So you have to excuse me if I did not wrote anything from Halloween !!! However, to recover my mistake, I'm here to introduce you to a model bought a few months ago: this is the black Lancia Stratos produced by SunStar. Since in the previous posts I put some rally queens produced by Lancia, missing only the legendary Stratos. As you can see, even in this case I decided to purchase the road model, as I prefer this kind of car with a livery more above that we are used to during the rally competitions. The model is not bad considering that it is produced by SunStar, in a mid-range level. Of course, there are far more refined models of the same car, but the price/quality ratio of this model has impressed me a lot and so in the end I chose it. The strengths are definitely openings (including the front headlights) and some details (like the interior, the engine and the wheels). Now I can therefore be satisfied: in my miniature garage are proudly displayed the Delta HF, the Delta S4, the Fulvia and the Stratos. In the coming days I will return to show you models about the world of cinema and TV series, but now enjoy the photos! Posted by: Fabiano on Tue 12/6/2016 14:33 | 0 | 0 |
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"Wagon Queen Family Truckster" by Greenlight |
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McLaren M6 GT del 1969 by Tecnomodel |
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Here I am! As promised today I show you the model I introduced yesterday, the 1969 McLaren M6 GT produced by Tecnomodel. Compared to other times, today it will be a real unboxing, because a really nice thing about this model is the box that contains it and it would be a shame not to show it. Needless to say that the model is really amazing, from every point of view. It is not a classic diecast model but it is a resin model, then unfortunately no opening, but for the rest the level of detail is very high. As I told you yesterday, I bought this model to cover a big lack in my collection, namely the Coyote X from "Hardcastle and McCormick". The McLaren was used as base vehicle to create unique car used in the first season of this series (remember, in fact, that from the second season they used the chassis of a DeLorean DMC with a fiberglass shell more "clumsy"). Compared to Coyote X, therefore, there is some difference, especially in the back (rear window and lights), but I shall undertake no changes to this model because it's so perfect and delicate, that I would never venture to fix it. The only change, perhaps, would be to obscure the front headlights with an adhesive film, but I have to think a bit before ... Now, before I leave you to the images gallery, I want to thank Nicola Fasano again for giving me the information about the existence of this model. Without his valuable information, probably today I would not have this beauty in my collection! Have a nice vision! Posted by: Fabiano on Thu 4/6/2017 17:55 | 1 | 0 |
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Kawasaki CHiPs (Bike 1) - First step |
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Due to my usual work and family commitments, I can not devote myself daily to the realization of the two CHiPs bikes, but the work is still going on. For now, I completely removed the body parts (tank, side panels and rear fender) from the Kawasaki 750 and cut off part of its chassis (in the rear) to allow the mudguard and the flanks from the Kawasaki 1000 Police. In addition, I have enlarged the tank holes so that it can be rested on the Kawasaki 750 frame, since it is much wider than the 1000's. As a last resort, I replaced the drains (the Kawasaki has 3 exhaust pipes , 1 on the left and 2 on the right) with the Kawasaki 1000 exhausts: naturally they will be painted with chrome paint, as I will also do for the parabordo and the paramotor. I then tried to take a picture with some mounted parts, just to see if I'm on the right track, and the result I like a lot! The road is still long, but I'm on the right track! Upcoming Update! Posted by: Fabiano on Sun 5/21/2017 10:13 | 0 | 0 |
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Kawasaki CHiPs (Bike 1) - Second step |
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Chevrolet Corvette C1 (1959) by AutoArt - "Animal House" |
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I have to admit that last year, when I was looking for this car, I did not think it was so hard to find it, but it was a very difficult task. Wanting to add to my collection the 1959 Chevrolet Corvette C1 used in the movie "Animal House" immediately, I had decided not to buy the one with the official license of the movie (produced by ERTL/Joyride) as it was the 1961 model, so wrong . After searching on eBay I found that the only correct model was produced by AutoArt, but the prices were high and many sellers confused the model with that of 1958: finally after 4 unsuccessful shopping attempts, I found a German seller who found the correct model at a fairly reasonable price so I managed to bring it home! Needless to say, the level of detail is very high and every detail is reproduced in the best of ways, from body shapes to painting. The model is fully open (hood, trunk and door) as well as of course the removable hardtop roof that, when removed, allows you to taste the lines of this splendid convertible car. Whenever I have an Autotar model in my hands I always think that this brand never fails a shot, always producing high quality models! But bidding at the cracks, now enjoy the photos! Posted by: Fabiano on Mon 6/12/2017 23:16 | 0 | 0 |
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Lamborghini Miura P400 by AutoArt - "The Italian Job" |
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While updates to the first CHiPs Kawasaki are about to end (detailed photos will follow in the coming days), today I want to introduce you to a new model that came into my collection a few months ago: this is the Lamborghini Miura P400 produced by AutoArt, bought by me as a tribute to the orange Miura that appears at the beginning of the original movie "The Italian Job" (1969). There are various Miura models on the market, but the one produced by AutoArt, as usual, is the best: high details, perfect shapes and proportions, excellent painting . This model does not have the slightest defect, as you can see from the images. If you like this car model and you should have the opportunity, do not let it run away, really deserves a place in any collection! Now I leave you to the pictures, have a nice weekend! Posted by: Fabiano on Sat 7/1/2017 10:51 | 0 | 0 |
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Dumb & Dumber van: Work in Progress - Step 1 |
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Goodmorning everyone! This is a difficult period, because of the Covid-19 which is changing our way of life, day by day: in my case, luckily, I have been at home for 2 months, I continue to work in smart working, but in the meantime I took advantage of this situation to go back to modifying some models, updating also the site itself. The project I started a few weeks ago had been in the pipeline for a long time, but I had never found the time nor the desire to carry it out: it is the van used in the film "Dumb and Dumber". Today I can finally show you, starting from the first changes to the basic model (a 1983 GMC Vandura produced by Greenlight Toys) up to the finished model in the coming weeks. In addition to the rest, I have already queued many other new models, but we will talk about this later. Today enjoy the images of this van to which I had to remove the wheel arches with the Dremel and I had to start creating with the pasticard the new longer front that will house the dog's muzzle. Have fun and see you soon with other news related to this new model! Posted by: Fabiano on Wed 5/6/2020 17:32 | 1 | 0 |
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Dumb & Dumber van: Work in Progress - Step 2 |
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Dumb & Dumber van: Work in Progress - Step 3 |
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Dumb & Dumber van: Work in Progress - Step 4 |
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Dumb & Dumber van: Work in Progress - Step 5 |
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Dumb & Dumber van: Work in Progress - Step 6 |
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"Christmas Cars" - Work in Progress - Step 1 |
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Once the quarantine due to the lockdown ended, I had to recover some (of the freedom and) of the lost time, but I still dedicated myself to customizing my diecast models. I have not updated the site, so I take this opportunity now to offer you some models in the coming weeks that I have modified in recent months. Today I would like to start again by offering you the 1969 Dodge Charger, in the "General Lee" version used in the last movie directed, produced and starring John Schneider, "Christmas Cars". I don't know how many of you have seen it, but in my case I managed to buy an autographed copy of the DVD directly from John Schneider and I enjoyed it during the last Christmas holidays. Watching the movie I had the idea of making a model of this car: many will not love the choice to cut the roof of a General Lee (but by watching the film and following all the recent facts related to the problems of the Confederate flag you will understand more of its meaning, still appreciating more about the movie and the message that John Schneider wanted to convey). Going back to the model, the car used in the film is actually a Ford Crown Victoria covered with the bodywork of a 1969 Dodge Charger: I wanted to recreate something that therefore came closest to this fusion of two cars, so I didn't use a real General Lee model (ERTL, AutoWorld, etc.), but a simple 1969 Dodge Charger produced by Maisto and a Ford Crown Victoria from Motormax. In the next episodes of this work in progress I will show you how I managed to combine these two cars, creating a "hybrid" General Lee without its roof. But now I start showing you the model and the first changes that I made on it, removing the rear black stripe). Enjoy and have a nice weekend! Posted by: Fabiano on Sun 8/2/2020 15:54 | 0 | 0 |
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"Christmas Cars" - Episode 2 |
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"Christmas Cars" - Episode 3 |
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"Christmas Cars" - Episode 4 |
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"Stand On It" - Episode 1 |
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"Stand On It" - Episode 2 |
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"Stand On It" - Episode 3 |
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"Christmas Cars" - Episode 5 |
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"Stand On It" - Episode 4 |
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"Stand On It" - Episode 5 |
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Xtreme Lee - Work in progress - Episode 1 |
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Xtreme Lee - Work in progress - Episode 2 |
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Xtreme Lee - Work in progress - Episode 3 |
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Xtreme Lee - Work in progress - Episode 4 |
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Last weekend I was able to work on the interior of Kenny Wayne Shepherd's "Xtreme Lee". First of all, I removed the old seats and built a support with plasticard to support the new, more sporty and enveloping seats (coming from an old Ferrari produced by Burago). Furthermore, since the new seats had a hollow back, I always proceeded with the plasticard to create the closure of the back. Of course, I then proceeded to paint all the pieces with a light brown paint (code RAL 1001, produced by Macota) and the result is truly fabulous! However, to complete the dashboard I proceeded to create a template of the instrument area and through my computer I created a decal to be applied on the plastic part. Finally, since I do this on all my models, I have lined the car floor with a darker brown carpet. We are therefore now towards the conclusion of this model: next time I will show you all the finished interior and the final assembly of the car. Bring a little more patience, it will be worth it, I promise! Posted by: Fabiano on Tue 10/27/2020 19:10 | 7 | 0 |
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Xtreme Lee - Work in progress - Episode 5 |
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And here we are, as promised, to introduce you to the latest changes to Kenny Wayne Shepherd's "Xtreme Lee". In this case, the changes focused mainly on the interior, with the preparation of the decal for the center console. Not happy, however, I also decided to replace the engine with a more beautiful and detailed one produced by ACME. Needless to say, the result is fantastic: I am really satisfied with how it turned out and on the Instagram profile it is enjoying a lot of success among fans (including the same Kenny Wayne Shepherd who put "like" to the photo!). Now, I just take a weekend break, and then we start again with some new models, so come back and see me soon, since there will be news for Halloween anyway! Posted by: Fabiano on Fri 10/30/2020 19:08 | 4 | 0 |
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"Bad Boys for Life" - Episode 1 |
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Enos Race Car - Episode 1 |
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Enos Race Car - Episode 2 |
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Enos Race Car - Episode 3 |
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"Stand On It" - Sheriff car - Episode 1 |
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After the summer, my creative vein is back! With the upcoming release of "Poker Run", the new movie by John Schneider sequel of "Stand On It", I have decided to continue creating the other cars used in this film series. So today it's the turn of the car used and destroyed by the Sheriff Cletus T. Necessary (Tyrus) and by his son Sonny T. Necessary (Dion Baia). I have been thinking of making this car for some time, but I never decided whether to do the intact version or the one destroyed following the various accidents suffered during the film. Confronting myself with Dion Baia, who kindly provided me with some information about it, I decided to do the destroyed version. As you can see from the pics, the model has a dashboard reproduced in resin by my friend Roberto because its original dashboard was used in the Dodge Charger from the movie "Christmas Cars" (since in that case the car is not a real Charger but a replica based on Ford Crow Victoria). Once finished and painted, however, you will not notice anything! So today I show you the starting model, but in the coming days you will already see the result obtained with the Dremmel. It will be very funny!!!! Posted by: Fabiano on Wed 9/15/2021 16:37 | 6 | 0 |
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"Stand On It" - Sheriff car - Episode 2 |
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"Stand On It" - Sheriff car - Episode 3 |
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"Stand On It" - Sheriff car - Episode 4 |
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"Stand On It" - Sheriff car - Episode 5 |
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"Stand On It" - Sheriff car - Episode 6 |
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"Stand On It" - Sheriff car - Episode 7 |
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Happy Birthday General Lee - Part 1 |
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Happy Birthday General Lee - Part 2 |
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Here we are at the second episode of General Lee in the "Happy Birthday" version. In this phase I proceeded to modify the platform to accommodate the new engine, I painted the interior with the classic light brown and completely masked the bodywork of the car, leaving only the front mudguard on the driver's side exposed, then painting it with a gray primer to give the same effect as seen in the TV series. I also proceeded to paint the bonnet in the same way: to do so, I followed the same logic as Jeremey Tigner. In fact, in the series, the front fender and hood are completely distorted in the impact, so when the Dodge Charger is repaired, these parts are replaced and painted with a primer, before being painted orange. In the gallery, therefore, you will also find the repainted bonnet that I modified to be easily assembled and disassembled once the model is closed. But you will see all this in the next episode! Posted by: Fabiano on Mon 3/20/2023 10:05 | 6 | 0 |
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Happy Birthday General Lee - Part 3 |
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Happy Birthday General Lee - Part 4 |
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Green General Lee - Part 1 |
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Happy Birthday General Lee - Part 5 |
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"Stand On It" Tribute - Part 1 |
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"Hollywood 1:18 Wheels" is not part of Hollywood Sign Trust and is not linked to the association or to any members of this community. A mission of this site is to provide information to help diecast collectors to found any type of car used in movie or serial TV. All images copyright � by Fabiano Spinelli. All rights reserved. You may not upload these images to a web site or distribute it commercially or otherwise. It is illegal to use these images on your web site and to post on community web sites. Copyright � 2007. July 16, 2007. |
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