WIP The Warden has sealed in another inmate into a Capuz Preto prison car.

"Whew. Guys, it took me forever to bash through that wall. Felt like I was going at it for an entire lifetime. Uh, guys? I said I'm here now...this isn't funny, guys. Look, I've got Milton's sword here...please, guys."

Rolling today's #DeskCar around during a Zoom meeting and caught this photo of the sunlight shining through the translucent body for a fiery effect on the table.

Closeup pics of the driver and razor blade and of the details in the #diecast chassis. It's really an awesome casting

Today's #DeskCar is the #HotWheels Motoblade from the 2006 First Editions release. It's a #diecast race car with a giant razor blade down the middle. There's a driver figure on the right hand side. I picked this up for my Verney team themed after Death Race 2050. It fits that vibe of kill cars.

Here are all the moody blues I have in my #diecast collection. The only one I'm missing is Max Steel. Originally, I didn't want it because it's open top. But, I've been getting better at adding figures to cars. It's the same base model I used the Snoopy Driving Ace.

Today's #DeskCar is the #HotWheels 2021 Rod Squad release of the Muscle and Blown. The paint scheme is known as "Moody Blues" I've customized three of these for #Gaslands and might do the others. Alternatively, I might get three new copies of the Gaslands ones to have a complete set unnmodified.

Going to indulge in bit of a self-pity party with this post, but I'm kinda bummed that I didn't even place this time. I've improved with each build and hoped I cracked the "car guy" code. I even built side mirrors! Maybe the #Gaslands of it all is working against me. 1/

The #Autobots return to Earth to take on the challenge of #CarWars. Their goal is to put an end to the death game and restore the world they one called their home. Cliffjumper feels at home in the chaos of Car Wars,especially in his alt-mode, Jackrabbit. #CarWars #Transformers #TransformersG1

Here are the #Gaslands Roadshow Live All-Stars. Not placing this month means I can finally take this pic. Next #diecast build-off contest is a holiday themed '83 Chevy Silverado. I'm thinking Maxxine monster truck, Grinch-themed, with Christmas tree rockets. Oh, Tannen-bomb!

My carded #diecast haul today, I'll probably take them all out of the package soon enough. Though I might keep the Syd Mead limo on card, that deco looks so good.

My loose #diecast haul from today's meet. Really happy with the Nitro Doorslammer and Rivited. The Mach 5 and Homer are delightful. And I love that white M2 Chevy Spartan truck cab!

Another awesome time at the diecast meet. Everyone is really stepping up their have with the build off. I didn't place this go around, so it'll be nice having all my GRL All-Stars home together. I voted for Purple Flame, paintjob is immaculate. Next month is a holiday themed '83 Chevy Silverado

WIP initial basecoats done on Cliffjumper. It's nice not having to paint white again. But the red I've got has poor coverage over black.

The #Autobots return to Earth to take on the challenge of #CarWars. Their goal is to put an end to the death game and restore the world they one called their home. #Mirage is a master of espionage in his aptly named Car Wars alt-mode, Jackal. #CarWars #Transformers #TransformersG1

WIP initial basecoats done for Mirage. I'm kinda hoping that this is the last white coat I need to paint.

The #Autobots return to Earth to take on the challenge of #CarWars. Their goal is to put an end to the death game and restore the world they one called their home. #Wheeljack has all of Car Wars as a lab, building exotic weapons for his alt-mode, Pure Energy. #CarWars #Transformers #TransformersG1

Today's #DeskCar is the Speed Spider from the 2025 Hot Wheels Mystery Models Series 2 (#8) for a Maxxine team, which are animal-based vehicles from #Gaslands most popular Saturday Morning Cartoon show, the Car-Toons. This car is part of the Tryout Team, but I need to source a Spider Rider as buggy.

Have to stay up to talk to China tonight for work, so might as well hobby. WIP Initial basecoat and deco for Wheeljack. I'm actually pretty pleased with the freehand. Also I think that the front grill kinda looks like his face. He is my favorite Autobot and I wanna do right by him.

The #Autobots return to Earth to take on the challenge of #CarWars. Their goal is to put an end to the death game and restore the world they one called their home. #Prowl knows that logic has no place in Car Wars, he can only rely on his alt-mode, Superflash. #CarWars #Transformers #TransformersG1

WIP initial basecoats done on Prowl. I wasn't sure if this would read as Prowl, but I think the red wings help a lot. Highlights and blacklining should tie this all together.

Send help. I'm surrounded.

Keep forgetting tags #diecast #hotwheels #diecastcollectors

Gone peg hunting and found some good ones. The Pass 'n' Go and Barbie Camper must not be popular with my local resellers. Been wanting the Ferrari for a while, found one with a TH. Picked up two Bugatti cars, might use them for the spy car CotM best to have a spare. The Porsche is just cute.

Ready to drop Tiger Tanaka off at the #diecast shop for this Sunday's meeting. Got a little display case for it, wondering I should secure the car with a bit of blutac. Gonna think about how to build a display stand with the case and something to hold the indec card.

Today's #DeskCar is the Hot Wheels Toyota MR2 from the 1993 Mainline release. This is going to be one of the cars in my Miyzaki team for #Gaslands. I'm considering painting them in a manga style, since I'm having so much fun with my #CarWars x #Transformers project. #diecast #HotWheels #Toyota

Sheeeit. Much respect for shouting out Eugene Debs in the opening line.

I like keeping my most recently completed projects on my desk while I work. It let's me daydream about them, find areas I missed or need improvement, and keeps the inspiration engine running for future projects. I like this shot of then in the mid-afternoon sun. #nerdlings #minipainting

The #Autobots return to Earth to take on the challenge of #CarWars. Their goal is to put an end to the death game and restore the world they one called their home. Jazz is the coolest and the slickest cat even in his Car Wars alt-mode, Shuriken. #CarWars #Transformers #TransformersG1

WIP initial basecoats are down. Cleaned up some of the racing stripes as best I could. Jazz was one of my favorite G1 Autobots and this was a lot of fun to do. #CarWars #nerdlings #transformers #transformersg1 #autobots #rollout

WIP should have base coated in a darker grey before the lighter grey. Using multiple very thinned coats.

Now with black lining!

I am thoroughly intimidated by the Gaslands UK CotM, but after cutting my teeth on Tiger Tanaka, maybe I won't embarrass myself completely if I try with another car. Maybe a Jaguar, Aston or Lotus...

The #Autobots return to Earth to take on the challenge of #CarWars. Their goal is to put an end to the death game and restore the world they one called their home. Sunstreaker remains a highly effective front line warrior in his Car Wars alt-mode, Fuzion. #CarWars #Transformers #TransformersG1

When you mix a batch of a specific color for windshields and your don't want to waste it.

I think I'm most proud of the side mirrors in my latest build. I only just now realized that I had overlooked them as a custom feature when making my post. I just thought it was part of the original car, until I put it next to my other #GRL All-Stars

Q-Branch x Miyazaki Special Project: Tiger Tanaka - Digital HUD - Auto-targeting gun controls - Run-flat high performance tires - High density smoke emitter - Rear mounted surface-to-air missile launcher - Hood mounted laser-aimed machine gun #Gaslands #diecast #diecastcustoms #jamesbond

Engines roared in front of the shop. There was a race to win and the honor of Miyazaki to be upheld. Yet, even in the din and the clamor, there was a quiet peace. The mechanic bays were still, cars patiently waiting. The breakroom sat with mugs drying. And Laura's office chair awaited her return.

Here's the latest from Q Branch. Masking successful and metallic paint applied. Need to pick out details and recess shading. Four options for guns, B and C are chunky and better visible at arm's length. A and D are better scale. #diecast #diecastcustoms #minipainting

Can I get a little more room please? Stop crowding me.

Happy Halloween! This was pure awesome! youtu.be/sjTEs2jKgTA?...

Felt a bit down earlier. Better now. Goodnight, friends.

(1) Made Ironhide a little more redder, under certain lighting, he was very orange (2) did some color testing on Trailbreaker, shouldn't have started with black, I never learn and (3) did masking in hopes of spray painting Tiger Tanaka tomorrow #diecast #transformers #hotwheels #carwars #gaslands

Today's #DeskCar is the Batmobile from "The Batman", Hot Wheels Batman series. This is my first #diecast from the 2026 A Case. I've been wanting this casting for a while and at new on peg price, it's still cheaper than some loose prices. It's such an aggressive looking vehicle and the color is cool

Ironhide aka Kodiak. Under this lighting, he looks more orange than IRL. The red could use more contrast. I did add a dark red wash to the sides, but it's not really showing. I'm happy with the windshield and the gray armor parts. Needs more touchup #CarWars #minipainting #nerdlings #Transformers

WIP initial basecoats done on Kodiak (Ironhide). Going to attempt cel shading with the ##CarWars minis this time.

If you see this, quote with a robot that isn't from "Star Wars," "Star Trek," "Dr. Who," or "Transformers.

A continuous exercise in patience for me, I gave the Milliput more than 24 hours to cure before I shaped the side mirrors a little bit. The plastic sprue is too big. Next time I'll use wire, more room to shape the Milliput. Now to give the primer time to fully cure. #diecast #diecastcustoms

Today's #DeskCar is actually a pair of cars, which together might weigh as much as a single #HotWheels. These are #diecast from Summer They are cheaply made, but have charm. They will be Cell Block S for my Warden team in #Gaslands. For those teams, I preserve the playworn patina as best I can.

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