The Scale Model Thread

Dussey · 9th August 2009, 14:06

Here's a 1941 Chevy Deluxe Convertible.
This is from National Motor Museum Mint in 1:24 Scale.

abhishek_bmw · 9th August 2009, 16:21

@Dippy -yes I typed wrongly 550M,that is 512M which for sale.Please make edit my post to correct it.Two days gone for the Bank workout,Saturday made me me too busy,Lastly today is Sunday.But "option lock kar diya" before anyone can get it other than me

Thank you very much for giving opinion for hotwheel.

@Cyrus-its a sweet car,please let us know the make.

@Dussy-Did you brought it from US or they sent you to India?

@all regular members of this thread-I have some models bought and have in London rented flat,some of them have no bills/invoice-what will be their fate at both countries' customs when I will try to bring them to kolkata?(I dont have a good experience with a simple keychain at Netaji SubhasChandra Bose Int'l Airport,Kolkata)

Cyrus43 · 9th August 2009, 18:45

How many models are there at that flat @ london?? Normally it shoudnt be a problem if you have then in your carry on baggage or something. Wrap them up in bubble wrap. DO NOT GET THEM IN THE BOXES!!

Also, the BMW is a UT.

abhishek_bmw · 9th August 2009, 19:20

@Cyrus43
There are about 15 1:18 models,4 of them donot have bills.All of them have boxes.Thank you for the bubble wrapper suggession-its very good idea;and definitely if you have not said,I would do the mistake of putting them in boxes(I can understand,what is the problem with the boxes).Well,then,I will have to bring the boxes alone,in another session.
I will post the pictures of them after reaching London.(Leaving India in first week of Dec,comming back around Mid Fev).

SuperSelect · 9th August 2009, 20:58

Guys, I have officially started bringing out my scale models which were haphazardly packed and kept in the attic. Will keep posting regularly now.
While on classic Ferraris, here's my 250 GTO (1962) by Burago, 1:24. Made in Italy.

dhrishikesh · 9th August 2009, 21:19

Ravi,
Its great that you are getting your models out of the packet. This one is great. I think you have clicked this pic by keeping Ferrari on your Super Select.
Hope you will get all your Vintage Matchbox Models soon. Eagerly waiting to see all of them & also your other models.

SuperSelect · 9th August 2009, 21:28

Thanks Hrishi.. I'll try and get them out as soon as possible. BTW yes, while I was talking to you on phone this evening, I was trying to multitask - cleaned up the superselect first, then took these pictures. Here's another:
Fiat 500 1:16, by Solido. Made in France.

Cyrus43 · 9th August 2009, 22:14

Those are Brilliant cars Ravi!! Finally the cat is out of the bag!!

BTW...Gave the M5 a paintjob.

abhishek_bmw · 10th August 2009, 02:35

Cyrus43,please dont take my comment negetively.The yellow paint job is definitely awefull

,
I know that your work is not completed,I am just pointing out what seems to need your attention.
But why didnt you masked the BMW logo over Bonnet during painting?Try to mop the paint with thinner/terpentine oil-if nothing clears out,print in appropiate scale of the BMW 3D logo(like my profile picture).
What happened to her eyes?Extra pressure to take them out,or thinner made it opaque?Try Xylene to make them clear.

I want to see the best Finishing touch from you mate,like that GTR.

abhishek_bmw · 10th August 2009, 02:49

Thanks for the nice pictures SuperSelect.
I think there is a big finishing difference between a made in china Bburago (which are sold in our country) and Italy made one,if I am not wrong.

Dippy · 10th August 2009, 12:22

The current Bburagos are now made in Thailand not China. That happened after Maisto bought Bburago. There is definately a difference in the ones made in Italy and those in Thailand.

Luckily all my Bburagos especially the Ferraris are made in Italy

SuperSelect · 10th August 2009, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Those are Brilliant cars Ravi!! Finally the cat is out of the bag!!

BTW...Gave the M5 a paintjob.

Thanks Cy, yes, out of the bag now.. will keep posting new ones as I get them out. (hopefully !)

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhishek_bmw

Thanks for the nice pictures SuperSelect.
I think there is a big finishing difference between a made in china Bburago (which are sold in our country) and Italy made one,if I am not wrong.

You bet Abhishek, there's a huuuge difference in finishing, I find that even in the 1:43 buragos - I have a few old made in Italy ones.

dhrishikesh · 10th August 2009, 12:32

Can anyone please tell me where can I buy the 1:18 scale model of Willy's Jeep in Mumbai ? Any guess on pricing if possible ?

gautomobile · 10th August 2009, 13:08

Thats a great model of the Fiat 500. The front doors opening in your model is 'suicide type'. They look really nice. Is the sunroof sliding?

abhishek_bmw · 10th August 2009, 15:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippy

The current Bburagos are now made in Thailand not China. That happened after Maisto bought Bburago. There is definately a difference in the ones made in Italy and those in Thailand.

Luckily all my Bburagos especially the Ferraris are made in Italy

Thank you Dippy,for correcting me.Actually,I bought a Bburago Vintage 5 weeks ago(that is1:24;no 1:18 available for this Merc 1928),that was made in China-But,it was made in Sept 2008.So,now they make in Thailand-I have no idea whether they are good or worse

than the China made.
Anyway,I am posting two pics(close up is blurred due to shake in high ISO)-it may be a offtopic-but enjoy the profile pics of SuperSelect,Dippy and me,in the background(I took the box out to check;can not controll myself to take the shots).

Yes SuperSelect,I have also noticed the quality difference in 1:64 models in India and UK.

9th August 2009, 14:06	#4786
Dussey BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 253 Thanked: 177 Times View My Garage	1941 Chevrolet Deluxe Convertible. Here's a 1941 Chevy Deluxe Convertible. This is from National Motor Museum Mint in 1:24 Scale. Attached Thumbnails
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9th August 2009, 16:21	#4787
abhishek_bmw BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kolkata/Shimla/ Posts: 67 Thanked: 8 Times	@Dippy -yes I typed wrongly 550M,that is 512M which for sale.Please make edit my post to correct it.Two days gone for the Bank workout,Saturday made me me too busy,Lastly today is Sunday.But "option lock kar diya" before anyone can get it other than me Thank you very much for giving opinion for hotwheel. @Cyrus-its a sweet car,please let us know the make. @Dussy-Did you brought it from US or they sent you to India? @all regular members of this thread-I have some models bought and have in London rented flat,some of them have no bills/invoice-what will be their fate at both countries' customs when I will try to bring them to kolkata?(I dont have a good experience with a simple keychain at Netaji SubhasChandra Bose Int'l Airport,Kolkata)
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9th August 2009, 18:45	#4788
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	How many models are there at that flat @ london?? Normally it shoudnt be a problem if you have then in your carry on baggage or something. Wrap them up in bubble wrap. DO NOT GET THEM IN THE BOXES!! Also, the BMW is a UT.
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9th August 2009, 19:20	#4789
abhishek_bmw BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kolkata/Shimla/ Posts: 67 Thanked: 8 Times	@Cyrus43 There are about 15 1:18 models,4 of them donot have bills.All of them have boxes.Thank you for the bubble wrapper suggession-its very good idea;and definitely if you have not said,I would do the mistake of putting them in boxes(I can understand,what is the problem with the boxes).Well,then,I will have to bring the boxes alone,in another session. I will post the pictures of them after reaching London.(Leaving India in first week of Dec,comming back around Mid Fev).
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9th August 2009, 20:58	#4790
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Started.. Guys, I have officially started bringing out my scale models which were haphazardly packed and kept in the attic. Will keep posting regularly now. While on classic Ferraris, here's my 250 GTO (1962) by Burago, 1:24. Made in Italy. Attached Thumbnails
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9th August 2009, 21:19	#4791
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 214 Times	Ravi, Its great that you are getting your models out of the packet. This one is great. I think you have clicked this pic by keeping Ferrari on your Super Select. Hope you will get all your Vintage Matchbox Models soon. Eagerly waiting to see all of them & also your other models. Last edited by dhrishikesh : 9th August 2009 at 21:21.
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9th August 2009, 21:28	#4792
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Thanks Hrishi.. I'll try and get them out as soon as possible. BTW yes, while I was talking to you on phone this evening, I was trying to multitask - cleaned up the superselect first, then took these pictures. Here's another: Fiat 500 1:16, by Solido. Made in France. Attached Thumbnails
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9th August 2009, 22:14	#4793
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Those are Brilliant cars Ravi!! Finally the cat is out of the bag!! BTW...Gave the M5 a paintjob. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Cyrus43 : 9th August 2009 at 22:15.
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10th August 2009, 02:35	#4794
abhishek_bmw BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kolkata/Shimla/ Posts: 67 Thanked: 8 Times	Cyrus43,please dont take my comment negetively.The yellow paint job is definitely awefull , I know that your work is not completed,I am just pointing out what seems to need your attention. But why didnt you masked the BMW logo over Bonnet during painting?Try to mop the paint with thinner/terpentine oil-if nothing clears out,print in appropiate scale of the BMW 3D logo(like my profile picture). What happened to her eyes?Extra pressure to take them out,or thinner made it opaque?Try Xylene to make them clear. I want to see the best Finishing touch from you mate,like that GTR. Attached Thumbnails
	() Thanks

10th August 2009, 02:49	#4795
abhishek_bmw BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kolkata/Shimla/ Posts: 67 Thanked: 8 Times	Thanks for the nice pictures SuperSelect. I think there is a big finishing difference between a made in china Bburago (which are sold in our country) and Italy made one,if I am not wrong.
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10th August 2009, 12:22	#4796
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,561 Thanked: 2,469 Times	The current Bburagos are now made in Thailand not China. That happened after Maisto bought Bburago. There is definately a difference in the ones made in Italy and those in Thailand. Luckily all my Bburagos especially the Ferraris are made in Italy
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10th August 2009, 12:32	#4798
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 214 Times	Can anyone please tell me where can I buy the 1:18 scale model of Willy's Jeep in Mumbai ? Any guess on pricing if possible ?
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10th August 2009, 13:08	#4799
gautomobile BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 50 Thanked: 27 Times	Thats a great model of the Fiat 500. The front doors opening in your model is 'suicide type'. They look really nice. Is the sunroof sliding?
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