91L3xus Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 This is only part of my model car collection. I probably have 60-70 1:24 model cars, all wrapped up and in archive boxes. These pics are of my 1:18 scale models. I forgot 2 others before my camera ran out of batteries, a Porche 911 GT1 and the 2004 Conseco Indy 500 replica. Here's a place to show us what you collect. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiasfinest Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 nice where do you buy them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91L3xus Posted August 3, 2005 Author Share Posted August 3, 2005 I've bought them all over the place, probably the most rediculous amount I've paid for one was the McLaren F1, $35 Canadian while in Toronto at an auto show. Cheapest was the Porsche Cayenne, $7.99 at Costco. B) Was looking for my first 1:18 scale model, a black 1991 LS400, but I couldn't find it. :cries: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 All different kinds of car brochures myself. B) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 I have the very rare 1:18th LS400 in white ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denslexusgx470 Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 (edited) This is only part of my model car collection. I probably have 60-70 1:24 model cars, all wrapped up and in archive boxes. These pics are of my 1:18 scale models. I forgot 2 others before my camera ran out of batteries, a Porche 911 GT1 and the 2004 Conseco Indy 500 replica.Here's a place to show us what you collect. B) ← hey 91, those are really good car choices on ur collection!! wow. i'm jealous :P . all i have is a 1:26 RX300, 1:18 and 1:26 SC430, 1:24 BMW X5, 1:26 Toyota Prado, 1:26 Honda Pilot, 1:24 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1:26 Acura MDX, 1:26 Cadillac XLR and (coming very soon) a 1:18 Mercedes SLR. Man, i can't wait for that SLR to come!!!! B) i'll post a pic when i get it.. ;) Edited August 3, 2005 by denslexusgx470 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91L3xus Posted August 3, 2005 Author Share Posted August 3, 2005 Oops, I forgot a few up on my window sill. B) The lone Lexus wheel you see is all that is left of my LS400. :( The Escalade is probably my favorite, because it has actual seat material in it, really thin leather. I put it together my self. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexKid630 Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 I have a few 1:18 and ~1:64 model cars that i have customized ;) I bought a 1999 Rx300 from autoart and turned it into my (at the time my aunts) 01-03 Rx300. Things i did on the EXTERIOR: -stripped the black paint, primed it, then painted it blue (indigo ink pearl) -painted the housing of the front headlights chrome to make it look 01+ -reconstructed the rear taillight housings to make them look 01+ -drilled out the front headlights to add in white (Lumex) LED's -drilled out spots to add front foglamps (miniature BULBS) -added red LED's to rear tail lights. -for the lights on the tailgate, i had to add metal springs to the hinge so the tailgate could still be opened and the lights could be on. -drilled the holes and added side parking lights (2 yellow, and 2 red LED's) -drilled the 2 holes and added 2 bulbs for license plate lights (BULBS) -added an antenna out of thin wire -cut out moonroof and made it tilt -created rear license plate to match my aunt's + license plate frames -out of thick solder, created a front grille guard (mirror finish) -created a rear spoiler -sliced off the "L" from an SC430 from Maisto, and put it on the tailgate of the RX -painted on "LEXUS" and "RX00" on tailgate, and VCS symbol Things i did on the INTERIOR: -got rid of the old steering wheel (not 01+ style) -took steering wheel off an SC430 from Maisto, painted on walnut trim wood grain with paint, using mixing technique of red and brown. Added on clear coat. (LOOKS LIKE REAL WOOD!!) -did the same for shift knob and everywhere else there is wood -drilled out gauge cluster area, and created gauge cluster so it can light up. Went on ebay and got a pic of a gauge cluster. Fixed it up a little on paint, when printed, light only shines through the clear areas. Added tinting film over this, so you're only able to see it when lights are turned on. Look soo real!! (3 white LED's) -did the same for navigation. (2 white led's) -re-did the center console area and added 2 green LED's to back so light up at night. -added green SMD's to door switches for windows etc. -re-painted the whole interor...dashboard and seats etc. + steering wheel + shift knob. Please take a look at some pictures..The car is about 3 eyars old, so it's not in the best shape. These pics were taken when it was just completed. Enjoy!! Please free to ask any questions i might be able to answer for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcfish Posted August 3, 2005 Share Posted August 3, 2005 I have a few 1:18 and ~1:64 model cars that i have customized ;) I bought a 1999 Rx300 from autoart and turned it into my (at the time my aunts) 01-03 Rx300. Things i did on the EXTERIOR: -stripped the black paint, primed it, then painted it blue (indigo ink pearl) -painted the housing of the front headlights chrome to make it look 01+ -reconstructed the rear taillight housings to make them look 01+ -drilled out the front headlights to add in white (Lumex) LED's -drilled out spots to add front foglamps (miniature BULBS) -added red LED's to rear tail lights. -for the lights on the tailgate, i had to add metal springs to the hinge so the tailgate could still be opened and the lights could be on. -drilled the holes and added side parking lights (2 yellow, and 2 red LED's) -drilled the 2 holes and added 2 bulbs for license plate lights (BULBS) -added an antenna out of thin wire -cut out moonroof and made it tilt -created rear license plate to match my aunt's + license plate frames -out of thick solder, created a front grille guard (mirror finish) -created a rear spoiler -sliced off the "L" from an SC430 from Maisto, and put it on the tailgate of the RX -painted on "LEXUS" and "RX00" on tailgate, and VCS symbol Things i did on the INTERIOR: -got rid of the old steering wheel (not 01+ style) -took steering wheel off an SC430 from Maisto, painted on walnut trim wood grain with paint, using mixing technique of red and brown. Added on clear coat. (LOOKS LIKE REAL WOOD!!) -did the same for shift knob and everywhere else there is wood -drilled out gauge cluster area, and created gauge cluster so it can light up. Went on ebay and got a pic of a gauge cluster. Fixed it up a little on paint, when printed, light only shines through the clear areas. Added tinting film over this, so you're only able to see it when lights are turned on. Look soo real!! (3 white LED's) -did the same for navigation. (2 white led's) -re-did the center console area and added 2 green LED's to back so light up at night. -added green SMD's to door switches for windows etc. -re-painted the whole interor...dashboard and seats etc. + steering wheel + shift knob. Please take a look at some pictures..The car is about 3 eyars old, so it's not in the best shape. These pics were taken when it was just completed. Enjoy!! Please free to ask any questions i might be able to answer for you... ← I collect obsidian knifes, Old native american jewelry, Gold, and a huge collection of Brett Favre trading cards and memorabalia. What can I say I was born to bleed green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91L3xus Posted August 3, 2005 Author Share Posted August 3, 2005 I have a few 1:18 and ~1:64 model cars that i have customized ;) I bought a 1999 Rx300 from autoart and turned it into my (at the time my aunts) 01-03 Rx300. Things i did on the EXTERIOR: -stripped the black paint, primed it, then painted it blue (indigo ink pearl) -painted the housing of the front headlights chrome to make it look 01+ -reconstructed the rear taillight housings to make them look 01+ -drilled out the front headlights to add in white (Lumex) LED's -drilled out spots to add front foglamps (miniature BULBS) -added red LED's to rear tail lights. -for the lights on the tailgate, i had to add metal springs to the hinge so the tailgate could still be opened and the lights could be on. -drilled the holes and added side parking lights (2 yellow, and 2 red LED's) -drilled the 2 holes and added 2 bulbs for license plate lights (BULBS) -added an antenna out of thin wire -cut out moonroof and made it tilt -created rear license plate to match my aunt's + license plate frames -out of thick solder, created a front grille guard (mirror finish) -created a rear spoiler -sliced off the "L" from an SC430 from Maisto, and put it on the tailgate of the RX -painted on "LEXUS" and "RX00" on tailgate, and VCS symbol Things i did on the INTERIOR: -got rid of the old steering wheel (not 01+ style) -took steering wheel off an SC430 from Maisto, painted on walnut trim wood grain with paint, using mixing technique of red and brown. Added on clear coat. (LOOKS LIKE REAL WOOD!!) -did the same for shift knob and everywhere else there is wood -drilled out gauge cluster area, and created gauge cluster so it can light up. Went on ebay and got a pic of a gauge cluster. Fixed it up a little on paint, when printed, light only shines through the clear areas. Added tinting film over this, so you're only able to see it when lights are turned on. Look soo real!! (3 white LED's) -did the same for navigation. (2 white led's) -re-did the center console area and added 2 green LED's to back so light up at night. -added green SMD's to door switches for windows etc. -re-painted the whole interor...dashboard and seats etc. + steering wheel + shift knob. Please take a look at some pictures..The car is about 3 eyars old, so it's not in the best shape. These pics were taken when it was just completed. Enjoy!! Please free to ask any questions i might be able to answer for you... ← Uhm... HOLY CRAP! :o :o :o That is an incredible job on that RX300, that must've taken days, maybe weeks, to complete. Very impressive. The only modding I've done to my cars is to my remote control VW Beetle. Custom Sharpie paint- with NX, HKS and Turbo badges added, yellow cardboard mudflaps, protection bumpers removed, rear seat removed, CD player installed with 2 sets of headphones as speakers, and duct taped the bottom for aerodynamics. The liscense plate is "Viscious". :whistles: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexKid630 Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Uhm...HOLY CRAP! :o :o :o That is an incredible job on that RX300, that must've taken days, maybe weeks, to complete. Very impressive. ← After i painted it i waited 3 weeks for it to cure. Then it took about an hour or two a day for a month to finish it. It was a chalenge, but worth every penny and second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBdenny Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 After spending all week in both of my attics I'll have to say the thing I collect the most of is junk. Been to the dump twice, Goodwill tomorrow. Other than that I seem to also collect cars, way to many around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 Do you know where I can find a 2002 or 2003 ES die cast top quality model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91L3xus Posted August 4, 2005 Author Share Posted August 4, 2005 Probably Autoart. www.autoart.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 LexKid- Thats awesome, fantastic work! I love how real all the lights and the interior look. Amazing! Alan- Unfortunately no one makes one, I've looked all over the place. 91- The website you're looking for is www.autoartmodels.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexKid630 Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 LexKid- Thats awesome, fantastic work! I love how real all the lights and the interior look. Amazing!Alan- Unfortunately no one makes one, I've looked all over the place. 91- The website you're looking for is www.autoartmodels.com ← Thanks, i tried to make the lights look as real as possible. and yes, no one makes the 02+ ES AT ALL. The only 1:18 lexus's out there are the 89 (well 90) LS400, 99 RX300, 99 GS400, 01-03 LS430, and the 01+ SC430. I want to see if they make the Rx400h soon. I'm sure they will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amf1932 Posted August 4, 2005 Share Posted August 4, 2005 LexKid- Thats awesome, fantastic work! I love how real all the lights and the interior look. Amazing!Alan- Unfortunately no one makes one, I've looked all over the place. 91- The website you're looking for is www.autoartmodels.com ← Thanks, i tried to make the lights look as real as possible. and yes, no one makes the 02+ ES AT ALL. The only 1:18 lexus's out there are the 89 (well 90) LS400, 99 RX300, 99 GS400, 01-03 LS430, and the 01+ SC430. I want to see if they make the Rx400h soon. I'm sure they will. ← Too bad......I've been searching for an '02-'03 ES model since 2002. I guess there's not a great deal of interest for this model. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiasfinest Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 money and i have quite a collection...1s 5s 20s and 100s...haha jk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexKid630 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 money and i have quite a collection...1s 5s 20s and 100s...haha jk ← LOL for a second i thought you were talking about electron configurations....i mean with 1s...it's a sub-level...long story LOL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiasfinest Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 lol its been a while since i went to school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexKid630 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 lol its been a while since i went to school ← LOL it seems like forever for me too...but being in the science field it "sticks" in my head ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indiasfinest Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 haha im in buisness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexKid630 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 haha im in buisness ← I've been in pharmacy since 2001. Before that i was a general surgeon. I love science :P B) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexKid630 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 I also have a few 1:64 cars that i have painted and modified with more detail. Year Make + Model Color (ext/int) 2001-2005 IS300 dark blue/none 2005 ES330 black/ivory 1996-1997 LS400 white/ivory new LX470 gold/ivory 2001-2005 GS430 black/ivory 2000-2001 ES300 black/ivory 2000-2001 ES300 silver/black 2004-2005 RX330 gold/gray 2001+ SC430 convertible black/ivory 2004+ LS430 blue/ivory 1997-2000 SC400 black/ivory new Jaguar X-type gold/ivory (+ jaguar hood ornament LOL) 2003+ MB S600 blue/ivory new Cadillac CTS maroon/ivory new Hummer H2 silver/none new BMW M3 black/ivory new Lincoln Limo white/gray new Celica silver/gray 1999-2001 Ford Explorer gold/ivory 1997-00 Civic black/black 1999-01 MB E320 black/ivory 1998-02 Navigator gold/ivory I have a picture of them all..when i find it ill post it ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91L3xus Posted August 5, 2005 Author Share Posted August 5, 2005 Wow, 1:64 cars are pretty small, takes a skilled hand to paint those suckers. I also have about $1000 worth of Playmobil and 2 20 pound boxes of Legos from when I was a "kid". AKA 6 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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