The Scale Model Thread

neiltopaz · 10th February 2010, 16:33

Dear Patrons, friends & well-wishers,

We're late again. Sorry, but it has been quite hectic for both Clyde and myself over the last few months. And a computer hardware problem compounded our problems.

Here is the link to our latest issue of Autofest City News:
V9-I1 Jan 2010.pdf - File Shared from Box.net - Free Online File Storage

Happy reading & of course, motoring!

Best regards,
Neil D'Costa
Co-founder - Autofest City
MYSORE - INDIA

PetrolInMyVeins · 10th February 2010, 18:50

@amit V8:Thanks.Actually,only the 340tb in the upper left-hand corner is a Bburago.All the others are Hotwheels including the yellow 308 GTB Quattrovalvole,which is a joint product from Hotwheels and Kyosho.The 1:43 FXX in the middle of the lower half is from an Italian company called LookSmart(funny name,that).

@Cyrus43:Thanks man!And no,I'm not Vincent.
@RPMPKDMFF,AltoHoncho and agspins:Thanks guys!Almost all the models are in 1:18 scale except the 1:12 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish(from 'Die Another Day'),1:24 Rolls Royce Corniche IV,1:43 Rolls Royce 100EX,1:43 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph and 1:24 Lincoln X-100 Presidential Limo(JFK's parade car) in the first picture and the 1:43 Ferrari FXX in the second.I know they're not very clearly visible.Better pictures will come in a couple months.
As far as makes go,you'll find a bit of everything.Right from AutoArt,Maisto,a few Bburagos,Kyosho,UT Models,Franklin Mint,Hotwheels,Signature,Yatming,Jada Toys and many more.Most of them came from good-old Gift Centre.
Also,what you see in these pictures is little more than half the collection.I just got some Minichamps,too.

Cyrus43 · 10th February 2010, 23:51

Nope. The UT's I cleaned out, and there is not a single Jada with him. Which Minichamps did you get?

car-o-phile · 11th February 2010, 13:51

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Originally Posted by amit V8

well i am only talking about these new norev models which are horrible in fit, finish & quality & costs too much.

don't compare an AA with these NOREV models. there are a hell & heaven differences between them.

i totally agree with you on that.
but i have a question and i contradict myself.
why do Mercedes models have jaw dropping prices?

holysmoke · 11th February 2010, 14:51

Anyone know where I can get a TATA NANO scale model?

PetrolInMyVeins · 11th February 2010, 21:51

@Cyrus43:My UTs, I've had for quite a while.That includes 2 McLaren F1 LMs(both in Gulf livery).My Jadas(I've got just 3-4) are from Dubai.As for the Minichamps,I got the Bentley Continental GT and an Azure,both identical to the ones in your picture of the stock at Gift Centre,and also a Bentley State Limousine,the Queen's bespoke ride.I would have loved the new Mercs and the Morris Minor Cabriolet but the Bentleys,I got last month have dried up my funds:-(

Cyrus43 · 11th February 2010, 22:12

The Minor is already gone. Got Sold out the First day I believe. The Mercs are good, but somehow even though I wanted the GL first, now I dont.

RPMPKDMFF · 11th February 2010, 23:37

One of my latest acquisitions. A 1:48 Rolls Royce Phantom V manufactured by Dinky Toys/Meccano. This was the first Dinky to feature opening windows... it also features independent four wheel suspension with rubber tires and also a driver. This model was released in 1962, it is a pre-owned vehicle.

Cyrus43 · 11th February 2010, 23:49

WOW!! A Proper Collectible.

salilpawar1 · 11th February 2010, 23:55

1:18 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 (TL Models)

Got this Merc from my friend. This car was gathering dust for the last 4-5 years or so at his place. Seeing my interest in scale models, he decided to give this car to me.

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amit V8 · 11th February 2010, 23:57

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Originally Posted by RPMPKDMFF

One of my latest acquisitions. A 1:48 Rolls Royce Phantom V manufactured by Dinky Toys/Meccano. This was the first Dinky to feature opening windows... it also features independent four wheel suspension with rubber tires and also a driver. This model was released in 1962, it is a pre-owned vehicle.

a nice model, great collection.

Cyrus43 · 12th February 2010, 02:02

She looks well detailed Salil. And the Roof looks like it is absolutely identical to mine.

Cyrus43 · 12th February 2010, 02:58

Has anyone seen this!! UNBELIEVABLE!

Swarovski Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 1:18 | Maisto Cars

artofzen · 12th February 2010, 05:06

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Has anyone seen this!! UNBELIEVABLE!

Swarovski Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 1:18 | Maisto Cars

Saw it last year at NK - Stockholm. It looks too gross and the price was

But if some arabs can buy the 1:1 version of this , then I am sure there will be takers for the 1: 18 as well.

vivekji05 · 12th February 2010, 08:06

That doesn't look like Swarowski crystals to me. It looks more like golf ball dimples. Where was it parked ?

10th February 2010, 16:33	#6976
neiltopaz Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mysore Posts: 23 Thanked: 39 Times	Autofest City News - January 2010 Dear Patrons, friends & well-wishers, We're late again. Sorry, but it has been quite hectic for both Clyde and myself over the last few months. And a computer hardware problem compounded our problems. Here is the link to our latest issue of Autofest City News: V9-I1 Jan 2010.pdf - File Shared from Box.net - Free Online File Storage Happy reading & of course, motoring! Best regards, Neil D'Costa Co-founder - Autofest City MYSORE - INDIA
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10th February 2010, 18:50	#6977
PetrolInMyVeins Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 5 Thanked: 13 Times	@amit V8:Thanks.Actually,only the 340tb in the upper left-hand corner is a Bburago.All the others are Hotwheels including the yellow 308 GTB Quattrovalvole,which is a joint product from Hotwheels and Kyosho.The 1:43 FXX in the middle of the lower half is from an Italian company called LookSmart(funny name,that). @Cyrus43:Thanks man!And no,I'm not Vincent. @RPMPKDMFF,AltoHoncho and agspins:Thanks guys!Almost all the models are in 1:18 scale except the 1:12 Aston Martin V12 Vanquish(from 'Die Another Day'),1:24 Rolls Royce Corniche IV,1:43 Rolls Royce 100EX,1:43 Rolls Royce Silver Seraph and 1:24 Lincoln X-100 Presidential Limo(JFK's parade car) in the first picture and the 1:43 Ferrari FXX in the second.I know they're not very clearly visible.Better pictures will come in a couple months. As far as makes go,you'll find a bit of everything.Right from AutoArt,Maisto,a few Bburagos,Kyosho,UT Models,Franklin Mint,Hotwheels,Signature,Yatming,Jada Toys and many more.Most of them came from good-old Gift Centre. Also,what you see in these pictures is little more than half the collection.I just got some Minichamps,too. Last edited by Jaggu : 10th February 2010 at 20:38. Reason: Back to back posts, please wait for moderator approval to edit the original post.
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10th February 2010, 23:51	#6978
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Nope. The UT's I cleaned out, and there is not a single Jada with him. Which Minichamps did you get?
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11th February 2010, 14:51	#6980
holysmoke BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 228 Thanked: 50 Times	Anyone know where I can get a TATA NANO scale model?
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11th February 2010, 21:51	#6981
PetrolInMyVeins Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 5 Thanked: 13 Times	@Cyrus43:My UTs, I've had for quite a while.That includes 2 McLaren F1 LMs(both in Gulf livery).My Jadas(I've got just 3-4) are from Dubai.As for the Minichamps,I got the Bentley Continental GT and an Azure,both identical to the ones in your picture of the stock at Gift Centre,and also a Bentley State Limousine,the Queen's bespoke ride.I would have loved the new Mercs and the Morris Minor Cabriolet but the Bentleys,I got last month have dried up my funds:-(
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11th February 2010, 22:12	#6982
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	The Minor is already gone. Got Sold out the First day I believe. The Mercs are good, but somehow even though I wanted the GL first, now I dont.
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11th February 2010, 23:37	#6983
RPMPKDMFF BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharjah Posts: 169 Thanked: 29 Times	1:48 Rolls Royce Phantom V - Dinky #198 One of my latest acquisitions. A 1:48 Rolls Royce Phantom V manufactured by Dinky Toys/Meccano. This was the first Dinky to feature opening windows... it also features independent four wheel suspension with rubber tires and also a driver. This model was released in 1962, it is a pre-owned vehicle. Attached Thumbnails
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11th February 2010, 23:49	#6984
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	WOW!! A Proper Collectible.
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11th February 2010, 23:55	#6985
salilpawar1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (MH-01) Posts: 852 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	1:18 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 (TL Models) 1:18 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 (TL Models) Got this Merc from my friend. This car was gathering dust for the last 4-5 years or so at his place. Seeing my interest in scale models, he decided to give this car to me. Some pics: Attached Thumbnails
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12th February 2010, 02:02	#6987
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	She looks well detailed Salil. And the Roof looks like it is absolutely identical to mine.
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12th February 2010, 02:58	#6988
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Has anyone seen this!! UNBELIEVABLE! Swarovski Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 1:18 \| Maisto Cars
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12th February 2010, 08:06	#6990
vivekji05 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ernakulam Posts: 277 Thanked: 310 Times	That doesn't look like Swarowski crystals to me. It looks more like golf ball dimples. Where was it parked ?
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