ARTICLE: About Scale/ Diecast Models

[Brabus E V12]

Originally Posted by RPMPKDMFF

hi sinner... I have 2 types of displays... one is for all my 1:18 models, picked it up for Ikea in dubai. I think there is one coming up in India as well... it is a simple display unit with glass shutters, protects and shows-off at the same time... for the other display unit I followed the DIY method, got myself some mdf pieces, measurements for the assembled unit is 600x600mm and depth is 200mm. Got 6 units like this but the disadvantage with the unit is I have not been able to fix up some doors yet, so the cars do get a little dusty at times.

That is a very nice collection dude! Keep it up...Hope it keeps on increasing!!

[Brabus E V12]

Originally Posted by markiv

Does anybody know of good places in NCR for buying scale models?

Have checked out a few places in Aurobindo Marg, South Ex and in Noida Shoppers Stop (Great India Place mall) but they have a limited collection. I want a Red Ferrari F430 in 1:24 scale!! nowhere to be found!!

And I have only seen Maisto and Mattel models till now, no other brands!

Have you checked this scale model shop in the Select City Walk Mall in Saket?? Its right besides the entrance to the movie hall on the 1st floor.
I remember seeing some really nice models there.

[Dussey]

Originally Posted by RPMPKDMFF

Hi Guys, am new to this forum, and like it alot. Have been collecting scale models since I was little but have become a more serious collector with addition on a regular basis for nearly 2 years now.

One thing I have trouble with, is keeping my babies clean... so every two weeks I go through a rigorous operation 'Clean-up'... out come my gloves, sterile cloth, vacuum, spray and wax... and the brushes as well... for the fingerprints, the best thing would be to use a lint free cloth...

I managed to pick up on this procedure while surfing the net for some more models to add to my collection...

Diecast Nuts!

Follow the link, has a great write up to help everyone out. Hope it is of use...

Hi, Nice collection and nice display. I am an avid scale modeller too.
I have about 200 in all scales. I specialise in classic and Vintage vehicles and I have a collection of military models too. The latest one I have acquired is a huge 1:5 Scale Mercedes Benz 540K Roadster RC model. Its awesome. Since I had this imported from the US, during transit,one of the lights has come off. I am in the process of fixing it. Shall post pics as soon as it is done. Some of my models are posted in my photosite ;
S.Srivardhan's Photographs :: Fotopic.Net
Srivardhan's Vintage Vehicles :: Fotopic.Net.

[kingshan]

Originally Posted by Dussey

Hi, Nice collection and nice display. I am an avid scale modeller too.
I have about 200 in all scales. I specialise in classic and Vintage vehicles and I have a collection of military models too. The latest one I have acquired is a huge 1:5 Scale Mercedes Benz 540K Roadster RC model. Its awesome. Since I had this imported from the US, during transit,one of the lights has come off. I am in the process of fixing it. Shall post pics as soon as it is done. Some of my models are posted in my photosite ;
S.Srivardhan's Photographs :: Fotopic.Net
Srivardhan's Vintage Vehicles :: Fotopic.Net.

Srivardhan, do you own all these vehicles? hats off sir, I have become a fan of you man, keep it up.

[Dussey]

Originally Posted by kingshan

Srivardhan, do you own all these vehicles? hats off sir, I have become a fan of you man, keep it up.

Yes, I do. Just four of my real ones are shown. Another two vehicles, a 1938 Merc 170V sedan and a 1946 Ford Thames apart from three motorcycles viz a 1952 BSA C-11, A DKW Auto Union RT200 1954 and a Jawa Pionr 50cc 1958 are under restoration.
Even the scale models shown are a few. I have around 200. You can pictures of two interesting plastic kits, a Willys MB with Trailer and an WW2 SAS Jeep in desert camo in the other scale model thread.

[Dussey]

Originally Posted by kingshan

Srivardhan, do you own all these vehicles? hats off sir, I have become a fan of you man, keep it up.

Please see the other thread " The Scale Model thread". I have posted pictures of an interesting model, a 'Ajax ' Chevy Flat bed truck with a Ford Model A Coupe in its flat bed.

[Dussey]

Originally Posted by kingshan

Srivardhan, do you own all these vehicles? hats off sir, I have become a fan of you man, keep it up.

Please see "The Scale Model Thread ". You can see one more interesting Scale Model of mine. A 1:5 scale big size 1938 Merc 540K Roadster.