Australian Man Creates Ridiculously Awesome Model Cars

"It's a "Porch-uh"" (ikazuchi) 08/27/2013 at 10:46 • Filed to: Diecast

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During his 12+ years as a car salesman, Scott Fuller had a model Holden Monaro sitting at his desk. Children of his clients would play with the car, doing things that kids who play with cars often do, none of them involve being gentle. Scott has since moved on to another line of work, driving those huge mining trucks. The Monaro sat in a box, forgotten, until about a year ago when Scott came across it. The car was worn from years of abuse and the paint was faded from sitting on his window sill at the dealership for all those years. This gave Scott an idea.

Scott's job involves 7 nights on, followed by 7 days off, giving him some time for hobbies. So now Scott takes model cars out of the box, pulls them apart, and makes them look as if they had been sitting neglected in real life.

The amount of detail Scott creates is staggering. Dents, missing trim, worn paint, and rust all give his models an incredible sense of realism.

He sold his first model on eBay for $90 and realized he could a little bit of money with his side hobby. His models now sell for anywhere from $200-$300 (I'm assuming AUD) after having put 6-10 hours of work into each one. I think that's a deal, considering the amount of time and level of craftsmanship the buyer receives.

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Troll is English for Troll > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 12:24

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Holy hell. That looks amazing. I think I'll buy one just to show support, but let's hope he can get a little "mud" on a Cappuccino first. :P

shieldsdb > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 12:32

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This dude is a true artist.

ThisRaccoonIsOnFire > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 12:33

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It would be cool if you could submit old photos of previously owned cars and he could make replicas.

shieldsdb > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 12:37

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It's only a matter of time before Revell or some of the others steals his idea and starts selling them this way.

MotoArigato > ThisRaccoonIsOnFire 08/28/2013 at 12:48

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I'm not sure if it's this guy or not but I did see a few months ago someone who would replicate your old car in just this way. Pretty cool stuff.

Highball! > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 12:49

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Thats awesome. If some kid manages to mess up my Saab dealer pearl white SPG prototype display car here at work, I wonder if I can send him it. Kids seem to love this plastic SPG (much like real used classic 900s, the front fender extensions were already missing at the time of purchase of this model)

ThisRaccoonIsOnFire > MotoArigato 08/28/2013 at 12:49

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Sweet. My first car was a cream colored 1981 Malibu with, as The Dude would say, some "slight rust coloration".

John Carter > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 12:53

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I wonder if we could take up a collection to get one made up like Torchinsky's yellow Beetle.

John Carter > Highball! 08/28/2013 at 12:54

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We have one of the red plastic 900 convertibles with the little Honda engine in the back here for kids to play in- I realized a few years ago they were bringing decent money on eBay, but the dealership's owner says to leave it for the kids. Oh, well.

Highball! > John Carter 08/28/2013 at 13:02

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You guys have a Saab 006?! They are very sought after, wish I could find one myself! I have a few ideas what to replace that Honda motor with...

DasWolf13 > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 13:25

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I miss building models. Not many hobbie stores around.

bitemekinja > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 13:25

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Some 20 years ago—yikes, I'm old—I executed this same concept on a Chevy stepside pickup model (by Revell, I believe) that I had. Oh sure, the box showed this pristine truck with chrome rims, flame paintjob, and the like. But by the time I was done with it, it had steelies, scuffed primer for paint, a grill that was half-falling out, saggy exhaust, cracked windshield, and a load of junk parts from other model sets in the bed. I could never figure out how to dent it realistically, though.

If only I'd known then that I could make money off the idea!

John Carter > Highball! 08/28/2013 at 13:44

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HA! it figures, I just walked over to the sales department to snap a picture of it so people who aren't you or me would know what we're talking about, and they DID sell it- apparently it brought a few grand, so I guess it was worth it. The ignition didn't work anymore, had to use the pull cord in the 'trunk.'

It's a "Porch-uh" > bitemekinja 08/28/2013 at 13:54

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You still can! This guy only makes a couple a month. No way he's keeping up with demand.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 13:59

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I've got a model of a Vespa I screwed up just waiting for this. Weekend plans made!

JimSlade > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 14:00

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i want!

It's a "Porch-uh" > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 14:16

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Hey front page! I was wondering where all the renewed interest came from.

phydeaux > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 14:41

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Are you kidding me? That's some pretty good detail.

Highball! > John Carter 08/28/2013 at 14:48

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Amazing how much these little things go for but its very hard to get someone who has one to sell them. I found this pic on my Facebook from this years Carlisle Import/kitcar show in May. Saturday night people were drifting it on the grass near the autocross track.

John Carter > Highball! 08/28/2013 at 15:02

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Yeah, I saw that one there- I usually go up and hang at the Saab tent, they've won (I think) best group three years in a row, now. My fiancé had a '68 95 wagon before she got into the American classics, and she loved it there too. Our 006 had a lot of years of 'love' on it from customers' kids.

hipsterkill3r > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 15:32

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DAVID ANTHONY GARCIA..WHITTIER, CA. US OF A

hipsterkill3r > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 15:34

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ARMANDO FLORES BURBANK, CA

kenhitch > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 15:38

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Wonder if he'd build a V8 Interceptor...

The Biebster's got a P71 (Formerly not Justin Bieber) > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 15:38

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I love models like this so much. I don't have the skill though. Nowhere near.

tapzz > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 16:33

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NP!

Wurfenstein > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 16:36

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Bet this one would be right up his alley! Joe Dirt's Charger haha

It's a "Porch-uh" > Wurfenstein 08/28/2013 at 16:38

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That would be fantastic.

klurejr > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 16:45

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I used to make model cars all the time, and if he is doing these cars in 6-8 hours he is flying, or has some sort of production line going. Impressive work.

David Gabel > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 16:50

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I love artists like these that can take models/toys and make them look so real you'd swear that the photos were of an actual car and not a model. it may seem easy but it isn't. you have to have a good eye and good hands to make it work. kudos to those out there that can do this! I envy you!

Maxaxle > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 17:25

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I wonder if this sticker is accurate...

Bubs > Wurfenstein 08/28/2013 at 19:07

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"Excuse me, it's pronounced 'Deer-tay'."

J_E_C > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 20:16

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I've been building models for... a while.

This is 1/12th scale.

4wsprelude > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 20:40

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Get me a model of the Taco they have at Top Gear UK! I would love to own it!

OutOfHere > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 22:31

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That 69 Yenko Camaro made me cringe.

Lonestarsharker > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/28/2013 at 22:57

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This isn't quite the same, but this guy makes some incredible RC car bodies all from wood. They look real. The video I linked to below has engine noises dubbed over it, and it's amazing how hard it is to tell is an RC car.

Sebastián Peñuela > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/29/2013 at 00:39

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This aussie Chrysler Charger is beyond fantastic and now I want one so badly... And a real one too.

62imperialcrown > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/29/2013 at 01:56

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I bought a Revell '62 Imperial kit in 1980.

In 1982, I bought a real one.

Now, I'm finally finishing the model, complete with dull paint, dented rear door, broken emblem, and a tiny KRLA bumper sticker. I'll have to show one window closed as I never got more than three working on the real car.

LandofMinos: ...sent down to strike the unroadworthy! > Maxaxle 08/29/2013 at 04:03

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My dad had a Charger and that sticker looks very accurate.

Aearonjer > It's a "Porch-uh" 08/29/2013 at 07:11

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Amazing work, i was staring at the valiant for a good 15 minutes.