The Scale Model Thread

300 KMPH · 11th August 2007, 14:06

Hyundai Terracan.

Dippy · 11th August 2007, 15:33

1:18 aside, Ebbro models makes the finest 1:43 scale models you can get. Most of the Honda and Mazda 1:43s are made by them and they cost as much as a normal 1:18 would. My neighbour who stays in Japan has just come down for a few days. Knowing my love for models, he got me a 1:43 1978 Mazda Rx7. You have to see the detailing on it to belive it. I will post pictures of it by tomorrow.

IXO is the other company which makes premium 1:43 cars. They make the Ambassador.

Plan to start 1:43 now as well when time and money permits.

blackadder · 19th August 2007, 09:39

Beemer, I am still waiting for the pictures of the Bentleys. Hurry up buddy. lol.

BEEM3R · 19th August 2007, 16:11

Hey blackadder, Im extremely sorry about not posting the pics. Was crazy busy with work and never got home before dark to click pics. Ive now shifted base to Dubai, and will be in Chennai only once a month. And unfortunately the Bentleys are in Chennai. I shouldnt have mentioned the cars before clicking the pics. Really sorry once again. But there are some superb Kyosho and Exoto stores here in Dxb. Once I settle into my new place I'll start a new collection here. At Ikea yesterday, I saw an awesome glass shelf. Perfect for housing scale models. I'll try and pick up something new and post pics. By the way heard the Bentley Flying Spur is now out in 1:18. Im not a fan of the Continental GT, but the Flying Spur would go with my collection of Luxo-barges as I like to call them. Also want to add a Maybach 62 and the new AutoArt 600 Pullman Limo. Heard its huge.

blackadder · 19th August 2007, 19:07

No problem at all Beemer. I was just eager to see the Bentley. Seen it in Ebay pics but thats not quite like seeing in a collectors hands. Wishing you all the success in Dubai and hoping you expand your collection there too. I am sure models will be inexpensive in Dxb as compared to here. About the Autoart Pullman, it will be huge in size and hugely expensive too. Might easily pass the 4.5K they were asking for the 62.

speedfreak01 · 22nd August 2007, 22:16

Here's a pic of my Audi A8.I'd bought this car only for modding it,have a few other pix also but dont dont know to put multiple images.

List of mods done so far:

a)matte black headlights
b)side vinyls in silver
c)dragon vinyl on hood
d)painted the wheels to black

I know that some of you might find this crazy but then i was lookin for a sedan like this for a long time to mod it.Some of my other cars are hummer h2(dub city customs),lamborghini gallardo,ferrari f430 n plymouth gtx(pro rodz)

Cyrus43 · 22nd August 2007, 23:13

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Originally Posted by speedfreak01

Here's a pic of my Audi A8.I'd bought this car only for modding it,have a few other pix also but dont dont know to put multiple images.

List of mods done so far:

a)matte black headlights
b)side vinyls in silver
c)dragon vinyl on hood
d)painted the wheels to black

I know that some of you might find this crazy but then i was lookin for a sedan like this for a long time to mod it.Some of my other cars are hummer h2(dub city customs),lamborghini gallardo,ferrari f430 n plymouth gtx(pro rodz)

nicely done..
finally someone who shares the same keeda that i have..
buddy check out my models on the earlier posts.
also check out salilpawars models..

speedfreak01 · 22nd August 2007, 23:17

Thanks cyrus..im glad you liked it.I've seen your modded rides and the wheels were inspired by your rides only.

Cyrus43 · 22nd August 2007, 23:42

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Originally Posted by speedfreak01

Thanks cyrus..im glad you liked it.I've seen your modded rides and the wheels were inspired by your rides only.

glad to hear that....happy to help u in other mods too..dont hesitate to ask..

Cyrus43 · 22nd August 2007, 23:43

also would like to see pics of ur other cars if u could..especially the gtx..i almost bought that one in oune but then i saw the chevy nova and fell in love..

Cyrus43 · 23rd August 2007, 00:14

@amin..
spelling mistake in my post"oune"..intended to be "pune"..sorry

chetanhanda · 23rd August 2007, 01:23

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Originally Posted by Dippy

Sorry bout the name Aalaap. Hes right bout getting the EVO VI . Pretty tough to find one nowadays. The VII might also run out of stock with the arrival of the VIII.

Btw did u check out the Lancer R/C car?

BTW transfering the Lancer pics from the other thread here below

Dippy

this one's pretty rare ..Im looking for this

khanak · 23rd August 2007, 03:39

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Originally Posted by chetanhanda

this one's pretty rare ..Im looking for this

Ebay has it for $60

btw yesterday I bought a tin of MIN cream and polished my cars, It really makes a difference to the shine and leaves a nice protective coating. Besides that I also loovee the way it smells.

I reccomend it to all diecast collectors

Dippy · 23rd August 2007, 11:51

Yep Min cream works very well on the models. I had recommended this earlier in the thread. Good going khanak.

@chetanhanda: I bought this in Mumbai. I dot think its available around now. Its the Tommi Makkinen EVO VI WRC. The detailing is beautiful.

Maybe I should post better pics. Let me know. I can start clicking all my cars again. I never get bored of that.

khanak · 23rd August 2007, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippy

Yep Min cream works very well on the models. I had recommended this earlier in the thread. Good going khanak.

yea, I decided to use the Min cream on your reccomendation, Thanks a lot dude.

11th August 2007, 14:06	#1066
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11th August 2007, 15:33	#1067
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,558 Thanked: 2,462 Times	1:18 aside, Ebbro models makes the finest 1:43 scale models you can get. Most of the Honda and Mazda 1:43s are made by them and they cost as much as a normal 1:18 would. My neighbour who stays in Japan has just come down for a few days. Knowing my love for models, he got me a 1:43 1978 Mazda Rx7. You have to see the detailing on it to belive it. I will post pictures of it by tomorrow. IXO is the other company which makes premium 1:43 cars. They make the Ambassador. Plan to start 1:43 now as well when time and money permits. Last edited by Dippy : 11th August 2007 at 15:39.
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19th August 2007, 09:39	#1068
blackadder BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Beemer, I am still waiting for the pictures of the Bentleys. Hurry up buddy. lol.
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19th August 2007, 16:11	#1069
BEEM3R BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dubai-Chennai Posts: 311 Thanked: 20 Times	Hey blackadder, Im extremely sorry about not posting the pics. Was crazy busy with work and never got home before dark to click pics. Ive now shifted base to Dubai, and will be in Chennai only once a month. And unfortunately the Bentleys are in Chennai. I shouldnt have mentioned the cars before clicking the pics. Really sorry once again. But there are some superb Kyosho and Exoto stores here in Dxb. Once I settle into my new place I'll start a new collection here. At Ikea yesterday, I saw an awesome glass shelf. Perfect for housing scale models. I'll try and pick up something new and post pics. By the way heard the Bentley Flying Spur is now out in 1:18. Im not a fan of the Continental GT, but the Flying Spur would go with my collection of Luxo-barges as I like to call them. Also want to add a Maybach 62 and the new AutoArt 600 Pullman Limo. Heard its huge. Last edited by BEEM3R : 19th August 2007 at 16:14.
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19th August 2007, 19:07	#1070
blackadder BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	No problem at all Beemer. I was just eager to see the Bentley. Seen it in Ebay pics but thats not quite like seeing in a collectors hands. Wishing you all the success in Dubai and hoping you expand your collection there too. I am sure models will be inexpensive in Dxb as compared to here. About the Autoart Pullman, it will be huge in size and hugely expensive too. Might easily pass the 4.5K they were asking for the 62.
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22nd August 2007, 22:16	#1071
speedfreak01 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new delhi Posts: 181 Thanked: 384 Times	Here's a pic of my Audi A8.I'd bought this car only for modding it,have a few other pix also but dont dont know to put multiple images. List of mods done so far: a)matte black headlights b)side vinyls in silver c)dragon vinyl on hood d)painted the wheels to black I know that some of you might find this crazy but then i was lookin for a sedan like this for a long time to mod it.Some of my other cars are hummer h2(dub city customs),lamborghini gallardo,ferrari f430 n plymouth gtx(pro rodz)
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22nd August 2007, 23:17	#1073
speedfreak01 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new delhi Posts: 181 Thanked: 384 Times	Thanks cyrus..im glad you liked it.I've seen your modded rides and the wheels were inspired by your rides only.
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22nd August 2007, 23:43	#1075
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	also would like to see pics of ur other cars if u could..especially the gtx..i almost bought that one in oune but then i saw the chevy nova and fell in love..
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23rd August 2007, 00:14	#1076
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	@amin.. spelling mistake in my post"oune"..intended to be "pune"..sorry
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23rd August 2007, 11:51	#1079
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,558 Thanked: 2,462 Times	Yep Min cream works very well on the models. I had recommended this earlier in the thread. Good going khanak. @chetanhanda: I bought this in Mumbai. I dot think its available around now. Its the Tommi Makkinen EVO VI WRC. The detailing is beautiful. Maybe I should post better pics. Let me know. I can start clicking all my cars again. I never get bored of that.
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