The Scale Model Thread

BEEM3R · 10th January 2007, 19:22

Sinner just saw your post. Heres the 190E in full size.

Check out the hinges on the bonnet lid. Its incredible.

khanak · 10th January 2007, 19:35

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Originally Posted by BEEM3R

Autoart Maybach 57s

How much was the Maybach for? Any reason for not picking up the 62. I saw the 62 in Mumbai for 4k and Im considering it as the next addition to my collection.

BEEM3R · 11th January 2007, 01:27

Hey Khanak... Im not a Maybach fan... love the Phantom usually hate the Maybach. But I love big scale models. When on display the size really becomes intriguing in comparison to the others. The only Maybach I like is the 57s cause in all black it doesnt look very S-Classish and the rims are fabulous even better than the Lowenharts thats available by Autoart on the Maybach 57. Also the 62 wasnt available, and usually they have those wierd color combinations. It was listed at Singapore $185 but all the models at the store were selling at a 20% discount so I got it for 148$ Singapore. ~Rs 3996.

khanak · 11th January 2007, 04:58

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Originally Posted by BEEM3R

Hey Khanak... Im not a Maybach fan... love the Phantom usually hate the Maybach.

Yea...too bad the phantom is only available in 1:43.

btw how do you store your 70 cars. are they in a cupboard or on display?

I find it tough to store 20 cars.

BEEM3R · 11th January 2007, 09:01

After this latest spree Ive run out of shelf space. I have some in boxes now and 5 are actually on a mattress on the floor for the time being. Im getting a new display cabinet made which should house most of them together. Ive had to remove books from bookshelves, and all my odds and ends from other shelves, so now its just cars on 2 out of the 4 walls in my room. But its become an addiction dont know how to stop. Maybe I should check myself into rehab!

sinner · 12th January 2007, 11:32

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Originally Posted by khanak

Yea...too bad the phantom is only available in 1:43.

btw how do you store your 70 cars. are they in a cupboard or on display?

I find it tough to store 20 cars.

My Suggestion is that ask dippy , he must be an expert in this.

khanak · 12th January 2007, 12:06

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Originally Posted by sinner

My Suggestion is that ask dippy , he must be an expert in this.

I think Dippy has a cabinet made. Hes posted pics of it somewhere here. But I doubt if it holds all his cars. Also I was thinking of something more open such that the cars are more visible, something like individual shelves. But then again I need to keep them safe from kids who think theyre toys and dust.

BEEM3R · 12th January 2007, 13:16

Think Dippys cabinet holds about 24-26 cars if I remember right. Dust can ruin the cars. I have stains on some that have sat out cause by dust and moisture that seem permanent. No amount of wiping with water seems to remove them. Im gonna try windex or some such thing and try it. If making cabinets try and make them in a way that when its closed it seals shut keeping out dust and moisture.

Dippy · 12th January 2007, 13:20

My cabinet houses 24 cars . the rest are all on shelves in my room. Dust is a bad problem for cars in the open . I use a toothbrush to remove the dirt on the insides and corners. Apart from that I use something called "MIN" cream to give the cars a shine. i cant do it regularly since it s a big task. Cleaning 70 cars at one go is no joke really

khanak · 12th January 2007, 13:32

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Originally Posted by Dippy

Apart from that I use something called "MIN" cream to give the cars a shine. i

uhhm whats MIN cream? Will Model Art have it?

Dippy · 12th January 2007, 13:38

No not Model Art its something you'll get at the chemist. Its a cream which you use to polish your showpieces at home. Inshort your expensive stuff which you keep in your showcase at home

BEEM3R · 12th January 2007, 20:07

Hey guys...car 3/9.

Autoart Mercedes-Benz 220D

Its a beautiful model. One of the nicest Ive owned. When the hood opens you can see through the grille. Its amazing.

Maverick5490 · 12th January 2007, 21:45

Wow beemer.. those really r some collectibles.. the 220 D looks fab.. waiting for the rest!

BEEM3R · 13th January 2007, 11:05

Hey Guys. Car 4/9. Lots of pics of this one. Enjoy!

Autoart BMW E30 M3 Cecotto Edition

The hood actually extends out before opening just like in the real car.

BMW M POWER

Plaid Seats, M Steering Wheel

Wheel

Exhaust! Notice one pipe is longer than the other!!

M3

One of the greatest BMWs ever made. The shape is a timeless classic.

Dippy · 13th January 2007, 11:08

Beemer the Merc 220 D is fabulous where did u source it from and how much did you pay for it?

10th January 2007, 19:22	#646
BEEM3R BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dubai-Chennai Posts: 311 Thanked: 20 Times	Sinner just saw your post. Heres the 190E in full size. Check out the hinges on the bonnet lid. Its incredible.
	() Thanks

11th January 2007, 01:27	#648
BEEM3R BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dubai-Chennai Posts: 311 Thanked: 20 Times	Hey Khanak... Im not a Maybach fan... love the Phantom usually hate the Maybach. But I love big scale models. When on display the size really becomes intriguing in comparison to the others. The only Maybach I like is the 57s cause in all black it doesnt look very S-Classish and the rims are fabulous even better than the Lowenharts thats available by Autoart on the Maybach 57. Also the 62 wasnt available, and usually they have those wierd color combinations. It was listed at Singapore $185 but all the models at the store were selling at a 20% discount so I got it for 148$ Singapore. ~Rs 3996.
	() Thanks

11th January 2007, 09:01	#650
BEEM3R BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dubai-Chennai Posts: 311 Thanked: 20 Times	After this latest spree Ive run out of shelf space. I have some in boxes now and 5 are actually on a mattress on the floor for the time being. Im getting a new display cabinet made which should house most of them together. Ive had to remove books from bookshelves, and all my odds and ends from other shelves, so now its just cars on 2 out of the 4 walls in my room. But its become an addiction dont know how to stop. Maybe I should check myself into rehab!
	() Thanks

12th January 2007, 13:16	#653
BEEM3R BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dubai-Chennai Posts: 311 Thanked: 20 Times	Think Dippys cabinet holds about 24-26 cars if I remember right. Dust can ruin the cars. I have stains on some that have sat out cause by dust and moisture that seem permanent. No amount of wiping with water seems to remove them. Im gonna try windex or some such thing and try it. If making cabinets try and make them in a way that when its closed it seals shut keeping out dust and moisture.
	() Thanks

12th January 2007, 13:20	#654
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,557 Thanked: 2,459 Times	My cabinet houses 24 cars . the rest are all on shelves in my room. Dust is a bad problem for cars in the open . I use a toothbrush to remove the dirt on the insides and corners. Apart from that I use something called "MIN" cream to give the cars a shine. i cant do it regularly since it s a big task. Cleaning 70 cars at one go is no joke really
	() Thanks

12th January 2007, 13:38	#656
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,557 Thanked: 2,459 Times	No not Model Art its something you'll get at the chemist. Its a cream which you use to polish your showpieces at home. Inshort your expensive stuff which you keep in your showcase at home
	() Thanks

12th January 2007, 20:07	#657
BEEM3R BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dubai-Chennai Posts: 311 Thanked: 20 Times	3/9 Hey guys...car 3/9. Autoart Mercedes-Benz 220D Its a beautiful model. One of the nicest Ive owned. When the hood opens you can see through the grille. Its amazing.
	() Thanks

12th January 2007, 21:45	#658
Maverick5490 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 1,464 Thanked: 1,814 Times View My Garage	Wow beemer.. those really r some collectibles.. the 220 D looks fab.. waiting for the rest!
	() Thanks

13th January 2007, 11:05	#659
BEEM3R BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dubai-Chennai Posts: 311 Thanked: 20 Times	4/9 Hey Guys. Car 4/9. Lots of pics of this one. Enjoy! Autoart BMW E30 M3 Cecotto Edition The hood actually extends out before opening just like in the real car. BMW M POWER Plaid Seats, M Steering Wheel Wheel Exhaust! Notice one pipe is longer than the other!! M3 One of the greatest BMWs ever made. The shape is a timeless classic.
	() Thanks

13th January 2007, 11:08	#660
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,557 Thanked: 2,459 Times	Beemer the Merc 220 D is fabulous where did u source it from and how much did you pay for it?
	() Thanks