well, with threads on slot cars... what about diecast cars?
Anyone else (rhetorical question Im sure) collect 1:18 or 1:43 model cars?
One of my latest is this Exoto Ford GT40 raced by Hulme and Ruby at Le mans in 67..
Its getting so bad Im actually having to sell some of the older models on Trademe to make space nowadays..
Wow cool looking model
It certainly is. I bought mine from a shop in Newmarket but I can't remember it's name......gone now. But everything works on this model...steering, doors, bonnet and engine bay etc, and it so HEAVY. The detail is exquisite. Also have the Autoart 1/18 versions of the Jaguar C and D types. I think from memory that all these cost in the region of $350 each....and this is 15 years ago, so weren't cheap. The thing with models like these is that they have to be kept behind glass or the dusting of them becomes a problem....does in our house anyway. I'm afraid I'm not one to keep them in their original boxes, although I do keep the containers. Remember that outfit in England, 'Mint and Boxed'.....something dodgy went on there as it self destructed some years ago.
Yes I also have a collection of about 20 of the 1/18 scale models. These are mainly of the older Australian saloon cars from the days of yore. Unfortunately they are now packed away in their boxes as I have run out of room to dispaly them. Had a few of them in my office and they always drew positive comments.
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.Originally Posted by AMCO72
David Hunter
Dad used to use a soft brush with a built in rubber bulb that could act as a vacuum or a blower, when dismantling and restoring cameras. I have no idea where he got it from but he certainly got a lot of use from it - the collection contained about 650 cameras from old half plate mahogany & brass Sandersons, to Nikons.
One of my favourite models is one I got in 1981 - cost UK80 pounds!!!
Has always been on my model shelf so a bit dusty and worn out especially as it gets handled.Is a Western 1/24th scale.
There is a piece missing for any eagle eye to spot.
Chris Read-Arrowtown.
Models! Now we're talking. Have a very large collection of models primarily in 1:43 scale covering a wide variety of subjects. In fact given the prices and release rates these days I am trying to restrict myself to certain main themes. One of which, naturally is NZ related models.
Some examples
C. McRae 1994 Rally NZ Impreza
Rally NZ winning Peugeots
The most famous non winning entrant in Rally NZ history.
The Rat
The Kiwi Assault Le Mans 1996
M7A by RBA
Plenty more where these came from.
Cheers
Lee
My kind of discussion!
I have a relatively extensive collection, my main focus is on Japanese sports saloons and coupes from the 60's - 80's. However I do have a smattering of others, inclusive of some 1:18 Group 5 BMW 320i's, Lancia 037's in rally trim, some road BMW's... basically if it's a 60's - 80's tintop I'm likely to have an interest in it.
Scales include a selection of 1:64 Konami (Japanese brand) highly detailed Japanese car range, a bunch of 1:43 Alfa's which were purchased before I shifted my focus to 1:18, with the bulk being 1:18 Autoart, Kyosho and Minichamps branded items. Latest addition was a series 1 Mazda RX7 road car, the next is likely to be a TA22 Celica road car.
faminz - that GT40 is stunning, Exoto do some fantastic stuff at prices that are generally above my budget/justification.
Here's another of my favourites. It is Prost's Renault RE30 or 30B from the 1982 season. These models were commissioned by the factory and encased in a plastic presentation case. There is no model maker markings so they may have been an in house job.
I got mine from a Renault executive in recognition of work I did for Renault in NZ at the time. Pretty neat model with no damage due to the case. Chris Read-Arrowtown.
That is a awesome model you have there !Here's another of my favourites. It is Prost's Renault RE30 or 30B from the 1982 season. These models were commissioned by the factory and encased in a plastic presentation case. There is no model maker markings so they may have been an in house job.
I got mine from a Renault executive in recognition of work I did for Renault in NZ at the time. Pretty neat model with no damage due to the case. Chris Read-Arrowtown.
I had changed my display cabineet around so I took a few more pictures!
If I didn't like women as much as I do then I'd probably feel like a perve looking at these magnificient models. Well done chaps.
So what scale is this Chris? Looks a real beauty.Here's another of my favourites. It is Prost's Renault RE30 or 30B from the 1982 season. These models were commissioned by the factory and encased in a plastic presentation case. There is no model maker markings so they may have been an in house job.
I got mine from a Renault executive in recognition of work I did for Renault in NZ at the time. Pretty neat model with no damage due to the case. Chris Read-Arrowtown.
Cheers
Lee
CHRIS The RENUALT GP CAR was made by the FRENCH MODEL making company NOREV who are of the biggest diecast Manufacturers in the World they do most the commision work for all the French model or toy makers. I have one also but not in the case.Here's another of my favourites. It is Prost's Renault RE30 or 30B from the 1982 season. These models were commissioned by the factory and encased in a plastic presentation case. There is no model maker markings so they may have been an in house job.
I got mine from a Renault executive in recognition of work I did for Renault in NZ at the time. Pretty neat model with no damage due to the case. Chris Read-Arrowtown.
I suggest model collectors get ready to eat a lot of 2 minute noodles this year.
I have just seen Spark Models planned release schedule for 2012. How about
M2Bs Monaco and Britain
MA7s ROC (Bruce) US (Denny)
BT20 Monaco (Denny)
BT24 Germany (Denny)
M6GT
McLaren #47 1964 (Bruce)
#5 Nassau 64
#4 Can Am 66
March 707 Can Am 70 Chris
T70 BOAC 500 67 Hulme Brabham
Ensign N176 Belgium 76 Chris
Despite however adding such no names as Marko and Migault to their BRM line ups there is still no room for Howden
Cheers
Lee
Hi Lee & fellow collectors,
Lee I know you're a big fan of the Spark brand of 1:43rd resin models. Well you may like to know that your model collecting has just become a little cheaper! SPR Limited - the NZ importer & distributor of Spark, Bizarre & TrueScale models - has just launched a new online store.
Check out the Sponsors News Forum of this site, or visit www.spr-models.co.nz
Cheers,
John
Those members who collect might also be interested in these two reviews of the new Minichamps 66 Le Mans winner
http://www.diecast.org/diecast98/htm...27&start=97527
http://www.diecast.org/diecast98/htm...02&start=96802
Looks like it is the best so far.
Cheers
Lee
Interesting comparisons on the McLaren/Amon Le Mans Winner. I'm looking forward to seeing the 1:43 Spark version that is due at the end of this year. Spark is renowned for their accuracy.
I hope I am not regarded as a sick person as I have about $3,000 worth of Fiats and Ferrari's. The Fiats outnumber the Ferrari's about 4 to 1. Most are 1/43 because they take up less space than those fantastic 1/18 th models.
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