The Scale Model Thread

deetjohn · 12th February 2011, 08:47

I have saved the best for the last. Here is my most favorite in my collection, The Shelby Daytona Coupe 1:18.

Every curve and cuts on that car is simply amazing, especially that adorable Kamm tail. Oh! I just love it.

Dippy · 12th February 2011, 09:19

Thats a fantastic model deetjohn. The attention to detail is staggering. Is this a CMC?

deetjohn · 12th February 2011, 09:30

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Thats a fantastic model deetjohn. The attention to detail is staggering. Is this a CMC?

Thanks Dippy. It is from Shelby Collectibles and I had no idea about their brand or manufacturing prowess. I was blown-over by the model when I saw it first and decided to take the plunge. The model is quite heavy and believe it or not, one of the cheapest in my collection.

And trust me, I haven't been able to do justice to all the curves on the machine with my photos. Its quite stunning in flesh. I am quite pleased with this buy and its 2 years old now.

They also have the beautiful Eleanor, which is my next target.

Dippy · 12th February 2011, 09:36

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Originally Posted by deetjohn

Thanks Dippy. It is from Shelby Collectibles and I had no idea about their brand or manufacturing prowess. I was blown-over by the model when I saw it first and decided to take the plunge. The model is quite heavy and believe it or not, one of the cheapest in my collection.

And trust me, I haven't been able to do justice to all the curves on the machine with my photos. Its quite stunning in flesh. I am quite pleased with this buy and its 2 years old now.

They also have the beautiful Eleanor, which is my next target.

Yes. Shelby Collectibles make some nice cars. The quality is awesome and is real value for money. I was going to buy the Shelby GT500 Cobra the new one from Shelby Collectibles but my cousin got me the Shelby from the Hot Wheels Elite Series. Thats great too. Red with white stripes.

About the Eleanor, thats on my radar too

Cyrus43 · 12th February 2011, 09:49

Shelby Collectibles does make some good cars, Although somehow, even though I LOVE he GT500E, i have never wanted to buy it whenever I see her in the shops. Strange.

RPMPKDMFF · 12th February 2011, 12:17

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Originally Posted by deetjohn

I have saved the best for the last. Here is my most favorite in my collection, The Shelby Daytona Coupe 1:18.

Every curve and cuts on that car is simply amazing, especially that adorable Kamm tail. Oh! I just love it.

Nice ride. I have Eleanor and the detailing on Shelby Collectibles are good for the price... However I can't help but be picking about this model, I can see one 'small' error, easily overlooked though since some of the sites are also misrepresenting the item... the 'fire extinguisher' is firstly out of scale and secondly supposed to be a nitrous tank, it is connected to the engine, not a stand alone.

But otherwise an outstanding model, the stance, wheels, engine... all nicely detailed.

SuperSelect · 12th February 2011, 12:25

Beautiful model - signature Carroll Shelby ! Awesome detailing.

manishalive · 12th February 2011, 15:26

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Originally Posted by deetjohn

I have saved the best for the last. Here is my most favorite in my collection, The Shelby Daytona Coupe 1:18.

Every curve and cuts on that car is simply amazing, especially that adorable Kamm tail. Oh! I just love it.

The devil lies in the datailing, awesome model. I saw some Shelby collectibles models going for song on ebay, now after your review I am going straight to ebay

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manishalive · 12th February 2011, 16:55

while Shopping online never looked at 1:24 scale but then this took my heart away. The detailing is awesome for that scale.

Cyrus43 · 12th February 2011, 17:47

What make is this?? I dont recollect ever seeing one in this scale.

manishalive · 12th February 2011, 20:38

This will give you more details. Make is new to me, but detailing awesome.

Lancia Fulvia Coupe Rallye 1.3 1967 1:24 Fabbri Editori on eBay (end time 13-Feb-11 11:06:54 GMT)

Cyrus43 · 12th February 2011, 21:01

Thanks for the link.

Bought one for myself.

Lemme know if you find any other interesting things.

manishalive · 12th February 2011, 21:44

Great :O), at that price the car is steal. will keep an eye on great deals.

Cyrus43 · 12th February 2011, 21:56

Yep. And There is a discount running too. £6 is brilliant for this.

EDIT: I know this brand. Have their 1:24 Miura!! they are excellent! I knew the logo looked familiar.

benbsb29 · 13th February 2011, 00:39

Not really a proper scale model, but nevertheless.

Lexus IS 350.

12th February 2011, 08:47	#9781
deetjohn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kochi Posts: 4,530 Thanked: 10,581 Times View My Garage	The Shelby Daytona Coupe I have saved the best for the last. Here is my most favorite in my collection, The Shelby Daytona Coupe 1:18. Every curve and cuts on that car is simply amazing, especially that adorable Kamm tail. Oh! I just love it. Attached Thumbnails
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Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,557 Thanked: 2,459 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread Thats a fantastic model deetjohn. The attention to detail is staggering. Is this a CMC?
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Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread Shelby Collectibles does make some good cars, Although somehow, even though I LOVE he GT500E, i have never wanted to buy it whenever I see her in the shops. Strange.
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SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 247 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread Beautiful model - signature Carroll Shelby ! Awesome detailing.
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manishalive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,514 Thanked: 1,079 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread while Shopping online never looked at 1:24 scale but then this took my heart away. The detailing is awesome for that scale.
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Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread What make is this?? I dont recollect ever seeing one in this scale.
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manishalive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,514 Thanked: 1,079 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread This will give you more details. Make is new to me, but detailing awesome. Lancia Fulvia Coupe Rallye 1.3 1967 1:24 Fabbri Editori on eBay (end time 13-Feb-11 11:06:54 GMT)
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12th February 2011, 21:01	#9792
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread Thanks for the link. Bought one for myself. Lemme know if you find any other interesting things. Last edited by Cyrus43 : 12th February 2011 at 21:02.
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manishalive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,514 Thanked: 1,079 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread Great :O), at that price the car is steal. will keep an eye on great deals. Last edited by manishalive : 12th February 2011 at 21:46.
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Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread Yep. And There is a discount running too. £6 is brilliant for this. EDIT: I know this brand. Have their 1:24 Miura!! they are excellent! I knew the logo looked familiar. Last edited by Cyrus43 : 12th February 2011 at 22:00.
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benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,963 Thanked: 13,154 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread Not really a proper scale model, but nevertheless. Lexus IS 350.
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