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Auto Pilen – Spanish manufacturer of die-cast models in 1:43 and 1:64. Made by Pilen S.A. Auto Place Model – Based in Hong Kong. Autosculpt – Auto World – American brand of die-cast models and slot cars in 1:18 and 1:64, which specializes in
Trick My Truck is an American reality television program that premiered on February 3, 2006, on CMT.It is a spinoff of the MTV series Pimp My Ride.Created by Varuna Films, the series features a group of truck mechanics who overhaul trucks of "deserving" owners in response to letters and calls from the owner's relatives and/or friends.
While 70 percent of the products are sold domestically, they are also sold internationally in more than 40 countries through local retailers. Their diecast models are produced in 1:18, 1:24, 1:43 and 1:64 scales, with the 1:64 size being sold the most. [3] [4] A new line of 1:12 scale products was launched during 2020. [5]
Hendrick Motorsports, the team that ran the Garage 56 car, is now offering four different die-cast models of the winglet-heavy Camaro on its team shop. Models come in both 1:43 and 1:18 sizes ...
A die-cast toy (also spelled diecast, or die cast) is a toy or a collectible model produced by using the die-casting method of putting molten lead, zinc alloy or plastic in a mold to produce a particular shape. Such toys are made of metal, with plastic, rubber, glass, or other machined metal parts.
All die cast surfaces that are parallel to the opening direction of the die require draft for the proper ejection of the casting from the die. [12] Die castings that feature proper draft are easier to remove from the die and result in high-quality surfaces and more precise finished product.
A few new models a year were sporadically produced until the company had a line of over 30 cars by 1972 and over 60 by 1978. [4] Traditionally, models were supplied in 'top-up' and 'top-down' versions each being painted in just one color. RIO models were always 1:43 scale and models were ultra detailed with between 45 and 75 individual parts. [8]
The Conrad website says that Conrad – a family name – started making diecast models in 1956, however Gescha used the Conrad name as a sub-brand first. [3] [4] Most diecast truck and heavy equipment models, for which Conrad became most well-known, were marketed as Gescha in the 1960s and 1970s. The name Conrad was increasingly used through ...