Team-BHP - The Scale Model Thread

When I was a kid, I had a huge collection of Hot Wheels cars. Somewhere over the years, I lost many of them but while recently cleaning up the old drawers came across a few of them still in pretty good condition. Here are the pictures of them some Hotwheels, some non Hotwheels.

I also chanced upon an old Premier President scale model in my collection, that requires restoration! :D, will put up pictures of it soon.

A Bugatti most probably, this one is from my Hot Wheels collection
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Really looking forward to see the pics of the Premier President. I too have these tiny models some of them are imported ones (bought from abroad) and some hotwheels & Matchbox.

Tried some shots in Manual mode. Thought Id share them

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43 (Post 2134432)

Tried some shots in Manual mode. Thought Id share them

Nice bunch of pictures... love the Mercs, and the F430, amazing finish.

The Scuderia is a nice Metallic Red which is much shinier than the Usual Rosso Corsa

@Cyrus: Nice set of pics. Especially liked the pic of the Scud.
What is the window mechanism like in these cars?

the windows are completely shut. That is like the only thing i really like.

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43 (Post 2134237)

Whoops. My bad. Read it as LP640. Sadly, the 670 is not available anywhere in India.

That is unfortunate. Do share details if it becomes available.
The F430 Scuderia & the AMG are just stunning.
P.S. - Have been toying with starting a scale model collection & was wondering which is the best scale to collect (Eg. 1:18) which would also have great detailing & which are the best companies. Further, where in South Mumbai can i buy them from?

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Originally Posted by Xehaust (Post 2135002)

Gagan

1:18 is the best scale to start a collection in. They have fantastic detailing. You could pick up models made by Autoart & Kyosho. They have awesome detailing but they come at a cost. Maistos are cheaper but hteir quality has improved over time.

Gift Centre at Fountain has a great collection. You could start of ffrom there. Lemme know if you need some company to go there sometime. I'll be glad to tag along.

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Originally Posted by Jayabusa (Post 2134781)

@Cyrus: Nice set of pics. Especially liked the pic of the Scud.
What is the window mechanism like in these cars?

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43 (Post 2134949)

the windows are completely shut. That is like the only thing i really like.

No, no. What I wanted to know is how does one operate the windows in the Scuderia for example, where they are partially open. Or have they been fixed in that position by the maker?:)

Oh no, they have been fixed in that position by HWE. I think it gives the car a little character. makes it look a real more realistic. :D

Cyrus, the LP560 is an Autoart? Looks amazing!! Do Maisto and Bburago also make it?

Nope. It is a Mondo Kit. Quite tricky to make actually.

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Thanks for all the info. Great! Will co-ordinate with you over the phone :thumbs up

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Originally Posted by Dippy (Post 2135074)

Gagan

Gift Centre at Fountain has a great collection. You could start of ffrom there. Lemme know if you need some company to go there sometime. I'll be glad to tag along.

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Originally Posted by Xehaust (Post 2135653)

Thanks for all the info. Great! Will co-ordinate with you over the phone :thumbs up

If you guys are planning on going there on a Saturday, do let me know as I would like to tag along too.

Do give him my regards to nikhil when you go there. Also, guys why dont you all go to Automania and check out his stuff?? Do a TBHP report on the place please.

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