The Scale Model Thread

blackadder · 11th February 2008, 18:37

The Mercedes Benz CLS 500 by Maisto has 4 opening doors too.

BEEM3R · 12th February 2008, 10:12

Im well aware of the Hummers featuring 4 doors but its not the same mechanism used by AutoArts and Kyoshos. I wasn't aware of the CLS by Maisto having 4 opening doors. The error is regretted.

blackadder · 12th February 2008, 22:55

Beem3r, I seen the 190E in person today and I must say its a stunning model. Also stunning is the price. At 3500 bucks, this model is simply out of my range now. Prices of Autoart models have gone through the roof. I don't think at this price range I will be ever able to afford another new Autoart. Looks like the beginning of an end of my hobby.

sinner · 14th February 2008, 01:21

Saw some 1:24 Signature cadies at crossword Powai.
they have a few more 1:24 from maisto
a Merc S class ( Maroon)
BMW Z4 (Blur)
67 Ford Mushtang GT (Red)
06 Ford Mushtang (Red)
Shelby cobra (Blue with white strips)
Porsche 911 Carrera (Red)
Murchilago (Green)
Mini ( open Roof ) (Red)

I guess that it.

BEEM3R · 14th February 2008, 02:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackadder

Beem3r, I seen the 190E in person today and I must say its a stunning model. Also stunning is the price. At 3500 bucks, this model is simply out of my range now. Prices of Autoart models have gone through the roof. I don't think at this price range I will be ever able to afford another new Autoart. Looks like the beginning of an end of my hobby.

Adder come on man. Dont lose hope like that. I know AutoArt has raised prices to like a 100$. But dont stop collecting. You and Dippy got me really hooked on this. Anyway heres something to cheer you up.

I never wanted to collect Ferrari Scale models really hardcore cause I felt everyone would buy a Ferrari model even those who dont collect as a hobby. So I never found them special enough. Then I discovered the Kyosho Ferraris. I think I bought all the Kyosho Ferraris my dealer got in this segment. I cant take my eyes off of them.

1:18 BBR Ferrari Enzo Yellow
1:18 BBR Ferrari Enzo Orange with Graphite wheels.
1:18 Kyosho Ferrari 575 GTC Yellow
1:18 Kyosho Ferrari 365 GTB4 Competizione No.71

This Yellow BBR Enzo is a limited edition. Serial Number 599 (

like the Fiorano) of 1507 pieces. I couldnt have asked for a better serial number in this time and age.

This particular Orange Enzo is a replica of Michael Schumacher's personal Enzo, custom Orange and those wheels.

Ive got both #64 and #71 of the Competizione 365 GTB4s cause I love Daytonas. The GTC I wasn't too keen on but its growing on me.

The BBRs have been my most expensive model cars to date. Im feeling really bad about spending that much on them. But the detailing is ridiculous. Its got removable luggage in the trunk with tiny Ferrari emblems, removable wheels, carbon brakes, body made of actual carbon fibre and aluminium, opening fuel cap lid, the works. I need to spend a day photographing them. I didnt get the car cover that was included in the earlier BBR Enzos. Dont know how to source that.

Enjoy ! Especially you Adder.

Cyrus43 · 14th February 2008, 11:36

wow...my heart just stopped for a minuite..and i am not kidding...BEEM3R buddy..hats off to you...

Cyrus43 · 14th February 2008, 11:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by sinner

Saw some 1:24 Signature cadies at crossword Powai.
they have a few more 1:24 from maisto
a Merc S class ( Maroon)
BMW Z4 (Blur)
67 Ford Mushtang GT (Red)
06 Ford Mushtang (Red)
Shelby cobra (Blue with white strips)
Porsche 911 Carrera (Red)
Murchilago (Green)
Mini ( open Roof ) (Red)

I guess that it.

thanks for the update sinner...

blackadder · 14th February 2008, 18:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by BEEM3R

Adder come on man. Dont lose hope like that. I know AutoArt has raised prices to like a 100$. But dont stop collecting. You and Dippy got me really hooked on this. Anyway heres something to cheer you up.

I never wanted to collect Ferrari Scale models really hardcore cause I felt everyone would buy a Ferrari model even those who dont collect as a hobby. So I never found them special enough. Then I discovered the Kyosho Ferraris. I think I bought all the Kyosho Ferraris my dealer got in this segment. I cant take my eyes off of them.

1:18 BBR Ferrari Enzo Yellow
1:18 BBR Ferrari Enzo Orange with Graphite wheels.
1:18 Kyosho Ferrari 575 GTC Yellow
1:18 Kyosho Ferrari 365 GTB4 Competizione No.71

This Yellow BBR Enzo is a limited edition. Serial Number 599 (

like the Fiorano) of 1507 pieces. I couldnt have asked for a better serial number in this time and age.

This particular Orange Enzo is a replica of Michael Schumacher's personal Enzo, custom Orange and those wheels.

Ive got both #64 and #71 of the Competizione 365 GTB4s cause I love Daytonas. The GTC I wasn't too keen on but its growing on me.

The BBRs have been my most expensive model cars to date. Im feeling really bad about spending that much on them. But the detailing is ridiculous. Its got removable luggage in the trunk with tiny Ferrari emblems, removable wheels, carbon brakes, body made of actual carbon fibre and aluminium, opening fuel cap lid, the works. I need to spend a day photographing them. I didnt get the car cover that was included in the earlier BBR Enzos. Dont know how to source that.

Enjoy ! Especially you Adder.

Thanks for the pep talk Beem3r. That really pushed me to get myself a nice chevy impala, a fiat 500 abarth and 2 moto gp bikes.
While there are a few cars and bikes that I can get, there are also many that have been simply put out of my reach. There are mortgages to pay and children to be educated and in the whole scheme of things, a hobby such as this comes last. So I guess, as far as premium models go, I am done.

Dippy · 14th February 2008, 18:37

Now youre talking BEEMER. Now you too are hooked onto the Prancing Horse. They are very very beautiful. I have around 25 Ferraris myself. Now I know who to ask if I ever need another one

agspins · 14th February 2008, 19:12

Now thats what i call DROOL STUFF....
Beemer bro you rock man....

RPMPKDMFF · 15th February 2008, 03:06

Hi, not sure if any of you have come across this model.

Managed to pick it up at a store in dubai... it is a 1:18 MERCEDES BENZ 600 LWB PULLMAN by AutoArt... at first I was stuck for a choice between a 1:18 Rolls Royce Phantom and the Pullman, but the Pullman won over the RR. The RR looked impressive (same as in reality) but there was not much detail on the undercarriage and neither the doors, boot or bonnet was openable... and it cost nearly 2.5 times that of the Pullman.

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/3...benzs60ij7.jpg

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2...benzs60ot0.jpg

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/3...benzs60df9.jpg

http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/9...benzs60uv2.jpg

http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9...benzs60wn8.jpg

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/2...benzs60vp0.jpg

Would appreciate the feedback. Thanks

agspins · 15th February 2008, 12:18

Nice stuff RPMPKDMFF.....BTW how many Dhs is that Pulman for?

RPMPKDMFF · 15th February 2008, 13:05

AED 1250. Broke my finances a little. Bought it with my first salary

. Will post some of my other scales in a bit.

blackadder · 15th February 2008, 18:22

Nice addition RPMPKDMFF. Now you must add the Maybach 62 to give it some company.
Also the RR Phantom is a resin model which explains the sealed doors, bonnet and boot. I have seen it in Gift Centre in Bombay. Its available in a variety of colors and is said to be a limited edition model. The black one looks excellent.

RPMPKDMFF · 16th February 2008, 11:35

hi blackadder, I do concur that the RR looks spectacular, but the fact that there are very few details is what puts me off. It does look mighty impressive and casts it shadow on any other cars parked beside it - but details are absent. Let's see if the Spirit of Ecstasy commisions another more detailed version

, would definitely pick it up. By the way, the resin model is quite weighty as well.

11th February 2008, 18:37	#1816
blackadder BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	The Mercedes Benz CLS 500 by Maisto has 4 opening doors too.
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12th February 2008, 10:12	#1817
BEEM3R BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dubai-Chennai Posts: 311 Thanked: 20 Times	Im well aware of the Hummers featuring 4 doors but its not the same mechanism used by AutoArts and Kyoshos. I wasn't aware of the CLS by Maisto having 4 opening doors. The error is regretted.
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12th February 2008, 22:55	#1818
blackadder BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Beem3r, I seen the 190E in person today and I must say its a stunning model. Also stunning is the price. At 3500 bucks, this model is simply out of my range now. Prices of Autoart models have gone through the roof. I don't think at this price range I will be ever able to afford another new Autoart. Looks like the beginning of an end of my hobby.
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14th February 2008, 01:21	#1819
sinner BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane - Mumbai Posts: 432 Thanked: 73 Times View My Garage	Saw some 1:24 Signature cadies at crossword Powai. they have a few more 1:24 from maisto a Merc S class ( Maroon) BMW Z4 (Blur) 67 Ford Mushtang GT (Red) 06 Ford Mushtang (Red) Shelby cobra (Blue with white strips) Porsche 911 Carrera (Red) Murchilago (Green) Mini ( open Roof ) (Red) I guess that it.
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14th February 2008, 11:36	#1821
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	wow...my heart just stopped for a minuite..and i am not kidding...BEEM3R buddy..hats off to you...
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14th February 2008, 18:37	#1824
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,558 Thanked: 2,462 Times	Now youre talking BEEMER. Now you too are hooked onto the Prancing Horse. They are very very beautiful. I have around 25 Ferraris myself. Now I know who to ask if I ever need another one
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14th February 2008, 19:12	#1825
agspins Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MH-31 Posts: 1,652 Thanked: 508 Times View My Garage	Now thats what i call DROOL STUFF.... Beemer bro you rock man....
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15th February 2008, 03:06	#1826
RPMPKDMFF BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharjah Posts: 169 Thanked: 29 Times	MERCEDES BENZ 600 LWB PULLMAN - AutoArt Hi, not sure if any of you have come across this model. Managed to pick it up at a store in dubai... it is a 1:18 MERCEDES BENZ 600 LWB PULLMAN by AutoArt... at first I was stuck for a choice between a 1:18 Rolls Royce Phantom and the Pullman, but the Pullman won over the RR. The RR looked impressive (same as in reality) but there was not much detail on the undercarriage and neither the doors, boot or bonnet was openable... and it cost nearly 2.5 times that of the Pullman. http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/3...benzs60ij7.jpg http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/2...benzs60ot0.jpg http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/3...benzs60df9.jpg http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/9...benzs60uv2.jpg http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9...benzs60wn8.jpg http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/2...benzs60vp0.jpg Would appreciate the feedback. Thanks
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15th February 2008, 12:18	#1827
agspins Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MH-31 Posts: 1,652 Thanked: 508 Times View My Garage	Nice stuff RPMPKDMFF.....BTW how many Dhs is that Pulman for?
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15th February 2008, 13:05	#1828
RPMPKDMFF BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharjah Posts: 169 Thanked: 29 Times	AED 1250. Broke my finances a little. Bought it with my first salary. Will post some of my other scales in a bit.
	() Thanks

15th February 2008, 18:22	#1829
blackadder BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Nice addition RPMPKDMFF. Now you must add the Maybach 62 to give it some company. Also the RR Phantom is a resin model which explains the sealed doors, bonnet and boot. I have seen it in Gift Centre in Bombay. Its available in a variety of colors and is said to be a limited edition model. The black one looks excellent.
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16th February 2008, 11:35	#1830
RPMPKDMFF BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharjah Posts: 169 Thanked: 29 Times	hi blackadder, I do concur that the RR looks spectacular, but the fact that there are very few details is what puts me off. It does look mighty impressive and casts it shadow on any other cars parked beside it - but details are absent. Let's see if the Spirit of Ecstasy commisions another more detailed version, would definitely pick it up. By the way, the resin model is quite weighty as well.
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