The Scale Model Thread

Cyrus43 · 11th June 2008, 00:06

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Originally Posted by diecastfreak

Cyrus,

I own a Aa Skyline GTR R34 in red. The first thing that does not match with this Motormax model is the die-cast itself. Autoart uses a very fine sheet unlike Maisto or Motormax who uses thicker crude die-casts. Result is that the overall look of the model looses its sharpness. Secondly, particular to this model is its decals on Aa. The model is actually incomplete without them. I leave aside everything other like paint, engine details, interiors etc. So "SLAP" - never. "royal SLAP" - not in a million years.

Boss, The AA GT-R is somewhere in the region of 3-3.5 Grand. This is 900Rs approx. The Die Cast is not at all "CRUDE". And for its price, it is definately a ROYAL SLAP on the AutoArts. Secondly, The Paint quality is very good indeed. Better than Maisto. AutoArts can give people a Good Ego trip, But this is true VALUE FOR MONEY!!

amit V8 · 11th June 2008, 00:19

tractionavant,
the alfa is made of plastic right?? but did you assemble it or it was a piece.
i have quite a lot of AIRFIX KITS which needs to be painted & assembled.

TractionAvant · 11th June 2008, 09:54

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

This is an Absolute Stunner. Very rare car i think. Keep it well!!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by amit V8

tractionavant,
the alfa is made of plastic right?? but did you assemble it or it was a piece.
i have quite a lot of AIRFIX KITS which needs to be painted & assembled.

Yes Amit, it is a plastic kit first issued in the 60s (I think). Although not perfect, It was quite a job to get it up to this level. It took about a month of my spare time, if I remember right. I too have quite a few kits waiting to be built.

Cheers

BEEM3R · 11th June 2008, 14:11

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Boss, The AA GT-R is somewhere in the region of 3-3.5 Grand. This is 900Rs approx. The Die Cast is not at all "CRUDE". And for its price, it is definately a ROYAL SLAP on the AutoArts. Secondly, The Paint quality is very good indeed. Better than Maisto. AutoArts can give people a Good Ego trip, But this is true VALUE FOR MONEY!!

@Cyrus43: I dont think one needs a good quality scale model to boost one's ego. I understand how buying AutoArt/Kyosho's are not possible for everyone. But you will one day graduate to that level of collecting provided you continue to do so even when you finish school-college and then begin working. Most of the people here who own these high end scale models are working and doing so with their own money. I like budget models, nothing against them, but once you move onto these higher end models, collecting and preserving them becomes more serious. The Maistos etc. start looking like toys and not collectors items. Theres another truth in that, these budget models are available in toy stores and lots of people give them to children as toys. I bought my first AutoArt when I was 23. Whole of high school and college I only bought bburago, maisto, road tough. But today when I look at some of those cars, with their plastic parts and their discoloured chrome bits they do feel like toys. Im sure Diecastfreak meant it well, so dont take it personally. When you place your Motormax Skyline next to a an AutoArt Skyline you'll see a terrific difference. I dont think its a slap in the face, cause AutoArt doesnt care nor compete with the budget brands. Having said this AutoArt isn't my favourite brand of scale models and Im also seriously considering a Saleen S7 and Pagani Zonda from Motormax. Working your way up the model car ladder is a great way for you to appreciate the different quality levels offered by different manufacturers. So keep collecting. Pretty soon you will discover girls! Who will drain you of your AutoArt money in a sitting

Those that stick to collecting even after those stages are the ones with the greatest of collections !

P.S. Not patronizing so I appologize if I came across like that. You are very passionate and do continue to stay that way. Some of the friends that got me into collecting now wont look twice at their model cars.

TractionAvant · 11th June 2008, 14:34

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Originally Posted by amit V8

tractionavant,
the alfa is made of plastic right?? but did you assemble it or it was a piece.
i have quite a lot of AIRFIX KITS which needs to be painted & assembled.

Amit V8,

Here is another 1:32 Airfix kit I built. This is a Bugatti type 35b. Both models are just about a 100mm long (@4 inches). So please excuse the low level of detail.

amit V8 · 11th June 2008, 20:44

how strange tractionavant,
i do have the same model (shown in earlier posts) but with a driver & a left hand drive.

Cyrus43 · 11th June 2008, 21:59

Update for mumbai fellows!! RUN TO GIFT CENTER if you are interested in buying AutoArt or Kyosho. They have an all new range. Also they have some new maistos!! And another beautiful car about which i will keep mum as i want it!!

swift8847 · 11th June 2008, 23:16

One of my favourites.

Cyrus43 · 11th June 2008, 23:49

Thats an AutoArt isnt it? I saw the White and Blue one in Gift Center. Its pure nirvana!!

TractionAvant · 12th June 2008, 09:54

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Originally Posted by amit V8

how strange tractionavant,
i do have the same model (shown in earlier posts) but with a driver & a left hand drive.

If I remember right, one of them came with a driver. I will check the boxes and let you know. As for the right-hand drive format, this is how I got the kits.

Cheers

sinner · 12th June 2008, 22:11

@ Swift : Well that my dream car.. in both scales 1:1 and 1:18.

Dippy · 12th June 2008, 23:14

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Update for mumbai fellows!! RUN TO GIFT CENTER if you are interested in buying AutoArt or Kyosho. They have an all new range. Also they have some new maistos!! And another beautiful car about which i will keep mum as i want it!!

Cyrus bawa how about little in detail on the additions they have received. Would be a great help since I cant go from one end of Mumbai to the other just to look. About the car you chose to keep mum about, please PM me what it is. I would appreciate it .

Thanks

shankar.balan · 16th June 2008, 09:46

the newest horses in the stable, boys!

Aston Martin 1934 - Signature Models
Jag XJ 8 - Auto Art

Cheers

Dippy · 16th June 2008, 10:29

@shankar: Is the XJ a 1:43 Autoart since I dont remember AA making a 1:18 of this car.

shankar.balan · 16th June 2008, 10:34

Yep
both the cars are 1:43
I ve been wanting the aston for a long time and they finally got it for me

cheers

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Originally Posted by Dippy

@shankar: Is the XJ a 1:43 Autoart since I dont remember AA making a 1:18 of this car.

11th June 2008, 00:19	#2582
amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	tractionavant, the alfa is made of plastic right?? but did you assemble it or it was a piece. i have quite a lot of AIRFIX KITS which needs to be painted & assembled.
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Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Update for mumbai fellows!! RUN TO GIFT CENTER if you are interested in buying AutoArt or Kyosho. They have an all new range. Also they have some new maistos!! And another beautiful car about which i will keep mum as i want it!!
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swift8847 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore/Houston Posts: 324 Thanked: 2 Times	One of my favourites. Attached Thumbnails
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Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Thats an AutoArt isnt it? I saw the White and Blue one in Gift Center. Its pure nirvana!!
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shankar.balan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,368 Thanked: 23,150 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/2 (8)	The two newest additions to the stable the newest horses in the stable, boys! Aston Martin 1934 - Signature Models Jag XJ 8 - Auto Art Cheers Attached Thumbnails
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Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,469 Times	@shankar: Is the XJ a 1:43 Autoart since I dont remember AA making a 1:18 of this car.
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