dtxxx80

Does anyone on the forum know where I can get a model car of the TL-S? I have been looking endlessly for about 3 months now, but no luck. Closest I got was finding the Acura RSX model cars. Please any info on where I can get these scale cars would be greatly appreciated.

What do you guys think?... Am I the only person who is interested in finding a TL-S Scale/Model Car... Tell me what you guys think...

BlackShadow

Trust me when I say that you are not the only one looking for a scale model of a 99+ TL/TL-S.

I have been looking for almost 4 years now (ever since I got my 99TL back in Dec. 98).

So whoever finds it first, PLEASE LET ALL OF US KNOW ASAP!!!

dtxxx80

Come on people... someone has to know... Share the wealth...

greenpelikan

I have asked a few hobby shops who specialize in Japanese imported scale models and they haven't seen any Sabres or Inspires. I will share if I find out if there is one.

dtxxx80

Thanx... I hope someone finds out where to get one... Hopefully, when/if they do they will tell all of us. Until then, I will keep looking too... I wonder if there are any stores where they can customize it for us?

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

I've also been looking... checked out a bunch of domestic suppliers as well as Japanese and no one makes a TL right now. No CL either.

dtxxx80

I'm pretty sure someone makes it. Probably some no name place. We will find it... (Hopefully)

Kramer

I have seen an RSX but no TL-S and I have looked everywhere.

Edub-TL

it might help if you look for the Honda Inspire or Saber as well

snapple

Sup folks. I just got off the phone with one of my buddies and he might make a custom TL-S for me. I get to make all the details. Every little thing I want he can make. He does custom diecast models as a hobby. I'll let you folks know as soon as I get an okay from him. I'm paying him $300 cash to make one for me.

I forgot to mention the model will be in 1:18 scale. I anyone has anymore question about diecast models let me know. I collect them as a hobby also. I have over 600 cars, 50 trucks/SUVs, and 30 motorcycles. More to come.

axleback

Hey Snapple, hook us up man. The $300 price tag is a bit steep though. I, too, have been looking for the longest time. See if you can get a better deal if more members on the forum are interested.

axleback

BlackShadow

I agree, $300 is steep. But I am pretty sure a group buy will lower that price.

I also saw an RSX and S2K but no TL.

TUFF GONG

Hmmm, the skill, time and hours needed to build a nice model from scratch is the sole reason it costs $300.

Unless he builds the molds and casts them in large amounts while putting it together with rather simple details (painting/# of parts, etc), it will prob stay high and be limited in quantites.

It all depends on the complexity of the custom TL scale model he's building.

snapple, does your friend have a website with pics of some of his creations?

Hell, if he can sell me the cast body, I can do the rest myself. It was my major talent as a child/teen.....too bad I just don't have the time it required anymore

snapple

No web site but I do have pics of his creations. Give me some time to find them. Also the reason it will cost me $300 is because I am getting a TL-S made the way I want it. Rims and all. I will talk to him and see if he is willing to make a batch of TL-S, CL-S,and RSX-S, and maybe the MDX. It will take some time folks. I'll keep you updated.

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

I've seen the RSX and the MDX available... but never the CL-S or TL-S... so maybe we should focus on that. If I could get a scale model of my car I would pay for it no doubt . Not sure about $300.... but I would pay a decent amount!!

car_lost

id pay up to a $100... about how big is 1:18 scale?

dtxxx80

300 bucks is really a little too steep for me.

yahtzee

1/18th the size of the real version.

car_lost

i know that but about how big is it... compare it to something.

sparky57

10.7" long / 3.9" wide / 3" tall

rw

car_lost

cool.. thanks... thats pretty big.

EmuMessenger

I have not seen one either. Makes me mad because the Porsche Cayenne already has one.

nick79

i have also looked around. but also i cannot afford 300 bucks. oh well.
heheh

snapple

the Nissan Z already has 2 colors out

Dvs rice

i would be intrested but 300.00 is way to high uless he can customized them. if he does decide to produced them i would like him to do a replica of my car sorta like a mini me. let me know on the details

snapple

I actually talked to him today and my version of my TL-S will be in 1/12 scale. COOL. I hope I can get it in time for the show.

DVS RICE: My buddy is makeing my model the way I want it. YOu can customize it anyway you want.


Also did I mention that all of the cars are handmade.

dtxxx80

So whats going on with the replica cars? Is it still 300 bucks or what?

Las Vegas TLS

Holly smokes!, three months is a long time to "endlessly" look for anything! Good luck, I think Tamaya has quite a list of cars to choose from. Try the web under "Tamaya Acura TL".

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

Nope... this thing is pretty much dead.

You can buy the Euro Accord if you want since it's basically a TSX... but there's still no TL.