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1/24 Johnny Lightning; 1/24 Diecast Muscle Cars
Topic Started: Apr 5 2010, 10:15 PM (733 Views)
diomakr
Station Wagon
I've never been a big fan, or had much in the way of "big" stuff... but i have been picking up some of these JL 1/24 vehicles, and a handful of other models on clearance. One of these days, I 'll create some "big scale" territory, but this set-up will have to do for now:

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Plymouth Duster

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Shelby GT 500

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Dodge Charger R/T
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
I rarely pick up larger scales myself (I barely have room for all my 1/64s!) but I admit, some of these larger JLs have tempted me as well. I haven't seen these examples in particular, but I love the color on the Duster. And I bet Celica Baby will love that Charger!
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STUTZ
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Nice pics diomakr! :thumbup:
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diomakr
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thanks- as you guys know, i'm very "anti" shelf displays... but I never really had anything to display these on.
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
It's been happening to me lately, as well. I always glance through all diecasts at the stores, but now I find myself "digging" through the 1/24 sizes just to see what they are making. I'm glad all these weren't around when building kits were a big part of my hobby, as I'd be buying these to customize.
Dioecast makers are doing cars I know that plastic kit makers would have never touched!

For the prices, the 1/24 are a bargain, some really good ones being between $10-15 and even at higher prices, they beat many plastic kit prices and save you assembly and painting time and costs. I personally prefer the kits so I can create my own details and specs, but when I see a Duster that looks like the one I drove and can just plunk it on the shelf? I can sit back and smile at it instead of wondering when I will finish it.

I've been a sucker for (1) cars that I drove, (2) Saleen S7's, (3) VW mini-bus, (4) cop cars.
The recent $9.95 Motormax 2007 Crown Vic Police Interceptor at WalMart is an example of why I've GOT to look through these stacks of cars each time!
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diomakr
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Here's a few more "big ones" in action:

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1965 Chevy Chevelle: 1/24 Johnny Lightning by DioMakr, on Flickr

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Mustang Corral 1/24 Johnny Lightning Diecast by DioMakr, on Flickr

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1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 1/24 Johnny Lightning Diecast by DioMakr, on Flickr

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1969 Camaro Z28: 1/24 Johnny Lightning Diecast by DioMakr, on Flickr
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
diomakr
Aug 29 2010, 12:22 PM
I could use these guys- my '82 is acting up!
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markkaz
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Fullsize
Always great pics! I appreciate the larger scale
but I will stick to the smaller stuff.
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