[AmarPaithankar]

Manish, check my reply to your question. How about a few images of the Fire engine, Fiat 500 and Auto Bianchi SIR???

Originally Posted by manishalive

Also regular cleaning and open enviornment will rob you of the chrome on the shinny parts. Have experienced that on my models.

[AmarPaithankar]

During Auto Expo 2012, Tata Motors had scale models of some of the new entrants on display.

These 1:43 scale models of the Venture and Aria by Norev are very well finished, better than the Manza and Vista models they came out with in the begining.

[crazybiker46]

My latest addition after a gap of six months.

Welly 1:24 Jaguar XJ,bought from Reliance timeout,Oberon Mall Kochi.

[manishalive]

Originally Posted by AmarPaithankar

Manish, check my reply to your question. How about a few images of the Fire engine, Fiat 500 and Auto Bianchi SIR???

Which reply are you talking about. As for the pictures yes you will recieve some over weekend.

By the way your 1:43 Tata line up is great. The only issue is some models only available in 1:18 some in only 1:43 and there your delima. I want to have a small car collection (like Bond bug, Vespa 400, Autobianchi, Nano, Isetta etc. etc.) but issue is I do not find any common sclae to collect those. Big problem :(.

[manishalive]

The first cut, straight from camera only on teambhp . For all the enthusiasts awaiting to see her. Here she is -

P.S.: No intorduction, only pictures.

[AmarPaithankar]

Manish, amply detailed scale model of a unique car.

Our country's finance minister has made things all the more difficult for us hobbyists to maintain a very expensive hobby like collecting scale models. Scale models' prices are at an all time high and now this budget has only made things worse.

Will the heart rule or the mind? How important will being practicle be?

The very thought of such and many more questions is enough to send shock waves through my spine!!!

Unfortunately in my case, my heart takes all decisions related to my cars and bikes and so, here goes.......

I always go personally to Automania to purchase any scale model even if it means taking leave from office!

Last month I planned to add a BMW M3 Cecotto of 1989 Auto Art model considering that the M3 is a historically very important model not only to the Bavarian giant but also to the global automotive scene. The M3 was one of the contenders for the "car of the centuary" at the turn of the millennium (1999 to be precise).

I almost bought the M3 when a shiny black car with glittering chrome caught (and stole) my attention.

The 600 was produced from 1963 to 1981 (in Short Wheel Base and Long wheel Base versions with a few landaulets thrown in) and just 2000+ units were built.
It had many industry firsts like a suspension system that could be controlled by the driver and V8, 6300 cc, 250bhp engine was specially developed to propel this behemoth.

The 1971 Mercedes 300SEL utilised a similar power plant but it was further tuned by AMG to produce in excess of 420bhp to participate and make history in the Spa 24 hours event of 1971.

This car was the "Red Pig"

Adding this car was a tough, last minute decision as the M3 was on my radar for more than six months and now it will have to wait, probably for more than six months. A very big thank you to our finance minister.

In the images that follow. I have tried to to capture many an intricate detail of the 600 SWB by Auto Art. I have also paired it with the 300 SEL of 1971 (model by Minichamps).

Where the 600 was for the exhorbidantly rich, the E class was for the masses and the prize always goes to the one who rakes in the moolah. This title aptly goes to the E class that has had an extremely long production run. Model / variant changes have been regular and this has only helped the E class be on of Mercedes' best selling models.

[AmarPaithankar]

This is a very good model by Welly.

Originally Posted by crazybiker46

My latest addition after a gap of six months.

Welly 1:24 Jaguar XJ,bought from Reliance timeout,Oberon Mall Kochi.


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[crazybiker46]

Finally some better pics of my 1 : 18 E60 BMW M5 Maisto.

[BANDHAV]

Lovely shade on your M5 there crazybiker!

Even I have Maisto M5 and the color is just out of this world, its some shade of brown and looks lovely with alcantra colored interior.

I just noticed in case of cars you are not sticking to any size. As for me I have decided upon a theme, which will be sports/supercar, and 1:18 size.

[manishalive]

Originally Posted by AmarPaithankar

Manish, amply detailed scale model of a unique car.

In the images that follow. I have tried to to capture many an intricate detail of the 600 SWB by Auto Art. I have also paired it with the 300 SEL of 1971 (model by Minichamps).

Thanks Buddy, Your Merc is ver very nice, it has got me hooked and also an addition to already swelling list of models to buy . If I have all the money in world this would be my top priority, How about interior and engine bay / boot shots.

By the way got a delivery today for the 1:24 BBurago Land Rover Just like yours .

[traveloholic]

This scaled model has replaced Nissan GTR 1:24 at my office cubicle. These pics have been captured on my mobile.

Model: 1934 Indian Sport Scout
Scale: 1:12
Manufacturer: NewRay

[SuperSelect]

Been out of touch with this thread for a while - man, has it gone places !!

Originally Posted by AmarPaithankar

I almost bought the M3 when a shiny black car with glittering chrome caught (and stole) my attention.

The 600 was produced from 1963 to 1981 (in Short Wheel Base and Long wheel Base versions with a few landaulets thrown in) and just 2000+ units were built.

Awesome Mercs, Amar. I love the way you're building up your collection. Piece by enviable piece Each and every one is carefully chosen and got, with a specific purpose in mind !

Originally Posted by manishalive

The first cut, straight from camera only on teambhp . For all the enthusiasts awaiting to see her. Here she is

Manish !! What can I say - You are making me drool drool and drool all over man !! LOVE the Autobianchi. Please please do tell me how and where I can lay my grubby hands on one..

Edit: Has the 'Thanks' button disappeared from this section / thread ??

[AmarPaithankar]

Thank you Ravi. Part of the credit about selecting models goes to Rakhesh of Automania. He was the one who helped me select the Mercedes 600 over other equally desirable models.

Yes, the bean counters have removed the "Thanks" button from the entire "Shifting Gears" section.

Originally Posted by SuperSelect

Been out of touch with this thread for a while - man, has it gone places !!

Awesome Mercs, Amar. I love the way you're building up your collection. Piece by enviable piece Each and every one is carefully chosen and got, with a specific purpose in mind !


Manish !! What can I say - You are making me drool drool and drool all over man !! LOVE the Autobianchi. Please please do tell me how and where I can lay my grubby hands on one..

Edit: Has the 'Thanks' button disappeared from this section / thread ??

[jubin]

i'm looking for a scale model of the 53 fiat millecento !
and the jag e type !

any leads ?

[BANDHAV]

^^Not sure about the Fiat but Jag e type can surely be sourced in both coupe and cabriolet version of Bburago make in 1:18 scale locally.

Try searching on sites selling toys and stuff.

I hope this helps.