Matchbox vs Hot Wheels Mavericks

[Traegorn]

So I got the Matchbox Maverick (I had to -- I have an Area 51 2023, they match!), and it's interesting to compare it to the Hot Wheels version I already had:

Now its pretty well known that Hot Wheels purposefully exaggerates proportions on their cars, but I find some of the differences (like the headlights) interesting. Like the Hot Wheels scales the cab smaller compared to the bed.

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[Fcnrwy]

Matchbox/ Left - Hot Wheels/Right...

In MY comparision, they do look more alike..
Since, the Hot Wheels (right) has been heavy modified.
I removed the front and rear spoilers, as well as the Roll Bars.
They were painted with the same touchup paint. Which, still does not look "Blue" enough.
The wheels/tires are from Greenlights' Ford Transit models..

I screwed up the front end of the HW (right), by adding a little too much chrome (silver).
Will have to go back and correct that.

As well as the tail lights..

Jerry

 

[Traegorn]

Matchbox/ Left - Hot Wheels/Right...

In MY comparision, they do look more alike..
Since, the Hot Wheels (right) has been heavy modified.
I removed the front and rear spoilers, as well as the Roll Bars.
They were painted with the same touchup paint. Which, still does not look "Blue" enough.

That's a lot of work on that Hot Wheels. I don't know if I would have had the patience

 

[Traegorn]

Also, the obligatory comparison to my real Maverick.

 

[scottjl]

you took them out of the box??? (j/k)

 

[Fcnrwy]

Also, the obligatory comparison to my real Maverick.

I will see if I can match that . This weekend..

Jerry

 

[James K]

Matchbox/ Left - Hot Wheels/Right...

In MY comparision, they do look more alike..
Since, the Hot Wheels (right) has been heavy modified.
I removed the front and rear spoilers, as well as the Roll Bars.
They were painted with the same touchup paint. Which, still does not look "Blue" enough.
The wheels/tires are from Greenlights' Ford Transit models..

I screwed up the front end of the HW (right), by adding a little too much chrome (silver).
Will have to go back a correct that.

As well as the tail lights..

Jerry

Looks like the $299 Maco paint job. Not sure any amount of buffing is going to help.

 

[Fcnrwy]

Looks like the $299 Maco paint job. Not sure any amount of buffing is going to help.

Ya, I will have to go back and touch it up, a bit.
What I would like .... Is a "N Scale" size (1:160) version....

The White one is an "N-scale" F-150... The other is a quarter...

Jerry

 

[DesertHorses]

Ya, I will have to go back and touch it up, a bit.
Though, most people on this forum, can't even do a 1:1 scale...

What I would like .... Is a "N Scale" size (1:160) version....

The White one is an "N-scale" F-150... The other is a quarter...

Jerry

Doesn’t it depend on the gauge of your model trains?

 

[Fcnrwy]

Doesn’t it depend on the gauge of your model trains?

Yes!
I have been in "N-scale" for over 35 years now...

What you see is from the last 20 years...

Jerry

 

[DesertHorses]

What your see is from the last 20 years...

Nice. Actually awesome! And those look like Ford tractors.

 

[Cocobean]

Yes!
I have been in "N-scale" for over 35 years now...

What your see is from the last 20 years...

Jerry

Wow! That’s awesome!!! Reminds me of my uncles basement when I was a kid. He had something similar with cars and trains!

 

[James K]

Yes!
I have been in "N-scale" for over 35 years now...

What your see is from the last 20 years...

Jerry

That's amazing. Not a hobby for me but I recognize the passion and skill in building it. Truely outstanding.

 

[Oneeye]

Yes!
I have been in "N-scale" for over 35 years now...

What your see is from the last 20 years...

Jerry

Ok great but, where is the train. Nice setup that would be great to see in person.

 

[Cocobean]

Ok great but, where is the train. Nice setup that would be great to see in person.

If you zoom in on the pics you can see the train and tracks

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