My car collection

[kirk]

Since I can't afford the Marauder Museum I want to build, I found a way to combine my joy in modeling with my car collection that mostly has come and gone. For the last few years I've been building models to represent cars I own or have owned. Took a few pictures today.

Now I'll be the first to admit that the build quality isn't perfect, so be kind.

No plastic model here for the first one. This is my dicast 2003 Marauder.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/2003%20Marauder%20model_zpsq1z 0link.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/2003%20Marauder%20model_zpsq1z 0link.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/2003%20Marauder%20real_zpsjvbq n1ib.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/2003%20Marauder%20real_zpsjvbq n1ib.jpg.html)

And my 1963 Marauder S-55. This and the 2003 are the only ones I still own.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20S-55%20no1%20model%20a_zps8vt4bc zs.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20S-55%20no1%20model%20a_zps8vt4bc zs.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20S-55%20no1%20model%20b_zpsh3hdif xi.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20S-55%20no1%20model%20b_zpsh3hdif xi.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20S-55%20no1%20model%20c_zpse251cr mh.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20S-55%20no1%20model%20c_zpse251cr mh.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20S-55%20no1%20real%20a_zpslurryor a.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20S-55%20no1%20real%20a_zpslurryor a.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20S-55%20no1%20real%20b_zpsagxlchk 0.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20S-55%20no1%20real%20b_zpsagxlchk 0.jpg.html)

My 1964 Monterey Marauder. This is the only Marauder I've owned that I didn't drive.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1964%20Monterey%20Marauder%20m odel_zpshvpl3are.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1964%20Monterey%20Marauder%20m odel_zpshvpl3are.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1964%20Monterey%20Marauder%20r eal_zps2zpcy8nj.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1964%20Monterey%20Marauder%20r eal_zps2zpcy8nj.jpg.html)

[kirk]

My other 1963 Marauder S-55. This was a Motorific slot car.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20S-55%20no2%20model%20b_zpsek0yvp vd.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20S-55%20no2%20model%20b_zpsek0yvp vd.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20S-55%20no2%20real_zpsjibgroha.jp g (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20S-55%20no2%20real_zpsjibgroha.jp g.html)

My 1963 Marauder. Also a slot car.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20model%20a_zp sdrbxq8go.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20model%20a_zp sdrbxq8go.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20real_zpsngpa nazj.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20real_zpsngpa nazj.jpg.html)

My 1962 Monterey Custom, real 406 6V car. Bought this one to make money, but wish I'd kept it now.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1962%20Monterey%20Custom%20mod el%20a_zpsoofuolnv.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1962%20Monterey%20Custom%20mod el%20a_zpsoofuolnv.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1962%20Monterey%20Custom%20mod el%20b_zpsowsbaz8o.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1962%20Monterey%20Custom%20mod el%20b_zpsowsbaz8o.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1962%20Monterey%20Custom%20rea l%20a_zpsaaiu4bi6.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1962%20Monterey%20Custom%20rea l%20a_zpsaaiu4bi6.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1962%20Monterey%20Custom%20rea l%20b_zpswnh0rbbe.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1962%20Monterey%20Custom%20rea l%20b_zpswnh0rbbe.jpg.html)

[kirk]

My 1966 Mustang. Quickest car I've ever owned.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1966%20Mustang%20model%20a_zps xlenrdgs.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1966%20Mustang%20model%20a_zps xlenrdgs.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1966%20Mustang%20real_zpsbs0zy dqw.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1966%20Mustang%20real_zpsbs0zy dqw.jpg.html)

My 1983 Mercury LN7 RS.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1983%20LN7%20RS%20model_zpsxeb rblbl.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1983%20LN7%20RS%20model_zpsxeb rblbl.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1983%20LN7%20RS%20real_zpshxes tucm.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1983%20LN7%20RS%20real_zpshxes tucm.jpg.html)

The collection.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/all%20cars%20a_zpse3iuourr.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/all%20cars%20a_zpse3iuourr.jpg .html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/all%20cars%20b_zpsi9xfaotn.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/all%20cars%20b_zpsi9xfaotn.jpg .html)

[JBeezy]

Nice.

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[JustRight]

Dang, a three deuce 406-----that's very cool and extremely rare.

[crownvic97]

Very cool collection!

[sailsmen]

I like seeing the model pic and then what it's a model of pic.

[JimP]

Nice! I've got a GN and an 88 GT model I need to get around building.

[justbob]

Very nice! I've been in and out of models all my life.


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[kirk]

Very nice! I've been in and out of models all my life.


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Me too. I was a model railroader in my teens, and I've built plenty of other model cars over the years. I just don't have the patience to be really good at it. Like I said, a few years ago I thought it would be good to have 3D representations of the cars I've owned. I already had the two Marauders when I started.

There are a few more I think I can find if I keep looking. I had a V8 Vega project a long time ago, a '63 Comet, an F-250, and one or two others I'll bet I can find models of.

Thanks for the kind words.

[Catfish]

Enjoyed the pics. Thank you.

[04 Quicksilver]

Here's a model of a '64 Marauder that matches mine as well as a diecast of a different color and trim. How did you get the stainless trim to look so good on your blue '63?

[kirk]

Here's a model of a '64 Marauder that matches mine as well as a diecast of a different color and trim. How did you get the stainless trim to look so good on your blue '63?

Excellent!

Just silver model paint (Testors). The blue on that one came out of a spray can.

[04 Quicksilver]

Excellent!

Just silver model paint (Testors). The blue on that one came out of a spray can.

It sure takes a steady hand (which I don't have any more) doesn't it?

[kirk]

It sure takes a steady hand (which I don't have any more) doesn't it?

Yes it does, and you can see from some of the others that my hands are not that steady either. That's OK. I get the general idea across.

[8UWITH6]

I would like to know what you started with on the 03 Marauder model. Where you able to letter "Marauder" in the rear bumper? Very neat I have a diecast collection that I need to thin out.

[2,4shofast]

That is really awesome, I use to be into models pretty heavily but haven't been able to find the time for the past several years. Seeing yours makes me want to get back into it. Thanks for sharing!

[kirk]

I would like to know what you started with on the 03 Marauder model. Where you able to letter "Marauder" in the rear bumper? Very neat I have a diecast collection that I need to thin out.

That was a Marauder diecast that was available back in the day. I've done nothing with it. I think it says "Marauder" on the bumper, but honestly I don't remember, and damn it now I'm going to have to look when I get home.

There were at least 2 available. This 1/25 (?) scale model was the most common and I'll bet others here have them. It came in a plastic case with Marauder graphics that I obviously didn't take a picture of.

I also remember someone did a 1/18 scale model that I was never able to get a hold of. There may also have been someone converting 1/25 diecast Crown Vics into Marauders according to my foggy memory.

[04 Quicksilver]

I didn't make too many stock models when I was a kid but does anybody remember the Li'l Coffin, Mysterion, Beatnick Bandit or the Orange Crate? I also had a Don Garlits dragster model. I traded everything away in a bad deal when I was young and naïve.

BW

[kirk]

I think it says "Marauder" on the bumper, but honestly I don't remember, and damn it now I'm going to have to look when I get home.

Yes it does say Marauder on the rear bumper, just like the real thing.

A memory is a terrible thing...

[kirk]

I added a new one today. This was my 1972 Datsun 510. This is the first car I've ever owned. I don't have any pics of the actual car, but this is pretty much what it looked like, sans the flared wheel wells.

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1972%20Datsun%20510%20a_zpsd4o fnsuy.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1972%20Datsun%20510%20a_zpsd4o fnsuy.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1972%20Datsun%20510%20b_zpsk6q ccihx.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1972%20Datsun%20510%20b_zpsk6q ccihx.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1972%20Datsun%20510%20d_zpst08 khvwa.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1972%20Datsun%20510%20d_zpst08 khvwa.jpg.html)

I used black steel wheels with wide tires at the rear. It was a L4 stick, and I had an aftermarket stereo (don't recall the brand) with a Craig Powerplay amplifier.

[03blackvegas]

Some pics from my Die cast collection.

[Shaijack]

Wow, I thought I was the only one left that builds models. I started about 7 years old and have about 500 completed models and 300+ still in original boxes. My first model cost $1.25

[Shornaday]

Some pics from my Die cast collection.

I don't even know how to respond to all of those models, but looks good.

[kirk]

Some pics from my Die cast collection.

An impressive collection indeed.

[CoreyM75]

Wow, I thought I was the only one left that builds models. I started about 7 years old and have about 500 completed models and 300+ still in original boxes. My first model cost $1.25

My dad started me on models when I was seven too, but that was in 1987. I have my first model that I built, a Johan ambulance and about 400 unbuilt kits. I was lucky that my dad wouldn't let me get rid of my built kits when I got into my teens.

Model building is a lost skill that most kids today have no interest in. It's sad because building a model teaches a lot of valuable skills.

[kirk]

Just ordered another one. I'll let you know what it is when I get it put together.

[massacre]

I think the build quality is great, don't sell yourself short. Nice collection, especially love the 406 6v car.

[kirk]

I think the build quality is great, don't sell yourself short. Nice collection, especially love the 406 6v car.

Thanks. They're not bad. :)

[Shaijack]

Yep, Kool collections.

[stevengerard]

that is neat. great job they look great. I too did HO trains and models as a kid. Matter of fact I remember building some cars that were cast metal kits. I keep saying one day I'll get back to building models, probably when the kids are out of the house (I do 2000 - 5000 piece puzzles occasionally to relax now. I do have some cool S-gauge trains. I collect those if I come across them at estate sales.

Your 63 S55 model looks like it can be an old picture of the real thing!

[Mr. Man]

Some pics from my Die cast collection.
Who has to dust all that? :eek:

[03blackvegas]

Who has to dust all that? :eek:

I close off all vents, that helps, but I do, it's not that bad.

[kirk]

Just ordered another one. I'll let you know what it is when I get it put together.

Well, my order was cancelled, so it may be a while before I add another. :depress:

[MGDriver]

I have a small collection of mainly police models as well. Recently had to sell a good part of it since I moved into a smaller apartment.

[Bigdogjim]

Thanks guy that brought back memories.

[CoreyM75]

Well, my order was cancelled, so it may be a while before I add another. :depress:

What kit are you looking for? I've got a lot of semi-old kits and a lot of the newer ones. Epically American cars from the 50s to 80s.

[kirk]

What kit are you looking for? I've got a lot of semi-old kits and a lot of the newer ones. Epically American cars from the 50s to 80s.

What I thought I had coming was a 1/25 plastic Datsun 2000 Fairlady kit. I'm looking for 2 of those. I've found 1/18 and 1/43 die cast models, but now that I know a 1/25 kit was made I'm holding out for a while.

I had two 1600s, a 1970 and a 1966. Not really a lot of difference between them.

[kirk]

I've been highly motivated to expand this collection lately and I've added a couple more cars.

This is my 1979 Mustang.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/2-19-2017%2045001%20PM_zpspwqnrh95. jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/2-19-2017%2045001%20PM_zpspwqnrh95. jpg.html)

I was able to find a 1990 sherriff's car in 1/64 die cast. It's not perfect, but it makes the point.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/IMG_20170226_114752343_zpswysc 3n4m.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/IMG_20170226_114752343_zpswysc 3n4m.jpg.html)


More importantly, I upgraded my Marauder S-55 390 car from the slot car to a 1/25th scale model and it looks a lot better than the slot car. I've even tried to get the rust correct.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20S-55%20no2%20real_zpsjibgroha.jp g (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/1963%20Marauder%20S-55%20no2%20real_zpsjibgroha.jp g.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/IMG_20170226_115740817_zpsd8ry rmuj.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/IMG_20170226_115740817_zpsd8ry rmuj.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/IMG_20170226_115636971_zpsteli 276g.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/IMG_20170226_115636971_zpsteli 276g.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/IMG_20170226_115834310_zpsyrfs wnl8.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/IMG_20170226_115834310_zpsyrfs wnl8.jpg.html)

These two are supposed to be the same color as mine inside and out, but I couldn't get them matched perfectly. They still look OK.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/IMG_20170226_151547644_zpsgwcx wcws.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/IMG_20170226_151547644_zpsgwcx wcws.jpg.html)
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/IMG_20170226_150503629_TOP_zps tqon2yvg.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/IMG_20170226_150503629_TOP_zps tqon2yvg.jpg.html)

Here they all are laid out in the order I bought them (the real ones that is) (left to right, front to back).
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/IMG_20170226_130646021_zpsiuxs vrld.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/IMG_20170226_130646021_zpsiuxs vrld.jpg.html)


And here they are in the cabinet.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/IMG_20170226_094645617_zpskbwv rhbu.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/IMG_20170226_094645617_zpskbwv rhbu.jpg.html)

There are still a few I know I can find. The search continues.

[Shornaday]

I like your display cabinet. Really nice the way you have everything laid out.

:cool5::woohoo:

[CoreyM75]

Kirk, I've been looking for a Datsun Fairlady kit. As far as I've been able to find there was a lot made in Japan but there hasn't been any on eBay in a while. I'd send Tom at Spotlighthobbies an email and he can try and find one. Spotlighthobbies is in Grand Rapids and Tom is very, very knowledgeable about model cars. If he can't find one they don't exist.

Www.spotlighthobbies.com

[kirk]

Kirk, I've been looking for a Datsun Fairlady kit. As far as I've been able to find there was a lot made in Japan but there hasn't been any on eBay in a while. I'd send Tom at Spotlighthobbies an email and he can try and find one. Spotlighthobbies is in Grand Rapids and Tom is very, very knowledgeable about model cars. If he can't find one they don't exist.

Www.spotlighthobbies.com

Thanks. No luck there right now. I think I'll probably end up with a coupe of the 1/18 die-cast 2000 roadsters. Just trying to pace myself. :)

[kirk]

OK, I bought the Datsun.

This car was important to me. It was my second, I have a lot of great memmories with it (some I couldn't tell here), and it was a really cool car.

I started with this model
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/a%20die%20cast_zpsdfslgbwn.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/a%20die%20cast_zpsdfslgbwn.jpg .html)

And modified to this, copied down to the sheep skin seat covers. Biggest problem is the steering wheel's on the wrong side.
http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/a%20model_zpsb1pmwgdd.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/a%20model_zpsb1pmwgdd.jpg.html )

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/a%20real_zps0ipp5fgq.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/a%20real_zps0ipp5fgq.jpg.html)

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/b%20model_zpswj3daigh.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/b%20model_zpswj3daigh.jpg.html )

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/b%20real_zpsgeprllft.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/b%20real_zpsgeprllft.jpg.html)


The model didn't come with that cool hard top with the portholes :)

[Mr. Man]

Probably write your own ticket if you still had it. I liked these better than the Toyota convertible from the Bond movie.

[Mr. Man]

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii12/Kirk_D/My%20cars/Model%20cars/IMG_20170226_130646021_zpsiuxs vrld.jpg (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/Kirk_D/media/My%20cars/Model%20cars/IMG_20170226_130646021_zpsiuxs vrld.jpg.html)


Front row second from the right- Mercury EXP, something like that?

[kirk]

Front row second from the right- Mercury EXP, something like that?

1983 Mercury LN7 RS

1.8 EFI, 90 HP with a 5-speed manual. The EFI was extremely rare and this is the only one I've actually seen.

Handled GREAT and got 47 mpg.

[Mr. Man]

Maybe it was the Ford version I thinking about.

[kirk]

Maybe it was the Ford version I thinking about.

Yes, Ford version was the EXP. The back window in the Merc was bubbled instead of notched, and it had 2 radiator grill slots instead of 1.

[Gccch]

You have had a couple 64 Marauders. I'm curious what these are worth. There is one for sale locally in very nice original condition for $9800. It's a 390 car.

https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/6028582874.html

[kirk]

You have had a couple 64 Marauders. I'm curious what these are worth. There is one for sale locally in very nice original condition for $9800. It's a 390 car.

https://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/6028582874.html

If you're in the market, and it runs/drives well, and everything else checks out, I'd buy it. If it's as solid as it looks and really is a 54,000 mile car I don't think the price is outrageous. Maybe even a bargain.