The Diecast Zone Forums - Recent Topics https://diecast.org/community/ Diecast Zone Discussion Board en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:01:49 +0000 wpForo 60 A Horseless Carriage.... https://diecast.org/community/1_24/a-horseless-carriage-pic/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:56:46 +0000 The first motorized carriages were basically continuing the horse drawn carriage by merely replacing the horse with an internal combustion, electric or steam driven engine. This 1907 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost Landaulet continues that design with carriage set above the wheels and the frame above the axles. The high center of gravity contributed to a harsh ride and limited speed on secondary and unpaved roads. Of course the carriage on this Rolls was as plush as the wealthy owner's living room with plush seating to allow you to bounce around in relative comfort while you yelled through the horn for your chauffer to slow down!!!

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]]> Rich Sufficool https://diecast.org/community/1_24/a-horseless-carriage-pic/ Three on the Tree. https://diecast.org/community/lounge/three-on-the-tree/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:05:36 +0000 David Green https://diecast.org/community/lounge/three-on-the-tree/ Expanding photos on TDZ https://diecast.org/community/lounge/expanding-photos-on-tdz/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:28:18 +0000 I wonder if anyone else had noticed an expanding (width-wise) of the photos uploaded to TDZ.  I have tried Firefox, Chrome, and Opera, today, and the problem persists.  This issue started last night, for me, and is continuing, today.  I noticed this happening with some photographs I uploaded in the past week or so, and I deleted them in the belief that it was the photograph that was creating a problem with the TDZ system.  Are there any file types - PNG, GIF - that cause a problem with the system?  Any help would be appreciated. 

]]> GDH https://diecast.org/community/lounge/expanding-photos-on-tdz/ Chrysler T&C by Matrix available https://diecast.org/community/1_43/chrysler-tc-by-matrix-available/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:40:59 +0000  

]]> renato bardi https://diecast.org/community/1_43/chrysler-tc-by-matrix-available/ Poll: Which '61? (4/30/2026) https://diecast.org/community/lounge/poll-which-61-4-30-2026/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:35:56 +0000 '61 Chevrolet, Ford or Plymouth?

Be sure to make your selection.

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

If selection is greater than 2 rank them.

 

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236670 236671 236672]]> John Bono https://diecast.org/community/lounge/poll-which-61-4-30-2026/ Help me decide which one to buy https://diecast.org/community/1_43/help-me-decide-which-one-to-buy/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:21:56 +0000 Hmmm...it's hard to pass up that 28% discount off the original $500 price for that very "rare" one...

]]> Moe Parr https://diecast.org/community/1_43/help-me-decide-which-one-to-buy/ PIC - New in my collection https://diecast.org/community/1_43/pic-new-in-my-collection-39/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:41:02 +0000 I was snooping in the Modelissimo web and found it with a little discount, so I fell in temptation...

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]]> Keko Romero https://diecast.org/community/1_43/pic-new-in-my-collection-39/ More on the Next Gen Camaro... https://diecast.org/community/lounge/more-on-the-next-gen-camaro/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:06:59 +0000 If it's on the www it must be true...

Next-gen Camaro to offer manual transmission amid four-door transformation

]]> John Bono https://diecast.org/community/lounge/more-on-the-next-gen-camaro/ Custom Corvette Model https://diecast.org/community/1_24/custom-corvette-model/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:14:34 +0000 Hi Guys. I have a customer who reached out to me asking about a custom Corvette for a special retirement gift. I do get these calls often but usually once I explain how time intensive the process, how talented the artist must be and subsequently, the fact that it will be costly, on top of the cost of the original model... The idea usually dies. lol  In this case, the customer was not deterred. Anyway, is there anyone in this group that is still doing this type of service? I would love to partner up with you on this project. 

He wants to use the AUTOart Z51 as the base model. it is composite not diecast. 

I am not even sure if this is possible but I knew if anyone could do it they would be here. I am thinking that it would be like a "wrap" for a car but on a smaller scale, but what do I know? 

Thanks in advance for any assistance. Photo attached

Michelle

236624]]> Michelle Peters https://diecast.org/community/1_24/custom-corvette-model/ Trial and you know the rest lol. https://diecast.org/community/1_18/trial-and-you-know-the-rest-lol/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:12:04 +0000 Benjamin S https://diecast.org/community/1_18/trial-and-you-know-the-rest-lol/