DiecastXchange.com welcomes raidou as its newest Elite Member.
DX’s Elite Members represent 1% of the communities membership and is recognized for their participation, contributions to the hobby and the community of diecast collectors.
raidou has done this and more. Through great photography and modified diecast models, he has created a name for himself through the online diecast community space. We are fortunate to have raidou as a member of our community.
DiecastXchange Founder Darrick, aka DiecastX, took some pictures of Porsche’ RS Spyder as it stopped off in his hometown for an overnight stay at the local Porsche Dealer.
No photo shoot would be complete without an appearance from a miniature diecast version, Norev’s 1:18 Porsche Spyder was up for the task.
Forum member and moderator Chris, aka Bugatitude, took some time out of his day to visit the Formula1 Renault Team as they stopped in his hometown before the race in Sandton, South Africa.
He managed to share a few pics of the event which included a nice gathering of fans, drivers and of course the Renault R27.
Stages Die Cast Display Systems, Inc. specializes in the development and production of electronic and motorized diecast display dioramas ideal for use to display collector’s cars and for in-store retail displays.
Stages is now launching a new and unique display system that, while holding the vehicle stationery, spins the cars’ wheels, holds two (2) 1:24 scale cars (not included) - future releases will include display cases that fit 1:43 and 1:18 scale vehicles, is engineered to accommodate different sized vehicles from various die cast model car brands, includes functional lighting, includes a transparent cover, is battery and DC operated, has customizable background scenes to enhance the racing / street image (sold separately, is designed and engineered in the USA, and is patent pending.
Raffi Minasian, famed legendary former Design Director of Franklin Mint’s Precision Models division was involved in the Stages project and Raffi has also worked on die cast car projects for GMP, Exact Detail, Precision Miniatures and other high end model brands. Raffi feels that the product “is one of the most innovative ways to display die cast model cars. Stages has added a new dynamic dimension to a formerly static art form and produced exciting new results for collectors and enthusiasts.”To learn more about this unique die cast model car accessory, feel free to visit the Stages website here, or watch the YouTube video below!
Two questions, 1) who doesn’t love that little hard boiled egg they call a Mini Cooper?, 2) who hasn’t seen the movie The Italian Job?
If you answered the first question “Not me”, then you don’t have a clue as to what your missing out on, if you answered the second question “Not me”, then you don’t have a clue as to what your missing out on.
Autoart certainly doesn’t realize what they are missing out on as they didn’t create this dynamic trio of beauties with their Mini Cooper diecast model mold.
Once again DiecastXchange Forum Member, Cuda Jeff, has dazzled us with his enthusiasm and talent with entertaining renditions of the Italian Job diecast models. Follow his step by step production as he breaks down, modifies and then re-assembles the models to form the perfect trio.
We’ve all seen the movie of Bo and Luke Duke jumping their famous Charger aka General Lee over barns, surfing on two wheels and most notably running from Roscoe through the back woods of Hazard County.
Well forum member Cuda Jeff has captured a couple of those scenes with the help of photoshop and and some shoestrings. to see how he did it, click here.
First capturing the models undercarriage as it flies through the air simulating the General Lee in action - and then surfing on the two passenger side wheels.
Have a great read and enjoy the photos as he takes you on a step by step journey of how he did it. To read more, click here.
You can also read his brief review of the Ertl Authentics General Lee.
On August 3, 2005, the members of DiecastXchange started a project aptly named “DiecastXchange Mini Around the World”. On June 17, 2008 after 70,854 miles, the project ended.
Starting our with a 1:18 Maisto Mini Cooper, a spiral notepad to chronicle the journey and two magic markers to sign the diecast model, the “Mini Around the World” visited some 31 members over the course of almost 3 years.
The photographs this diecast model took with members of the DX Community are unbelievable, entertaining and most certainly memorable.
During the Maisto Mini Cooper worldwide tour - it managed to hold up really well, only missing a rear view mirror. There is not another 1:18 diecast model in the entire world that has travelled more miles than this Mini.
The “Mini Around the World” final parking spot will be in a glass case on top of DX’s founder Darrick(DiecastX).
To view the photo gallery of the Mini’s global trek, click here.
