The Scale Model Thread

mclaren6162 · 6th August 2009, 12:14

hi guys a whole cllection of 1:18 scale models ranging from burago to maisto to auto art to franklin is up for sale as no space to park them at home anymore..collection of over 500 comprising of cars jeeps formula 1 race cars and a seperated collection of over 100 bikes !!let me know...
99000 18000 or mclaren6162@yahoo.co.uk

dhrishikesh · 6th August 2009, 16:22

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Originally Posted by mclaren6162

hi guys a whole cllection of 1:18 scale models ranging from burago to maisto to auto art to franklin is up for sale as no space to park them at home anymore..collection of over 500 comprising of cars jeeps formula 1 race cars and a seperated collection of over 100 bikes !!let me know...
99000 18000 or mclaren6162@yahoo.co.uk

Try to post some pics if possible, so we all can see your collection.
Which Jeep's model in 1:18 are you having ?? I am searching for Willys jeep model. Please reply if you have one for sale.

hanmust · 6th August 2009, 17:24

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Originally Posted by arvindmanju

One from my collection
Mercedes Benz W125

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Beautiful & rare one. Good to see such vintage beauties. Which make?

manishalive · 7th August 2009, 08:54

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Originally Posted by mclaren6162

hi guys a whole cllection of 1:18 scale models ranging from burago to maisto to auto art to franklin is up for sale as no space to park them at home anymore..collection of over 500 comprising of cars jeeps formula 1 race cars and a seperated collection of over 100 bikes !!let me know...
99000 18000 or mclaren6162@yahoo.co.uk

r u from bangalore, guessing from the no.

abhishek_bmw · 7th August 2009, 15:22

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Originally Posted by mclaren6162

hi guys a whole cllection of 1:18 scale models ranging from burago to maisto to auto art to franklin is up for sale as no space to park them at home anymore..collection of over 500 comprising of cars jeeps formula 1 race cars and a seperated collection of over 100 bikes !!let me know...
99000 18000 or mclaren6162@yahoo.co.uk

Give us details please.
Are you selling your personal collection or selling commercially?

gautomobile · 7th August 2009, 19:10

Hi,

I have been thinking of ordering some scale models from abroad.

However a fellow bhpian has just narrated an unfortunate incident involving the Indian customs officials.

Guys who have ordered from abroad, please do share your experiences as well, good or bad! It would help us decide if it is safe to order online.

Here is the terrible story.

"I have had a terrible experience and it is not because of Modelissimo. They are known to be the best in the diecast mail order business and I am sure they had sent me the models in a manner to uphold their reputation.
The parcel was opened by the customs here and I must say the people working in the dept. don't know the difference between handling cotton and diecast. Some 1:43 models were torn from their bases (I wonder if it was an attempt to pilfer them) and the undertrays of the cars being plastic, completely damaged beyond repair. The 1:18 cars have come without the side mirrors. I was lucky to find one side mirror in the box. Two cars are sitting without mirrors. One has a cracked windshield too. Some have badly scratched paint and broken wheels. It does not look like transit damage but definitely like manhandling because of fingerprints. Out of the 4 1:18 and 4 1:43 cars, absolutely none have survived the 3rd degree treatment sorted out by the customs. I don't know what they were searching for in the diecast but it has been a total loss for me and a friend. Modelissimo even puts in a complimentary sachet of sweets which obviously has gone missing.
I have never had such a terrible experience when I used to order from them while I was based in the UK, US and Canada."

amit V8 · 7th August 2009, 21:13

guys, help me to choose. my next buy.

OR

the VTEC guy · 7th August 2009, 21:40

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Originally Posted by amit V8

guys, help me to choose. my next buy.

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go for the GTR. however the quality of the model doesn't look good.

Dippy · 7th August 2009, 22:08

@amitV8: Everybody is buying the GTR nowadays. Get the Aston Martin. Its beautiful and pretty exclusive.

wings_of_fire · 8th August 2009, 01:50

Hi All,

I am Pradeep from Pune. I have designed a 1:8 scale model of the I-Robot bike built by OCC in Unigraphics Nx-4 3d cad software. I love this bike like crazy & if ever I earn the resourses, I will try to get the real bike

Ok...till then I will just manufacture this scale model in the near future. I will try to get it pressure die casted in a non-ferrous metal & get it chrome plated.
Does anyone have a cnc machine shop?

ramie2400 · 8th August 2009, 02:24

hey W.O.F. nice 3d modelled bike there..send me the file if possible i will render it in V-ray with proper realistic lignting,HDR and send you back

Dussey · 8th August 2009, 13:40

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Originally Posted by dhrishikesh

@ Dussey:
Please try to post the pics of all Jeep scale model that you hav.
Eagerly waiting to see them.
Will you suggest me where can I get 1:18 scaled Willys Jeep in Mumbai ?? Also suggest some brands.

dhrishikesh, here are some. I must be having another 8 more, I have not taken pics of those. Shall post them later.

abhishek_bmw · 8th August 2009, 14:40

I will agree with Dippy.I too have a Maisto GTR (like Dippy have too-but mine is not modded yet

) and I am not happy with its quality-especially the painted taillights.Here are some images for you.

abhishek_bmw · 8th August 2009, 16:11

I got an offer for three Box packed 1:18 cars in mint condition at a recduced price from a shop.All are from hotwheels-as,I have never seen any hotwheel 1:18 out of the box,asking all of you to comment about the quality/should I go for them?Also if you have the models,please post some pictures including the engine bay shots.

1.Ferrai 550M (not C)--Rebate price Rs.1039 (Printed price Rs.1559)
2.Maserati Quattroporte--Rebate price Rs.935 (Printed price Rs.1351)
3.Williams F1--Rebate price Rs.1039 (Printed price Rs.1767)

The pictures are taken from internet,I saw the exact models in the box.

@Dippy-I got a customers copy catalouge of Bburago models-I will post soon.

dhrishikesh · 8th August 2009, 17:21

@ All Shell Petrol Pumps, now Ferrari models are available to buy for just Rs.100/- whenever you buy petrol / diesel worth Rs.500/- or more.
These all model are of scale 1:38 & are FERRARI - Official Products with 2-Speed motors, only F1 2004 model has one speed motor.
List of Models:
1. Ferrari F430
2. Ferrari 360 Spider.
3. Ferrari F1 2004.
4. Ferrari F50.
5. Ferrari Super America.
6. Ferrari Enzo.
I have got my whole set, will post the pics by Tuesday.

@ Dussey,
Thanks for all those pics. Waiting to see pics of 8 other jeeps.
Can you suggest which brand's Jeep in 1:18 scale should I buy ???

6th August 2009, 12:14	#4756
mclaren6162 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: india Posts: 23 Thanked: 0 Times	hi whole collection up for sale !! hi guys a whole cllection of 1:18 scale models ranging from burago to maisto to auto art to franklin is up for sale as no space to park them at home anymore..collection of over 500 comprising of cars jeeps formula 1 race cars and a seperated collection of over 100 bikes !!let me know... 99000 18000 or mclaren6162@yahoo.co.uk
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7th August 2009, 19:10	#4761
gautomobile BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 50 Thanked: 28 Times	Hi, I have been thinking of ordering some scale models from abroad. However a fellow bhpian has just narrated an unfortunate incident involving the Indian customs officials. Guys who have ordered from abroad, please do share your experiences as well, good or bad! It would help us decide if it is safe to order online. Here is the terrible story. "I have had a terrible experience and it is not because of Modelissimo. They are known to be the best in the diecast mail order business and I am sure they had sent me the models in a manner to uphold their reputation. The parcel was opened by the customs here and I must say the people working in the dept. don't know the difference between handling cotton and diecast. Some 1:43 models were torn from their bases (I wonder if it was an attempt to pilfer them) and the undertrays of the cars being plastic, completely damaged beyond repair. The 1:18 cars have come without the side mirrors. I was lucky to find one side mirror in the box. Two cars are sitting without mirrors. One has a cracked windshield too. Some have badly scratched paint and broken wheels. It does not look like transit damage but definitely like manhandling because of fingerprints. Out of the 4 1:18 and 4 1:43 cars, absolutely none have survived the 3rd degree treatment sorted out by the customs. I don't know what they were searching for in the diecast but it has been a total loss for me and a friend. Modelissimo even puts in a complimentary sachet of sweets which obviously has gone missing. I have never had such a terrible experience when I used to order from them while I was based in the UK, US and Canada."
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7th August 2009, 21:13	#4762
amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	guys, help me to choose. my next buy. OR
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7th August 2009, 22:08	#4764
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,749 Thanked: 4,184 Times	@amitV8: Everybody is buying the GTR nowadays. Get the Aston Martin. Its beautiful and pretty exclusive.
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8th August 2009, 01:50	#4765
wings_of_fire Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: na Posts: 9 Thanked: 0 Times	My Design Hi All, I am Pradeep from Pune. I have designed a 1:8 scale model of the I-Robot bike built by OCC in Unigraphics Nx-4 3d cad software. I love this bike like crazy & if ever I earn the resourses, I will try to get the real bike Ok...till then I will just manufacture this scale model in the near future. I will try to get it pressure die casted in a non-ferrous metal & get it chrome plated. Does anyone have a cnc machine shop? Attached Thumbnails
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8th August 2009, 02:24	#4766
ramie2400 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,903 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	hey W.O.F. nice 3d modelled bike there..send me the file if possible i will render it in V-ray with proper realistic lignting,HDR and send you back
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8th August 2009, 14:40	#4768
abhishek_bmw BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kolkata/Shimla/ Posts: 67 Thanked: 8 Times	Hello AmitV8 its for you I will agree with Dippy.I too have a Maisto GTR (like Dippy have too-but mine is not modded yet) and I am not happy with its quality-especially the painted taillights.Here are some images for you. Attached Thumbnails
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8th August 2009, 16:11	#4769
abhishek_bmw BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kolkata/Shimla/ Posts: 67 Thanked: 8 Times	Comments please I got an offer for three Box packed 1:18 cars in mint condition at a recduced price from a shop.All are from hotwheels-as,I have never seen any hotwheel 1:18 out of the box,asking all of you to comment about the quality/should I go for them?Also if you have the models,please post some pictures including the engine bay shots. 1.Ferrai 550M (not C)--Rebate price Rs.1039 (Printed price Rs.1559) 2.Maserati Quattroporte--Rebate price Rs.935 (Printed price Rs.1351) 3.Williams F1--Rebate price Rs.1039 (Printed price Rs.1767) The pictures are taken from internet,I saw the exact models in the box. @Dippy-I got a customers copy catalouge of Bburago models-I will post soon. Attached Images Last edited by abhishek_bmw : 8th August 2009 at 16:16.
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8th August 2009, 17:21	#4770
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 241 Times	@ All Shell Petrol Pumps, now Ferrari models are available to buy for just Rs.100/- whenever you buy petrol / diesel worth Rs.500/- or more. These all model are of scale 1:38 & are FERRARI - Official Products with 2-Speed motors, only F1 2004 model has one speed motor. List of Models: 1. Ferrari F430 2. Ferrari 360 Spider. 3. Ferrari F1 2004. 4. Ferrari F50. 5. Ferrari Super America. 6. Ferrari Enzo. I have got my whole set, will post the pics by Tuesday. @ Dussey, Thanks for all those pics. Waiting to see pics of 8 other jeeps. Can you suggest which brand's Jeep in 1:18 scale should I buy ??? Last edited by dhrishikesh : 8th August 2009 at 17:23.
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