I took a few minutes out to take some quick snaps of the future diecast projects.

Yep, some are hot wheels cars, almost all are diecast.

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/6213/2009042722.th.jpg (http://img13.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2009042722.jpg)

These are some of the hot wheels cars.

http://img2.imageshack.us/img2/7725/2009042721.th.jpg (http://img2.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2009042721.jpg)

Some misc diecasts.

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/6158/2009042724.th.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2009042724.jpg)

Some loose cars.

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/996/2009042728.th.jpg (http://img25.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2009042728.jpg)

2 Toyotas i started over a year ago.....

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/2848/2009042726.th.jpg (http://img412.imageshack.us/my.php?image=2009042726.jpg)

Comparison between a complete diecast and a shell sitting on a t-jet chassis.

Cheers
Andrij

:mad:You are hereby exiled for life from the diecast forum for your blasphemy ! Also expect a very unpleasant midnight visit from the Hot Wheels Hot Rod Gang !:jest:


Neal:dude:

But but but they customize their way, i customize mine.

While i was at it, i found my son's first customized car, as well as my first car from this third rebirthing of the hobby to me.

This was when the fairlane customs contest was running.

The one on the left was painted by my son. The one on the right is mine. I lost the glass and rear bumper, so may have to salvage those from another, to finish it.

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/8283/p1010238wkw.th.jpg (http://img25.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010238wkw.jpg)

This one to try and show the metalflake(fingernail polish) i used on mine.

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/3701/p1010239qwr.th.jpg (http://img25.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010239qwr.jpg)

This last shot to try and show the drop in the front.

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7718/p1010241g.th.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010241g.jpg)

So starts my journey of slotcar modifying craziness :)

A few more shots of my fairlane:

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/5995/p1010184x.th.jpg (http://img514.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010184x.jpg)
and
http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/4594/p1010183.th.jpg (http://img510.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010183.jpg)

Well, 3 diecast shells met Mr Dremel.

Some may need a little bit of work, one shell needs no work, but the chassis under it does.

Post the pictures of them soon :)

Looking good Andirj!!! And don't worry about pissing off the diecasters!! By doing this to yours makes theirs more valuable!! :lol:

And more fun :)

I cut em up all the time Andrij, it's the best way to get glass, a chrome engine, some cool sidepipes, even chrome wheels!!! Most diecasts sell for a 1.00, so you can't beat the price for parts. I have a blast going to diecast shows looking for parts. The dealer says "Now this is a rare car" and I say "I just need the engine or chrome grill from it" ...RM

Well, i got a brand new chassis - virgin even,and then gave it some new front end holes for the rims:
http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/7173/p1010195.th.jpg (http://img114.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010195.jpg)
http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/2007/p1010201.th.jpg (http://img387.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010201.jpg)

This is the chassis after i mounted the front wheels.
Yep, you guessed right. Those front rims are AFX G-Plus, in yellow, to match the color of the Ferrari.
http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/1163/p1010219u.th.jpg (http://img13.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010219u.jpg)

This is the reason why i had to make a third pair of front axle holes, as the wheelbase is in-between long and normal on a super g-plus chassis.
http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/595/p1010210w.th.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010210w.jpg)
http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/2928/p1010209.th.jpg (http://img49.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010209.jpg)

This is what it looks like sitting on the chassis.
http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/2998/p1010213.th.jpg (http://img78.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010213.jpg)

I am not 100% happy with the look of the car right now.
2 things i am in the process of working out.
First is to work out the ride height properly, and the second is the body itself.
Should i strip the paint, file the body where it isnt the best, then repaint it and detail it, or just detail the body as it is.

Something i will think about over the next few days.

One of these days i will learn how to work this digital camera out, so i get some clearer shots.

Sorry for the out of focus shots. I havent been drinking, honest.

Take a peak at what is in the pipeline.
http://img129.imageshack.us/img129/2809/p1010194.th.jpg (http://img129.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p1010194.jpg)

I think it looks ok as it is, but you can see it better the I can. I guess it all depends on how perfect you want it to be. That's a cool batch of projects you got lined up.. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Well, as we speak, the Ferrari is taking a swim. So is the Anglia as well.
I didnt like the details on the Ferrari, thepaint was too think in some areas, and there was the odd cast mark, as well as the odd detail that didnt come out, so it took a dip.
I didnt like the color of the anglia, poor girl looked rather dull in a grey primerish sort of way, so she is swmming with da fishes....lol, nope, just in some pino-clean.

They should both be ready by about next weekend for some color.

May even take to the rims on both cars as well, wait and see.

Not too sure what chassis to put under the Anglia. Should i use a magnatraction, old school g-plus, or a tomy chassis.

What do you guys think?

Andrij

Old school chassis for an old school car - go G+!