Noticing a Trend!

Not sure if we are saying the same thing, but I have totally disassembled numerous diecast to then rebuild them as detailed model kits.

The body shell and chassis are definately more rugged than plastic kits. And often the mold is a better quality or with more detail.

And if I find something I'm after in diecaist that is not available in plastic, I will spring for it as long as the price is reasonable. 

It can either be a full rebuild or just a single part sourced from another build medium. Basically, in my mind, what we're talking about is nothing more than a multi-media kind of model kit, right?

Ben / DRUMS01

This is something I have not considered before, but I'm not an auto modeler. However I agree with Drums, it's all modeling. It involves skills, thought processes and planning. Great stuff.

The problem I have with too many of the die cast models is lack of accuracy.  The basic contours of the body often have incorrect contours.  Mis-shapen windshields, wrong curve on the front fenders, etc.  However, these are pretty easily seen in the ads.  I did buy a few die cast models, one a modern midget, the only model I have seen for sale.  It was 1:25 scale and I intend to use it to scratch a 1:16 model.

Also, one of the die cast companies put out a kit version of their ready built fifties midget, unpainted, and I built that, came out very nice.