The Scale Model Thread

sinner · 1st November 2006, 01:43

Just wanna share this funny comparison image of a 1:24 parked next to a 1:43

Dippy · 1st November 2006, 10:10

good pic now add the 1:18 to that picture to compare sizes

planet_rocker · 1st November 2006, 12:27

guys i tried maisto's website for the 1:24 (premium editions) ... but the links (for online shopping) doesnt have an Indian vendor. Maisto has their distributor in Bangalore (ref maisto's website) but they only take bulk orders.

@all of you - suggest me one / two online shops in India from where i can buy the scale models.

the 1:24s are available at Shoppers Stop / West Side, but they have very limited options to choose from.

i have a 2006 ford mustang (1:24) and i am looking for a Mitsubishi evo (1:24 / 18) and Nissan Skyline (code: 31325). i have placed an order with shoppers stope but they didnt bother to follow up.

i am looking forward for any kinda help. thanks in advance.

take care and drive safe.

sinner · 1st November 2006, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by planet_rocker

guys i tried maisto's website for the 1:24 (premium editions) ... but the links (for online shopping) doesnt have an Indian vendor. Maisto has their distributor in Bangalore (ref maisto's website) but they only take bulk orders.

@all of you - suggest me one / two online shops in India from where i can buy the scale models.

the 1:24s are available at Shoppers Stop / West Side, but they have very limited options to choose from.

i have a 2006 ford mustang (1:24) and i am looking for a Mitsubishi evo (1:24 / 18) and Nissan Skyline (code: 31325). i have placed an order with shoppers stope but they didnt bother to follow up.

i am looking forward for any kinda help. thanks in advance.

take care and drive safe.

Dude .. try this link.. you might get what you are looking for.
http://www.modelartindia.com/

Rahul14 · 2nd November 2006, 04:29

Hey sinner thanks for the site...hopefully Ill pick up an auto art from there soon!

Cheers,
Rahul.

sinner · 2nd November 2006, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rahul14

Hey sinner thanks for the site...hopefully Ill pick up an auto art from there soon!

Cheers,
Rahul.

Your most welcome buddy..... But just a though... if you are in mumbai then why not go and visit the shop... Its at Inorbit Mall Malad. First flooer , Just next to the escalator.

rOaD AsSaSin!! · 2nd November 2006, 16:13

here some more by my side!!

My alfa romeo gt, R1, motoguzzi lemans.

The wheel...

The Real Deal..

sorry for the poor photography still learning!!

Mr.Rage · 2nd November 2006, 23:42

Ive got the following 1:18

1) McLaren F1 GTR Lemans Racer
2) Ford GT
3) McLaren MP4 21 (kimi)
4) Mercedes Bezn McLaren SLR
5) Ferrari Enzo
6) Ferrari Scaglietti
7) Bugatti Veyron EB16
8) Ford GT90 concept (NFS Racer)
9) Pagani Zonda
10) Lincoln Towncar limo

Sadly cant put up any pics they are all in India... All from ModelArt, forum Bangalore...

Rahul14 · 3rd November 2006, 04:24

Yep Ive been there...in fact picked up a maybach 62 and 911 gt3 in auto art- great pieces...its just that websites make it far easier to search and order stuff rather than going there from nepeansea road every time...

BEEM3R · 6th November 2006, 12:08

Hey Guys.. Im attaching pictures of my 1:18 collection. There are 42 cars and counting. Hope you guys like them and feel free to comment.

Regards
BEEM3R

blackadder · 7th November 2006, 09:56

Could you guys

resize the pic to more acceptable levels, say around 60 - 70 KB. These 500 kb file sizes sap all the strength of my net connection and also eat up my monthly allocation. You could use a program called irfanview available for free at www.irfanview.com to edit your pictures.

Ram · 7th November 2006, 15:33

Hi BEEM3R:

Among a bunch of commonplace 1:18 Ferraris and Jaguars,
the Raymond Loewy designed 1953 Studebaker Starliner coupe is a work of art.

Who is the manufacturer of your 1:18 scale model? Is it the Special Edition by Maisto of Thailand?

Pic is somewhat out of focus though.

Great that you stuck to the 1:18 scale format throughout without mixing scales like some others!

Ram

BEEM3R · 7th November 2006, 15:47

Hey Ram,

The Studebaker Starliner is made by Maisto, and Im really impressed with that particular model. The detailing is great for the price and has the greatest softest suspension any scale model could have. Its like how the Lincoln TownCar rides. You press the boot down and the whole car will just sit and then come up ever so slowly. I know some of the cars are commonplace but those are essentials to a great collection. 1:18 is the perfect scale according to me, others are either too big or too small. And when you see so many of them together its like a miniature world. After collecting a set number of cars I want to start sourcing more rare scale models. Glad you liked them. If you want I can send more pics of the Studebaker.

Regards
BEEM3R

Ram · 7th November 2006, 16:17

Hi BEEM3R,

Yes. Do post more pics of the 1953 Studebaker Starliner coupe.
One of the cars you may like to source (if you don't have one already) is
a 1:18 scale model of the 1959 Chevrolet Impala from Yat-Ming.

(click on the pic)

A truly beautiful car, I'd mentioned it in this post:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/281501-post495.html

Ram

BEEM3R · 7th November 2006, 16:23

that is beautiful...though the most breathtaking of the time I think was the Thunderbird. I want it in a similar blue with the spare at the back. It had really smooth lines for a car at that time. Im really slowly finding myself getting into older cars and often read your posts with much interest. I will attach pics soon. And keep you posted on any new interesting cars I find.

Regards
BEEM3R

1st November 2006, 01:43	#526
sinner BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane - Mumbai Posts: 433 Thanked: 77 Times View My Garage	Just wanna share this funny comparison image of a 1:24 parked next to a 1:43
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1st November 2006, 10:10	#527
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,784 Thanked: 4,372 Times	good pic now add the 1:18 to that picture to compare sizes
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1st November 2006, 12:27	#528
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	guys i tried maisto's website for the 1:24 (premium editions) ... but the links (for online shopping) doesnt have an Indian vendor. Maisto has their distributor in Bangalore (ref maisto's website) but they only take bulk orders. @all of you - suggest me one / two online shops in India from where i can buy the scale models. the 1:24s are available at Shoppers Stop / West Side, but they have very limited options to choose from. i have a 2006 ford mustang (1:24) and i am looking for a Mitsubishi evo (1:24 / 18) and Nissan Skyline (code: 31325). i have placed an order with shoppers stope but they didnt bother to follow up. i am looking forward for any kinda help. thanks in advance. take care and drive safe. Last edited by planet_rocker : 1st November 2006 at 12:30.
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2nd November 2006, 04:29	#530
Rahul14 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 0 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey sinner thanks for the site...hopefully Ill pick up an auto art from there soon! Cheers, Rahul.
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2nd November 2006, 16:13	#532
rOaD AsSaSin!! BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: faridabad Posts: 93 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	My possesions.. here some more by my side!! My alfa romeo gt, R1, motoguzzi lemans. The wheel... The Real Deal.. sorry for the poor photography still learning!!
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2nd November 2006, 23:42	#533
Mr.Rage BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Edison, Namm Bengalooru Posts: 40 Thanked: 0 Times	Ive got the following 1:18 1) McLaren F1 GTR Lemans Racer 2) Ford GT 3) McLaren MP4 21 (kimi) 4) Mercedes Bezn McLaren SLR 5) Ferrari Enzo 6) Ferrari Scaglietti 7) Bugatti Veyron EB16 8) Ford GT90 concept (NFS Racer) 9) Pagani Zonda 10) Lincoln Towncar limo Sadly cant put up any pics they are all in India... All from ModelArt, forum Bangalore... Last edited by Mr.Rage : 2nd November 2006 at 23:44.
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3rd November 2006, 04:24	#534
Rahul14 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 0 Thanked: 0 Times	Yep Ive been there...in fact picked up a maybach 62 and 911 gt3 in auto art- great pieces...its just that websites make it far easier to search and order stuff rather than going there from nepeansea road every time...
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6th November 2006, 12:08	#535
BEEM3R BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dubai-Chennai Posts: 311 Thanked: 21 Times	1:18 Stables Hey Guys.. Im attaching pictures of my 1:18 collection. There are 42 cars and counting. Hope you guys like them and feel free to comment. Regards BEEM3R
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7th November 2006, 09:56	#536
blackadder BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Could you guys resize the pic to more acceptable levels, say around 60 - 70 KB. These 500 kb file sizes sap all the strength of my net connection and also eat up my monthly allocation. You could use a program called irfanview available for free at www.irfanview.com to edit your pictures. Last edited by blackadder : 7th November 2006 at 10:01.
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7th November 2006, 15:33	#537
Ram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore, Mumbai, Nagpur Posts: 2,166 Thanked: 223 Times View My Garage	Hi BEEM3R: Among a bunch of commonplace 1:18 Ferraris and Jaguars, the Raymond Loewy designed 1953 Studebaker Starliner coupe is a work of art. Who is the manufacturer of your 1:18 scale model? Is it the Special Edition by Maisto of Thailand? Pic is somewhat out of focus though. Great that you stuck to the 1:18 scale format throughout without mixing scales like some others! Ram
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7th November 2006, 15:47	#538
BEEM3R BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dubai-Chennai Posts: 311 Thanked: 21 Times	Hey Ram, The Studebaker Starliner is made by Maisto, and Im really impressed with that particular model. The detailing is great for the price and has the greatest softest suspension any scale model could have. Its like how the Lincoln TownCar rides. You press the boot down and the whole car will just sit and then come up ever so slowly. I know some of the cars are commonplace but those are essentials to a great collection. 1:18 is the perfect scale according to me, others are either too big or too small. And when you see so many of them together its like a miniature world. After collecting a set number of cars I want to start sourcing more rare scale models. Glad you liked them. If you want I can send more pics of the Studebaker. Regards BEEM3R
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7th November 2006, 16:17	#539
Ram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Singapore, Mumbai, Nagpur Posts: 2,166 Thanked: 223 Times View My Garage	Hi BEEM3R, Yes. Do post more pics of the 1953 Studebaker Starliner coupe. One of the cars you may like to source (if you don't have one already) is a 1:18 scale model of the 1959 Chevrolet Impala from Yat-Ming. (click on the pic) A truly beautiful car, I'd mentioned it in this post: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/281501-post495.html Ram
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7th November 2006, 16:23	#540
BEEM3R BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dubai-Chennai Posts: 311 Thanked: 21 Times	that is beautiful...though the most breathtaking of the time I think was the Thunderbird. I want it in a similar blue with the spare at the back. It had really smooth lines for a car at that time. Im really slowly finding myself getting into older cars and often read your posts with much interest. I will attach pics soon. And keep you posted on any new interesting cars I find. Regards BEEM3R
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