The Scale Model Thread

sabret00the · 23rd June 2007, 07:50

can anyone tell me which auto magazine is giving a good 1:18 scale model of a car to its subscribers?

blackadder · 23rd June 2007, 08:46

TopGear is giving out a 1:18 Maisto Porsche with every 3 year subscription. I don't know what Porsche it is, but Maisto sure does a good job with its Porsches.

skyline gtr r34 · 23rd June 2007, 09:26

TOP GEAR is giving a scale model of a porsche carrera gt , AUTOCAR is also giving a lambo gallardo scale model with it's 3 year subscription.

sabret00the · 23rd June 2007, 09:47

^^u by chance knw there website?

blackadder · 23rd June 2007, 20:00

For Autocar, click here >>> :: AUTOCAR INDIA - CAR AND BIKE MAGAZINE ::
According to TopGear, it is mentioned that the final gift may not be the same as the image, which shows a Carrera GT. That ofcourse is written in fine print. TopGear India doesnt have a site yet. You may have to buy the magazine for the subscription form.

sabret00the · 24th June 2007, 00:25

^^^ Autocar is a Sorabjee mag...been a fan of his since Auto India days..I've been a subscriber since the past 11 years...lolz...its time to change...guess I'll go for Autocar

300 KMPH · 24th June 2007, 16:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by 300 KMPH

1967 Ford Mustang GT by ProRodz (Maisto).

Me and salilpawar1 created a video featuring a drag race of the two Mustangs.... !!

Enjoy the Mustang drag race......

YouTube - The Mustang Drag (also Enzo and Murcielago)

manikjeet · 24th June 2007, 17:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by 300 KMPH

Me and salilpawar1 created a video featuring a drag race of the two Mustangs.... !!

Enjoy the Mustang drag race......
YouTube - The Mustang Drag (also Enzo and Murcielago)

nice vedio hope you do same with other cars

300 KMPH · 24th June 2007, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by manikjeet

nice vedio hope you do same with other cars

Thanks. We will try.

bottle · 24th June 2007, 17:48

heres my extremely meager collection

SRK · 25th June 2007, 11:24

I intent to start collecting scale cars and bikes..I had a huge collection of those plastic Indian cars..But now I dont have any..

I wanted to know which has to be the best scale for collection..as I intend to collect them in only one scale..

I think of collecting 1:18 scale..
Can anyone suggest me?

Also does a 1:18 scale bike and car look as they do in real life..I mean dimension wise..As I have seen sometimes scale bikes look bigger than the cars..wheresas in real it isnt so..

salilpawar1 · 25th June 2007, 12:17

Rely on good brands such as AutoArt, Maisto, Kyosho and so on... Detailing is fabulous..... especially AutoArt... everything including small bits like seatbelts... You can PM me for more details.

BEEM3R · 26th June 2007, 11:20

@SRK
Go with 1:18. The size and detailing and look and feel is just right. They usually get the scales rigth. The high end manufacturers have superb scaling. Though the Maisto Bburago and Hot Wheels do get it wrong sometimes. Like my Hot Wheels f430 is the same size as my Maisto Murcielago.

@Team-Bhp
Guys have had a big influx of new models. Since my last posting it would be 6 new scale models. Of Which 2 are the most expensive I've owned and maybe the most desirable right now on the market. And two phased out collectors pieces. Had them brought down by a friend in the US. Have found no time to even click pics. Maybe this weekend. 84 1:18 Scale Models and counting...

Jaguar · 26th June 2007, 11:57

Trying to lay my hands on a Ducati 999R. Can't find one in bangalore

Cyrus43 · 26th June 2007, 13:02

hey guys i have just started collecting models and i got big keedas to customise them.....coz stock is just tooo boring for me..

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23rd June 2007, 07:50	#961
sabret00the BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: YYC \| BLR \| CCU Posts: 692 Thanked: 55 Times View My Garage	can anyone tell me which auto magazine is giving a good 1:18 scale model of a car to its subscribers?
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23rd June 2007, 08:46	#962
blackadder BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	TopGear is giving out a 1:18 Maisto Porsche with every 3 year subscription. I don't know what Porsche it is, but Maisto sure does a good job with its Porsches.
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23rd June 2007, 09:26	#963
skyline gtr r34 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DELHI Posts: 231 Thanked: 20 Times	TOP GEAR is giving a scale model of a porsche carrera gt , AUTOCAR is also giving a lambo gallardo scale model with it's 3 year subscription.
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23rd June 2007, 09:47	#964
sabret00the BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: YYC \| BLR \| CCU Posts: 692 Thanked: 55 Times View My Garage	^^u by chance knw there website?
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23rd June 2007, 20:00	#965
blackadder BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	For Autocar, click here >>> :: AUTOCAR INDIA - CAR AND BIKE MAGAZINE :: According to TopGear, it is mentioned that the final gift may not be the same as the image, which shows a Carrera GT. That ofcourse is written in fine print. TopGear India doesnt have a site yet. You may have to buy the magazine for the subscription form.
	() Thanks

24th June 2007, 00:25	#966
sabret00the BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: YYC \| BLR \| CCU Posts: 692 Thanked: 55 Times View My Garage	^^^ Autocar is a Sorabjee mag...been a fan of his since Auto India days..I've been a subscriber since the past 11 years...lolz...its time to change...guess I'll go for Autocar
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24th June 2007, 17:48	#970
bottle Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,634 Thanked: 274 Times View My Garage	heres my extremely meager collection
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25th June 2007, 11:24	#971
SRK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,201 Thanked: 524 Times	I intent to start collecting scale cars and bikes..I had a huge collection of those plastic Indian cars..But now I dont have any.. I wanted to know which has to be the best scale for collection..as I intend to collect them in only one scale.. I think of collecting 1:18 scale.. Can anyone suggest me? Also does a 1:18 scale bike and car look as they do in real life..I mean dimension wise..As I have seen sometimes scale bikes look bigger than the cars..wheresas in real it isnt so..
	() Thanks

25th June 2007, 12:17	#972
salilpawar1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (MH-01) Posts: 852 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Rely on good brands such as AutoArt, Maisto, Kyosho and so on... Detailing is fabulous..... especially AutoArt... everything including small bits like seatbelts... You can PM me for more details.
	() Thanks

26th June 2007, 11:20	#973
BEEM3R BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dubai-Chennai Posts: 311 Thanked: 20 Times	@SRK Go with 1:18. The size and detailing and look and feel is just right. They usually get the scales rigth. The high end manufacturers have superb scaling. Though the Maisto Bburago and Hot Wheels do get it wrong sometimes. Like my Hot Wheels f430 is the same size as my Maisto Murcielago. @Team-Bhp Guys have had a big influx of new models. Since my last posting it would be 6 new scale models. Of Which 2 are the most expensive I've owned and maybe the most desirable right now on the market. And two phased out collectors pieces. Had them brought down by a friend in the US. Have found no time to even click pics. Maybe this weekend. 84 1:18 Scale Models and counting...
	() Thanks

26th June 2007, 11:57	#974
Jaguar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,208 Thanked: 2,547 Times	Ducatis Trying to lay my hands on a Ducati 999R. Can't find one in bangalore
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26th June 2007, 13:02	#975
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	hey guys i have just started collecting models and i got big keedas to customise them.....coz stock is just tooo boring for me.. [/IMG]
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