The Scale Model Thread

agspins · 9th January 2010, 23:44

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nice corgi models. are they available in most toy stores?? i gotta find one. does the doors open??

Dunno about other stores, but have seen them at Crosswords couple of years back...they are priced around Rs550.

SuperSelect · 9th January 2010, 23:47

@sujith: nice to see you on this thread - nice Pontiac !
@shankar: looks like you've gone berserk, buddy

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@cyrus: please don't mod the Alfa.
please don't mod the Alfa.
Baba, please don't mod the Alfa.

Cyrus43 · 9th January 2010, 23:49

HAHAHA!! Ok. Fine. Wont. Was looking at the pictures right now, and something just didnt look right. I guess its perfect!!

Sujith1100 · 9th January 2010, 23:58

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Originally Posted by SuperSelect

@sujith: nice to see you on this thread - nice Pontiac !
@shankar: looks like you've gone berserk, buddy

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@cyrus: please don't mod the Alfa.
please don't mod the Alfa.
Baba, please don't mod the Alfa.

I have a PORSCHE 959(Black) 1:24 or 27.
Got it when I was very young may be about 8yrs old. And a few bikes and miniatures of Hummer, Lamborghini, etc. Will upload better pictures soon.

Sujith1100 · 10th January 2010, 00:06

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Originally Posted by shankar.balan

the newest ones!

1. 1964 Ford Mustang 1:43 New Ray
2. 1938 Alfa Romeo 8C 1:43 New Ray
3. 1956 BMW 507 1:43 New Ray
4. Aston Martin DB 5 - 1:36 Thunderball James Bond 007 Edition - Corgi
5. Aston Martin DB 5 - 1:36 Casino Royale James Bond 007 Edition - Corgi
6. Aston Martin DBS - 1:36 Casino Royale James Bond 007 Edition - Corgi
7. Rolls Royce Sedan De Ville - 1:36 Goldfinger James Bond 007 Edition - Corgi
8. Lotus Esprit Aquatic- 1:36 Spy Who Loved Me - James Bond 007 Edition-Corgi
9. London City Tour Bus - dont know the scale - WELLY

One More Display Cupboard is arriving today - no other go!

Hey nice collection Shankar, why don't you upload a picture of the collection along with the display cupboard

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And how are CORGI models compared to other company's models in terms of pricing and quality ? Because I haven't personally seen any CORGI models till date.

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shankar.balan · 10th January 2010, 01:00

thanks for the appreciation

will take pics of the display cupboards and post them soon - the little scale model cars fill up most of two full cupboards with some space occupied by the train set which is in its box along with some other games etc. I like to try and keep them in one place so I can view them and enjoy them whenever I wish to - in the music/ hang out area just outside my bedroom.

the total collection is at about 160 different vehicles as of now - I have been going a bit selectively crazy in the toy shops these last few years so I guess in a sense I am beserk. I love scale models and Im lucky my wife indulges this particular passion of collecting them.

I really prefer the 1:43 scale, especially for the classic cars and indeed, would like to slowly amass more and more of the great classic cars of the early to mid 20th century - primarily the great British, Italian and German marques from the '30's onwards right up to the '70's.

Corgi is ok in terms of quality - Welly is better frankly for roughly the same price - Corgi is available at most shops - try your local branch of Lifestyle/ Spar Supermarket.

I bought the whole lot of James Bond ones simply because I love James Bond books, movies and memorabilia and as luck would have it they were all on 50% discount today and I just took the lot - except for the Jag XKR and Aston from Die Another Day - those were not as good - quite tacky in fact.

The Thunderball DB5 and the Lotus from Spy Who Loved Me are working models - all the little gadgets work though they are not powered in any sense- there is a tiny little instruction manual with each.

cheers

amit V8 · 10th January 2010, 01:09

my 1:32 1964 aston martin db5 by academy. it's a kit car.

dhrishikesh · 10th January 2010, 14:26

My new & PRIDE buy from Auto Expo 2010 :
An Official Tata Merchandise - Tata Nano (1:43) - Norev (Made in China)
Here are the pics.

Cyrus43 · 10th January 2010, 14:28

Looks very nice. Did you guys see the Mercedes Scale models too?

dhrishikesh · 10th January 2010, 14:48

@ Cyrus,
There are some 1:18 Mercedes scale models, but too expensive.
Tata Nano (1:18) will be available @ Tata dealers in February.
Will be my first ever 1:18.

Cyrus43 · 10th January 2010, 15:18

Expensive as in how expensive? Also, What cars were there?

neiltopaz · 10th January 2010, 15:19

Dear Patrons, friends & well-wishers,

It’s late this time – yes, there have been pressing priorities which took top precedence over all else. But here we are with our December 2009 issue nevertheless:

V8-I12 Dec 2009.pdf - File Shared from Box.net - Free Online File Storage

We hope 2010 brings you all, every good fortune and happiness.

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

SuperSelect · 10th January 2010, 17:53

Hi Hrishi !
Welcome back ! The Nano models are looking really super. And I like the way you've photographed them too !!

shankar.balan · 10th January 2010, 17:55

ok here goes
Die Another Day Aston Martin Vanquish V12 - or VANISH as Q would have us believe.
Plus the cupboards with the stuff.
cheers

Quote:

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

will take pics of the display cupboards and post them soon - the little scale model cars fill up most of two full cupboards with some space occupied by the train set which is in its box along with some other games etc.

cheers

SuperSelect · 10th January 2010, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

ok here goes
Die Another Day Aston Martin Vanquish V12 - or VANISH as Q would have us believe.
Plus the cupboards with the stuff.
cheers

Hey that's Red Rackham's Treasure !! Lovely collection Shankar

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What scale is the AutoArt mini cooper (red) on the top shelf ?

Do keep posting more pics of your rare classics !

9th January 2010, 23:47	#6572
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 248 Times View My Garage	@sujith: nice to see you on this thread - nice Pontiac ! @shankar: looks like you've gone berserk, buddy . @cyrus: please don't mod the Alfa. please don't mod the Alfa. Baba, please don't mod the Alfa.
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9th January 2010, 23:49	#6573
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	HAHAHA!! Ok. Fine. Wont. Was looking at the pictures right now, and something just didnt look right. I guess its perfect!!
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10th January 2010, 01:00	#6576
shankar.balan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,797 Thanked: 27,247 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/3 (13)	ahoy thanks for the appreciation will take pics of the display cupboards and post them soon - the little scale model cars fill up most of two full cupboards with some space occupied by the train set which is in its box along with some other games etc. I like to try and keep them in one place so I can view them and enjoy them whenever I wish to - in the music/ hang out area just outside my bedroom. the total collection is at about 160 different vehicles as of now - I have been going a bit selectively crazy in the toy shops these last few years so I guess in a sense I am beserk. I love scale models and Im lucky my wife indulges this particular passion of collecting them. I really prefer the 1:43 scale, especially for the classic cars and indeed, would like to slowly amass more and more of the great classic cars of the early to mid 20th century - primarily the great British, Italian and German marques from the '30's onwards right up to the '70's. Corgi is ok in terms of quality - Welly is better frankly for roughly the same price - Corgi is available at most shops - try your local branch of Lifestyle/ Spar Supermarket. I bought the whole lot of James Bond ones simply because I love James Bond books, movies and memorabilia and as luck would have it they were all on 50% discount today and I just took the lot - except for the Jag XKR and Aston from Die Another Day - those were not as good - quite tacky in fact. The Thunderball DB5 and the Lotus from Spy Who Loved Me are working models - all the little gadgets work though they are not powered in any sense- there is a tiny little instruction manual with each. cheers
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10th January 2010, 01:09	#6577
amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	my 1:32 1964 aston martin db5 by academy. it's a kit car.
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10th January 2010, 14:26	#6578
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 241 Times	My new & PRIDE buy from Auto Expo 2010 : An Official Tata Merchandise - Tata Nano (1:43) - Norev (Made in China) Here are the pics. Attached Thumbnails
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10th January 2010, 14:28	#6579
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Looks very nice. Did you guys see the Mercedes Scale models too?
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10th January 2010, 14:48	#6580
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 241 Times	@ Cyrus, There are some 1:18 Mercedes scale models, but too expensive. Tata Nano (1:18) will be available @ Tata dealers in February. Will be my first ever 1:18.
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10th January 2010, 15:18	#6581
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Expensive as in how expensive? Also, What cars were there?
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10th January 2010, 15:19	#6582
neiltopaz Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mysore Posts: 24 Thanked: 41 Times	Autofest City News - December 2009 Dear Patrons, friends & well-wishers, It’s late this time – yes, there have been pressing priorities which took top precedence over all else. But here we are with our December 2009 issue nevertheless: V8-I12 Dec 2009.pdf - File Shared from Box.net - Free Online File Storage We hope 2010 brings you all, every good fortune and happiness. Best regards, Neil D’Costa Co-founder – Autofest City MYSORE INDIA.
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10th January 2010, 17:53	#6583
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 248 Times View My Garage	Hi Hrishi ! Welcome back ! The Nano models are looking really super. And I like the way you've photographed them too !!
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