[benbsb29]

The latest edition to my JLR family collection - the pre facelift Range Rover in 1/24 scale. This one's made by Rastar and while it looks ok. i don't rate the quality as great. There isn't enough ground clearance, the wheels don't sit true.. a bit of a letdown, for what is a licenced manufacture.











I've decided to put a pause on purchases now as I am running out of space.

[Dippy]

New additions to the 1:18 F1 collection.

Got a killer deal on Ebay for these. 100 USD for all three together. Pre owned no box:



1996 Michael Schumacher Ferrari F310:







1997 Michael Schumacher Ferrari F310 B







1995 Gerhard Berger Ferrari 412t2

[Foxbat]

Does anyone know where I can get a scale model of the new BMW 5 series (G60) ? I could only find the older G30 model online.

[dudevarkey]

My Ambassadors

Here is the photos of my scale model Ambassadors and at the end the 1:1 scale which I have.

Centy Ambassadors



Centy Ambassador Converted to OHV



Morris Oxford Series III 1:76









Amabassador OHV 1:18 (Mark1 - Scalearts Vahanam)

Great detailing including the underbody & suspension. Only thing which is not perfect is the rear windshield, which is sort of different from the original shape of the glass.









And finally my 1962 Ambassador OHV (1:1)

[dudevarkey]

Originally Posted by padmrajravi

On another note, did the original Mark 1 ever came with a 'Mark 1' emblem ? I don't remember seeing that emblem. It was just Ambassador.

It was just Ambassador (1957-62), when HM launched mark 2 in 1962 people started calling the previous version Mark1. But there was no Mark 1 emblem. The 1957-62 ambassadors are mostly called as Ambassador OHV with regards to the over head valve petrol engine it had. I think the ohv badging which is seen on the fenders of mark 1 ambassadors nowadays are not original ones.

[14000rpm]

Originally Posted by Dippy

New additions to the 1:18 F1 collection.

Got a killer deal on Ebay for these. 100 USD for all three together. Pre owned no box:

Great deal I'd say. The cars seem to be very well kept.
Legendary stuff these.

You've really gotten me interested to explore eBay now.

[Dippy]

Originally Posted by 14000rpm

Great deal I'd say. The cars seem to be very well kept.
Legendary stuff these.

You've really gotten me interested to explore eBay now.

Oh believe me Ebay IS the place. I browse everyday and add models to my watchlist. Then sellers give me offers I counter offer and if both are happy then mission accomplished.

There are some seriously awesome models out there.

[skanchan95]

1:18 Hindustan Ambassador Mk.II( IXO VAHANAM)
The second of the two Ambassadors released under the brand Vahanam - a Cream colored Ambassador Mark II.

[skanchan95]

The Ambassadors together - Mk. I & Mk.II

[Samba]

SWB Jimny says 'Hello' to LWB Defender!



The most loved off-road vehicles in India! Gypsys with the old gen Thar!

[benbsb29]

Originally Posted by skanchan95

The Ambassadors together - Mk. I & Mk.II

Attachment 2606258

I must say, these look quite desirable, and this is from someone who has no special affection for the Amby.

[skanchan95]

Originally Posted by benbsb29

I must say, these look quite desirable, and this is from someone who has no special affection for the Amby.

That they certainly are, considering the special place the Ambassador occupies in Indian Automotive History.

Models of The Mk.3 & Mk.4 variants are rumored to be in the works. it would me a mouthwatering prospect to see Ambassador models being released for New Delhi & Calcutta Taxis. Personally, I can't wait for the Mk.4 as we had a white one in the family in the mid-1980s.

[Dippy]

Originally Posted by skanchan95

That they certainly are, considering the special place the Ambassador occupies in Indian Automotive History.

Models of The Mk.3 & Mk.4 variants are rumored to be in the works. it would me a mouthwatering prospect to see Ambassador models being released for New Delhi & Calcutta Taxis. Personally, I can't wait for the Mk.4 as we had a white one in the family in the mid-1980s.

The models look fab. I will surely add one to my collection and I think I will wait for the Mk 4. Hope these guys dont just stop at Ambys and make other Indian cars in 1:18 scale as well.

[skanchan95]

Originally Posted by Dippy

The models look fab. I will surely add one to my collection and I think I will wait for the Mk 4. Hope these guys dont just stop at Ambys and make other Indian cars in 1:18 scale as well.

These models are being made by IXO under the sub-brand "Vahanam" in collaboration with ScaleArts.in, which probably means more Indian car models will be released under this sub-brand. Hopefully they make the Premier Padmini/Fiat 1100D next. The only Fiat 1100D model available in 1:18 scale is quite expensive as it is made from resin.

[skanchan95]

1:43 1992 Suzuki Swift 1.3GL(Maruti Suzuki 1000/Esteem)
The Maruti Esteem - the car in which I learned to drive! Ours was a 1996 White Esteem VX with a very special number plate - Regn no. GJ-11E-8000.

The 'Esteem' will always be fondly remembered for what it offered as a sedan in the 90s - a refreshing change and a technological upgrade from the Ambassadors and Padminis that dominated our roads in the 90s.