tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17046735946762948362024-02-02T01:37:43.063-08:00Diecast DestinationKennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-73482123625640065942017-07-09T14:50:00.000-07:002017-07-09T16:01:42.984-07:00Some Recent Hot Wheels Letter Getters<div style="text-align: justify;">
I may have said this before, but my favorite Hot Wheels vehicle is the Letter Getter. When it was first released in 1977, it was painted to look like a U.S. mail truck. It's been in the lineup continuously since then. For some unknown reason, Mattel has renamed the Letter Getter as the Combat Medic. I can't figure that one out. But here are some recent versions of the Letter Getter that I've added to my collection - starting with the Pop Culture Women of Marvel category version called the Scarlet Witch. It was a brand new release I found on July 5th, 2017. It features real rider tires and a metal base:</div>
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Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-72977147947921349572014-04-28T22:00:00.000-07:002017-07-09T16:03:59.071-07:00Hot Wheels 1957 Buick Station Wagon<div style="text-align: justify;">
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This Hot Wheels station wagon was based upon the 1957 Buick Century Caballero Estate Wagon and was first released as part of the Ultra Hots series, in 2007. Regular readers of this blog will know of my lifelong fondness for station wagons, so it was a natural that I do a full spread on this excellent piece.</div>
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It features classic lines - my Dad had a 1956 Buick when I was little and the design from 1956 to 1957 was not changed much. They were big and roomy vehicles.<br />
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This model has an opening hood and a metal base, just like Hot Wheels of old.<br />
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It even sports real rider tires!<br />
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From the front, that classic Buick grill really stands out.<br />
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All in all, it's a piece that when I first saw it, just had to be added to my collection of 1:64 scale station wagons.<br />
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Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-81207960589238653862014-02-15T14:48:00.002-08:002017-07-09T16:04:40.999-07:00It's The Time Of The Season<div style="text-align: justify;">
Once again, it's that time of year which everybody groans about but can't do anything about - Winter. Yeah, baby it's cold outside, but who wants to get out in all that snow and ice? Around here in Southern Illinois, it certainly ain't no winter wonderland. To spotlight this season in diecast, I've chosen two cold-weather vehicles made by Maisto. You'll probably recognize both from having seen them at work around your area as well. Without further ado, here is a snowplow that keeps the roads scraped and the power company truck that keeps busy putting electric lines back up. Enjoy!</div>
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Maisto Snow Plow at work on an actual ice-covered road.</div>
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Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-51842713204804699182013-12-04T20:48:00.000-08:002013-12-04T20:51:07.571-08:00Super!<div style="text-align: justify;">
I just found this Hot Wheels Super Van the other day - and is it ever a sharp model! Can't say that I care all that much with the commercialization of the piece, but, it looks nice with the real riders.<br />
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Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-82476151504819297182013-07-10T04:56:00.003-07:002013-07-10T04:57:18.196-07:00McDonald's Hot Wheels<div style="text-align: justify;">
Currently, the 2013 crop of Hot Wheels included in McDonald's Happy Meals are out. I haven't gotten them all yet, but here's a preview of a couple I have picked up. And for you guys out there - you don't have to buy a Happy Meal to get them, you can buy just the car by itself! Unfortunately, they're all plastic this time.</div>
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(I'm not overly fond of this one.)</div>
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My personal fave so far - Circle Tracker</div>
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You can't take life too seriously, so that's why I can always find humor in anything. Even little toy cars.</div>
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Save my walrus.</div>
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There's a joke here somewhere.</div>
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Your classic Pimpmobile.</div>
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This is a customized vehicle of mine I call "The Druglord."</div>
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Car stripped while Police turn a blind eye.</div>
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A monster truck got loose at Harrah's.</div>
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3 out of 4 giant Astronauts prefer the easy-opening hatch on the new DeLorean DMC-12.</div>Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-17309427942983962232012-07-11T09:20:00.003-07:002012-07-11T09:20:47.594-07:00Cows and Diecast - A Perfect Combination<div style="text-align: justify;">
These are just some random pictures of cows posed with diecast vehicles. I hope you enjoy them - I know I sure do.</div>
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<br />Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-33317281829988085342012-04-02T21:04:00.011-07:002012-04-02T21:40:43.547-07:00Truckin' Big<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEUDJ8eOuQjLEyf9q6M7hR4Vpdk8Q56Liip2jkDbYyo1DaO-Ara8afsU5EIjams625c7IZdN3CKClhaSbOXR6-RR3f8fLPhsxac_uqgZRco-MdAfz4PvNP14f35oRxbecFQGxLAC4mSQ/s1600/Ryder+Truck+2b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 106px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEUDJ8eOuQjLEyf9q6M7hR4Vpdk8Q56Liip2jkDbYyo1DaO-Ara8afsU5EIjams625c7IZdN3CKClhaSbOXR6-RR3f8fLPhsxac_uqgZRco-MdAfz4PvNP14f35oRxbecFQGxLAC4mSQ/s400/Ryder+Truck+2b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727021325515275154" border="0" /></a>The Lindberg Line had a long history of making model kits of military vehicles, planes, ships and cars and trucks. In 1968 they released a line of Hot Wheels-sized model kits called "Mini-Lindys." For more information on this series, <a href="http://diecastdestination.blogspot.com/2009/03/lindberg-line-mini-lindys.html">see this link</a>. This series ended in 1970, but Lindberg kept adding new models and re-releasing old castings in new series. One model from the initial 1968 series was called the Ryder Truck, a Ford-based moving van. It was re-released in the Truckin' Big series renamed "The Moving Van." It came molded in yellow, but I painted the one I had black:<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKm9KKsw67_coSybZnp-f9rp7NiUUBAoMxKm2-_Cvc1B8PJfCJBekpYi_q_C4-Z-kDljWZJFPvTOKrJzbaW2scICgU-L_6wcEtVXC7tuAKMq36CI8xjay7WmnwobMM8EW8Wn79T1MVpg/s1600/Ryder+Truck+-+3086gf.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKm9KKsw67_coSybZnp-f9rp7NiUUBAoMxKm2-_Cvc1B8PJfCJBekpYi_q_C4-Z-kDljWZJFPvTOKrJzbaW2scICgU-L_6wcEtVXC7tuAKMq36CI8xjay7WmnwobMM8EW8Wn79T1MVpg/s400/Ryder+Truck+-+3086gf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727021174409962402" border="0" /></a>Here is the original instruction sheet that came with it:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFCUFqzfnlNPeFKw1K-YnT5PlaqGaLnCrQQaJJqyc8zcbqji3YgBXvL_HcwrwUZ4aHVyWOKkXT6T3T5WQu2j10uqYRTvLhKaXflnC7zMX0vikzusBGJAt7JuwRqU7nZy7qGtJXFEt3gA/s1600/Ryder+Truck+1b.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFCUFqzfnlNPeFKw1K-YnT5PlaqGaLnCrQQaJJqyc8zcbqji3YgBXvL_HcwrwUZ4aHVyWOKkXT6T3T5WQu2j10uqYRTvLhKaXflnC7zMX0vikzusBGJAt7JuwRqU7nZy7qGtJXFEt3gA/s400/Ryder+Truck+1b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727020858357206482" border="0" /></a>On the other side of the instructions, were directions on how to put together the little garage that also came with the kit. These are some of the trucks that were in these subsequent series, such as "Truckin' Big," "Hi-Rollers," "Over The Road," "Van Go" and "Big Wheels":<br /></div><br />"High Rollers" series:<br />1. Dump Truck. (Mini Lindy No. 11)<br />2. Mail Truck. (Mini Lindy No. 13)<br />3. High Hauler. (Mini Lindy No. 32)<br />4. Van Machine. (Mini Lindy No. 8)<br />5. Cement Mixer. (Mini Lindy No. 14)<br />6. Tow Truck. (Mini Lindy No. 16)<br />7. Pickup Camper. (Mini Lindy No. 22)<br />8. Tractor-Trailer. (Mini Lindy No. 24)<br /><br />"Van Go" series:<br />1. Gypsy Van. (Mini Lindy No. 13)<br />2. Can Van. (Mini Lindy No. 7)<br />3. Van Camp. (Mini Lindy No. 22)<br />4. Van Do Van. (Mini Lindy No. 8)<br />5. The Moving Van. (Mini Lindy No. 32)<br />6. Travelin' Van. (Mini Lindy No. 23)<br />7. Mighty Van. (Mini Lindy No. 12)<br />8. Vandit. (Mini Lindy No. 2)<br /><br />"Big Wheels" series:<br />1. Pickup and Camper. (Mini Lindy No. 22 - I would really love to acqure this model. It features a Chevrolet pickup on the cover, but is actually a Ford truck.)<br /><br />"Truckin' Big" series:<br />1. The Moving Van. (Mini Lindy No. 32)<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">There are others in these series, but I'm still researching which models were released.<br /></div>Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-75545923755480572202012-02-13T13:11:00.000-08:002012-02-13T13:18:10.884-08:00A True Classic<div style="text-align: justify;">Here's a real beauty I found the other day by Greenlight - a 1953 Cadillac Eldorado convertible. It's solid metal with both a diecast metal body and frame. It's part of their Motor World series. Check out the detail on this model:<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqdxEV2WQmPqji08y1D_qpKJZDhKEKkoqfJWKF-LIERdDvJ6hYImmt9AJZnoggAns4xmGDEEWLSXMRzMCVhM7SNkwi63YLVsfWJBHMB2KKjJYw0YoR3bqXa73cdZA0bm7AJCvzHZJBJg/s1600/1953+Cadillac+Eldorado+-+02034df.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqdxEV2WQmPqji08y1D_qpKJZDhKEKkoqfJWKF-LIERdDvJ6hYImmt9AJZnoggAns4xmGDEEWLSXMRzMCVhM7SNkwi63YLVsfWJBHMB2KKjJYw0YoR3bqXa73cdZA0bm7AJCvzHZJBJg/s400/1953+Cadillac+Eldorado+-+02034df.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708731333725634034" border="0" /></a>Look for further shots of this classic sooner or later. It just screams to be used in some kind of diorama setting.Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-50300312164562725632012-01-26T06:59:00.000-08:002012-02-13T13:09:58.294-08:00New Kid On The Block<div style="text-align: justify;">Matchbox recently put out an iconic legend - a <span style="font-style: italic;">station wagon</span>! Yes, when most vehicle manufacturers are stuck on minivans and SUVs and crossovers, Cadillac released the modern version of the venerable classic. Matchbox has recreated this Cadillac CTS wagon in great detail. I've also seen this same model in silver, so be on the lookout for that one as well. Without further ado, here's the car:<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRfAor8rEYWud_3exh-kVSRTtPYtPW1TJQ0m6CLaKxXLzzLz8Ysneq5-5P2M2TBTLBeiQmNPwdCf27shMDpLqR0DHrAcT_ueE88lWjHCnfwma4iTE80JUe0SBccaK0-w1xH-QdOzvaKg/s1600/Matchbox+Cadillac+CTS+Wagon+-+07427c-2df.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRfAor8rEYWud_3exh-kVSRTtPYtPW1TJQ0m6CLaKxXLzzLz8Ysneq5-5P2M2TBTLBeiQmNPwdCf27shMDpLqR0DHrAcT_ueE88lWjHCnfwma4iTE80JUe0SBccaK0-w1xH-QdOzvaKg/s400/Matchbox+Cadillac+CTS+Wagon+-+07427c-2df.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701956124931884146" border="0" /></a>And I finally found the silver version:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmjK3CwetB9zaFbCYs9FwjrEPuyw0iyNMdHGY0xCIyuUQW4EWST-lIwNkVap8rXzCC2rlvNhYX_c-EcPhnVqg5K293Q9qhPbTcmvJZNZwMin523jgWXhNj2uejMu09lMbXujLccUP9g/s1600/Cadillac+CTS+Wagon+-+02030df.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmjK3CwetB9zaFbCYs9FwjrEPuyw0iyNMdHGY0xCIyuUQW4EWST-lIwNkVap8rXzCC2rlvNhYX_c-EcPhnVqg5K293Q9qhPbTcmvJZNZwMin523jgWXhNj2uejMu09lMbXujLccUP9g/s400/Cadillac+CTS+Wagon+-+02030df.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5708730132418892530" border="0" /></a>Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-52452773112940577582011-06-27T22:05:00.001-07:002011-06-27T22:43:41.801-07:00It's Truck Month Again!<div align="justify">Once again, it's Truck Month here at Diecast Destination. And this month we're featuring Chevrolet trucks. So wander through the lot and see if there's anything you like!<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6J-IvF0mfejAIKoGZ6pfhBdjXCl2rFc9IgCgeuDCLh56pHrTA8A_3FuY3_x8KX4OaGR493LCphrqGu5M7p9sN8P2IhK4uzfXVSu9w9P9LU-srtetqER271Jvg2Yc0xs8cfCZVqoZSg/s1600/7736df.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623135725657103874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha6J-IvF0mfejAIKoGZ6pfhBdjXCl2rFc9IgCgeuDCLh56pHrTA8A_3FuY3_x8KX4OaGR493LCphrqGu5M7p9sN8P2IhK4uzfXVSu9w9P9LU-srtetqER271Jvg2Yc0xs8cfCZVqoZSg/s400/7736df.jpg" border="0" /></a> I think this Chevrolet stepside pickup from the 1970's was made by Yat Ming.<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxh-ZpAKbDWiTMNlqJV9qzi46CVqJj6FZYM9pGRusJJzX7Id_Bw8hRFCJS0B0s9j1HhsrCwi713TKmA-FgbPrBDw75mN-GiUK7P-9_sVicgStcMgR3Qe-M5M72GkqSy7BwHO74mGRE5w/s1600/9747c.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623135542720778210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxh-ZpAKbDWiTMNlqJV9qzi46CVqJj6FZYM9pGRusJJzX7Id_Bw8hRFCJS0B0s9j1HhsrCwi713TKmA-FgbPrBDw75mN-GiUK7P-9_sVicgStcMgR3Qe-M5M72GkqSy7BwHO74mGRE5w/s400/9747c.jpg" border="0" /></a>And I'm almost certain that this was the same Chevrolet stepside, but a copy of the Yat Ming model made by another company as a knock-off.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsMhXuvFkN-nM9hneYPu4WvMkUbX__wN5Q8idiHtt61cTLDeEDbF6eDzgBftj_ZGcEXaVv6K5EDX7AIyIbX7fD6e2IvBaH2WAVHrEicH31pImztGhOv_JCB8PZy2zhOzjmIqhVzKASPw/s1600/Hot+Wheels+Custom+"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623135050514395826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsMhXuvFkN-nM9hneYPu4WvMkUbX__wN5Q8idiHtt61cTLDeEDbF6eDzgBftj_ZGcEXaVv6K5EDX7AIyIbX7fD6e2IvBaH2WAVHrEicH31pImztGhOv_JCB8PZy2zhOzjmIqhVzKASPw/s400/Hot+Wheels+Custom+%252769+Chevy.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is a Hot Wheels Custom '69 Chevrolet.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGACFlhyaAOyPaFvKCHEqmLM79aeCooyTE2UioubZSUTxe5D0GJKAVO-nWlrn5SQh1eku4V_yTeVlQY5g6SKSEjPzYY95bnWDljrzYbnRAUmBbVjqBr9u824pKHBiyPtkLU1iAsVrAA/s1600/Hot+Wheels+"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623134532555391186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgGACFlhyaAOyPaFvKCHEqmLM79aeCooyTE2UioubZSUTxe5D0GJKAVO-nWlrn5SQh1eku4V_yTeVlQY5g6SKSEjPzYY95bnWDljrzYbnRAUmBbVjqBr9u824pKHBiyPtkLU1iAsVrAA/s400/Hot+Wheels+%252756+Flashsider.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hot Wheels '56 Flashsider.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8C4T1f5qoVFjYCqgpjxZ8A0cRCHm5cCevdYg7BpSw2H7Vse5tFZIIndX1oXakn1HNMf1mF6AbP6LmcZblqWIRG5NK5U2DfZgtvxsA8kw0gusKY3vmTSCwMwObjJj-UWZJwlOPWAOF0Q/s1600/Hot+Wheels+"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623134389744726354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8C4T1f5qoVFjYCqgpjxZ8A0cRCHm5cCevdYg7BpSw2H7Vse5tFZIIndX1oXakn1HNMf1mF6AbP6LmcZblqWIRG5NK5U2DfZgtvxsA8kw0gusKY3vmTSCwMwObjJj-UWZJwlOPWAOF0Q/s400/Hot+Wheels+%252750%2527s+Chevy+Truck+-+5423ef.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hot Wheels '50's Chevy Truck.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjua-ims5vRaAXjmh6C8M3lYnLkW_nRnRxm8ZwduzjWVs1OwJpNEnMQRhSHgL8oSmrQ8foj-M5rilHxsdEN_K2UfQAG167izXPGqgHQ2T1Ew7DnqsE1zuipvQbRRmrb6tcZlymUqULfBQ/s1600/2687ef.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623134182380474994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjua-ims5vRaAXjmh6C8M3lYnLkW_nRnRxm8ZwduzjWVs1OwJpNEnMQRhSHgL8oSmrQ8foj-M5rilHxsdEN_K2UfQAG167izXPGqgHQ2T1Ew7DnqsE1zuipvQbRRmrb6tcZlymUqULfBQ/s400/2687ef.jpg" border="0" /></a>This beauty is a 1968 Chevrolet C-10 pickup made by Greenlight.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCQkxiyWThUNoyqCbjkEutV4ct82xOCVA6RkWqiXw7pm2rhukI6SG0CakHKDZQVLxp_VKpoE6yFd4LNR-5Zm_cl5C9nuntsdk8LMa4dVUK80wnSwTW04qctIoZuXihgGW6L2bIn5oDw/s1600/Hot+Wheels+"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623133862043225122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCQkxiyWThUNoyqCbjkEutV4ct82xOCVA6RkWqiXw7pm2rhukI6SG0CakHKDZQVLxp_VKpoE6yFd4LNR-5Zm_cl5C9nuntsdk8LMa4dVUK80wnSwTW04qctIoZuXihgGW6L2bIn5oDw/s400/Hot+Wheels+%252783+Chevy+Silverado+-+4729ef.jpg" border="0" /></a>Here's a Hot Wheels '83 Chevy Silverado.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB3DO0G7ssrYHqmNwaL4wFjgB6Vvltxvk0QjJB6LHuJC1gyUhO7sE-hLC6O9I5aTJXHA3L5d9eWhHEhr2cg0m3Gzbx4XLpN2tO_ayr9Gqfi9NirhooSN0J4nn42nYnxnuDQCxDImXQTg/s1600/Custom+"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623133638739579010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB3DO0G7ssrYHqmNwaL4wFjgB6Vvltxvk0QjJB6LHuJC1gyUhO7sE-hLC6O9I5aTJXHA3L5d9eWhHEhr2cg0m3Gzbx4XLpN2tO_ayr9Gqfi9NirhooSN0J4nn42nYnxnuDQCxDImXQTg/s400/Custom+%252762+Chevy+-+5584ef.jpg" border="0" /></a> Another Hot Wheels, this time a Custom '62 Chevy pickup.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnkTu-QiCSVKdXOJGseRsjJwYqy3_W8de_O2eEiS2_20O4Z850mqaFWR4CusCn9qsukKEoXssMdDO0HDQBT2uZ8i96our6Azhxi90rlYb9f3uSgCF825w4aPG1kPd_N1na1x1Fyil_mg/s1600/Matchbox+Chevy+Silverado+-+9894ef.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623133363426780546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnkTu-QiCSVKdXOJGseRsjJwYqy3_W8de_O2eEiS2_20O4Z850mqaFWR4CusCn9qsukKEoXssMdDO0HDQBT2uZ8i96our6Azhxi90rlYb9f3uSgCF825w4aPG1kPd_N1na1x1Fyil_mg/s400/Matchbox+Chevy+Silverado+-+9894ef.jpg" border="0" /></a> This one is of a newer Chevrolet Silverado, made by Matchbox.<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzGPQSD42H1l71oQWqljiK2ngwDMilrtsbdModFgNY5q6qfg7qofEhX17NdE4rKooUs9kjVwA2zBdMnzP7CX6LPBQo6xDEWmQvhPKy3BG8HcbcRqUD_1NApF4pydQScVm8IowZH5YyWg/s1600/Matchbox+Chevrolet+Avalanche+-+4726cf.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623132967177397954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzGPQSD42H1l71oQWqljiK2ngwDMilrtsbdModFgNY5q6qfg7qofEhX17NdE4rKooUs9kjVwA2zBdMnzP7CX6LPBQo6xDEWmQvhPKy3BG8HcbcRqUD_1NApF4pydQScVm8IowZH5YyWg/s400/Matchbox+Chevrolet+Avalanche+-+4726cf.jpg" border="0" /></a>Matchbox Chevrolet Avalanche.</div></div>Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-33200972772723489112011-04-04T06:22:00.001-07:002011-04-04T07:05:35.663-07:00Restored Flash<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4zloXkil0CHP26i-l83XXvlIe9hyphenhyphenpFYgNF2wUU4DDdhYQvPuwZvffdyvzVIy-zwuDkZo20BnzJL6YWWzjxdsL5Q7AmTLrS28ieT0nyINrytPHaHKXebzuX5SC8IBN7UzTkdW0J25BQ/s1600/5549df.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591719871219722994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4zloXkil0CHP26i-l83XXvlIe9hyphenhyphenpFYgNF2wUU4DDdhYQvPuwZvffdyvzVIy-zwuDkZo20BnzJL6YWWzjxdsL5Q7AmTLrS28ieT0nyINrytPHaHKXebzuX5SC8IBN7UzTkdW0J25BQ/s400/5549df.jpg" border="0" /></a>Hot Wheels released their version of the British-made Lotus Esprit in 1979 and called it "Royal Flash." The first version was in white, and apparently it was only released one more time, in orange. I started with an old first version model and decided it needed to be "brought back to life" by restoring it. Rather than recreating the original paint scheme, I decided to go with a finish in blue that would look deep. This would be achieved by using a certain kind of candy apple-type paint over a base coat of chrome silver. The car itself was in decent shape, as you can see by the above photo, but the wheels were pretty worn. I opted to update the wheels as well. </div><br /><div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591719618678880722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjViybYVRyu65lCCuAGi8DrOPgvejVR2PocucPJs-8NqeYpVUtxNZegNnyGa9yUCp69Rh20-WjYwZLYQy6_HUPUHbfedvdzv_lonmIMm7n8-1D_4gWq-2JfFkpPa8YH3FGi3jfuo-QM2Q/s400/5560df.jpg" border="0" />Here's a view of the base, showing some age, but not pitted anywhere. The way it was designed employed only one rivet instead of the usual two. This would be drilled out and the body pieces would be cleaned and the paint stripped. <br /><div align="justify"><br /><p align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591719430521724802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfBeD7XSRgWHmnlpEGSEPbNfxfMVg3w7fPdJ5yYThWcuc68-zATDtrDkmDM-f9H-x9L55dLMS3KvMqJTFxM8kxOuog6UpMtRn0Y35ZVmAPvU9lLrI7-DD6bE2AOP4PWii7fyCLoKPfoQ/s400/5542ef.jpg" border="0" />Here's another view showing how the original paint was heavily chipped at most edges and the tampo in red, white and blue was all but gone from the roof. Despite this, I thought it had a lot of potential. </p></div><br /><p align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591718914626958370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fvXe70WQIBOe6dtLO0Yth3n7zTEUs3xHYn3qLcL3qp5h3GNb8Ffz2Imedv-4oHFtib8pzyS7cglH6kTP2r0Nqj3Y8mJY-GU7mTmUtRYcFKpCoVnhQ5F-ne4ZK-WwXjApXoDLkDj7vA/s400/5569ef.jpg" border="0" />Here it is after the paint had been stripped and I was trying out some Hot Wheels real rider tires to see what they would look like. They ended up being a little too thick for the look I was going for, so I decided against using them. </p><br /><p align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591718732959259522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzmMOvXE2m3jPFT3bon-DtiKdSKReg54ud4zcoFHgFt63T5KdR1CwixRuCG2cVkrsfk8ytHmyFCSSPvj8NqiLYTlWwEGuDxxNhPsddG53gmmY_oAB62N7Cm76upNBnZoDo8P-4Yz4rHA/s400/5576cf.jpg" border="0" />This image shows all the different pieces laid out, newly cleaned and the body sporting it's base coat of chrome silver. The plastic window glass piece wasn't cracked anywhere and shined up nicely. </p><br /><p align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591718490203494658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikfuJ9qQWveaUhGIhyphenhyphenhdPq8EKkwwmTpj6hzs7oYvhvIs0UW4ScMrRbLyhxiBszAOhuYjYqchi-unlDg_x1X5dkBiIqYz79PBH4ggrWWY9N90p285sPDhUt-JmLUgN4RDFVDK-Rxpx20A/s400/5578cf.jpg" border="0" />Here it is again with a test fit of the newly-painted body and with some different wheels and tires. It was starting to look like it would turn out nice and with a good "stance." </p><br /><div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591718254412038642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaMTnb3_AQU3j_ffwgDw3c6k3oJhIcFz3VO96LWQvZzL31JRagCei3YG3pw6VsIpoqu5FyD2_K6UhY_2LaNQMxCe_MzaNwlbpFgqoa9pCtAbWnAr5FcCCKherNyMXfPQbmw1j6w3XsQA/s400/5621cf.jpg" border="0" /> And here is the finished car, with it's new deep blue paint and the modern wheels fitted. It certainly brings the car into the modern era and gives it a distinctive look all it's own. I had a lot of fun working on this project and I can't wait for the next one!</div></div>Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-53102546441090216022011-04-01T02:43:00.000-07:002011-04-01T04:18:16.857-07:00It's Truck Month!<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk5YfjCZrcPj4pPnHSjLVHs9QFXMojm9NdpTkruV0-y0_84TSKVm4Wvt0UoJPOKM6HhClX2k3DlsU_h-RbDOrunDDc0gov8q8VBJPv6MUtYs1UW3WvlgrVBXLH5tDYinFABz3vCxH_Iw/s1600/The+Waterin"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590550665779053074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk5YfjCZrcPj4pPnHSjLVHs9QFXMojm9NdpTkruV0-y0_84TSKVm4Wvt0UoJPOKM6HhClX2k3DlsU_h-RbDOrunDDc0gov8q8VBJPv6MUtYs1UW3WvlgrVBXLH5tDYinFABz3vCxH_Iw/s400/The+Waterin%2527+Hole+-+2579df.jpg" border="0" /></a>I've always loved pickup trucks, so I felt it was high time that I spotlighted some of the various pickup trucks in my diecast collection. This post features mostly Ford trucks, but there's a Dodge and a Toyota thrown in for good measure.</div><br /><div align="justify"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590550376110291026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwZSOvmA8PLZ0ggZJmgC34fSSquAPZp8yV9Fsz8cXFRImkUTfIHm-yzYr74WZIPXB1VXWRjdtyCCTc0HpUmyhsnFbjamFfcprDDakaiGbfodsYS2hHQWWUR5aH78uURZRoIdtWnNPTVg/s400/Suntoys+Ford+F-150+-+4722ef.jpg" border="0" /> <br /><div align="center">Suntoys Ford F-150</div><br /><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590550191577349186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgucLcmK74GrwYhiOmNzErT2q2JM-XRW6U64FUdq1fXTatddvEzp98AAUt8Zlj4amkM_mPtYTv0nciELROQSq5OSk2yLbtwYgDvHqp7A4fVpFCHJgKqnU7mWpVhhGYcTlq25xfKuTUH5w/s400/Four-Wheelin%2527+At+Sunset+-+2648ef.jpg" border="0" /> <br /><div align="center">Maisto Road Warrior, based on a 1979 Ford F-150 stepside </div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590549978392853298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHX118VWG6tTIISnhYU1JLAhnDl65DpGB1LTLKAFswaOju9eejfbonNcf7l_677Lw4HY9ukwkflNL60pKAZFhcxyT7_p-yxfeHtyZRjgVs5Y7pM7DxeAo6ncVUVWv8qdw2lM6zhxeHxg/s400/8299bbf.jpg" border="0" /> <br /><div align="center">A No-Name brand modeled after a Ford F-150 fleetside</div></div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590549806952717842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH8IU6lsRk7vjEwLDGcrDt8iQ8gkVfERJAL8zIt7-ZPjUYco-u5wOHcTyB5Mz0K6zzgdZAlzOxVeT0CdV-eGLGZT5T-61aQVq9yc6ltMGQHp8_ftTk6JNqVOdzV4OJQkDW3S7poAxmUA/s400/Ford+F150+-+5589df.jpg" border="0" /> </div><br /><div align="center">Hot Wheels Ford F-150 4-wheel-drive </div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590549654939820466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8nRaK1zc5dZDA26dywwIIXcrjDeg1mS1GPK3eRPMxrKO93oWubgZTJSyo45L8GNhua4bU56tzFiHmWBVYNtFSjVA3FcJDvU4rQ8JzfoWwB7y5mY8dVFHXmALS1qw8EcVBEZBbq8l1Pw/s400/Maisto+Ford+Mighty+F-350+-+4724cf.jpg" border="0" /> </div><br /><div align="center">Maisto Ford Mighty F-350</div><br /><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590549473603150178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyzS3kh0lFR9uY08Zu7h5JUstIej13H9Vo-RAWB56dDCTibp7UKAEqIgJEO0PNFpEnx9NjiAKJzKIsvoaV6BEqOqS2Cps64nPTz3t5wF5_eI6ep-zPbTtYJVSVXmaXTNjosTcr1zbrqg/s400/Ford+F-150+Rebel2009+-+1565df.jpg" border="0" /> <br /><div align="center">Hot Wheels Ford F-150 4-wheel-drive</div><br /><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590549250931990514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6naEM30CQbuxGTAfetH6BPD6Aon5rKNHGxm93q9cGeFNoNCrabhuaxopamYryc0LjTLTDCwD8fIf7UqZu-cWpE7ND0z_ZdfnRrbcmQkXXztsCTsgM-rAE_nojH_KkcaceTy2Pf_zogQ/s400/Maisto+Ford+Explorer+Sport+Trac.jpg" border="0" /> <br /><div align="center">Maisto Ford Explorer Sport Trac </div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590549066941541762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUJcOgpS8lV9pdjWYvPyCzkUl0N7sUDqluZwJgdzR-D2XbRgAxbF3VPxX-a8TDlooZR_lOCJrFNApleGtLIbK2Sd45Z8rxplIFZBrD2BogJCsqWInQ-gEUttRJTi1n42ha0z9e32zprA/s400/Dodge+Ram+Quad+Cab+-+8168cf.jpg" border="0" /> </div><br /><div align="center">Maisto Dodge Ram Quad Cab </div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590548898792737810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiNfcw8onViCuDVHhFFuuarK9YPWGFnWR2HE2GKMhs1xgArr6JPx58bSHsjyZShjgWAndFmkTeoOs8RoSOekeXVh6wl80VjTBgKtrL_SkUmHUNnZuP2AcK2Lqgvqtr5ltskiqzYNXKOA/s400/Suntoys+Toyota+Tacoma+-+4723ff.jpg" border="0" /> Suntoys Toyota Tacoma </div>Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-4428828537243439132011-02-09T12:19:00.000-08:002011-02-09T13:43:55.129-08:00Diecast Piece Of The Month, January 2011<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTjeq_zb2wbxG5by5wI-WTVKsb2QnNMwiRYuhBcwp-ndNC7YoDi0hXV_4pONn2Vcve-ARviy9koBeI_arphyzcxOjL1sV7Baao76Lgnet3tj4L_n0pypnj_cCcQ3ns5Gh_d7QoWcBNA/s1600/4296df.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571790312505912370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTjeq_zb2wbxG5by5wI-WTVKsb2QnNMwiRYuhBcwp-ndNC7YoDi0hXV_4pONn2Vcve-ARviy9koBeI_arphyzcxOjL1sV7Baao76Lgnet3tj4L_n0pypnj_cCcQ3ns5Gh_d7QoWcBNA/s400/4296df.jpg" border="0" /></a> Up until I was the age of 6, my family car was a 1956 Buick. I have fond memories of that car, so when I saw that Maisto was releasing a 1955 Buick, I had to have it. It debuted as part of a set in their Elite Transports series. It featured a COE flatbed truck hauling a 1955 Buick Century. The set is pictured above. I hate to break up the set because, however much I really like the flatbed truck, it's the car on back that is my allstar. The only detraction of the piece is that it's made out to look like some kind of dragster, with wide tires on the back and skinny ones up front. Other than that, it seems to be a fairly accurate representation of a 1955 Buick.<br /><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1wlRdz-4hyphenhyphenNHCqW1Jo-c_USswqpRVylEHbONz5oLD_hdbpSkg9TdA6F71fFsaPyd9TaDThHGSAshyrbIxcrxJLo8usL5MqddhB9iIFUoFbzL38NNTJfDIUhKvQBRriGZTio_6EEzUzA/s1600/4298ef.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571789790618497010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1wlRdz-4hyphenhyphenNHCqW1Jo-c_USswqpRVylEHbONz5oLD_hdbpSkg9TdA6F71fFsaPyd9TaDThHGSAshyrbIxcrxJLo8usL5MqddhB9iIFUoFbzL38NNTJfDIUhKvQBRriGZTio_6EEzUzA/s400/4298ef.jpg" border="0" /></a> The first thing you notice is that it features a retro-styled paint scheme with lots of pinstriping and scallops along the sides; all done in silver so they really stand out against the black body.<br /><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibU1ZR80sPT2y-3ZdsEuhA4Vzlg2ZNtqNWGgAycHWJetUiRsMi53OwXhIAjc-ZHwsxK3x7bOOTlNZG-llq9OlRN-RTwhw4zqyQMSxC1pToBDCvBPwCviAOQKF3HsLlxzNtwTfizZR-hQ/s1600/4305ff.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571789497692498722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibU1ZR80sPT2y-3ZdsEuhA4Vzlg2ZNtqNWGgAycHWJetUiRsMi53OwXhIAjc-ZHwsxK3x7bOOTlNZG-llq9OlRN-RTwhw4zqyQMSxC1pToBDCvBPwCviAOQKF3HsLlxzNtwTfizZR-hQ/s400/4305ff.jpg" border="0" /></a>The front end is really down in the weeds and is perhaps just a bit too low for your average car of the Fifties. But, it is detailed to include a colorful license plate.<br /><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimAcdKVagHVaJbJv2o4K07sdxeDafc-4p9VMoaf4WcA82LR0nEl3v42kHudvP6BHPlgsywcebFJCBB9p-rkTZeJ_Le3EpOVhRxaOdMmbvxYaVwu42PlbN6JItVDZUq2GdCuQO6Po32kw/s1600/4303ef.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571788804643733250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimAcdKVagHVaJbJv2o4K07sdxeDafc-4p9VMoaf4WcA82LR0nEl3v42kHudvP6BHPlgsywcebFJCBB9p-rkTZeJ_Le3EpOVhRxaOdMmbvxYaVwu42PlbN6JItVDZUq2GdCuQO6Po32kw/s400/4303ef.jpg" border="0" /></a>Those classic 1950 styling cues show big time when viewed along the side and the wrap-around windshield is typical of that era. It also features wing windows that are all but a forgotten relic of the past.<br /><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidfKn07U0gY9WAK7ffnR8WSQRntw7OH8HYnMC1pG6DCptuXC2XGUUmDdHGEmDQAmxPY2qqHc3eIWiJS3Bhl_NnhF2_8crUK5VDulDogYx_5JrJmNGvAla7_DTtyuTcNM2MJnNvMWxO0g/s1600/4299ef.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571788584638724722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidfKn07U0gY9WAK7ffnR8WSQRntw7OH8HYnMC1pG6DCptuXC2XGUUmDdHGEmDQAmxPY2qqHc3eIWiJS3Bhl_NnhF2_8crUK5VDulDogYx_5JrJmNGvAla7_DTtyuTcNM2MJnNvMWxO0g/s400/4299ef.jpg" border="0" /></a>From the side, the Buick design becomes quite noticeable. The distinctive trim is recreated to perfection and represents the period's affinity for the chrome look. The more chrome, the better.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDTH3G-JcrCjZHQ6I_7LMaqCORSe57nPMfhGIlKivZEMnhdXYZQk58qicesJs5-hZrPHiNF_-8rggeEK14whw1Gqk4JqcUCA6hFvacPObx9mJSUh6R5brxYqC4UTwq4STR-57llXwLOw/s1600/4306ff.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571788369662454866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDTH3G-JcrCjZHQ6I_7LMaqCORSe57nPMfhGIlKivZEMnhdXYZQk58qicesJs5-hZrPHiNF_-8rggeEK14whw1Gqk4JqcUCA6hFvacPObx9mJSUh6R5brxYqC4UTwq4STR-57llXwLOw/s400/4306ff.jpg" border="0" /></a>From the rear, you can see this model is sporting dual exhaust. I'll bet it would sound real nice cruising by real slow.<br /><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj04MvrR_CB6Z_GTZF9gbzefOTFxjLmQo1y_i19X3ol1VVvcXOoPltrJboggagOazNfstgGmS2_3koVDaDcvWZJjjtUJTyfG34zK15lesvtTHh_OL0gTzF9E4z0yHzuoOAbVI1ew6RrbA/s1600/Maisto+1955+Buick+Century+-+4302ff.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571788161081453458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj04MvrR_CB6Z_GTZF9gbzefOTFxjLmQo1y_i19X3ol1VVvcXOoPltrJboggagOazNfstgGmS2_3koVDaDcvWZJjjtUJTyfG34zK15lesvtTHh_OL0gTzF9E4z0yHzuoOAbVI1ew6RrbA/s400/Maisto+1955+Buick+Century+-+4302ff.jpg" border="0" /></a>Along the top, the intricate pinstriping is quite evident. Perhaps a little bit more than I would prefer, but it works well with the subtle metalflake black paint it covers.</div><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuitCR74_JxXdmAqGUEqIM1noB8KGCbeCdU76Y8vqUBX_KjxrFK3GdfFLLDtaXUM6351LD_1QTYNAbJBLJ56rZicJGuYVJbV40kdxCw7jQkAOAlwS9P8H-6BwBM671oKLmNPRrpTIixg/s1600/1955+Buick+Collage+1df.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571787932866450066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 308px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuitCR74_JxXdmAqGUEqIM1noB8KGCbeCdU76Y8vqUBX_KjxrFK3GdfFLLDtaXUM6351LD_1QTYNAbJBLJ56rZicJGuYVJbV40kdxCw7jQkAOAlwS9P8H-6BwBM671oKLmNPRrpTIixg/s400/1955+Buick+Collage+1df.jpg" border="0" /></a>The car lends itself to many interpretations and looks quite artistic when done up in collage form.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdBTvxvxTH8MFknQbWW_Wc44UWTf5dMMVqSbIpNvCJCzrW_BftqAv3Fy0pgkY9OadzIpY3F2pICr_cN29RBDpVB_fn0mfSpnXl1xxfumhxJcjukQLKJoJqvhFR8UTWUtd_0ApJXVW3Tw/s1600/4312df.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571787558324903266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdBTvxvxTH8MFknQbWW_Wc44UWTf5dMMVqSbIpNvCJCzrW_BftqAv3Fy0pgkY9OadzIpY3F2pICr_cN29RBDpVB_fn0mfSpnXl1xxfumhxJcjukQLKJoJqvhFR8UTWUtd_0ApJXVW3Tw/s400/4312df.jpg" border="0" /></a>This last view shows the car with some normal-sized wheels and tires. Although sitting at a low rider stance, it's still more level and it's easy to see why the 1950's were thought of as a classic era in American automobile styling. Who wouldn't want a big piece of solid automobile around them when it's a beauty like this 1955 Buick Century. Check out the Maisto Elite Transports series - they've got some really unique cars and trucks represented.</div></div></div></div></div></div>Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-29129910144300487962010-12-22T00:49:00.000-08:002010-12-22T01:17:32.053-08:00Diecast Piece Of The Month, December 2010<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRlpdgZhX7_frFwjDkqpvXMoAHtMEoaHOAEWfsToRlgisc0gYrjzj6ld45M3mF6mDvJQsyEYV38-mg2JbMbjCppUUSoBNScGxHqPzAc2SRNjAc5R6Ik5LHmi_5NcEuQxAYrkqj60_fg/s1600/Suntoys+Ford+F-150+Pickup+-+1277gf.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553427365016590642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRlpdgZhX7_frFwjDkqpvXMoAHtMEoaHOAEWfsToRlgisc0gYrjzj6ld45M3mF6mDvJQsyEYV38-mg2JbMbjCppUUSoBNScGxHqPzAc2SRNjAc5R6Ik5LHmi_5NcEuQxAYrkqj60_fg/s400/Suntoys+Ford+F-150+Pickup+-+1277gf.jpg" border="0" /></a> Once a month, I'm going to start a new feature here at Diecast Desination. I'll feature some of my favorite diecast pieces with several detailed looks at them from different angles. Sometimes a piece will hold up from one angle, but not from others. By my definition, if they hold up when viewed from all sides, that makes them a classic. The first piece I'd like to put the spotlight on is an extended cab Ford F-150 pickup made by Suntoys. Suntoys are generally considered to be on the lower end of the quality scale as diecast vehicles are made, but I think they have a lot of character to them. They can usually be counted on to be accurate representations of the vehicles they represent, with extras such as emblems and grills tampoed on to add more realism.</div><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1XGLlJHk0-n0fCi28iSafJ1zAg88OWKNlpTFOLJEGkoB1NUL-lSb-SKGakg88avz5PGfHPiOSSSZ8zrU1mF_4rLm8Xsy4KJ6nQzJI2QnYFjjiw_GI5ONcnYm053-UdnWLuBVNuTMqFw/s1600/Suntoys+Ford+F-150+-+5200ff.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553427130217635442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1XGLlJHk0-n0fCi28iSafJ1zAg88OWKNlpTFOLJEGkoB1NUL-lSb-SKGakg88avz5PGfHPiOSSSZ8zrU1mF_4rLm8Xsy4KJ6nQzJI2QnYFjjiw_GI5ONcnYm053-UdnWLuBVNuTMqFw/s400/Suntoys+Ford+F-150+-+5200ff.jpg" border="0" /></a>From the front view, you can see the extra effort they made to make sure the grill and headlights stand out. There is also a tiny emblem along the side tampoed in the proper place and the taillights are painted red to look realistic.<br /><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghzKTzyehleKwbEbcg_FQ-59j0qqBWRckdU42Dei00XvuDOSJUgYRJVvcqb14py92RhGEKeZ_3jbfBiYNO4zLTc-7dGTlEQvxvMDvBCmGVskSUTVC1wQXfpsv8Aara8hyfnu8GYXu9Rw/s1600/Suntoys+Ford+F-150+-+4722ef.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553427007548213602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghzKTzyehleKwbEbcg_FQ-59j0qqBWRckdU42Dei00XvuDOSJUgYRJVvcqb14py92RhGEKeZ_3jbfBiYNO4zLTc-7dGTlEQvxvMDvBCmGVskSUTVC1wQXfpsv8Aara8hyfnu8GYXu9Rw/s400/Suntoys+Ford+F-150+-+4722ef.jpg" border="0" /></a>Something I really like about this particular piece is that the axles are securely held in place where they belong. A lot of pieces like this feature axles just thrown in and when sitting on a level surface, can cause the body of the vehicle to sit too low over them, giving them a "low rider" kind of look. This pickup's axles don't move around and hold the truck at a proper height. Not too high like an offroad vehicle and certainly not anything resembling a low rider.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBohynGpFkJi7ymYHubrMbSHusfEn5PBXeXpOd4T6e65m8qKN8bEM6JGs_PBS5i1WXPe9OaV6rGspUsX6A5sl8aqdzUPUSyRcA3SZ8lWjMq1YSz887NaYm4VG64dhqqFz8dyTzap8BsA/s1600/5364bbb4bf.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553426849306916162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBohynGpFkJi7ymYHubrMbSHusfEn5PBXeXpOd4T6e65m8qKN8bEM6JGs_PBS5i1WXPe9OaV6rGspUsX6A5sl8aqdzUPUSyRcA3SZ8lWjMq1YSz887NaYm4VG64dhqqFz8dyTzap8BsA/s400/5364bbb4bf.jpg" border="0" /></a>From any angle and any lighting source, I think it looks pretty spiffy. When I found this one, I went back and picked up a couple extras. Maybe they'll re-release this one in another color or two, but if they don't, I might have to customize one of my others and try another paint scheme. Perhaps a dark Ford blue or black.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmlLvxfRoqOApux4PDSG6KOFsKXaamxdKgGcV7tKmcMdqeAXZYGKAhCQsst6b6LaDAEazfnF2SegUmTK9Vwu6SWpgTBgWQC_G0vQV6GohmHjzmfD3iK-LKjVwsIZkhYsY4m3XRpNNZg/s1600/Suntoys+Ford+F-150+-+05543hf.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553426668106064882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTmlLvxfRoqOApux4PDSG6KOFsKXaamxdKgGcV7tKmcMdqeAXZYGKAhCQsst6b6LaDAEazfnF2SegUmTK9Vwu6SWpgTBgWQC_G0vQV6GohmHjzmfD3iK-LKjVwsIZkhYsY4m3XRpNNZg/s400/Suntoys+Ford+F-150+-+05543hf.jpg" border="0" /></a>Here it is from a rearward view in glorious black and white. It looks great from any angle!<br /><br />Let me know what you think of this new piece of the month concept and if you have any comments or questions about any of my vehicles, I'll try to answer them. </div></div>Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-53906916798043389382010-08-08T10:55:00.000-07:002013-07-10T04:43:27.225-07:00Backgrounds Made Easy<div align="justify">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtaxcIilKjmiT37RQbVB-EYnTUZyuIAi9dnd8VUIaxd6jozxEBS71pJEIel6kBYZoeBg2VP-bzps0f4aDNtTc6grSLw7twpbCt_CAOfHhgV0uFhSElogcO31hJC0E_RcwFvUv3CNJk6A/s1600/"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503102670069952786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtaxcIilKjmiT37RQbVB-EYnTUZyuIAi9dnd8VUIaxd6jozxEBS71pJEIel6kBYZoeBg2VP-bzps0f4aDNtTc6grSLw7twpbCt_CAOfHhgV0uFhSElogcO31hJC0E_RcwFvUv3CNJk6A/s400/'70+Chevelle+SS+Wagon.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>People ask me all the time how I take shots like the one above. They say, "It's Photoshopped, right?" But they're not Photoshopped. That's something that can be done, but my method is a whole lot easier and much more effective. You have to admit that the picture above sure looks smooth. That's because it's only one image, not several different parts of the image Photoshopped and digitally manipulated to be one. This post will show, in full detail, how I achieve my end results and each step I have to follow to get there. Read on and don't hesitate to leave a comment if there's anything I've left unclear or not fully explained.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXf5v58RkgWgKjv6CJSyAHyH4Eo_GgEazJFKgEIFG3zQdakzNUuXm7bsSPGBluh00OVGLUjsJ9pVJ6CIPGhP7W2eRaq7d37V2yOJotngIMY7qi9XZc6rOeOuR9-jCPIShVDIFL9Eh9MA/s1600/Border.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503102490121064802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXf5v58RkgWgKjv6CJSyAHyH4Eo_GgEazJFKgEIFG3zQdakzNUuXm7bsSPGBluh00OVGLUjsJ9pVJ6CIPGhP7W2eRaq7d37V2yOJotngIMY7qi9XZc6rOeOuR9-jCPIShVDIFL9Eh9MA/s400/Border.jpg" style="display: block; height: 286px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> First, my method works best when I find a picture with an obvious horizon line I can use; and the picture dimensions must be landscape instead of portrait. Although you can crop a portrait image down to where it resembles the landscape dimensions above, one that is already shaped where it's wider than it is tall works best. In the above image, of a border fence separating Arizona and Mexico, you'll notice that approximately two-thirds of the way down from the top of the photo, there is an imaginary line you can see where there is just dirt road. This will be my horizon line. More on that later. </div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTk3jf4ETyXYWCVrEc_5i-ttrNpcUOVajNq6hs2nyGS7rINlwMrldScdXdzB6g-TiUGL_mpSEZkf8aZsQSdnSh6QJQpyALribHpERVSClwgQ8tvrnzydtC7ToMCSRZz1Iq1RTt4lwGwg/s1600/Border+1a-2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503102292589527938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTk3jf4ETyXYWCVrEc_5i-ttrNpcUOVajNq6hs2nyGS7rINlwMrldScdXdzB6g-TiUGL_mpSEZkf8aZsQSdnSh6QJQpyALribHpERVSClwgQ8tvrnzydtC7ToMCSRZz1Iq1RTt4lwGwg/s400/Border+1a-2.jpg" style="display: block; height: 286px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>After I have chosen the picture I'm going to use, I'll open it up in my favorite photo editing software, which is Adobe Photo Deluxe 2.0. This program came out in 1997, so you can see you don't have to have the latest version of Photoshop to be able to achieve similar results as mine. The key to everything is that I'm going to edit my photo so that it can be printed out on a sheet of paper that is legal sized, i.e. 8.5 x 11 inches. After my chosen photo is loaded in the photo-editing software, I'll change the dimensions so that the width of the image is exactly 8.5 inches. Your printer might cut off a little on both edges, but that's all right. You'll still have enough of the image for it to work properly. At this point, it doesn't matter what height your picture is because we'll be taking care of that shortly. In the above image you can see what I did next. I decided that this particular image needed more sky area above the top of the fence. So, I simply made the working area larger, without making the image itself larger. I randomly made it 8 inches tall. You can see the original image now centered in the working area. The next image will show you how to make your sky "taller."<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiABg-FOqFVOcEh07GP2QGHqnyY2KIS_yFr79T4Ox-Ablu9YowmE9rzMSTh3ah1Jo8gLtoAN-C5b5H43z1atQgbgEHXOo11CDlkn1kqNjEnFbPKbOixmVDzAXK3BMnmqBGcH40fpd8DAQ/s1600/Border+1b-2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503102150622796658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiABg-FOqFVOcEh07GP2QGHqnyY2KIS_yFr79T4Ox-Ablu9YowmE9rzMSTh3ah1Jo8gLtoAN-C5b5H43z1atQgbgEHXOo11CDlkn1kqNjEnFbPKbOixmVDzAXK3BMnmqBGcH40fpd8DAQ/s400/Border+1b-2.jpg" style="display: block; height: 286px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>To create more sky with which to work with, and I felt the image I was going for would work better with more sky above the fence, I duplicated part of the sky toward the top. Make sure you don't include any of the fence or other solid objects because you are going to stretch this duplicated area up to the top of the working area. In the above image, you can see the duplicated area of the sky I created and an arrow is pointing at the handle I'm going to grab and drag to the top of the blank working area. By having created this duplicate area of the sky right over identical sky below in the original picture, I now have a piece of sky that is not connected to anything else and has it's own properties. I will drag the handle so that it comes to the exact edge of my working area at the top. When finished, it will resemble the picture below.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXoVJBgTmvXLvVe5z40eNtBaieA0FDAuwLg_2ZW4-YR3qRfG1Wf3awzPBbNGs7Ye1roq3Nz_iFjxbGmJEICRwHte5uM0WsuhNFfPGmxnzo6IasnBkpXMfeTIk6_d85fxbh2wutJyMBA/s1600/Border+1c-2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503101982919826306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFXoVJBgTmvXLvVe5z40eNtBaieA0FDAuwLg_2ZW4-YR3qRfG1Wf3awzPBbNGs7Ye1roq3Nz_iFjxbGmJEICRwHte5uM0WsuhNFfPGmxnzo6IasnBkpXMfeTIk6_d85fxbh2wutJyMBA/s400/Border+1c-2.jpg" style="display: block; height: 286px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Here is the extra sky area I duplicated and pulled up so that it covered all the blank area I had created above the original image. By duplicating an exact copy of the sky right over where the sky was in the original image below it, when I drag the upper edge, it doesn't move the lower edge from where it is found in the orignal image underneath the duplicate. In reality, all I'm doing is just stretching part of the sky so that it takes up more space above the fence. When done properly, and since it's on top of the original image below, what's below the duplicate piece won't show. And the fact that the new piece is just sky won't cause anything to look stretched - it's just non-descript blue anyway.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdn5HIWp9r_n0HMq-pSna1JzRVKB9i4jv0EVlXCIAG3wd7-MG2wonz-gQiQERdD66N9aOUscB5XCygHgctYlBjkw-oYZG6i243lGvLP-NTq_UsmaLG9XaVcqZiJPj9SfA2e09bpSKEJQ/s1600/Border+1d-2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503101817963706402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdn5HIWp9r_n0HMq-pSna1JzRVKB9i4jv0EVlXCIAG3wd7-MG2wonz-gQiQERdD66N9aOUscB5XCygHgctYlBjkw-oYZG6i243lGvLP-NTq_UsmaLG9XaVcqZiJPj9SfA2e09bpSKEJQ/s400/Border+1d-2.jpg" style="display: block; height: 286px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Now that I've got my top edge where I want it to be, I'll work on the bottom edge. It's time to create a new working area, so I'll extend it so that when I'm finished with it, it will be exactly 14 inches tall. Now, in my program, I have to first make it much longer than I'll need - anything that will trim down to 14 inches, because it always adds an even amount of new blank area above and below my image. In this case, I added 26 inches, trimmed all the white blank area above my sky, and then trimmed the bottom edge until it was exactly 14 inches tall. You can see an arrow pointing to the new bottom of my working area and by looking at the ruler on the left, you can see it is exactly 14 inches. Now for the part that makes my method most effective. I feel I have created this method, because I have not seen it done like this anywhere else. As far as I know, this might be the first time my method was ever employed. If so, now you'll be able to use it as well and get great results like I have been getting.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ36BI1GSe2IwMXDPcCvq0y_h2X_CHcK0zoPGlhAUBgl1lE88Na8ZjsOfriikjAIRNSwee4eVvRszBk3-QoNdZpfv90YF19Y_AH94Kw91N7-0t1NEy2aNlgNll9WCUcpz8zoreWAzYtw/s1600/Border+1e-2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503101685816699042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ36BI1GSe2IwMXDPcCvq0y_h2X_CHcK0zoPGlhAUBgl1lE88Na8ZjsOfriikjAIRNSwee4eVvRszBk3-QoNdZpfv90YF19Y_AH94Kw91N7-0t1NEy2aNlgNll9WCUcpz8zoreWAzYtw/s400/Border+1e-2.jpg" style="display: block; height: 286px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Like I did when I created some additional sky area at the top of the image to stretch up, I'll duplicate some of the dirt road over itself to pull down. You can see what little amount I had to work with when I did so. If you look close at the original image, you'll see a largish rock on the extreme left, just below the bottom edge of the fence, but immediately above the area I chose to duplicate. By making sure I didn't duplicate any of the area which had any objects that could potentially end up being stretched, this ensured that I would have plenty of plain dirt road area to work with and bring down to the bottom of my working area. An arrow points to the handle I dragged to get the duplicate dirt road area to stretch down to the bottom of the blank white area. Below was what my results looked like when finished dragging the duplicate dirt road piece. Since it was created right over the image below, like the sky was above, I could drag the bottom edge of the duplicate piece without changing the top edge's location in the original image. This is critical so that everything matches up when finished.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL-DPpRPi2idQHqY17_hC2WZ10yyjL3lStl2Z4JMQ4GyELG3oief_fUJveT8EOCue95jECHNtOqLP2R0-ddxkrfwC85uA_OIwPAOPRz95XIgbyHgn2W1mZTdUEMHxn3uBzicR50ij6Ow/s1600/Border+1f-2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503101536869701186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL-DPpRPi2idQHqY17_hC2WZ10yyjL3lStl2Z4JMQ4GyELG3oief_fUJveT8EOCue95jECHNtOqLP2R0-ddxkrfwC85uA_OIwPAOPRz95XIgbyHgn2W1mZTdUEMHxn3uBzicR50ij6Ow/s400/Border+1f-2.jpg" style="display: block; height: 286px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>This is what my picture looked like when I had dragged the duplicated dirt road piece's bottom edge to the bottom edge of my blank white working area. The arrow points to show that it has been placed at the exact bottom which makes the image now equal 14 inches exactly in height. Once I got it to this state, I saved it as a jpeg and then printed it out on legal sized 8.5 x 11 inch printer paper. You can save it as a bitmap or tiff or whatever you prefer, that part doesn't really matter. All you need is something that can be printed. Once it is printed out, it should like this below:<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWjQuI4E1ZMiztAwjuG4J4jRnmVBQ57N8xHv1SwdyJ0LGnS9oLt2icwVZND27Kj5iaH8d2rrZIkq4opMCKCVDip_rHdf3dMKb7WIVEW-X-SkqAnRjEs1dxm_v-nMgpxKOdU0iqGpDoyQ/s1600/Border+2b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503101395845674802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWjQuI4E1ZMiztAwjuG4J4jRnmVBQ57N8xHv1SwdyJ0LGnS9oLt2icwVZND27Kj5iaH8d2rrZIkq4opMCKCVDip_rHdf3dMKb7WIVEW-X-SkqAnRjEs1dxm_v-nMgpxKOdU0iqGpDoyQ/s400/Border+2b.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 229px;" /></a>This is what my finalised background image looked like after it has been printed - it is the actual version of the edit work I did and used myself. You might be able to discern that the dirt road area which was duplicated and stretched downwardly looks warped out of it's correct dimensions. And, you would be right. Here's how I get around that so that the resulting image I ended up with "looks" normal from top to bottom for photographing:<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigu0yiPKQsZJlDuXz6vEh8Uy-J531BaaCs8D5bjP7sOG4GLrZfrkJ4WLNa_6sq-fWLTyqViVge-HdGRRdfk-q8a3ZCuSx56Mbydm3Iddwdl1NnPGRblsf1KHxUOoZy0U414BFT2cMUhw/s1600/01886ef.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503101182207795090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigu0yiPKQsZJlDuXz6vEh8Uy-J531BaaCs8D5bjP7sOG4GLrZfrkJ4WLNa_6sq-fWLTyqViVge-HdGRRdfk-q8a3ZCuSx56Mbydm3Iddwdl1NnPGRblsf1KHxUOoZy0U414BFT2cMUhw/s400/01886ef.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 369px;" /></a>Here you can see the image I created and printed out and placed into position on my homemade photo stand that is a permanent fixture upstairs in my house. The secret to getting the lower dirt road area to resemble it's correct original dimensions is that I'll bend the image and hold it in place with what I chose as my horizon line positioned at the bend area. By placing my camera almost "head on" to the front edge of my image and photographing it at such a low angle, (as low as I can get), this will make the stretched-out dirt road appear, to the human eye, like it originally looked. It's a trick of angles, but your eye will just see it looking normal again. That's how I get my diecast vehicles to actually "be" in my pictures and blend so well. You can place your car closer to the camera or farther back from the camera, depending on how in or out of focus you want your background to be. Now, a little more information on my photo stand and how I set up my images for lighting them and then photographing them:<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2UyUsx_uQt6ztS_U9eTLkxdnxtj9PbeImyV4Q5y-tDy49L35AwrnRIgS0xVTdlkRtVW4wT4DnkyRuZgkVyXnP9y43Qh5rde0GqYqha2ED7o1O-8Z4ZqlZkau3TEy1Azralr4X9Njzg/s1600/Shooting+Setup+-+0738cf.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503100964884502370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2UyUsx_uQt6ztS_U9eTLkxdnxtj9PbeImyV4Q5y-tDy49L35AwrnRIgS0xVTdlkRtVW4wT4DnkyRuZgkVyXnP9y43Qh5rde0GqYqha2ED7o1O-8Z4ZqlZkau3TEy1Azralr4X9Njzg/s400/Shooting+Setup+-+0738cf.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 267px;" /></a>My photo stand is sitting directly below two 4-foot-long fluorescent bulbs. They make a good, even light source, but any kind of light will ultimately work just as well. You just have to set your camera for the lighting type you use. Now, to describe what the numbered parts of my setup are:<br />
1. My permanent photo stand, but if you have a two-foot square area on your table, this will work just as well. It doesn't have to be permanent.<br />
2. A dark object, in this case a clipboard, to block the light from above. Heavy cardboard will work, too.<br />
3. Empty instant tea jars to hold the object I use to block the light from above. These have the advantage to being extra tall and clear so that they don't block light from the sides.<br />
4. A prop to hold the back of my image up straight. It can be anything. In this case, it was a small zoom lens!<br />
5. My subject, which can be a diecast vehicle, a camera or an action figure - whatever I'm shooting and will fit in the width of my printed image.<br />
6. The image I created above.<br />
7. My camera. You can use a film camera or a digital camera. Once you've used your photo stand enough, you'll figure out what the best settings will be for each type of subject.<br />
8. A sturdy tripod so that your camera can remain totally rigid for the long exposures my photo stand requires.<br />
Once everything is in place like you see pictured, I'll set my camera to go off with the self timer and hold two sheets of legal-sized printer paper in my hands and reflect the light from above all over my diecast vehicle or whatever my subject is. By waving the papers left and right and up and down, I can get a good, overall even lighting on my subjects. Most exposures take in the 20 to 30 second range, so you'll have plenty of time to illuminate your subject all over and evenly. It really works well, as you can see in the very topmost image of this post. Here is the image I took using the background I created above:<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE29rywJSiECYhE4VUnrN_eTnR-1XlSq1HgyTxMGPK9tUYbIRwfS4En_egbiLwpTz1xCHS-n1mrBmjvpCDFyFbCWWzG3isL0x-tuu6kKigw18O08r7fUjp8_u16WxluAxEffM-5dHgeQ/s1600/Arizona+Border+Patrol+-+8325cf.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503100675446354706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE29rywJSiECYhE4VUnrN_eTnR-1XlSq1HgyTxMGPK9tUYbIRwfS4En_egbiLwpTz1xCHS-n1mrBmjvpCDFyFbCWWzG3isL0x-tuu6kKigw18O08r7fUjp8_u16WxluAxEffM-5dHgeQ/s400/Arizona+Border+Patrol+-+8325cf.jpg" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>This is my custom-painted Arizona Border Patrol car looking right at home at a border fence between Arizona and Mexico. And it looks like it's actually there, because, in a way, it is in the picture. I ended up only having to take one single picture because I know what my settings are generally going to be. It turned out like this and then I cropped it down to whatever size I wanted it to be, which in this case was so I could have a regular 4x6 inch picture made of it at the CVS Pharmacy photo booth. Once you get this technique mastered, you will be able to take images like these below, which all employ this same method of creating your prepared/stretched image, setting up your photo stand and taking the picture:<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPbzOMKlGEDHJo2aT5zLx9qCw56yyzaG2AdAajrhs4gyoWScYap5dnMOvOULQsVCtc1-n6wuorWw83iAsgkFlstregXM8CXcmarEZuaaK-eSzlWjTNttehvt_ffGAY7lQfx766T52sgg/s1600/Mickey"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503100185727500466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPbzOMKlGEDHJo2aT5zLx9qCw56yyzaG2AdAajrhs4gyoWScYap5dnMOvOULQsVCtc1-n6wuorWw83iAsgkFlstregXM8CXcmarEZuaaK-eSzlWjTNttehvt_ffGAY7lQfx766T52sgg/s400/Mickey's+Diner,+1955+-+1294if.jpg" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>I call this one Mickey's Diner, 1955, because I converted it to black and white to make it look old.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdzUsC1Cy3drqWZPwTcK0Gkml_GoShXtYQa-FQPuyJPYXyJy8oi5HhX9bCz-0Xrwkwsq1KXb56-wWnNT9KhyGv8y8ROs1KktyV2s6ucOwpan3laRa1-uqYMW3HnBNH6ui6yiAsHXiAuQ/s1600/Roll+Patrol+Jeep+CJ.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503100019892267586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdzUsC1Cy3drqWZPwTcK0Gkml_GoShXtYQa-FQPuyJPYXyJy8oi5HhX9bCz-0Xrwkwsq1KXb56-wWnNT9KhyGv8y8ROs1KktyV2s6ucOwpan3laRa1-uqYMW3HnBNH6ui6yiAsHXiAuQ/s400/Roll+Patrol+Jeep+CJ.jpg" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Here's one of a jeep making it's way through the desert. The lower desert is actually a separate photo placed in front of the background image. I simply rolled it over a t-shirt to make it look round like a sand dune.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRyXIZ4F6LXZ5VhPrFVgsqw6WKGJkfwn2zOmcmiiyatSTlmLzvcNgg_x09xcIzGA_w6HTOaN8tW8KmGOyi-4K4flw1MNykG-MWlGH8W3-zabQgr7AN3OpwlBW4lbeQkL8mWFTCerbD0g/s1600/Minitrek.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503099592344474242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRyXIZ4F6LXZ5VhPrFVgsqw6WKGJkfwn2zOmcmiiyatSTlmLzvcNgg_x09xcIzGA_w6HTOaN8tW8KmGOyi-4K4flw1MNykG-MWlGH8W3-zabQgr7AN3OpwlBW4lbeQkL8mWFTCerbD0g/s400/Minitrek.jpg" style="display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Like the above shot, I employed two different images for this shot as well. The grass was printed out and rolled around a t-shirt to make it look sloped toward the lake picture in the background. So, if you follow this method, there's no reason why you can't achieve similar results with your diecast vehicles. And it's fun, too! </div>
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Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-65517267195717104622010-08-07T01:44:00.000-07:002010-08-07T02:52:01.809-07:00By The Numbers<div align="justify">Today's post features a baker's dozen of diecast vehicles painted up in racing colors and numbers. Look through them and see how many you can identify. Try to name the company they were made by and the type of vehicle being represented.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU53qwaib4n3PaMG4sRzWA2_fjCdoRTUTWWhbE8AGUlE0nqQCD7VvZ88CRweNw-xmIDWyxSny304UIm-eK7OlTugMjk9vAYS5Z0qY4E3nYgxnaYY1I8yq249YN2hGENcPDW-u41LxWzw/s1600/7991gf.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502601641143561970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU53qwaib4n3PaMG4sRzWA2_fjCdoRTUTWWhbE8AGUlE0nqQCD7VvZ88CRweNw-xmIDWyxSny304UIm-eK7OlTugMjk9vAYS5Z0qY4E3nYgxnaYY1I8yq249YN2hGENcPDW-u41LxWzw/s400/7991gf.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_jJNQvobdW8tYUoTKmkN7ZwcG5IGMTHNuVAMAuB3U5OXI0zn20QfdJ3P4W5eaalhRRgmjYxEOhfLVP8KWhrG9l2C7mpmXeD4mg8EBxRb5yHBwmgnZkDVw2SGJ3xmXJl_7ZZJkF9YpIA/s1600/3190ef.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502601510722752290" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-MSDd7vCnzvEkwUZtNI4qcMAuUBbpQGCqRGyJZwX7OJ4QuV6YXhocq5tZCqhPK4di97kkyaW09BomI5fVeGtfc6ndgDUO518EPV4lpEpWQvjazSp3oOH3IaIqw_k45wjo24FfkLKkRQ/s400/9802df.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoKWeZLrb40NDqH0R3ISo_u58A5NxVhDS20BKNeOr4IYFa_gOIHHXQPCrwB6h9GZUdF5ALhbbMvUORuLopuypt0jl4lO56LM-WDuO3AC2A3GMGL47gatx14qtOBZ6UKh1zj3mKdM1hGQ/s1600/6514df.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502599610294574978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoKWeZLrb40NDqH0R3ISo_u58A5NxVhDS20BKNeOr4IYFa_gOIHHXQPCrwB6h9GZUdF5ALhbbMvUORuLopuypt0jl4lO56LM-WDuO3AC2A3GMGL47gatx14qtOBZ6UKh1zj3mKdM1hGQ/s400/6514df.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And now for the answers:<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>1. Summer Toyota Celica LB Turbo GR.5</div><div>2. Hot Wheels Thunder Roller<br />3. Matchbox Fiat Abarth</div><div>4. Hot Wheels HW Prototype 12</div><div>5. Zee Porsche 910</div><div>6. Matchbox Ford GT</div><div>7. Hot Wheels Turbo Streak</div><div>8. Hot Wheels Side Kick</div><div>9. Hot Wheels Pro Stock Firebird</div><div>10. Hot Wheels Mirada Stocker<br />11. Ertl Mountain Dew Buick</div><div>12. Hot Wheels Shadow Mk IIa</div><div>13. Hot Wheels Dodge Charger Stock Car</div><div><br /></div><div>How well did you do?</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-57727357226653766752010-08-05T09:16:00.001-07:002010-08-05T09:19:01.752-07:00Oh, The Humanity!<div align="justify">I think most of you might recognize the title of this short post. Below, my Goodyear Blimp, made by Hot Wheels:</div><div align="justify"> </div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501960659681909378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4z1IAEH5ZUgpmjs_EYT5A-WR4tIw3aIx2K1TrxEwOF4f34xXQQxhDIFg9fy_hmwEb_XLexFeB-FG07ztGaC4U5gmkWaxhsDdy2j7xD-8cgl65762zsP6NCCGt-CBErjKKt_ZEcE3hJQ/s400/Hot+Wheels+Goodyear+Blimp+-+01881ef.jpg" border="0" />Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-51696166311704416442010-06-05T01:30:00.000-07:002010-08-07T02:59:12.085-07:00Mercury Blues<div align="justify">Well, sad news for this post.... Ford has announced that they're killing the 71 year-old Mercury line of cars. Yet another American brand to bite the dust in the last decade. It's a terrible occasion for all the Mercury lovers, which includes myself. I had a Mercury as well and loved it. That makes several car brands we've lost in the last few years, Oldsmobile, Plymouth, Pontiac and now Mercury, not to forget that they also cancelled the popular Saturn and Hummer lines as well. When will this madness stop? Below are just a couple of the Mercury models I have in 1:64 scale. Not shown are a couple of the big Mercury station wagons from the 1970's. Enjoy looking at these cars before they become extinct. Sad, sad day.</div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479204897515143218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh79VnjFK1pP9hcpm8Kb8Z1P8hXESpmjb2hQjetK66yBef5XwJgQ-fJgYyMKtNlUsePFJW8M5RERyiSdoPoD7NFdu8MxEWcjcamHXgfKnG2Gj8Mh5qzCjNkqBZ5W3Us48MtdT4pk1yJzg/s400/1949+Mercury+-+6050if.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">M2 Machines Auto-Thentics 1949 Mercury<br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479204693955290146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixarMn99_A09eDckQvd4DC093pMi_93d0l-pMGQZmGs-Gi07W7Txl3NIJdjocq6wtdUcnoeyYiV-hWivIYu7kkbyJ4MseGuE0huHz05cx0l2hj2GGJ0WK-pPrXvFLvZba6lIFeNRvWEg/s400/'56+Merc+-+4709cf.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">Hot Wheels '56 Merc<br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479204491333369442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9Hh5-UdB6aRNt07rSnEm5qiK1kAeqRHUPbKF2OvhViJ6PoUbWkucPW_gmJXUvo9BdFntdVTMsAhK5cNvIB1npm49LwX2FOqmgB6pAvcIgZ7xHeLN-etgnwUM8RzGMOUfXC9yWyM9mbw/s400/'69+Mercury+Cougar+Eliminator+-+9811df.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">Hot Wheels '69 Mercury Cougar Eliminator</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502605197584110482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_Ni7c55iQFX8Cf5z4FJiU32vz49v7CUmvqQ21ZmnFgKfnrP16GhBCqXPcj2g8LePqY9yUtKdRjGSzPqhqZncA_-KppHFSnI90SpgVeXFL_cXXGzCklXpov2Bz1hGLgxv8qSxXdleiFw/s400/Cougar+Villager+-+00116cf.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center">Matchbox Cougar Villager</p>Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-10396855948372934482010-04-19T16:21:00.000-07:002010-04-19T18:08:26.970-07:00The Future Is Here!<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOS3cAkwaugsruLqF8dvjNpN-qimVRItsG0UnRGMZN5N0EijjlTxTCkPTZ-x0QxkW8C1Vwu7SX9nC_mtrHvf6WM_ERt45YyvSpTp2meDPi51BVIIMh28GjW4rgR_Ooxd0Dg5u5W-olg/s1600/5021jf.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461995695872454578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMOS3cAkwaugsruLqF8dvjNpN-qimVRItsG0UnRGMZN5N0EijjlTxTCkPTZ-x0QxkW8C1Vwu7SX9nC_mtrHvf6WM_ERt45YyvSpTp2meDPi51BVIIMh28GjW4rgR_Ooxd0Dg5u5W-olg/s400/5021jf.jpg" border="0" /></a>Inspired, perhaps, by the motion picture <em>Back To The Future</em>, the DeLorean DMC-12 became bigger than life and is an instantly recognizable vehicle wherever it goes. It was the brainchild of former Chevrolet chief executive, John Z. DeLorean.<br /><br /><div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5462001649516536194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 222px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7clCVHWB2Ar2a66cvBUMVnqhIzzDMLKGJUiQ6Vya0QHineqPV3IY9vDLhptNh5QYQjWnXt9doMK-VT0AqiXP_p5_xrIFtVNi3uMWqYLBT_-7XJA3wknrMZ0dv3r9AYvwozPDLmZzoTA/s400/DeLorean+DMC-12+1b.jpg" border="0" /> Produced between January 1981 and December 1982, nearly 9200 DeLoreans were made. They were notable for many things, not the least of which was it's unpainted stainless steel body panels and those gull-wing doors. It estimated that around 6500 DeLoreans still exist.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461995542035650594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGhiTLkqeXybKD89Afk6pGKER5fTolSn0Q5hYWnCwM0Lmo-leL-eHMrYshX47p64yrPNN-TqWDbzEQ2eAvyL-2X3IoAX3sb8rM4CHA5rVbGy-sry8URVZakzOoivupgXveZiaJ2UigKA/s400/5018ff.jpg" border="0" />In December 2009, Mattel released it's version of this venerable sports car as part of it's Hot Wheels 2010 line of diecast 1:64 scale toy cars. As seen above, they were able to capture the essence of this car - the distinct lines of this beautiful silver automobile and the first edition even emulated it's stainless steel exterior. The original car's "turbine" wheels were matched by using Hot Wheels' chromed 10-Spoke wheels.<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461995354947574818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmEY3S5MrxhGAuaONQ8yHv8QeiIJkx3-WhkkWTYUP-iXnLyFx5P3tpkFNHC0sCXqhTcs2ul6m_USBw9X8Z6OJX8_pCskTq-pUS0i1NGSAMgbkZxNJkijcJbkZoouw7ZnEj_6O_so_Uvw/s400/5017ff.jpg" border="0" />The front of the Hot Wheels version is quite a close copy of the original machine, right down to it's DeLorean Motor Company initials in the middle of the grille. It's low stance is all there, and the first version's silver paint is highly reminiscent of what you would have seen in your rearview mirror had a DeLorean been tailing you back in 1981.<br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461995220899965250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHvHjY_yiNdwc2qpwbt4QTqDC9rNDBWO3Gi5bLcRDbDVPFn-8FQf2wQRmypxBD2B63mJeqUhP51EctTnDEKOEouHlHuSV2DY2XHuItEcMR7nEeySufV_MjebOBBcXzznDb2uJQDHLkhQ/s400/5014ef.jpg" border="0" />Mattle was able to include a lot of detail in a 3 inch long car including it's uniquely-shaped gull-wing doors, the side trim and the louvres surrounding the rear side window.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461995046159645762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvsU0QlA_PHijuPTilv7v24GK2D-B65bCasrHMGQr-b-bsYQubn-6MJcF5vYvD-20jZlMdgHn2GSR1mYkUh8lxwx4Rty2V33zjprrg0qVTBnGfWU5Bs4aN_Gew0dHeb3cXgXrH8rbYww/s400/'81+DeLorean+DMC-12+-+4663df.jpg" border="0" />For a December 1981 credit card promotion, three gold-plated DeLoreans were factory made and are authentic color variations for the car. Had not the company faltered after the arrest of it's creator, John DeLorean on drug trafficking charges, several other colors were planned. These have been described as black, yellow and red.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461994866814536786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaYlWOeSi6EwgSMboU2Z-NiZTqkU0q2UUeaXSjBkU9va5Tk3WsA1mLxI5M-uD9d2Vi0fF51BgTGHrdh4HSaZIMPu-dJQArGbqu5J_0bTssCqoJOeX63322ZqAlJ7v5M8Kn5bSv_RTV9g/s400/5015ff.jpg" border="0" />So far, as of the end of April 2010, Mattel has released just two miniature versions of this classic car; one in metalflake silver to simulate the original car's stainless steel body and a metalflake gold one to match the three gold-plated counterparts. It is yet to be seen whether or not Hot Wheels will choose the other colors of black, red or yellow or perhaps come up with new colors such as blue, green, purple or the classic Hot Wheels rarity color of pink.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461994696235254466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi7OuMoPz9ULiy4W3lJ1gtxftUBddLnlNtkZbK2vko3GKY1f8L0TYROxeTXV_yTfNGndyXpXIENMgzUCmIorkxiAdAfqNmnoZQn01jX_GNRjVybxNpEJsc7ho4Sdd6q27dExshEqJUOg/s400/'81+DeLorean+DMC-12+-+4664df.jpg" border="0" />One thing the Hot Wheels version has which is a nice touch is the rear hatch that opens. When raised up, you can see the spare tire area and the space behind the two seats. It was a nice idea to add this moving feature.<br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461994546019728562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPrWeHJTC68K2AhfjeW_Hb3X4g39y8vFas5dU4h6cvQn8ViTNIQ4h8XDQnY3-gd-0F5u0PS8gLxgh27IooKbyisVo-n73GDPUcfnJqNeVjnAD6wmtHdEw1r3GMfqgYAMNsLnmHLADcMw/s400/5041cf.jpg" border="0" />So, that has been a little look at my current favorite Hot Wheels, the DeLorean DMC-12. When it came out in 1981, the original vehicle made quite an impression on me as a 20-year-old young man. If I could have afforded one, I would have bought one - they were that distinctive looking for the cars being produced at the time. John Z. DeLorean died in 2005, but his company has risen like a Phoenix from the ashes and there are new/old models being assembled from the remaining parts made back in the early 1980's. They are about 80% new old stock parts and 20% new manufacture. Of course, they look just as distinctive, but have several new improvements built in. They are truly a car of it's time!<br /><br /><div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5461994086497140066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJA8Zah-UYyP2rqdEUjrubU8cVrFmnz4uxbLAFtMo_fz67yjcuXhB3Ui24400PZWVzgXaaHc_k5-uc_pgj_MiS0sPYLXPiKeMKA_6TiFoYdVLopobyjcHjFPU_Lya2293egCkHcavMvA/s400/5084kf.jpg" border="0" />Now, it only remains for Hot Wheels to release a special version with their "turbine" style real rider wheels and the plain metal exterior. I'm thinking it would look something like the above custom. Of course I'll buy several just because I love the car so much! You'll probably have noticed that the Diecast Destination banner has this car as it's main subject, such is it's popularity with this author.</div></div>Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-27620536225194039392010-03-26T21:33:00.000-07:002010-03-26T21:55:28.147-07:00Dodge Viper - A Modern Classic<div align="justify">When the Dodge Viper was first released in 1992, it immediately captured the attention of the public. After having made countless appearances in TV shows, video games, movies and music videos, it's still going strong. Here is my diecast tribute to this hot car.<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453170703087644274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8zfa4PIXGUzrVMm4Tfk3NeOj_2m3DQwNMhzf5bMmk6yAMmsOFgl_TOZ9JIZUFHqxo0U-EwAAOi5ki3IikFnvz2x8I3GtQXamtzlPqH8VpPu5IOet4CzjzYAMCrYLkGRQ6R0y161_IMA/s400/1995+Dodge+Viper+RT10+-+4598ff.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"> Maisto 1995 Dodge Viper RT10<br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453171015679206770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBh96ML0n1uOVgjaSbtXl_2QUnaef3U-WvBlcZuUVJ2cpQn_8K8PmIVVjhjFnjdN1glnfaz3YLkrQF9_Rm1drq1rcqcEO7qTbialhad2uEDGjTBCKpmrplx2qqiOmU0dGMzdOMb1uFTQ/s400/1996+Dodge+Viper+GTS+-+4599ff.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">Maisto 1996 Dodge Viper GTS<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453170334055952258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicR_b5QwBLiti9pKXc1JeMges7RoZoma8mfGYc1VOXXAbTXIswcyWBBzDnBk6On8QQanX60sNhHoz2jwr6iE4tS9_DWyk5_-FdU8zRY5ZEM02R4adIfiU3GGDwKENwIlmuXUU7UPv3Vw/s400/1998+Dodge+Viper+GT2+-+6897cf.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p align="center">Maisto 1998 Dodge Viper GT2<br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453170160555222610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfZX1EYq5LAkY30zhT2qsgkASvPLVKj7LMjQo-HUpUEj8-dGfNwGzeg9NbGTwkM5ZwJR5hTjwqUIQsBK51oqknARGoltqsJwWUXDlQFh-0Q29q2K-Gq8rfl-UhnIXF-48ZLpZB5J0ltQ/s400/Dodge+Viper+GTS-R+5-Pack+-+9540df.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">Hot Wheels Dodge Viper GTS-R </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453169918204223314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLj60lMI61hlaQXhCKHrNWBPofZAg2zyy4sMmS7_VJeOeM3ovqJLOZ4Rw8q_oE2dgNG9BysKmKF0OtnagFI_ti2hTb9UkVBk87sl_ffyV4mobBugIGxA-CDNjb_H1KHuBePJRo-fYt_Q/s400/Dodge+Viper+GTSR+-+7096df.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">Matchbox Dodge Viper GTS-R</p>Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-35676050236708017432009-11-12T18:04:00.000-08:002012-07-11T09:01:10.158-07:00Customs I've Made<div align="justify">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSIvRYS_qG7PufY57NjTMKdjXkYlqG7kCP5Q2L2cbBlkn44pU__2gZ-V-zk8YKo4JeMKDw1KnA8qxYRL458tFIFwsIJCFHtdYlEl4yoNlaIA6UTIs45dRJU1o4OubiTR4pOR4DjEYt5A/s1600-h/7989df.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318908863749274850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSIvRYS_qG7PufY57NjTMKdjXkYlqG7kCP5Q2L2cbBlkn44pU__2gZ-V-zk8YKo4JeMKDw1KnA8qxYRL458tFIFwsIJCFHtdYlEl4yoNlaIA6UTIs45dRJU1o4OubiTR4pOR4DjEYt5A/s400/7989df.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> To me, there's a certain satisfaction to be gained when you can customize one of your favorite diecast pieces and paint it in a color of your own choosing. That way, it makes it special, and in a sense, a limited piece. Depending on the amount of detail you want to add, you can make them look quite eye-catching! Now, my skills at customizing are not even close to the level I've seen being turned out by some people out there, but I still find it something I enjoy doing. Above is a Summer Toyota Celica LB Turbo GR.5. I had a beat up old one that I acquired long ago and attempted to make it look nice again. Below, you can see my less than stellar attempt. But it was one of the first ones I ever repainted:<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQMly9Y6UuQXYV0e9sM4uRCKmwLybnBSDj4FJybmA7tIZSR1ehetjIAjuPIK5qo5EqA3TabiKltN5yc2Ie_9MCCdz3hX8P0rZJypzj52nXMq8d6BTfUJycH7-KWt_EKKsgBLawgxDVQw/s1600-h/6443df.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318905745542644530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQMly9Y6UuQXYV0e9sM4uRCKmwLybnBSDj4FJybmA7tIZSR1ehetjIAjuPIK5qo5EqA3TabiKltN5yc2Ie_9MCCdz3hX8P0rZJypzj52nXMq8d6BTfUJycH7-KWt_EKKsgBLawgxDVQw/s400/6443df.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> But, I went on and finished it later and it turned out like this:<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6DM2Hu6_QkAY7eC-801azUjVC6QkQ2EFCKG5b8_Ieawbl36qus-xOg98zWFYe_re8fHfwmvlL0_-WMsMkcXqHwF614WncvplTxHJz37RzbdJpoiaswH5a7alYpE5qai6_PJJxuwXIXQ/s1600-h/8022df.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318905501791304226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6DM2Hu6_QkAY7eC-801azUjVC6QkQ2EFCKG5b8_Ieawbl36qus-xOg98zWFYe_re8fHfwmvlL0_-WMsMkcXqHwF614WncvplTxHJz37RzbdJpoiaswH5a7alYpE5qai6_PJJxuwXIXQ/s400/8022df.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Some of the other castings I have customized is one of my favorite Hot Wheels vehicle called a Letter Getter. It is basically a big panel truck with lots of room for the sponsor's logo on the sides. This makes it a nice choice to customize as you can put whatever writing on it that you want. I chose "Kodak" for this one because I like to take pictures and use a lot of Kodak film:<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHkYMPJcGMIOXuqeBYYV0s0TazXkSupdWqBlaitrAPMYgsp87AanNwrDXxPU5EFsudUCSLrUfbndPTZWVDH5runpojpfl1SELiFXGj-hC2LY67WMGSehMiTMsYeDeyDK2KcodX9C11w/s1600-h/0945df.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403410921325737586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNHkYMPJcGMIOXuqeBYYV0s0TazXkSupdWqBlaitrAPMYgsp87AanNwrDXxPU5EFsudUCSLrUfbndPTZWVDH5runpojpfl1SELiFXGj-hC2LY67WMGSehMiTMsYeDeyDK2KcodX9C11w/s400/0945df.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> I chose "FedEx" for the side of this one simply because you see them everywhere:<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihpgeh_RFHVgRGQ3LSZkaQCvvYcD1AqO1LqPk5EvTTllsWsJqm5fWP-5-pEB1m5D96ewyrON8i8PwKMeNDVrWRzoW7pTgquRSEy_UyHyieNAQ7i8emCnSl5fHBNlUQOVuVMbshyphenhyphenhQcDg/s1600-h/6000e.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403410822994573666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihpgeh_RFHVgRGQ3LSZkaQCvvYcD1AqO1LqPk5EvTTllsWsJqm5fWP-5-pEB1m5D96ewyrON8i8PwKMeNDVrWRzoW7pTgquRSEy_UyHyieNAQ7i8emCnSl5fHBNlUQOVuVMbshyphenhyphenhQcDg/s400/6000e.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Here's an old piece I had that was all but ready for the trash. I decided to bring it back to life and fixed it up. Here is the shiny, new truck it became:<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKK6mhwgn5f3JhTR-XERnll_a2iDzinyt8w7sK0ttBKkmcHJs7DnVzxwVNIIaKnm2AbYK4LJPKvXZ2QeQo268KFFnSrMESjiZUOVR3qxCYiA2kfCQ-ktFPEdLQ6Fi_X58BIGKV_YW0dw/s1600-h/7764df.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403410724813836226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKK6mhwgn5f3JhTR-XERnll_a2iDzinyt8w7sK0ttBKkmcHJs7DnVzxwVNIIaKnm2AbYK4LJPKvXZ2QeQo268KFFnSrMESjiZUOVR3qxCYiA2kfCQ-ktFPEdLQ6Fi_X58BIGKV_YW0dw/s400/7764df.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> One of my other early attempts at repaining a toy car was this Hot Wheels Gun Slinger. Originally, it was Army green and had a gun. Well, I had long since lost the gun, so I repainted it black. But, I did keep the Army theme by applying a star decal to the hood:<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9zG-_f2SFSuDHfJQ44BLfks5knakQGQSpFrf8glU7UMo2wPL6e5hDy9e0ZNt-YyY2_tZOJV74d7JKSblQBkYkTQLfNdVfOknGeYtbvpHCK8mGkxiPVkNl622JW4XnxuAgmr_y8uLR5A/s1600-h/5382ef.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403410618170893250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9zG-_f2SFSuDHfJQ44BLfks5knakQGQSpFrf8glU7UMo2wPL6e5hDy9e0ZNt-YyY2_tZOJV74d7JKSblQBkYkTQLfNdVfOknGeYtbvpHCK8mGkxiPVkNl622JW4XnxuAgmr_y8uLR5A/s400/5382ef.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Another bodystyle I like is station wagons. My parents had one when I was little and ever since then, I've loved them. I've had three real ones of my own since becoming an adult! So, anytime one is released in 1:64 scale, you can bet I try to get one. Here is a Hot Wheels 8 Crate, based on a 1955 Ford station wagon that I started to customize. When it's finished, it will be two-tone, white over red. But for now, here's what it looks like:<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKeM9qySEQ_sA6NorfaKVT-0eg1Sobd7bFcPX-Y66sW2mLju7ERy-op_YkOrMGaNcYoMdBFpdtu7nHkQiakVBAGwCiZzugTb-HBhBQ9E_YIf4UXkZ_M1t0yL0fQcxGOdlGPDRIvb46Qg/s1600-h/0102cf.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403410169042797282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKeM9qySEQ_sA6NorfaKVT-0eg1Sobd7bFcPX-Y66sW2mLju7ERy-op_YkOrMGaNcYoMdBFpdtu7nHkQiakVBAGwCiZzugTb-HBhBQ9E_YIf4UXkZ_M1t0yL0fQcxGOdlGPDRIvb46Qg/s400/0102cf.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Matchbox also makes a Dodge Magnum station wagon model, in two varieties. Here is one of them that I am going to stripe and make into an Illinois State Police car:<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5pPUnm0qgmIrY83fQTOfWbAvwFjKgF9bVgvH7IS16OrQpA2PlqoopgaFhab4iAKeZWwz7uFt05z87CDSUkutExyj-lPueADRgz2_9HXEUOMyWV20WIY_lwUcsv2ckJVMGRO5_x90r7A/s1600-h/6013dd.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403410029030516226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5pPUnm0qgmIrY83fQTOfWbAvwFjKgF9bVgvH7IS16OrQpA2PlqoopgaFhab4iAKeZWwz7uFt05z87CDSUkutExyj-lPueADRgz2_9HXEUOMyWV20WIY_lwUcsv2ckJVMGRO5_x90r7A/s400/6013dd.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Here's another Police vehicle I made, only it started out as a Hot Wheels Highway Patrol car and became an Arizona Border Patrol car:<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYpL2khtJxhlmlhCxjimb_WEZBJtgTZ5JbnDygouwtfHvonhF5GT9E7gwDfklGeHad98GhWnQ9uBGTzBlLgPphART9YUryucPv8KNWsPaxJGX6J9Jdhr3E2Sf6uo7IVFiS6ahxYygc5A/s1600-h/8324ef.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403409429034890210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYpL2khtJxhlmlhCxjimb_WEZBJtgTZ5JbnDygouwtfHvonhF5GT9E7gwDfklGeHad98GhWnQ9uBGTzBlLgPphART9YUryucPv8KNWsPaxJGX6J9Jdhr3E2Sf6uo7IVFiS6ahxYygc5A/s400/8324ef.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Here is a Maisto Chevrolet Camaro Concept that I painted anodized blue over a chrome base. It is one of the first cars I ever drilled out the rivets and took it apart the right way:<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2XBs7GVWenhWPaVax-sjgweTyiAFbJA23mJkru3rTiLS39RxPEikGYq-SF_jAIE6nhHUJMDZe55cF8qiXELXp7rw83rorZyZJaSHHXqzJRySvB6pvc_Po-kekokTLvXD8LTR5DGi_zQ/s1600-h/5542df.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403409287108121410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2XBs7GVWenhWPaVax-sjgweTyiAFbJA23mJkru3rTiLS39RxPEikGYq-SF_jAIE6nhHUJMDZe55cF8qiXELXp7rw83rorZyZJaSHHXqzJRySvB6pvc_Po-kekokTLvXD8LTR5DGi_zQ/s400/5542df.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> A Hot Wheels '65 Mustang Fastback that I painted gloss black and used the old basic wheels they used to use:<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSodkjQ0hpE_fREC4RdCPy9W6_tG_Kh20tfI1wfsqgFgag98roBloSs-lF8msyaDIiFNc4pcHfMb6i56L_2YDOTj7pWUJaI3eNpdEtPC4aVB0mtnHeBa5yfkHQNOy-RcNXSAajV4V2PA/s1600-h/0046ef.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403408561114341778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSodkjQ0hpE_fREC4RdCPy9W6_tG_Kh20tfI1wfsqgFgag98roBloSs-lF8msyaDIiFNc4pcHfMb6i56L_2YDOTj7pWUJaI3eNpdEtPC4aVB0mtnHeBa5yfkHQNOy-RcNXSAajV4V2PA/s400/0046ef.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> I started customizing this Zee Volkswagen Beetle to look like Herbie, The Love Bug. All it needs are the racing strips and numbers to be finished:<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO17DexUWpC-NaIXyoZwFcf7KOYuxqj1mk93pIuMn4VRsNV9o_1cZhtQN7SBHNLsiZVZVO9FU5-f33ysqfttAEJgql6HLfQnzD2n1ZW4SoG7V7WF0HqsL6VxSpJL6J8Z9lolniBXk_kw/s1600-h/7851ff.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403408060859260226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO17DexUWpC-NaIXyoZwFcf7KOYuxqj1mk93pIuMn4VRsNV9o_1cZhtQN7SBHNLsiZVZVO9FU5-f33ysqfttAEJgql6HLfQnzD2n1ZW4SoG7V7WF0HqsL6VxSpJL6J8Z9lolniBXk_kw/s400/7851ff.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Here's an old Lindberg Line Hertz Truck that I painted black long ago. It's essentially a 1:64 scale model car, so it was easy to take back apart and paint:<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS8fYWRjnBf4KhVuj4akfrlLeQJkW3gMZ4y9X8OZKtuOozyiWNazhgCoe0k5gv3oQ-g7lAakCIArebfwYBUamDvlRX7iJwyLv5RkcivRjfSCxKkwF5nPkM71sTFmeIp_FbloirIr2txg/s1600-h/3086gf.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317490543343810002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS8fYWRjnBf4KhVuj4akfrlLeQJkW3gMZ4y9X8OZKtuOozyiWNazhgCoe0k5gv3oQ-g7lAakCIArebfwYBUamDvlRX7iJwyLv5RkcivRjfSCxKkwF5nPkM71sTFmeIp_FbloirIr2txg/s400/3086gf.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 267px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> My most recent custom is a Hot Wheels Cadillac Seville. They only made it for a couple years and in a couple different paint schemes. For one release, they used the big, rubber tires known as Real Riders. I decided this one needed to be a different color, I had stripped it down to bare metal waiting to make up my mind what color that would be. The other day I decided what I wanted, so I finished painting it and putting it back together. This is how it turned out:<br />
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So, customizing your own cars can be quite fun. It can take as little or as much time and effort as you wish to put out and at any level of effort, you can come up with some nice results. As I said, I'm not really very good at it, but I think they turn out to be some great looking customs that I'm proud to display!</div>Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-42922553598953789262009-11-11T01:52:00.000-08:002011-02-03T09:26:37.371-08:00M2 Machines Auto-Thentics Releases<div align="justify">Castline, Inc. seems to have started this line around January of 2008 and already they're making their mark in the world of diecast. I've read that each car will be released in limited numbers of around 4000 to 5000 pieces for each model/color. That means, when you see them, you'd better get them before they're gone! This, then, is the release order for the M2 Machines Auto-Thentics line so far. I will try to keep it updated as new ones are released. The cars in each series each have a different paint scheme and/or wheel combination. Updated February 3rd, 2011.<br /><br />Release 1A:<br />1954 Chevrolet Bel Air<br />1955 Pontiac Star Chief<br />1953 Oldsmobile 98<br />1951 Ford Crestliner<br />1957 Ford Fairlane<br />1954 Mercury Sun Valley<br /><br />Release 1B:<br />1954 Chevrolet Bel Air<br />1955 Pontiac Star Chief<br />1953 Oldsmobile 98<br />1951 Ford Crestliner<br />1957 Ford Fairlane<br />1954 Mercury Sun Valley<br /><br />Release 2A:<br />1954 Chevrolet Bel Air<br />1955 Pontiac Star Chief<br />1953 Oldsmobile 98<br />1951 Ford Crestliner<br />1957 Ford Fairlane<br />1954 Mercury Sun Valley</div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402798650975767586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikopzfu4Hnflr8k7h-_0zacYtCVGqZlvTuu9tjv4aWgrKzl2o4cxtPnQ5cX-L2Rn8WkcrBWAnTZdO3EfHkWNfke318axvE5uGhyphenhyphenW6gdXQPxj9f29J6rdbZTpt5emtvm4V2c6hGdIxmeQ/s400/M2+Machines+Auto-Thentics+1955+Pontiac+Star+Chief+-+1350df.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p align="center">1955 Pontiac Star Chief - Release 2A</p><p align="left">Release 2B:<br />1954 Chevrolet Bel Air<br />1955 Pontiac Star Chief<br />1953 Oldsmobile 98<br />1951 Ford Crestliner<br />1957 Ford Fairlane<br />1954 Mercury Sun Valley<br /><br />Release 3A:<br />1955 DeSoto Fireflite<br />1957 DeSoto Adventurer<br />1954 Dodge Coronet<br />1955 Dodge Royal Lancer<br />1953 Ford Crestline Victoria<br />1957 Chevrolet Bel Air<br /><br /></p><div align="left">Release 3B:<br />1955 DeSoto Fireflite<br />1957 DeSoto Adventurer<br />1954 Dodge Coronet<br />1955 Dodge Royal Lancer<br />1953 Ford Crestline Victoria<br />1957 Chevrolet Bel Air</div><div align="center"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402800012294488626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj4ZMzZAifFlHtCsOdD8vY3pspY_A0TCe739HoFbZv8IC5HFxu2dquytdmMjo9biCP8jUoB-YCBE1EmH1P3DiuNE96TRp7gpe4k6w1iAIDvNbD98h2qUQNcw5KuqiTHUebPHOCJuyAmg/s400/M2+Machines+Auto-Thentics+1953+Ford+Crestline+Victoria+-+7727df.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">1953 Ford Crestline Victoria - Release 3B</p><p align="left">Release 4A:<br />1955 DeSoto Fireflite<br />1955 Dodge Royal Lancer<br />1954 Chevrolet Bel Air<br />1954 Mercury Sun Valley<br />1957 Ford Fairlane<br />1957 Chevrolet Bel Air</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402800685095400578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2mNiY_D6J1ri0TTmk-KAlC4fiXKe9IPR9WC-S4oNCCBfEk9bPQW1nWYCr-XyjxkZ_SOkqWOq99MufFbNDOVGinhEYG32tD1C1hr_O8uLgmaCzTxjB3OYIjVvCa1EYKHZvmGGR3FKrVw/s400/M2+Machines+Auto-Thentics+1955+DeSoto+Fireflite+-+1297cf.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">1955 DeSoto Fireflite - Release 4A</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402800547396196658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggqy7vieiGVJxfknArLt5wmK-cKWp7rP0GwVaCxj3_SJA8Fiar6dMW4azm1DcMEo5X_JnWs8R14krnanx0O1ICtOku0Rpyvb603cIWuWoLxzLLos3xtyCLOrdsBtYtHSEkF2aL08QwAA/s400/M2+Machines+Auto-Thentics+1954+Chevrolet+Bel+Air+-+1296cf.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center">1954 Chevrolet Bel Air - Release 4A</p><p>Release 4B:<br />1955 DeSoto Fireflite<br />1955 Dodge Royal Lancer<br />1954 Chevrolet Bel Air<br />1954 Mercury Sun Valley<br />1957 Ford Fairlane<br />1957 Chevrolet Bel Air<br /><br />Release 5A:<br />1950 Oldsmobile 88<br />1949 Mercury<br />1959 Cadillac Series 62<br />1958 Plymouth Fury<br />1957 DeSoto Fireflite<br />1954 Dodge Coronet<br /><br />Release 5B:<br />1950 Oldsmobile 88<br />1949 Mercury<br />1959 Cadillac Series 62<br />1958 Plymouth Belvedere<br />1957 DeSoto Fireflite<br />1954 Dodge Coronet<br /><br />Release 6:<br />1959 Cadillac Series 62<br />1949 Mercury<br />1955 Pontiac Star Chief<br />1959 Cadillac Series 62<br />1949 Mercury<br />1955 Pontiac Star Chief <div align="justify"><br /></div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402800826685268482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkRDJoQiYaa2Q044Qaa3qB7DPnUffSHI-HBOZo07-9_zoXjsOso1CgO__OyR22aZX19QGpTcRSZiGkuAYqG5HiEEzgAAtbfy9PnF2NAg67D-osShBcYTW92-3H4z7cSMoEgNTdF6_DgQ/s400/M2+Machines+Auto-Thentics+1955+Pontiac+Star+Chief+-+1295ef.jpg" border="0" />1955 Pontiac Star Chief - Release 6<br /></p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGaVoMCa2evNE9RjtJe2d41ALXwGSRhodSIsFPL79RYorchtLhmFwsn-KVZSYkpOHfSKobGsSdNCXQWxwdfvRsC9MeEN77kZQGt9kp1R6rniULf8MjcE7Chsg_otXKKrJ2vl4V7H4ddg/s1600/M2+Machines+Auto-Thentics+1959+Cadillac+Series+62+-+05434ef.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553765867565306162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGaVoMCa2evNE9RjtJe2d41ALXwGSRhodSIsFPL79RYorchtLhmFwsn-KVZSYkpOHfSKobGsSdNCXQWxwdfvRsC9MeEN77kZQGt9kp1R6rniULf8MjcE7Chsg_otXKKrJ2vl4V7H4ddg/s400/M2+Machines+Auto-Thentics+1959+Cadillac+Series+62+-+05434ef.jpg" border="0" /></a>1959 Cadillac Series 62 - Release 6 </p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUH1bOGh4kudrMuxC2BMJ5wnyP61mUjrL6Dcy_tCAZTys9M11EdkILH80MZGr-vFvXBnub68M9Vus4yJUyR1tkcpyH1Bn3RjB4JMd-2d3yseArgWjh-sWIOf6lZgHMB1yYYQ3Mcz6eA/s1600/1949+Mercury+-+01616ef.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569512818660431378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 268px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUH1bOGh4kudrMuxC2BMJ5wnyP61mUjrL6Dcy_tCAZTys9M11EdkILH80MZGr-vFvXBnub68M9Vus4yJUyR1tkcpyH1Bn3RjB4JMd-2d3yseArgWjh-sWIOf6lZgHMB1yYYQ3Mcz6eA/s400/1949+Mercury+-+01616ef.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center"></a>1949 Mercury - Release 6 </p><p></p><p>Release 7:<br />1958 Plymouth Belvedere<br />1953 Ford Crestline Victoria<br />1954 Dodge Royal<br />1958 Plymouth Belvedere<br />1953 Ford Crestline Victoria<br />1954 Dodge Royal<br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402982569671369762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6irwOpEbVSDsojz1tN2wUNzkaK6Zx4RLXbAeG-wVxi7C6PMpZHKCxGHR5T29C6fLESaNEbZ0R-xplvmBTZLKFDG6xE886ggebEKMnj7kJ8QBqYNSHCKLGTyXnjgjaM8sMZQp5YmBFSw/s400/1958+Plymouth+Belvedere+-+2544ef.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center">1958 Plymouth Belvedere - Release 7<br /></p><p>Release 8:<br />1949 Mercury<br />1955 DeSoto Fireflite<br />1957 Chevrolet Bel Air<br />1949 Mercury<br />1955 DeSoto Fireflite<br />1957 Chevrolet Bel Air<br /><br />Release 9:<br />1954 Dodge Royal<br />1954 Dodge Royal<br />1955 Dodge Royal Lancer<br />1955 DeSoto Fireflite<br />1957 DeSoto Adventurer<br />1957 Chrysler 300C<br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD-Fp_fsijFQtyifUahal_Ez_V4PXca_FiAyz2fXqiM8ZZs_BtXpzlalZ5hUt16cW_tH-PON6jPBjHAdyxNGA3dqWqt5xcgBXTqZxLNtI8DTQ0AR2HvXT0hkFyLpw1zgURQ3-wQ2GIyw/s1600/1955+Dodge+Royal+Lancer+-+5221cf.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569508156313237378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD-Fp_fsijFQtyifUahal_Ez_V4PXca_FiAyz2fXqiM8ZZs_BtXpzlalZ5hUt16cW_tH-PON6jPBjHAdyxNGA3dqWqt5xcgBXTqZxLNtI8DTQ0AR2HvXT0hkFyLpw1zgURQ3-wQ2GIyw/s400/1955+Dodge+Royal+Lancer+-+5221cf.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>1955 Dodge Royal Lancer - Release 9</p><p align="justify">Release 10 (Features cars pinstriped by Tom Kelly):<br />1950 Oldsmobile 88<br />1955 Dodge Royal Lancer<br />1951 Ford Cresliner<br />1957 Chevrolet Bel Air<br />1953 Ford Crestline Victoria<br />1957 DeSoto Adventurer</p><p align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjIq56SzfoC5uf7gg6sXIQkQ9ufE1EsqkHarNFzYAllqw7WHLcuBNxRaMV66Yc0RbRl_A-5ty6nZxR0ABGMsDnzmRCygNYYa6PxILQEmK8NYmefKTPxvNQQfpv04wPIsLnQTe4unDL3g/s1600/1957+DeSoto+Adventurer+-+4713cf.jpg"></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569515380312713266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjIq56SzfoC5uf7gg6sXIQkQ9ufE1EsqkHarNFzYAllqw7WHLcuBNxRaMV66Yc0RbRl_A-5ty6nZxR0ABGMsDnzmRCygNYYa6PxILQEmK8NYmefKTPxvNQQfpv04wPIsLnQTe4unDL3g/s400/1957+DeSoto+Adventurer+-+4713cf.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>1957 DeSoto Adventurer - Release 10 </p><p></p>I have several of these models, so as I get them photographed, I'll be sure to post more images so you can get an idea what these highly detailed models look like. Please feel free to let me know what you think of them. <p></p>Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-78449169485107758052009-11-07T03:31:00.000-08:002009-11-07T03:56:46.016-08:00M2 Machines Auto-Thentics Preview<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwgRSz2Csbi1Xs9FfGlzD9DSp_3buGKctfPDcCjCcCn21GSOx1xV2gubWLiWP5T5jU1JhrxYonpqSeKMGvH-C2pISv78hyphenhyphenjQn0ud1xGxijlBWxNgqq4Vp8_4d8CU0VOhs6rM8NPB3-aw/s1600-h/M2+Machines+-+1355cccf.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401323886126474402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwgRSz2Csbi1Xs9FfGlzD9DSp_3buGKctfPDcCjCcCn21GSOx1xV2gubWLiWP5T5jU1JhrxYonpqSeKMGvH-C2pISv78hyphenhyphenjQn0ud1xGxijlBWxNgqq4Vp8_4d8CU0VOhs6rM8NPB3-aw/s400/M2+Machines+-+1355cccf.jpg" border="0" /></a>Just over a year ago, a new diecast company started doing business. Their commitment was to produce highly detailed 1:64 scale vehicles of solid construction and quality materials. Having found a few in my area and purchased them, I can say that I am totally satisfied that they achieved their goal! These models are marvelous. I posted a 1953 Ford Crestline Victoria in a previous post, but I wanted to talk a little bit more about them here. I'm planning on another more detailed post showing these cars inside and out, but this little look should at least whet your appetite for them. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so here are several thousand words' worth of pictures for you to get acquainted with the fabulous line of vehicles in the M2 Machines Auto-Thentics line. The above lineup includes, from the top, the 1953 Ford Crestline Victoria I posted previously, a 1955 DeSoto Fireflite, a 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air and then 2 different 1955 Pontiac Star Chiefs, with different paint schemes.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYuV_j3xR7zS_cEzLPWbfoU3VKh0bkp4eYDOR9plqpk9aN_sqka6w2cOflLyhXuS1y5cp4wTE_aA8KtZB-IXN0aO99Rx81rLRivDNX5hq-BkahXlpEdomchC2W2tu1CR0NeksxCJc2_g/s1600-h/M2+Machines+1955+Pontiac+Star+Chief+-+1321df.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401323681350349266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYuV_j3xR7zS_cEzLPWbfoU3VKh0bkp4eYDOR9plqpk9aN_sqka6w2cOflLyhXuS1y5cp4wTE_aA8KtZB-IXN0aO99Rx81rLRivDNX5hq-BkahXlpEdomchC2W2tu1CR0NeksxCJc2_g/s400/M2+Machines+1955+Pontiac+Star+Chief+-+1321df.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="justify"></a>Here is a closer look at one of the 1955 Pontiac Star Chiefs. You can see the detail is terrific! The doors open, the hood raises and the tires are made of rubber and feature whitewalls. The interior is fully embellished with all the appointments of a real 1955 Pontiac Star Chief. Two-color seats and a realistic looking dash. </p><p align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_wCjl0UXLobV8QOWUInUmHZmsxsDsa4tkd5zMhDbleza6NNCvCOflbYCG39wVjYXDUsbm9XwUMGV2c-P1ca4EXw1wAOSmTKMe4SRCtHSgEMdYi_6F_-nvKYB2uTHEoPccYeN4rP6Iyg/s1600-h/M2+Machines+1955+Pontiac+Star+Chief+-+1295ef.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401323529780630466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_wCjl0UXLobV8QOWUInUmHZmsxsDsa4tkd5zMhDbleza6NNCvCOflbYCG39wVjYXDUsbm9XwUMGV2c-P1ca4EXw1wAOSmTKMe4SRCtHSgEMdYi_6F_-nvKYB2uTHEoPccYeN4rP6Iyg/s400/M2+Machines+1955+Pontiac+Star+Chief+-+1295ef.jpg" border="0" /></a>From this view, you can see that they have used several dozen parts to complete the vehicle. There are chrome headlight bezels with clear headlight inserts, the hood ornament is a separate piece and there is a generous amount of chrome down the length of the car. They have even replicated the brushed aluminum look over the rear wheel wells. Below, is a recreation of a 1950's diner using some of the M2 Machines in my collectin to add to the realism of the photograph. I can't wait to work up a closer look at these vehicles so I can post a follow-up on them.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh39FR-f6ACYyckWgf1AVmpb3s8vImQI0HsaXiS2D536jjjIxL6fr7p9_zlC_AlI5tsEYBY23U3JZye3HgIKDKBxfsQ10nhJgp1-SSAPgx4kuwdGnEeIYTKbtm_4qbfm9r4xbKZb1WYA/s1600-h/Mickey"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401323333586634290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh39FR-f6ACYyckWgf1AVmpb3s8vImQI0HsaXiS2D536jjjIxL6fr7p9_zlC_AlI5tsEYBY23U3JZye3HgIKDKBxfsQ10nhJgp1-SSAPgx4kuwdGnEeIYTKbtm_4qbfm9r4xbKZb1WYA/s400/Mickey's+Diner,+1955+-+1294ff.jpg" border="0" /></a>Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704673594676294836.post-21013810071559852672009-11-07T02:51:00.000-08:002009-11-07T03:24:37.319-08:00Corvette Mania<div align="justify">I thought this time I might feature some images of the quintessential American sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette. Probably every company that ever made a diecast car has put at least one Corvette into their line, and this post will feature just a few from my meager collection of the fiberglass-bodied speedster. So, please enjoy the show!</div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7wrG1upnvotpWwhzSCOX-DnryvuSiyLpjFnaOEVcsbzhG-ctiWFT19hz9wwncGpicUy5yZqaU6lwT-G5VAs1DcQk-DccFLfE7i9Xkbwc5dq1COjmYJ5BX9zhYbUfq9l8nNA5VA94iOw/s1600-h/Summer+1956+Corvette+-+8240df.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401317153702134514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7wrG1upnvotpWwhzSCOX-DnryvuSiyLpjFnaOEVcsbzhG-ctiWFT19hz9wwncGpicUy5yZqaU6lwT-G5VAs1DcQk-DccFLfE7i9Xkbwc5dq1COjmYJ5BX9zhYbUfq9l8nNA5VA94iOw/s400/Summer+1956+Corvette+-+8240df.jpg" border="0" /></a> Summer 1956 Corvette<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYtbRcZZHrswPIbjgu925LFBskKXXVweN5CjSRm8nJ02fUC8OpXZ5YlSpPboTyJ_JO9qRkwKwJsTrbs96US7BppCZl_8Zg5C3GYCLBr5fnQgw_AvCObX5967znzSJQbDjZZt5woOV2lQ/s1600-h/Maisto+1957+Chevrolet+Corvette+-+8242df.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401317058016637394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYtbRcZZHrswPIbjgu925LFBskKXXVweN5CjSRm8nJ02fUC8OpXZ5YlSpPboTyJ_JO9qRkwKwJsTrbs96US7BppCZl_8Zg5C3GYCLBr5fnQgw_AvCObX5967znzSJQbDjZZt5woOV2lQ/s400/Maisto+1957+Chevrolet+Corvette+-+8242df.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center">Maisto 1957 Corvette<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDwFR4EOMRnjXD-C6QhPCfl787xooUpLg6fnJ-2-cffTKCBPigpu7iM24lzmzC-0I8e_71ix9SC48LpQM2U0vahSRWqw0bV4HO9R1s0cIK75ZDphX8prPs4iTBJMN145MEh2KirFJ4AA/s1600-h/Hot+Wheels+"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401316940882083106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDwFR4EOMRnjXD-C6QhPCfl787xooUpLg6fnJ-2-cffTKCBPigpu7iM24lzmzC-0I8e_71ix9SC48LpQM2U0vahSRWqw0bV4HO9R1s0cIK75ZDphX8prPs4iTBJMN145MEh2KirFJ4AA/s400/Hot+Wheels+%2758+Corvette+Mystery+-+9796df.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center">Hot Wheels 1958 Corvette<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRB7RVnBnFDpfIxtQH0vcvdju1ePcpbVaPUxHAa_WU-ZtN82tOqrye3eyWkoOVuuZEBptzj7DWDZ_cJW-wmidvfO4ZExd7mV9O70vfwPl60JtHL6jCxXMwKm8-4gLROUDib0zwoxX6Q/s1600-h/Hot+Wheels+"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401316816812195282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRB7RVnBnFDpfIxtQH0vcvdju1ePcpbVaPUxHAa_WU-ZtN82tOqrye3eyWkoOVuuZEBptzj7DWDZ_cJW-wmidvfO4ZExd7mV9O70vfwPl60JtHL6jCxXMwKm8-4gLROUDib0zwoxX6Q/s400/Hot+Wheels+%2769+Corvette+ZL-1+-+9564cf.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center">Hot Wheels 1969 Corvette<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZZQNX9sh22XkHa8AWlt-FuvS0KwwD4meIDLOBk7DU8KCEuzxWEnlveIgv46Y7e80ZBNrKexR8iBmTN9oKLU3SfXz5Ug66x4gZtZiWWRr98EHGookgebTcAMZwIO1DlbZ4P4ThisCLQ/s1600-h/Hot+Wheels+"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401316661293450546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZZQNX9sh22XkHa8AWlt-FuvS0KwwD4meIDLOBk7DU8KCEuzxWEnlveIgv46Y7e80ZBNrKexR8iBmTN9oKLU3SfXz5Ug66x4gZtZiWWRr98EHGookgebTcAMZwIO1DlbZ4P4ThisCLQ/s400/Hot+Wheels+%2780%27s+Corvette+-+5999df.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center">Hot Wheels 1980's Corvette<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCapcHAu9v04lBISjeZIJggy2VuKuqSBs3W37yGnpe4ECeX7fsd35utU8Xv3uaaUKa4968GE26BVLozrivn1cI0IaaExvtzrQTRaZFCvlnJbEj7o2sa29QWgz27S537izudPWUAvMYZQ/s1600-h/Zee+1985+Corvette+-+8236cf.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401316453067084706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCapcHAu9v04lBISjeZIJggy2VuKuqSBs3W37yGnpe4ECeX7fsd35utU8Xv3uaaUKa4968GE26BVLozrivn1cI0IaaExvtzrQTRaZFCvlnJbEj7o2sa29QWgz27S537izudPWUAvMYZQ/s400/Zee+1985+Corvette+-+8236cf.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center">Zee 1985 Corvette<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ZHF9FBegQC6ITy7SLwoK3jKMLQsApyNArLCcny6KQxlCW0FJ0XI04iv01V3sQQrY_d6Y8AMUTJaQJqFdnDQwK-Ui2h_nJdovFvSoBTRP24TWmZWBrp35-7G3HLH3x6x-5KiMn_iIPg/s1600-h/Maisto+1997+Chevrolet+Corvette+-+8243df.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401316319172769778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-ZHF9FBegQC6ITy7SLwoK3jKMLQsApyNArLCcny6KQxlCW0FJ0XI04iv01V3sQQrY_d6Y8AMUTJaQJqFdnDQwK-Ui2h_nJdovFvSoBTRP24TWmZWBrp35-7G3HLH3x6x-5KiMn_iIPg/s400/Maisto+1997+Chevrolet+Corvette+-+8243df.jpg" border="0" /></a> Maisto 1997 Corvette<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRRM-ZpfUYh8bYL370G8YjWGsJ7ZFH7e54VYUMGFs-dYgi2Z_RLB54QiELKoOjzAjfZC8OdOFQlCjrY3iSb_qqsm2ZX_Wz3pUfDJrWTkousHZYkN-BaNV9FnYR_eC8yQ7siFEZjeCkw/s1600-h/Hot+Wheels+"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401316180752272466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRRM-ZpfUYh8bYL370G8YjWGsJ7ZFH7e54VYUMGFs-dYgi2Z_RLB54QiELKoOjzAjfZC8OdOFQlCjrY3iSb_qqsm2ZX_Wz3pUfDJrWTkousHZYkN-BaNV9FnYR_eC8yQ7siFEZjeCkw/s400/Hot+Wheels+%2709+Corvette+ZR1+-+6077df.jpg" border="0" /></a> Hot Wheels 2009 Corvette</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="justify">Well, I hope you got to see all the sports cars I just presented. Chevrolet Corvettes are fast and if you blinked, you might have missed them!</div>Kennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15714630010955343769noreply@blogger.com0