The Scale Model Thread

manishalive · 14th January 2011, 11:58

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Originally Posted by amit V8

MGB roadster. My 1st model of 2011.

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That a nice one there, seems pretty old packing where did you got that? are 1:24 and 1:18 also available? I would be nice to have an MGA rather than MGB

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On the other note the Painting on my 70's Plymouth AAR Cuda is complete Now when the clear coat dries in another 1 or 2 days it's time for final assembly.

The pictures do not reveal the actual shine that has come (camera issue)

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deetjohn · 14th January 2011, 12:12

Here is my Ferrari F430 Scuderia (Hot Wheels Elite)

I got this as a gift from a dear friend.

Doesn't the Fiat Punto wipers look the same?

Cyrus43 · 14th January 2011, 16:53

This isnt a Hot Wheels Elite. It is the standard hot wheels version. The Elite is far superior

Dippy · 14th January 2011, 18:18

Thats a nice model deetjohn and some nice pictures too. Did your friend get it from abroad or was it sourced here? I will be reviving my Ferrari collection soon and it should start with the 458, lets see

Cyrus43 · 14th January 2011, 19:31

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Originally Posted by Dippy

Thats a nice model deetjohn and some nice pictures too. Did your friend get it from abroad or was it sourced here? I will be reviving my Ferrari collection soon and it should start with the 458, lets see

Yeah you better dips!! Its been long since we have seen anything from you!!

manishalive · 15th January 2011, 07:29

Finally here are the pictures of the completed car, this is no where clore to fully built models but I am please with the outcome, also learned a lot of do's and dont's in this build.

deetjohn · 15th January 2011, 10:21

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Originally Posted by Dippy

Thats a nice model deetjohn and some nice pictures too. Did your friend get it from abroad or was it sourced here? I will be reviving my Ferrari collection soon and it should start with the 458, lets see

Thanks Dippy. He got it from US more than 2.5 years back. All my models are from US. Relatively cheap and wide range to pick from. Here its almost double the price just like our road cars.

I somehow don't like the 458, even though everyone around seems to absolutely love it. Waiting to see one in flesh. I somehow don't like the air-dam with those plasticky/ rubbery deforming blades. My next Fezza will be the 599 GTO. I simply love it.

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

This isnt a Hot Wheels Elite. It is the standard hot wheels version. The Elite is far superior

Like I said, it was a gift. All my other cars are from AUTOart except for my beloved Shelby Datatona Coupe and my 430 Scud matches up to them for detail and quality of parts. My only association with Hotwheels till then were the innumerous small toy cars with those plastic wheels. So I assumed it to be the Elite. My bad.

shubhamAT · 15th January 2011, 10:24

About 50% of my collection basking in sun after a wash. Acquired between 2004 & 2006 except for the 1:43 Cadillac and Corvette. Recently got it shipped from my hometown. Few cars suffered some damages during this transit (broken ORVMs etc). I don't have a camera anymore so uploading through a friends mobile. Since yesterday i have added 5 new vehicles to my collection though I will upload more pics when i receive the remaining cars and get a new cam.

Cyrus43 · 15th January 2011, 19:01

What scale is that RX7???

@manish: AWESOME looking car. Fantastic!

Klub Class · 15th January 2011, 19:06

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Originally Posted by deetjohn

Doesn't the Fiat Punto wipers look the same?

You're correct! Moreover, Fiat Linea also have the same wiper. These nice looking wipers are called Aero style (flat blade) wipers.

And yes, you've got a nice gift. Time to give your friend a treat for gifting you this scale model!

shubhamAT · 15th January 2011, 20:47

Cyrus, that's a '34 scale.

manishalive · 15th January 2011, 21:32

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

What scale is that RX7???

@manish: AWESOME looking car. Fantastic!

Thanks, for the lovely coment, the only one I got

. But Just look at this, such a clean construction

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Cyrus43 · 15th January 2011, 21:43

Whoa. That is some serious effort. Just look at the rivets on the splitters!!

KMT · 16th January 2011, 02:20

shubhamAT and others
I too have to pack my cars for shipping soon.
Could you please tell me how you packed them or if you have any suggestions?
I have very cleverly disposed all the original packaging and have about 50+ 1:18 models that I need to ship.

manishalive · 16th January 2011, 10:15

Here are two pictures in the broad daylight, she looks awesome.

14th January 2011, 12:12	#9557
deetjohn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kochi Posts: 4,529 Thanked: 10,595 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread Here is my Ferrari F430 Scuderia (Hot Wheels Elite) I got this as a gift from a dear friend. Doesn't the Fiat Punto wipers look the same? Attached Thumbnails
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14th January 2011, 16:53	#9558
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread This isnt a Hot Wheels Elite. It is the standard hot wheels version. The Elite is far superior Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Cyrus43 : 14th January 2011 at 17:01.
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14th January 2011, 18:18	#9559
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,801 Thanked: 4,496 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread Thats a nice model deetjohn and some nice pictures too. Did your friend get it from abroad or was it sourced here? I will be reviving my Ferrari collection soon and it should start with the 458, lets see
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15th January 2011, 07:29	#9561
manishalive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,559 Thanked: 1,148 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread Finally here are the pictures of the completed car, this is no where clore to fully built models but I am please with the outcome, also learned a lot of do's and dont's in this build.
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15th January 2011, 10:24	#9563
shubhamAT BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 151 Thanked: 69 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread About 50% of my collection basking in sun after a wash. Acquired between 2004 & 2006 except for the 1:43 Cadillac and Corvette. Recently got it shipped from my hometown. Few cars suffered some damages during this transit (broken ORVMs etc). I don't have a camera anymore so uploading through a friends mobile. Since yesterday i have added 5 new vehicles to my collection though I will upload more pics when i receive the remaining cars and get a new cam.
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15th January 2011, 19:01	#9564
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread What scale is that RX7??? @manish: AWESOME looking car. Fantastic!
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15th January 2011, 20:47	#9566
shubhamAT BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 151 Thanked: 69 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread Cyrus, that's a '34 scale.
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15th January 2011, 21:43	#9568
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 230 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread Whoa. That is some serious effort. Just look at the rivets on the splitters!!
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16th January 2011, 02:20	#9569
KMT BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Coorg Posts: 455 Thanked: 882 Times	packaging/moving suggestions please shubhamAT and others I too have to pack my cars for shipping soon. Could you please tell me how you packed them or if you have any suggestions? I have very cleverly disposed all the original packaging and have about 50+ 1:18 models that I need to ship.
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16th January 2011, 10:15	#9570
manishalive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,559 Thanked: 1,148 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread Here are two pictures in the broad daylight, she looks awesome.
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