Favourite Scale model brand

virgo129 · 3rd December 2009, 16:14

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Originally Posted by khanak

you forgot BBurago. Bburago is much better than Maisto and Hot Wheels. I hear Auto Art is good too

I completely agree. In my book, Bburago (from Italy) is #1 in detailing and durability. I bought my Bburago VW Beetle some 8 years ago and its the best one in my collection (~10 cars including a 1966 Merc 250SE coupe).

yajaman99 · 7th December 2009, 19:07

@virgo129 -- this is an old thread, if you are interested in Diecast Scale Models, which i am guessing you are, check out the "Scale Model Thread" which has been started by Dippy. It will is totaly mind blowing.

hillram · 7th December 2009, 20:22

Im verys surprised to see that MATCHBOX doesnt figure in the list.This brand was once a British Brand started as Lesney Products in 1971 and made small cars.Early 2000,Matchbox was acquired by Mattel Products.
They beat every Scale Model beand in every way.Its my first choice.
Bburago is the next best.Of course now they are made in China and they look good too.
My 2 cents...

mmmjgm · 7th December 2009, 20:47

Yup, Matchbox and Corgi,

Corgi in the very old days - 1970s and 80s was prominent above Matchbox with their level of detailing, the wheels could be taken out, exchanged with a working stepney, bonnets & boots used to open as well as doors.
Beautiful detailing on Corgi cars. Surprisingly no one mentioned Corgi.

Really beautiful products for the day and age.

Cheers

artofzen · 17th February 2010, 07:26

Schuco and Franklin Mint for me. Followed by Autoart and Minichamps. I prefer models with good finish and fit. I hate Maisto for its fit and finish, but then it is the least expensive of the lot. so cant complain.

Sujith1100 · 22nd February 2010, 01:27

Welly and MatchBox are my favorites. How come you missed out MatchBox in the voting list ?

GTO · 22nd February 2010, 14:36

Matchbox has been added to the poll. Please use the "report this post to a Moderator" functionality for such requests.

View Poll Results: Which is your favourite Scale model manufacturer
Minichamps	2	3.70%
Maisto	8	14.81%
Auto Art	23	42.59%
Hotwheels/mattel	1	1.85%
Welly	1	1.85%
Kyosho	5	9.26%
Motor Max	0	0%
Different from one above (post name in thread)	13	24.07%
Matchbox	1	1.85%
Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll

7th December 2009, 19:07	#32
yajaman99 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: bangalore Posts: 512 Thanked: 801 Times	@virgo129 -- this is an old thread, if you are interested in Diecast Scale Models, which i am guessing you are, check out the "Scale Model Thread" which has been started by Dippy. It will is totaly mind blowing.
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7th December 2009, 20:22	#33
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	Im verys surprised to see that MATCHBOX doesnt figure in the list.This brand was once a British Brand started as Lesney Products in 1971 and made small cars.Early 2000,Matchbox was acquired by Mattel Products. They beat every Scale Model beand in every way.Its my first choice. Bburago is the next best.Of course now they are made in China and they look good too. My 2 cents...
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7th December 2009, 20:47	#34
mmmjgm BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: BOM, PNQ, DXB Posts: 398 Thanked: 30 Times	Yup, Matchbox and Corgi, Corgi in the very old days - 1970s and 80s was prominent above Matchbox with their level of detailing, the wheels could be taken out, exchanged with a working stepney, bonnets & boots used to open as well as doors. Beautiful detailing on Corgi cars. Surprisingly no one mentioned Corgi. Really beautiful products for the day and age. Cheers
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17th February 2010, 07:26	#35
artofzen BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: VOCI-LHR Posts: 735 Thanked: 68 Times View My Garage	Schuco and Franklin Mint for me. Followed by Autoart and Minichamps. I prefer models with good finish and fit. I hate Maisto for its fit and finish, but then it is the least expensive of the lot. so cant complain.
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22nd February 2010, 01:27	#36
Sujith1100 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BANGalore Posts: 729 Thanked: 20 Times	Welly and MatchBox are my favorites. How come you missed out MatchBox in the voting list ?
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22nd February 2010, 14:36	#37
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,534 Thanked: 300,734 Times View My Garage	Matchbox has been added to the poll. Please use the "report this post to a Moderator" functionality for such requests.
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