The Scale Model Thread

shankar.balan · 13th May 2010, 09:13

I just received some brand new little classic scale models since my wife just returned from a long overseas trip.

(Wedding Anniversary presents for me - bless her!!)

Am literally rubbing my hands in glee as I write and share this with you all!!

1. Holden FJ -1:64 Scale - Cream - Auto Art (Commemorative Edition - Racing Driver Dick Johnson's First Race)

2. Jaguar E Type Convertible - 1:43 Scale - Pale Lemon - Vanguard

3. Jaguar E Type with contrast black roof - 1:43 Scale - Dark Green - Dinky Toys

4. Ferrari - 1961 SWB - 1:43 Scale - Rossa Corsa - Ertl Scale Models

and the piece de resistance of this lot, a truly brilliant little gem -

5. Bentley Sport Le Mans 1928 - 4.5 Litre Engine - 1:43 Scale - British Racing Green - IXO Scale Models.

This jewel of a car is a 1:43 scale die-cast metal replica model of the one driven by the prominent South African Gold & Diamond Mining Millionaire - Gentleman-Racer and Sportsman Mr. Woolf Barnato, whose love for, belief in and considerable investments in the Bentley Marque, helped to change and bolster the fortunes of Mr. W.O. Bentley in the 1920's and 1930's!

Woolf Barnato was part of the wild, high living, work-hard/play hard bunch of "Bentley Boys" of the 1920's and 1930's. Mostly well to do young men of an aristocratic background who could afford to indulge their tastes for fine cars, horses, yachts and other such.

Cyrus43 · 13th May 2010, 09:32

Arre my camera is useless. I shall get some good pictures taken soon.

benbsb29 · 13th May 2010, 09:52

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Arre my camera is useless. I shall get some good pictures taken soon.

We'd seen some really good snaps from you earlier. Wasnt that your cam?

Spitfire · 13th May 2010, 11:24

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Originally Posted by shankar.balan

I just received some brand new little classic scale models since my wife just returned from a long overseas trip.

Awesome gift there. Just brilliant. You should take a picture of all your 1:43 scale model cars. I am sure its quite comprehensive now.

Oh and a Happy Anniversay

shankar.balan · 13th May 2010, 11:32

thanks bud
actually i have most of them on pic form - having made an effort to catalogue the collection.
i think by now the total must be in excess of 200 vehicles - have to check.
but this includes all sorts of scales, manufacturers and types - like I said I buy 'em only if I like the particular vehicle (s) depicted and in whichever scale - preferably smaller scale for ease of storage and ready regular viewing enjoyment.
i can say that its nice fun to be able to follow one's childhood dreams consistently as one grows through different stages of one's life! of course it helps if the better half endorses this view and indeed encourages the same!

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Originally Posted by Spitfire

Awesome gift there. Just brilliant. You should take a picture of all your 1:43 scale model cars. I am sure its quite comprehensive now.

Oh and a Happy Anniversay

yajaman99 · 13th May 2010, 11:34

@Cyrus - love the Lotus
@Bens - great shots of the "Dubai" H3

@ Shankar - Happy Anniversay, what a wonderful collection of 1:43s.

shankar.balan · 13th May 2010, 12:59

thanks
will take spitfire's suggestion and put out a pdf of the entire collection sometime

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Originally Posted by yajaman99

@ Shankar - Happy Anniversay, what a wonderful collection of 1:43s.

shankar.balan · 13th May 2010, 20:04

3 more bought today:

1:43 Ferrari - 250 Testa Rossa - Rossa Corsa - Bburago (Garage Set)
1:43 Ferrari - 430 Scuderia - Rossa Corsa - Bburago (Garage Set)
1:43 Jaguar XK 120 - Bright Red - some Chinese make.

The garage sets priced at Rs 250 and 399 each are good value looking at the finish of the cars.
The jag looks nice - it may not be up there in quality but its nice anyway.

SuperSelect · 13th May 2010, 21:28

Shankar - buddy, lovely lovely classics. The Holden is straight after my heart. Never seen one.
The Bentley's a complete killer !!

shankar.balan · 13th May 2010, 22:13

thanks superselect - i guess us aficionados of old classics arent exactly lying very thick on the ground these days...
cheers

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Originally Posted by SuperSelect

Shankar - buddy, lovely lovely classics. The Holden is straight after my heart. Never seen one.
The Bentley's a complete killer !!

kpzen · 13th May 2010, 23:42

Dodge Challenger

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siddvi · 14th May 2010, 11:21

@cyrus43: Thanks. Lovely Elise. Does it also have the detachable roof piece?
@shankar.balan: Happy Anniversary. Amazing 1:43 masterpieces, love that Holden FJ.

@kpzen: Nice shots of the Challenger!

More pics of the 1:24 - 2000 Honda Civic SI Coupe

benbsb29 · 14th May 2010, 11:38

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@Bens - great shots of the "Dubai" H3

Thanks pal. And i thought noone noticed it.

Siddvi, the Civic looks good, except for too much bling on the wheels.

benbsb29 · 15th May 2010, 00:02

I'd also gotten myself one of TBHP's favorite off-roader scale model - The Land Rover Defender by Welly. Although i had picked it up a long time back, posting the pics only now.

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Scorcher · 15th May 2010, 01:22

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Wow ! That Challenger looks awesome man ! The attention to detail is just amazing. Combined with your photography, Magnifico !

13th May 2010, 09:13	#7921
shankar.balan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,368 Thanked: 23,150 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/2 (8)	The latest additions of little classics I just received some brand new little classic scale models since my wife just returned from a long overseas trip. (Wedding Anniversary presents for me - bless her!!) Am literally rubbing my hands in glee as I write and share this with you all!! 1. Holden FJ -1:64 Scale - Cream - Auto Art (Commemorative Edition - Racing Driver Dick Johnson's First Race) 2. Jaguar E Type Convertible - 1:43 Scale - Pale Lemon - Vanguard 3. Jaguar E Type with contrast black roof - 1:43 Scale - Dark Green - Dinky Toys 4. Ferrari - 1961 SWB - 1:43 Scale - Rossa Corsa - Ertl Scale Models and the piece de resistance of this lot, a truly brilliant little gem - 5. Bentley Sport Le Mans 1928 - 4.5 Litre Engine - 1:43 Scale - British Racing Green - IXO Scale Models. This jewel of a car is a 1:43 scale die-cast metal replica model of the one driven by the prominent South African Gold & Diamond Mining Millionaire - Gentleman-Racer and Sportsman Mr. Woolf Barnato, whose love for, belief in and considerable investments in the Bentley Marque, helped to change and bolster the fortunes of Mr. W.O. Bentley in the 1920's and 1930's! Woolf Barnato was part of the wild, high living, work-hard/play hard bunch of "Bentley Boys" of the 1920's and 1930's. Mostly well to do young men of an aristocratic background who could afford to indulge their tastes for fine cars, horses, yachts and other such. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by shankar.balan : 13th May 2010 at 09:16.
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13th May 2010, 09:32	#7922
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Arre my camera is useless. I shall get some good pictures taken soon.
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13th May 2010, 11:34	#7926
yajaman99 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 512 Thanked: 801 Times	@Cyrus - love the Lotus @Bens - great shots of the "Dubai" H3 @ Shankar - Happy Anniversay, what a wonderful collection of 1:43s.
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13th May 2010, 20:04	#7928
shankar.balan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,368 Thanked: 23,150 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/2 (8)	ferraris and a jag 3 more bought today: 1:43 Ferrari - 250 Testa Rossa - Rossa Corsa - Bburago (Garage Set) 1:43 Ferrari - 430 Scuderia - Rossa Corsa - Bburago (Garage Set) 1:43 Jaguar XK 120 - Bright Red - some Chinese make. The garage sets priced at Rs 250 and 399 each are good value looking at the finish of the cars. The jag looks nice - it may not be up there in quality but its nice anyway. Attached Thumbnails
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13th May 2010, 21:28	#7929
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Shankar - buddy, lovely lovely classics. The Holden is straight after my heart. Never seen one. The Bentley's a complete killer !!
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13th May 2010, 23:42	#7931
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	Dodge Challenger
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14th May 2010, 11:21	#7932
siddvi BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 54 Thanked: 48 Times	1:24 - 2000 Honda Civic SI Coupe @cyrus43: Thanks. Lovely Elise. Does it also have the detachable roof piece? @shankar.balan: Happy Anniversary. Amazing 1:43 masterpieces, love that Holden FJ. @kpzen: Nice shots of the Challenger! More pics of the 1:24 - 2000 Honda Civic SI Coupe Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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15th May 2010, 00:02	#7934
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,222 Times View My Garage	I'd also gotten myself one of TBHP's favorite off-roader scale model - The Land Rover Defender by Welly. Although i had picked it up a long time back, posting the pics only now. Some pics.
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