The Diecast Zone Forums - Recent Topics https://diecast.org/community/ Diecast Zone Discussion Board en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:13:59 +0000 wpForo 60 Sundays Pics: One of my cars. https://diecast.org/community/1_24/sundays-pics-one-of-my-cars-62/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:43:18 +0000 Hollis Cornell https://diecast.org/community/1_24/sundays-pics-one-of-my-cars-62/ Sundays Pics: Guys Busy at the Shop. https://diecast.org/community/1_24/sundays-pics-guys-busy-at-the-shop-101/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:37:50 +0000 Hollis Cornell https://diecast.org/community/1_24/sundays-pics-guys-busy-at-the-shop-101/ serious mission or what ? https://diecast.org/community/lounge/serious-mission-or-what/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:27:33 +0000 After viewing the talks the Artemis astronauts had with the astronauts onboard the ISS, I can't help but wonder if they should talk about spicy green beans when they had a toilet-misfunction. {violet}:idontknow:  

And another thing just struck me: they all are so humourous and constantly laughing, while they are are still on a life-threatening mission to the moon, right ? {violet}:shocked:  

To me, the missions way back then were dealt with far more serious.

]]> Joop https://diecast.org/community/lounge/serious-mission-or-what/ Box Model and Descendant History. https://diecast.org/community/1_43/box-model-and-decedents-history/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:31:53 +0000 The Italian model manufacturer Box was founded in 1984 producing diecast models in 1/43 scale. They stopped production in 1990 with their model production bought by Bang and Best. I had a little trouble documenting this history so thought it might be useful to some on the Diecast Zone to show my findings.
 

The Italian model manufacturer Bang was founded in 1990, as one of the successors of the company Box Model. The Box Model castings were shared between Bang and another Italian company, Best Model. Bang, directed by Carlo Tamburini, started producing high quality diecast models in 1/43rd scale. The range of former Box models was soon completed by newly developed models. Production ceased in December 2005.

 
The Italian model manufacturer Best Model was founded in 1990 as one of the successors of the company Box Model. The owners of Best Model also manufactured the model car ranges Art Model (Ferrari models, from 1993) and M4 (Alfa Romeo models, from 2007), and in 2004 they took over the model manufacturer Rio. After Best owner Marco Grassini had passed away in January 2016, the business was maintained by his family. In the following years, mainly variants of existing base models were produced, and M4 ceased operations at the beginning of 2026.
 
The first model that Box produced was #8401, the 1962 Ferrari GTO. It happens to be my favourite. It came in eight variations, 8401,8402,8403,8404,8408,8409,8451,8452. All were the same casting with colour and decal variations. All were introduced in 1984.
 
My favourite Box Model, the 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
 
 
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Here is the complete list of all Box Model issues.

234481]]> David Green https://diecast.org/community/1_43/box-model-and-decedents-history/ The Caped Crusader strikes again. https://diecast.org/community/1_24/the-caped-crusader-strikes-again/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:06:15 +0000 This is the 1/24 Hot Wheels Elite version. I'd never taken pictures of this one, until yesterday, and I've had it for several years.🤔😊

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]]> Geno https://diecast.org/community/1_24/the-caped-crusader-strikes-again/ ♫♫I Got Me A Buick. It's As Big As A Whale!!! ♫♫ https://diecast.org/community/1_24/%e2%99%ab%e2%99%abi-got-me-a-buick-its-as-big-as-a-whale-%e2%99%ab%e2%99%ab/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:56:35 +0000 (Well, it does look bigger than the B-52's Chrysler) With a profile that looks like a humpback whale and that huge baleen-like maw that could strain krill from the ocean, this huge 1947 Buick Roadmaster Model 70 Estate Wagon could take a whole crowd to the 'Love Shack' in style. With its wood clad body by Hercules (not the demi-god), this behemoth cost a whopping $3249 and was Buick's most expensive model. A mere 300 of these were produced and only 4 known restored survivors, I would imagine that the vast majority were done in by failing to perform the yearly re-varnishing of the maple and mahogany woodwork as recommended. Equipped with the 144 HP 320.2 cid "Fireball" OHV straight 8, 3 speed transmission and 4 wheel hydraulic brakes, this well appointed estate wagon has quite a presence. This Danbury Mint model has a similar 'presence' on my shelf.

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]]> Rich Sufficool https://diecast.org/community/1_24/%e2%99%ab%e2%99%abi-got-me-a-buick-its-as-big-as-a-whale-%e2%99%ab%e2%99%ab/ PIC: Something different #117 (4/12/2026) https://diecast.org/community/lounge/pic-something-different-117-4-12-2026/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:29:49 +0000 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Aravis

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From the www:
The 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Aravis is an ultra-rare, high-performance 2/3-seater cabriolet with coachwork by Gangloff (or Letourneur et Marchand), featuring a 3.3L supercharged inline-eight engine. Only a few examples survive, with notable sales exceeding $6 million in 2024, representing one of the most desirable, stylish, and powerful pre-war Bugattis.
 
Key Details of the 1938/1939 Type 57C Aravis:
  • Performance: Equipped with a supercharged 3.3-liter inline-eight engine (indicated by the 'C'), capable of producing over 200 horsepower.
  • Coachwork: The "Aravis" designation was restricted to specialized, luxurious cabriolet bodies, primarily by Gangloff (Colmar) and Letourneur et Marchand.
  • Rarity: Only four Gangloff-bodied Aravis Special Cabriolets were produced, with only two on the supercharged Type 57C chassis.
  • Design & Features: Designed by Jean Bugatti, often featuring a sleek, low-slung, "closed-wing" look. It was known for both touring comfort and racing capability.
  • Provenance: Notable examples, such as chassis 57768, were owned and raced by factory driver Maurice Trintignant and later served as centerpieces in premier collections like the Mullin Automotive Museum.
  • Legacy: Known for winning top honors at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, such as the 1938 Gangloff Aravis (chassis 57768) which won first in class in 2005.
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One of the most famous examples, the 1938 Bugatti Type 57C Aravis Special Cabriolet by Gangloff, was recently sold by Gooding & Company for $6,605,000.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HExP8Qg7x8M
]]> John Bono https://diecast.org/community/lounge/pic-something-different-117-4-12-2026/ The Creamy Toothy ......... https://diecast.org/community/1_43/the-creamy-toothy/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:45:56 +0000 Everybody here know that I don't collect white metal models but sometimes I have to make concessions to fill a gap in my early 50's Buicks collection.

A few years ago, I posted pictures of the Conquest 1950 Buick Special Sedanette when it has been issued. By my standards the front grille has always been wrong because the parking light pods are too small and don't fill the grille properly. Solido did a far better job in this matter.

I hope we will see a nice accurate resin model coming soon but in the meantime, I took additional pictures of the Sedanette.

Nevertheless it is still a charming model .........

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Be sure to make your selection.

Of course, please “Reply” to share your comments.

If selection is greater than 2 rank them.

 

Click on the picture to enlarge the image.

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