Three diecast diehards share the love of diecast collecting, customizing, and culture. Tips, tricks, and special guest interviews provide a new perspective on the big world of tiny vehicles. If you're into Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Auto World, Johnny Lightning, Tarmac Works, Mini GT, Para 64 or any of the other amazing 1/64 scale brands out there, this is the show for you!
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Three diecast diehards share the love of diecast collecting, customizing, and culture. Tips, tricks, and special guest interviews provide a new perspective on the big world of tiny vehicles. If you're into Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Auto World, Johnny Lightning, Tarmac Works, Mini GT, Para 64 or any of the other amazing 1/64 scale brands out there, this is the show for you!
Produced by Screenfire Media in association with Flying Valiant.
Behind the Incredible Acme City: 1/64 Dioramas & Custom Drag Racing with Tom Kalinowski
Diecast Breakdown
1 hour 12 minutes
1 month ago
Behind the Incredible Acme City: 1/64 Dioramas & Custom Drag Racing with Tom Kalinowski
In this episode of Diecast Breakdown, Chuck and David take you on a tour of @acmesdiorama9301 an insanely detailed 1:64 scale diecast diorama created by builder and customizer Tom Kalinowski. From scratch-built buildings and hand-painted signage to functional streetlights and drag strips, Tom has crafted an entire miniature world that captures the spirit of American car culture—one brick at a time. He also gives us a sneak peek at his latest custom drag racing setup, featuring fully detailed custom Hot Wheels and other 1/64 scale castings ready to throw down! Whether you're into diorama building, custom diecast cars, or just love seeing creativity in action, this episode is packed with inspiration, techniques, and ideas for collectors and builders of all levels. 🛠️ In this episode, you'll learn: ✅ How Tom builds realistic 1/64 scale cityscapes from scratch ✅ Lighting, signage, and photography tips for diorama realism ✅ How custom drag racing works in miniature scale ✅ Behind-the-scenes of Acme City's evolution ✅ Advice for new builders entering the diorama side of the hobby 🏁🏎️Help us collect 25,000 cars for kids in need. Learn more at https://www.drivendreams.org/ 🚘🎥 Support Diecast Media Network, buy merch, and more!: http://diecastmedianetwork.com/ 💰Save 15% on all orders from SK75 Works with code "DMN." https://www.sk75works.co.uk/ 🎨 Get some amazing automotive art here: https://fireballtimgarage.art/
🌐Diecast Media Network is: 🚗 Mark Driven Dreams Org: @drivendreamsorg 🚙 David TWYCE Diecast: @twycediecast 🏎️ Phia Madd Visions: @maddvisions 💁♀️ Kimber: https://www.instagram.com/_kimberw/ 🎨 Jepeg Designs - https://www.teepublic.com/user/jepegdesign 🛠️ Chuck: https://www.chuckellis.com
Diecast Breakdown
Three diecast diehards share the love of diecast collecting, customizing, and culture. Tips, tricks, and special guest interviews provide a new perspective on the big world of tiny vehicles. If you're into Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Auto World, Johnny Lightning, Tarmac Works, Mini GT, Para 64 or any of the other amazing 1/64 scale brands out there, this is the show for you!
Produced by Screenfire Media in association with Flying Valiant.
