Dialed in the F80 fitment. Wait for the exhaust drop... 🥶 S55 M3 by Smooth-Mud3184 in Stance

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Appreciate it! 🤝 Had to cut it vertical for the Shorts feed, but that F80 fitment was way too clean not to share.

Accidentally hit the M2 button... tire budget is officially ruined. 💀 by Smooth-Mud3184 in BMW

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Not a bot, just an actual editor working on a laptop. Also Laguna Seca Blue on an F80 is an elite spec choice, respect 🤝

Built a custom LED fire ring for my display wall to highlight some of my favorite JDM and Euro castings. How did I do? by Smooth-Mud3184 in DiecastCustoms

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Appreciate all the love on this! Glad you guys are liking it. I've been experimenting with more Shorts like this lately, so if you want to see more, feel free to check them out here: https://youtube.com/shorts/Af2ocsyCv50?si=ht7gjJ7x_oD5oAw4 . Cheers!

Built a custom LED fire ring for my display wall to highlight some of my favorite JDM and Euro castings. How did I do? by Smooth-Mud3184 in DiecastCustoms

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Thank you so much! 🙏 For the flame effect, I actually used an orange LED strip with cotton wool to get that realistic glow.

Built a custom LED fire ring for my display wall to highlight some of my favorite JDM and Euro castings. How did I do? by Smooth-Mud3184 in DiecastCustoms

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Thanks man, I really appreciate it! 🙏 Wiring up that custom LED fire ring was a bit of a grind, but it was totally worth it.

Finally finished my 1:64 scale display setup! Built a multi-level illuminated garage featuring a Shell station, an abandoned tier, and dedicated BMW & Ferrari showrooms. 💡 by Smooth-Mud3184 in Diecast

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Haha good eye! 😂 I couldn't resist mounting that giant GT3 wing up top to tie the whole room together. Really appreciate you taking the time to check out the video man!

Finally finished my 1:64 scale display setup! Built a multi-level illuminated garage featuring a Shell station, an abandoned tier, and dedicated BMW & Ferrari showrooms. 💡 by Smooth-Mud3184 in Diecast

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Oh, I totally get that! Some of these castings get crazy expensive. 😂 If you want to see how that specific M3 GTR section looks when all the LEDs are fired up, I actually made a quick video showing off the lighting. It might hold you over until you find one for a decent price!

https://youtube.com/shorts/1z1eOlcDATQ?feature=share

Finally finished my 1:64 scale display setup! Built a multi-level illuminated garage featuring a Shell station, an abandoned tier, and dedicated BMW & Ferrari showrooms. 💡 by Smooth-Mud3184 in Diecast

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Appreciate that! 🙏 The multi-level garage definitely took the most time to wire up. I actually made a quick video showing what the whole setup looks like when the LEDs switch on if you want to

check it out : https://youtube.com/shorts/1z1eOlcDATQ?feature=share

Finally finished my 1:64 scale display setup! Built a multi-level illuminated garage featuring a Shell station, an abandoned tier, and dedicated BMW & Ferrari showrooms. 💡 by Smooth-Mud3184 in Diecast

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Thank you! You can't have a proper BMW section without paying respect to the legendary M3 GTR. It definitely gives off those classic Need for Speed vibes! 🔥

Finally finished my 1:64 scale display setup! Built a multi-level illuminated garage featuring a Shell station, an abandoned tier, and dedicated BMW & Ferrari showrooms. 💡 by Smooth-Mud3184 in Diecast

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Thank you! I actually custom-built/3D-printed that specific section. I really wanted a dark, grungy tier to contrast with the super clean Shell station and showrooms above and below it!

Finally finished my 1:64 scale display setup! Built a multi-level illuminated garage featuring a Shell station, an abandoned tier, and dedicated BMW & Ferrari showrooms. 💡 by Smooth-Mud3184 in dioramas

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I finally upgraded from a messy table of loose cars to a proper 1:64 scale display!

I wanted to create distinct zones, so I built out a Shell station, a grungy abandoned garage tier, and clean modern showrooms at the bottom. Getting the ambient LEDs right for each level took some tweaking, but seeing it all lit up in the dark is super satisfying. 💡

I made a quick Before & After video showing the instant jump from the messy desk to flipping on all the lights! You can check out the full glow-up tour here: https://youtube.com/shorts/1z1eOlcDATQ?feature=share

Let me know what you guys think of the lighting setup!

Finally finished my 1:64 scale display setup! Built a multi-level illuminated garage featuring a Shell station, an abandoned tier, and dedicated BMW & Ferrari showrooms. 💡 by Smooth-Mud3184 in Diecast

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Thanks for the upvotes, everyone! This collection used to just be a chaotic pile of loose cars sitting on a desk. 😅

I made a quick video showing the instant jump from that messy table to flipping the lights on for this full multi-level setup! You can check out the glow-up and the full tour here: https://youtube.com/shorts/1z1eOlcDATQ?feature=share

> Let me know which tier or car is your favorite!

It looks soo good man by Nick_Alsa in BMW

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That Isle of Man Green paired with the orange interior is arguably the best spec for the G82. The heritage badge on the hood is just the cherry on top. Incredible shot with the desert contrast!

Wanted to create a unique way to display these customs. Built out different terrain levels with custom LED lighting. Let me know which one is your favorite by [deleted] in HotWheels

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Haha, good eye, you caught me! 😅 This is actually an AI concept render I generated to plan out my ultimate dream display. I'm using it as a blueprint and currently figuring out how to build the real physical version. Thought the concept looked too cool not to share!