The Scale Model Thread

Maverick5490 · 26th July 2008, 08:41

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Guys, I am in a fix. Please help me decide between these two.

The Reventon...
2008 Lamborghini Reventon diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by Burago - 11029

Or the new Alfa 8C competitzione...
2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by Welly - Yellow 18013w

I would definately go for the Reventon.. the 8C finish does not look good in pics..

sinner · 27th July 2008, 10:13

Cyrus : dude definatly the reventon

normally_crazy · 27th July 2008, 10:25

Cyrus,

It has to be the Reventon. PERIOD.

Dussey · 27th July 2008, 13:00

Hi folks,
Here are two magnificent German machines. The Mercedes Benz SSKL, 1931, in which Rudolf Caracciola won the Mille Miglia and the Fokker Dr.1,Triplane made famous by Baron Von Richthofen. the German ace. The Merc is a Bburago 1:18 and the Triplane is a 1:48 New Ray plastic kit assembled by me.

Cyrus43 · 27th July 2008, 13:22

Wow dussey. You seem to have a fetish for Mercs i see. Or is it all things german..??

Is the Mercedes Model 1:18??

Edit-I love the dashboard and the exhausts..

Dussey · 27th July 2008, 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Wow dussey. You seem to have a fetish for Mercs i see. Or is it all things german..??

Is the Mercedes Model 1:18??

Edit-I love the dashboard and the exhausts..

Yes I do have preferences for the Merc as they are great machines and very well built.Moreso,because I am restoring a 1938 Merc Type 170V (real one). Not to worry, you will see other marques too. I thought the Fokker Triplane and the Merc compliment each other, in the sky as well as the ground !!
The Merc is a Bburrago 1 : 18.

Spitfire · 28th July 2008, 14:05

Anyone has bought the "Welly" brand. How good or bad is it?

Cyrus43 · 29th July 2008, 00:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitfire

Anyone has bought the "Welly" brand. How good or bad is it?

I am considering buying a Welly. But not until I get conformation that it has quality as good or better than MotorMax and Maisto...

Spitfire · 29th July 2008, 14:57

I did see some of the Welly brand at a local toy store - i guess they were 1:24. didnt get to have a good look but the packaging looked horrible.

shankar.balan · 29th July 2008, 16:28

Dussey!
Fantastic.
White was the Racing colour of the old Mercedes cars in the '30 's! Lovely!
This is a bit OT but I m a fan of the old First World War planes too. Comes of reading too much "Biggles" I guess!
I went specifically to the RAF Museum in Hendon, North London to view and spend time with those beautiful aircraft.
Do get in touch if you are also of a similar set of interests!
Let me know and I ll PM you my email and phone no.
Cheers
shankar

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dussey

Hi folks,
Here are two magnificent German machines. The Mercedes Benz SSKL, 1931, in which Rudolf Caracciola won the Mille Miglia and the Fokker Dr.1,Triplane made famous by Baron Von Richthofen. the German ace. The Merc is a Bburago 1:18 and the Triplane is a 1:48 New Ray plastic kit assembled by me.

Dussey · 29th July 2008, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

Dussey!
Fantastic.
White was the Racing colour of the old Mercedes cars in the '30 's! Lovely!
This is a bit OT but I m a fan of the old First World War planes too. Comes of reading too much "Biggles" I guess!
I went specifically to the RAF Museum in Hendon, North London to view and spend time with those beautiful aircraft.
Do get in touch if you are also of a similar set of interests!
Let me know and I ll PM you my email and phone no.
Cheers
shankar

Thanks,Shankar.balan. Yes I am a Aircraft enthusiast too.,especially WW1 & WW2. I have always wanted to see the RAF Museum when I am in London,but since most times its with family,other things take precedence.Maybe I will make it one day. I have a small collection of aircraft models too. Used to do a bit of aeromodelling long ago. Now vintage/Classic cars and bikes ,(both the real ones and scale models) are my preference. Please do PM your mail Id & phone and keep in touch.

Dippy · 31st July 2008, 20:30

@Cyrus: The Reventon is a better buy anyday. The Alfa is by Welly and the quality is not upto Bburago or Maisto. I have a Vw New Beetle by Welly. Quality is ok ok. I have compared it with the Bburago Beetle and the Welly is not as good.

neiltopaz · 1st August 2008, 09:44

Dear Patrons, friends & well-wishers,

The run-up to the 10th anniversary of Ford’s Special Vehicles Team (SVT) had Mustang better all its past records in terms of performance and sales.

The Ford Motor Company also witnessed a sea of change over the turn of the century with a new young, dynamic Chairman on whose shoulders a very burden was placed – to reverse flagging sales and losses. Taking up the challenge, following his instincts and daring to ride untraveled paths in the face of skepticism, he did make a difference.

And not to forget that great man Carroll Shelby, who gave the Mustang the power to outrun its competitors all through the 1960s, we bring you an update on his company too.

Read about the great Mustangs and these great personalities in our July 2008 issue:
V7-I7 July 2008.pdf - File Shared from Box.net - Free Online File Storage

Best regards,
Neil D’Costa
Co-founder – Autofest City
MYSORE - INDIA

somspaple · 1st August 2008, 17:48

few more pics from digital camera.

look at the seat belt in the last but one pic..

I must say attention to detail is great in this model

somspaple · 1st August 2008, 17:59

Ford Gt/ Bmw R1100/ Ferrari Fxx

27th July 2008, 10:13	#2747
sinner BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane - Mumbai Posts: 433 Thanked: 77 Times View My Garage	Cyrus : dude definatly the reventon
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27th July 2008, 10:25	#2748
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,305 Thanked: 543 Times View My Garage	Cyrus, It has to be the Reventon. PERIOD.
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27th July 2008, 13:00	#2749
Dussey BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 253 Thanked: 177 Times View My Garage	Mercedes Benz SSKL & Fokker Triplane Hi folks, Here are two magnificent German machines. The Mercedes Benz SSKL, 1931, in which Rudolf Caracciola won the Mille Miglia and the Fokker Dr.1,Triplane made famous by Baron Von Richthofen. the German ace. The Merc is a Bburago 1:18 and the Triplane is a 1:48 New Ray plastic kit assembled by me. Attached Thumbnails
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27th July 2008, 13:22	#2750
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Wow dussey. You seem to have a fetish for Mercs i see. Or is it all things german..?? Is the Mercedes Model 1:18?? Edit-I love the dashboard and the exhausts..
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Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 778 Times	Anyone has bought the "Welly" brand. How good or bad is it?
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Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,313 Thanked: 778 Times	I did see some of the Welly brand at a local toy store - i guess they were 1:24. didnt get to have a good look but the packaging looked horrible.
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31st July 2008, 20:30	#2757
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,748 Thanked: 4,163 Times	@Cyrus: The Reventon is a better buy anyday. The Alfa is by Welly and the quality is not upto Bburago or Maisto. I have a Vw New Beetle by Welly. Quality is ok ok. I have compared it with the Bburago Beetle and the Welly is not as good.
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1st August 2008, 09:44	#2758
neiltopaz Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mysore Posts: 24 Thanked: 41 Times	Autofest City News - July 2008 Dear Patrons, friends & well-wishers, The run-up to the 10th anniversary of Ford’s Special Vehicles Team (SVT) had Mustang better all its past records in terms of performance and sales. The Ford Motor Company also witnessed a sea of change over the turn of the century with a new young, dynamic Chairman on whose shoulders a very burden was placed – to reverse flagging sales and losses. Taking up the challenge, following his instincts and daring to ride untraveled paths in the face of skepticism, he did make a difference. And not to forget that great man Carroll Shelby, who gave the Mustang the power to outrun its competitors all through the 1960s, we bring you an update on his company too. Read about the great Mustangs and these great personalities in our July 2008 issue: V7-I7 July 2008.pdf - File Shared from Box.net - Free Online File Storage Best regards, Neil D’Costa Co-founder – Autofest City MYSORE - INDIA
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1st August 2008, 17:48	#2759
somspaple BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 349 Thanked: 954 Times	few more of GT few more pics from digital camera. look at the seat belt in the last but one pic.. I must say attention to detail is great in this model Attached Thumbnails
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1st August 2008, 17:59	#2760
somspaple BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 349 Thanked: 954 Times	Ford, Bmw, Ferrari Ford Gt/ Bmw R1100/ Ferrari Fxx Attached Thumbnails
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