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| ![]() The smallest model cars I’ve ever heard of were of the 1:87 scale, used in railway dioramas. And then my friend got this one for me from Bangkok ![]() ![]() That’s a 1:100 scale Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabrio, and it is microscopic! For reference, that’s a 1:64 (SLR McLaren) and a 1:43 (Porsche 911 Turbo) on either side. And the best part, it is pretty well detailed for the scale! Apparently, they gave these cars along with Georgia coffee in Japan ![]() |
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| ![]() Just a smidgen over that, around 1.8 inches ![]() Ha ha! Would love to ![]() Sure sir, here you go: ![]() ![]() ![]() And the box it came in: ![]() |
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| ![]() Thank you for all the trouble you took over those photos delivered instantly. May you soon drive a CLK. |
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| ![]() I don't really collect 1:43 models and these are 5 of the 7 in the collection. Proud to present the modern Ferrari 5. Took some time as I wanted them in my favorite colors of each of the car. The 288 GTO, F40 and F50 are Hotwheels Elite. The Enzo is a Kyosho. The Ferrari TheFerrari is Bburago Signature Edition. ![]() ![]() Last edited by RohanDheman : 16th April 2018 at 22:33. |
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Thank you sir. The yellow one is a 288 GTO and one hell of a looker. My preferred size to collect remains 1:18. Current list is at 65/70 odd 1:18 models and an additional 4 on order for delivery in the coming months. | |
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| ![]() Thank you, Rohan, for your prompt reply. Please offer your candid view on 1:24 for collectors models? Where aircraft go I know what I want. On cars I'm still learning...and you are a good teacher. |
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Thank you for the kind words sir! In my opinion 1:24 is the ideal size from a price and storage point of view. And some of the models available in 1:24 are beautifully detailed as well. However, that being said, the 1:18s have a charm of their own and the level of detailing is definitely a step up in my personal opinion. But it all comes at a rather steep cost and some storage issues due to the size. As I wanted to go with quality over quantity, I have stuck to 1:18s mostly and burnt a small car size hole in my pocket. If you'd like to collect a limited number of high quality detailed models (and storing and display is not an issue) my recommendation remains for 1:18. As always, happy to discuss this more over a cup of coffee with you! Regards Rohan | |
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Nice to see the 1:43 lineup Rohan. i have a few 1:43 myself but none bought. All received at some event or the other. Seeing your Ferrari 5, thought of posting mine as well along with other Horses in my collection. All 1:18 , a mix of Hot Wheels and made in Italy Bburagos ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() @V.Narayan Sir. Love the cars you have added to your collection | |
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Your collection was one of the main reasons why i got in to collecting scale models about 7 years back. I was not a member then so could never comment but used to oogle at your models all the time. Cheers! Rohan | |
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| ![]() Glad I could inspire you to start collecting. Will post others from my collection here |
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