TheByte

Monster

i see you have a very nice collection Bruce, do you always keep them in the box or screwed onto the base, or do you leave them on your shelf? i keep mine all in the box cause i don't think the suspension arms of the model can handle the weight of the diecast shell over time, and i noticed the tyres of my UT Mclaren F1 LM concaved in after i left it on the shelf for a few months

Bruce

Thanks.

I've always taken my models out of their box. So far, most all of have been ok.

However, my UT (Ha!) 993 Turbo suffered some damage being out of it's box. The suspenion started to wobble and to make affairs worse, it was accidentally left in the sun..Which melted the wheels a bit.

Monster

Dam i didn't know the wheels can melt this easily.

I noticed when i take the models out of the box and put them on a solid surface, the suspension arms are pressed down by half a mm or more, and the tyres have a tiny degree of negative camber so that is why i keep them in the box for 99% of the time to avoid deforming the suspension arms and the tyres over time. I leave my Maisto CLS lying around my room cause it has spring suspension, and the tyres are made of hard plastic. OK now do i sound like a weirdo just then

Bruce

Lol, no, I understand what you're saying


Somewhat OT: Out of all of your 1:18 models, which do you consider to be your favourite ?

Monster

It has to be the Ford GT. I have waited for about a year to get it. It is by far the best model in my modest collection, and it a bit heavier than the normal Autoart model. The Murcielago Concept is a equal 2nd with my Kyosho Z8. I don't buy diecast that often, i will only buy one if it is a really nice one. I complement my diecast collection with Tamiya 1/24 car kits. I am currently building a Ferrari Enzo, and i have a CGT waiting to be build.

What is your favourite? i am guessing the CMC SLR

Bruce

I do love my CMC SLR, however my Kyosho Countach is my favourite.

The Emperor

I only have one Model and that's BMW 850CSi that i've bought in germany in 1990 while i lived there 'cause there was a war in Croatia...

Still have it though...

Monster

Kyosho make some nice E60 model cars, not sure if they have a the M sportspack version, but you can always get a black M5 model, it looks simlar enough to your car.

The Emperor

To be quite honest with you, i was never that much into model cars, but since i have 11mo son now, maybe i can start collecting those for him...

Monster

It is never too late my friend. This might be getting a bit off topic but I still......humm... buy hotwheels car and everytime i pay for them at the checkout i pretend it is for my little brother.