The Scale Model Thread

shashanka · 29th March 2016, 12:32

[quote=shankar.balan;3940529]There is a book called the Bentley Boys - all about Woolf Barnato and the other Bentley enthusiasts of the Roaring 20's and 30's...I got it some years ago from Australia or the UK or maybe the US or somewhere. Cant remember where. But it is a fabulous book![/QUOTE

I agree - 'The Bentley Boys' is indeed a fabulous book as are a few others covering the period. My own favourite (almost a reference work) is 'Classic Cars' edited by George Bishop. I bought it in the early 80's - for a small fortune in those days - when I could still afford such temporary madness! I don't know if it is still around, but if it is you should get it. It is well worth its weight!

rohitoasis · 29th March 2016, 12:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by petrolhead_neel

BHPians, a quick one here. Have been collecting 1:64 since a long time. Might get into the whole scale model collection thing in future. In Mumbai right now, can anyone suggest good stores to check out scale models/RC models, which stock nice ones at reasonable prices? Not willing to spend much right now.

Thanks in advance.

Neel

Hi Neel,

Bburago and Maisto collections are usually available in most Landmark gift stores. Most would be 1:18 or 1:24 in size with prices ranging from 2K to 4K each. Toy stores like Hamleys keep these collections for sure . Here in Chennai these are the stores i frequent and just sit there staring at these beauties.

shankar.balan · 30th March 2016, 18:33

A couple of new Abrex (Original Skoda) 1:43 Scale Models I ordered off Superskoda along with some other stuff and received today.
Nice quality. Pricing was inexpensive.

the_skyliner · 1st April 2016, 16:16

Last month my son got these beauties from one of Grandpa's best friend.

He is a collector of rally cars and it was so nice of him to gift some from his precious collection.

Divya Sharan · 1st April 2016, 19:11

Superman flies low on a Ducati Diavel. The poor godly creature isn't even spared on the days it snows. Probably that's why he looks a little pissed off!

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shankar.balan · 2nd April 2016, 07:24

Rubbing my hands in Glee.
Wifey is visiting Australia and we've just spent half an hour on FaceTime with her in one of my favourite shops in the whole world - Model Mania in Melbourne!
Spent a profitable 30 minutes buying a few hand picked and rare little 1:43 cars!
Cant wait for her to return so that I get to see those!!!
I am beside myself with excitement.

shashanka · 2nd April 2016, 08:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

A couple of new Abrex (Original Skoda) 1:43 Scale Models I ordered off Superskoda along with some other stuff and received today.
Nice quality. Pricing was inexpensive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shankar.balan

Rubbing my hands in Glee.
Wifey is visiting Australia and we've just spent half an hour on FaceTime with her in one of my favourite shops in the whole world - Model Mania in Melbourne!
Spent a profitable 30 minutes buying a few hand picked and rare little 1:43 cars!
Cant wait for her to return so that I get to see those!!!
I am beside myself with excitement.

Yep, those Abrex models look classy and I certainly envy your excitement at adding to your collection!

shankar.balan · 6th April 2016, 06:43

These arrived late last night. Courtesy the Wife. All the way from Model Mania in Melbourne. Lovely Store. One of my favourites in the whole world.

A Hand picked selection of little beauties to add to my Scale Model Collection.

1. 1:76 Massey Ferguson 1946 Tractor
2. 1:43 Triumph TR4A
3. 1:43 Ferrari 308 GTS Rally Bohemia
4. 1:43 Ferrari 348 TB
5. 1:64 Bedford OYC Tanker (Wartime WW2)

Lastly my Piece de Resistance - 1956 Ferrari D 50 - Juan Manuel Fangio's car. The Greatest Racing Driver ever...
6. 1:43 Ferrari D 50 1956 - Juan Manuel Fangio

rambo1o1 · 7th April 2016, 15:51

Dear Bhpians.

I would like to know where in Bangalore i would get die cast models of military vehicles.I will be attending a friends wedding during this weekend and will be staying somewhere in the ACES layout,brookfield.

I tried locally in goa but could hardly find anything decent. I tried searching online but at most i could find were plastic models.
I am mostly looking out for tanks, helicopters, etc ,IF any bhpian knows a place not too far where im staying i would be most grateful.

Regards

shankar.balan · 9th April 2016, 09:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambo1o1

Dear Bhpians.

I would like to know where in Bangalore i would get die cast models of military vehicles.I will be attending a friends wedding during this weekend and will be staying somewhere in the ACES layout,brookfield.

I tried locally in goa but could hardly find anything decent. I tried searching online but at most i could find were plastic models.
I am mostly looking out for tanks, helicopters, etc ,IF any bhpian knows a place not too far where im staying i would be most grateful.

Regards

All the "military" scale models I ve ever seen in India - including the Tailwinds series of Military Aeroplanes, are mostly metal + plastic.
For the really authentic Metal Die Cast ones, you'll have to look outside of India.
No way out.

hgps · 16th April 2016, 11:03

From Left to right :
1:10 #26 Dani pedrosa 2014 RC213V
1:12 #26 Dani pedrosa 2011 RC212V
1:18 #2 Dani pedrosa 2008 RC212V
1:10 #3 Dani pedrosa 2009 RC212V
1:18 #93 Marc marquez 2014 RC213V
background : 1:6 Newray CBR1000RR Repsol edition

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Newest addition to my repsol honda collection, 1:1 CBR250R ABS Repsol Edition

1:18 vs 1:1

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vinay kamath · 17th April 2016, 17:14

https://www.olx.in/item/hindustan-am...tml#329bb56d45

Mr.Boss · 18th April 2016, 09:04

Got some spare time to spend with them

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vinay kamath · 18th April 2016, 09:48

https://www.olx.in/item/mercedes-ben...tml#88bf3a7f09

aashishbc · 18th April 2016, 20:29

1956 Ford F-100 Pik Up

the big daddy of the big american pik ups that mesmerize us all today.

29th March 2016, 12:32	#12091
shashanka BANNED Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: mum, kolkata Posts: 1,230 Thanked: 1,634 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread [quote=shankar.balan;3940529]There is a book called the Bentley Boys - all about Woolf Barnato and the other Bentley enthusiasts of the Roaring 20's and 30's...I got it some years ago from Australia or the UK or maybe the US or somewhere. Cant remember where. But it is a fabulous book![/QUOTE I agree - 'The Bentley Boys' is indeed a fabulous book as are a few others covering the period. My own favourite (almost a reference work) is 'Classic Cars' edited by George Bishop. I bought it in the early 80's - for a small fortune in those days - when I could still afford such temporary madness! I don't know if it is still around, but if it is you should get it. It is well worth its weight!
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30th March 2016, 18:33	#12093
shankar.balan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,368 Thanked: 23,156 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/2 (8)	Re: The Scale Model Thread A couple of new Abrex (Original Skoda) 1:43 Scale Models I ordered off Superskoda along with some other stuff and received today. Nice quality. Pricing was inexpensive. Attached Thumbnails
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1st April 2016, 16:16	#12094
the_skyliner BHPian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pune Posts: 868 Thanked: 1,522 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread Last month my son got these beauties from one of Grandpa's best friend. He is a collector of rally cars and it was so nice of him to gift some from his precious collection. Attached Thumbnails
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1st April 2016, 19:11	#12095
Divya Sharan BHPian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangalore, BKSC Posts: 495 Thanked: 1,573 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread Superman flies low on a Ducati Diavel. The poor godly creature isn't even spared on the days it snows. Probably that's why he looks a little pissed off! Last edited by Divya Sharan : 1st April 2016 at 19:15.
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2nd April 2016, 07:24	#12096
shankar.balan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,368 Thanked: 23,156 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/2 (8)	Re: The Scale Model Thread Rubbing my hands in Glee. Wifey is visiting Australia and we've just spent half an hour on FaceTime with her in one of my favourite shops in the whole world - Model Mania in Melbourne! Spent a profitable 30 minutes buying a few hand picked and rare little 1:43 cars! Cant wait for her to return so that I get to see those!!! I am beside myself with excitement.
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6th April 2016, 06:43	#12098
shankar.balan BANNED Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,368 Thanked: 23,156 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/2 (8)	Re: The Scale Model Thread These arrived late last night. Courtesy the Wife. All the way from Model Mania in Melbourne. Lovely Store. One of my favourites in the whole world. A Hand picked selection of little beauties to add to my Scale Model Collection. 1. 1:76 Massey Ferguson 1946 Tractor 2. 1:43 Triumph TR4A 3. 1:43 Ferrari 308 GTS Rally Bohemia 4. 1:43 Ferrari 348 TB 5. 1:64 Bedford OYC Tanker (Wartime WW2) Lastly my Piece de Resistance - 1956 Ferrari D 50 - Juan Manuel Fangio's car. The Greatest Racing Driver ever... 6. 1:43 Ferrari D 50 1956 - Juan Manuel Fangio Attached Thumbnails
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7th April 2016, 15:51	#12099
rambo1o1 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Goa Posts: 517 Thanked: 327 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread Dear Bhpians. I would like to know where in Bangalore i would get die cast models of military vehicles.I will be attending a friends wedding during this weekend and will be staying somewhere in the ACES layout,brookfield. I tried locally in goa but could hardly find anything decent. I tried searching online but at most i could find were plastic models. I am mostly looking out for tanks, helicopters, etc ,IF any bhpian knows a place not too far where im staying i would be most grateful. Regards
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16th April 2016, 11:03	#12101
hgps BHPian Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lucknow Posts: 109 Thanked: 401 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread From Left to right : 1:10 #26 Dani pedrosa 2014 RC213V 1:12 #26 Dani pedrosa 2011 RC212V 1:18 #2 Dani pedrosa 2008 RC212V 1:10 #3 Dani pedrosa 2009 RC212V 1:18 #93 Marc marquez 2014 RC213V background : 1:6 Newray CBR1000RR Repsol edition Newest addition to my repsol honda collection, 1:1 CBR250R ABS Repsol Edition 1:18 vs 1:1
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17th April 2016, 17:14	#12102
vinay kamath Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: MUMBAIBANGALORE Posts: 1,349 Thanked: 1,852 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread https://www.olx.in/item/hindustan-am...tml#329bb56d45 Attached Thumbnails
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18th April 2016, 09:04	#12103
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,811 Thanked: 7,464 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread Got some spare time to spend with them
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18th April 2016, 20:29	#12105
aashishbc Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: gurgaon Posts: 22 Thanked: 67 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread 1956 Ford F-100 Pik Up the big daddy of the big american pik ups that mesmerize us all today.
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