So what scale is this Chris? Looks a real beauty.
Cheers
Lee
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Nick, I like your work ;) A great selection of models there. I am sure the R32 will be treasured always.
Do you get many questions about the funny blue ones on the second shelf down of the very first photo:? D
Cheers
Lee
Where would you like me to start?
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One or two Spark brand in the collection Lee!
Cheers, John
Hi Lee, thanks the R32 will always be a very treasured one to me. Some of the members on here around in the OSCA days might have met my uncle Jeremy as he had helped dad with the Capri.
Regarding the funny blue cars, well they are an interest of mine. I have four Subarus that Are real ones :) an 05 STI WRX a 98 22B
Which is #339 of 400 and a forester XT turbo which is an 08 and then a 91 Legacy which is in the process of a complete bare shell rebuild. The Models are all Auto art except for the Possum Bourne
Impreza which is Biante.
You have an incredible collection of cars. I am still buying cars, I just bought two Marlboro Schumacher
Ferraris in 1/18 and hope to get all of his championship year 2000 to 2004.
The 2003 GA is My Favorite of all the years of the Schumacher Ferraris. Here is a couple of pictures of My son Mika and the 2003 GA and then my 1/18 scale version of the car. I have generally collected based on some kind of association with the cars as I had mentioned earlier. This is the one with the GA
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Here is one that you guys might like to see a little closer, this is a Capri made by Biante. It is a fantastic little diecast in 1/18 Scale
http://i936.photobucket.com/albums/a...3189891960.jpg
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Hi All, what is the law on diecast models (or Kitset models for that matter) in regards to ciggartte adverstising? Are they allowed to be produced with the correct decals or is it only the older models that were produced with the ciggartte sponsorship decals?
Basically in any country that has anti fag advertising laws you can not have them, especially the EU and Oz. However some makers such as Spark hide the offending decals in the box for the collector to apply, while ixo (a Chinese based and owned company) seem to ignore this rule when it suits.
Incidentally the French ban on Alcohol advertising is also starting to show up in models with a French Part Works Porsche 76 LM winner I bought recently missing the Martini logos. :mad:
Cheers
Lee
Yes, I either buy my Ferrari F1 models without and buy the decals and add them or I have just bought two more Schumacher cars with Marlboro decals already on them through a diecast distributer. I think they fit them because you pay more for them with Marlboro decals!
As I have just been educating some model collectors elsewhere I thought I would chuck these pics of my Jim Richards models up here as well.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b123/leetra/054.jpg
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Models 56 Sidchrome Mustang. All Models are 1:43 scale.
Cheers
Lee
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78 Bathurst winner Autoart for Biante, de-nannied by me.
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79 Bathurst winner Autoart for Biante
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80 Bathurst winner by Dinkum
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81 Le Mans Porsche 924GTR by Spark
Cheers
Lee
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M3 by Dinkum
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92 Bathurst Godzilla by Dinkum, model pre dates Nanny
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1995 Bathurst Autoart for Biante
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The last Bathurst Victory by Aa for Biante
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The Kangaroo car by Classic Carlectables
Cheers
Lee
Some amazing stuff showing up... I just purchased this one
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IMG_6042 by SnoozinRichy, on Flickr
Will sit nicely with all the other Group A R32's... I've never displayed any, what do you guys with glass cabinets do with regards to UV etc? Just keep them in a location out of direct sunlight?
Attachment 10891 Just wondering if anyone else is building up the part works DB5 Model Markson
Great thread.
Unfortunately, I have recently had to sell many of my Dinky Toys which I believe are about 1/43 scale, but find the modern 1/43 scale models a bit expensive for what they are. (My eyesight isn't what it was!)
However, I have found that the detail on some of the Scalextric slots cars at 1/32 is just amazing and now tend to collect them now and again, but as static models. The DB9, Le Mans Aston Martin, is stunning and the prices are very reasonable.
Apart from the Fly LM500/LM600 slots, there is a dearth of 1/32 (or larger) Marcos models, in fact, I can't ever remember seeing any static model other than 1/43 of any full sized Marcos, other than the Corgi versions of the 2/3 litre coupe, the Mantis and the XP, which is a sad omission, when you consider that many lesser known makes and models have been produced over the years, yet Marcos had a fine competition history at club and international historic lebvel.
Some stunning collections shown, so I sincerely hope your home contents policy covers them, as they may be worth far more than you think.
I recently decided to value one shelf of my better books and was somewhat shocked to find they were worth $1000's rather than $100's and that means a detailed list and pics for the insurance company.
Your model collections definitely need to be listed separately on your household insurance policies (just like any expensive items such as jewellery, camera equipment, etc). ERC is quite right - the value of your models may surprise you. I just insured mine for many, many $1,000's. There is normally a extra premium charged, but it is worth it for peace of mind.
A couple of friends lost their collections in the Christchurch earthquakes, and they were pleased that they had them itemised on there policies. It's also important to have a complete list (and photos) of all your models.
Some of mine - all 1/43rd except for an Exoto Lotus 49 stuck in there somewhere - I've crammed 100 models into the refurbished disply shelf ($5 at a garage sale), with another 50 in boxes out in the barn. A mix of Spark, Minichamps, Ixo, Bizarre etc The bikes are nearly all Ixo 1/24th - leave them in their cases - keeps the dust out.....
I do have a theme - sort of - Canam cars and 50's - 80's F1, with a predilection for Lotus & Mclaren. Also some Targa Florio cars in there and some tractors!
well I started this thread so Id better add a few pics..
first is the new Tyrrell 006 by True Scale Miniatures (spot the flaw?)
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Then an unusual wee 1/32 DTM Audi TT by Saico
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Then my aussie 1/18 scale cabinet, note the Jim Richards cars on the bottom... I just got the coppins Richards Torana tonight actually!
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and then another cabinet, sports cars, rally cars and some F1's mainly 1/18..
note the 1/18 messerschmitt on the top (yes i collect them too!!! siigh)
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As a serious Model Collector mainly 1;43 [ ask John B - have acquired a lot from him over many years ], collection is sports cars and tin tops mainly in race trim, covering Europe UK, Australia and NZ, and USA with a special collection of Briggs Cunningham cars from the 1950 Cadillac's [ Le Monstre and Le Petit Pataud - type 62's ] to his own cars, to Corvette's and Jaguar's and as I have owned a few ; some Austin Healey's MG's and Triumph's [ sports cars ]. not to mention over 50 Corvette's in Road and race trim. yep the thread is one I will follow. PS have the NZ attack on Le Mans Porsche too !! as pictured. must get some photo's on here. cheers
It get's rather expensive, damn quick, once you get the bug. I've had to reign myself in hard - the amount I've spent, I could've got a new Daytona 675R!
Totally agree on this as it is probably my favourite in the whole collection - and have been lucky enough to drive a real one on several occasions as well.
Too true I have been collecting for a little while now and this is a part of my collection. Although my collecting is not just limited to models as I also have a fair amount of different memorabilia as well.
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I also like to tinker a little and make changes to models. I got a whiff that Biante were doing a Jim Richard's Sprint so I thought that I would have a go and make one for myself. It can be seen below in the back of the photo and started life as a road car. I might add a few pics in another post at a later date.
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As I mentioned earlier here is my first attempt at modifying a 1:18 model and building up a Jim Richards Sprint.
From what started life as a nice blue road car
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That needed to be stripped out and all body moulds and panels removed
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Fitting some other wheels/brakes than standard
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Time to fabricate the roll cage and install the seat
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Strip off the old paint and get it ready for a coat of jam
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Put it back together changing it into a race car and some stickers
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Time to show the man himself as I won a ride package in the Porsche at Sandown (which was absolutely fantastic to be in a car with a talented driver)
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...and then for the 'promo/poster' shot with the transporter in the background - you might also noticed that I changed from the 350Z wheels and put the mini-lites on which is what the car ran.
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Hope that you enjoyed the short version of the build for my first attempt of modifying a model as Jim was more than impressed with the effort and actually said Biante are in the process of getting this model made up to which I said "I know.... ;) ". It is not a perfect build but I am still happy with the outcome.
Cheers
Sean
...and you should be happy with the outcome. Great job Sean.
Just received a shipment of Brumm models from Italy, and it includes six Chris Amon F1 Ferraris. They're available online now.
Cheers, John
www.spr-model.co.nz
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Brumm R172-CH : Ferrari 312 #9 Dutch F1 Grand Prix 1968 (Chris Amon - 6th)
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Brumm R255-UPD : Ferrari 312 #2 Italian F1 Grand Prix 1967 (Chris Amon - 7th)
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Brumm R294-UPD : Ferrari 312 F1 Double wing test Modena 1969 (Chris Amon)
And here are the other three Amon models...
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R301 : Ferrari 312 #15 Spanish F1 Grand Prix 1969 (Chris Amon)
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R302 : Ferrari 312 #6 French F1 Grand Prix 1969 (Chris Amon)
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R303 : Ferrari 312 #11 Monaco F1 Grand Prix 1969 (Chris Amon - 2nd)
Thanks John, currently having a muck around with a 429 Boss Mustang and a special Corvette Racer (kit) for one of my good friends. Havent done a kit in over 20 years I reckon.
Cheers
Sean
Not really, just a pair of side cutters and you're away ;) As I have numerous models and quite a few 'double-ups' of some, I decided to pull apart one of the V8Supertaxi's and utilise the roll cage and interior out of that. It just required some careful trimming to retro fit into a 40 year old car.
cheers
Sean
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This is a generic picture of my latest edition to my collection. It is a 1/43rd scale model. It has a significant meaning to me as I have been working for this team on this car, we just clinched the championship for 2013 and won the last six races.
Sean, amazing job. Well done, and so much more satisfying for you than owning an "off the shelf" purchase.
I'm small time compared to most here but I do have all the Orange GMP 1:18 M8's raced by McLaren Cars. There are six of them, 2 M8A's (Bruce,Denny), 3 M8B's (Bruce, Denny, and Dan Gurney who raced the spare for a 1-2-3 finish) and a M8D for Dan. Photos coming
There was a time when Dinky Toys were pocket money collectibles. Sadly, although the quality of 1/43 scale models is just stunning, they are now for serious collectors only. Ditto the larger scale models.
Great work Sean...
I have most of my models under glass but do like to have some in the open and always had a problem with dusting them until I acquired a brush as used by the Police when dusting for fingerprints. It looks like an artists paintbrush but with very fine, bushy bristles nearly 40mm long. It does the job quickly and doesn't flick mirrors, wipers etc off. It is Haydn branded, so must be available from their stockists. I suspect it may be a womens make-up brush but that's a world I don't frequent so I'm only guessing.
David Hunter