The 1:18 model car thread - pics & discussion

The 1:18 model car thread - pics & discussion

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macey_j2

308 posts

178 months

Saturday 4th January 2014
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Ive got a sunstar metro 6r4 on the way, best photos i've found are here;

http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/sun-star-...


g3org3y

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20,590 posts

190 months

Saturday 4th January 2014
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Darren390 said:
As a massive Riccardo Patrese fan, here's the Minichamps Brabham BMW BT52 from 1983. I love this model! The BT52 has got to be one of the best looking F1 cars ever.
Hi Darren, I've seen these go for a decent sum on ebay. Looks great and certainly something I'd like to add to my collection in the future. What's the detail like up close? Any issues with the decals fading/cracking/coming off?

Unfortunately, I've been naughty. frown

New year's resolution to stop buying new models.

1st of Jan I bought this:
Minichamps McLaren F1 1/12


2nd Jan I bought this:
Minichamps Bruno Spengler M3 DTM 2012

Darren390

478 posts

206 months

Saturday 4th January 2014
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g3org3y said:
Hi Darren, I've seen these go for a decent sum on ebay. Looks great and certainly something I'd like to add to my collection in the future. What's the detail like up close? Any issues with the decals fading/cracking/coming off?
I've had the Brabham quite a few years, all decals still in excellent condition. For the money, the details are great i think. The 1991 Williams I have ordered also has removeable cowl so hopefully that will be as good.

There is a BT52 on ebay at present -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-18-MINICHAMPS-1983-BRA...

MrBig

2,634 posts

128 months

Saturday 4th January 2014
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I will try and get some pics of my 'fleet' this week. I've been trying to find places around the house to get them on display so I picked up a Tamco display case from Modelzone in Smiths in Brum last weekend.

What a piece of st. I didn't expect much for a tenner admittedly, but to be able to focus on the model inside would be nice frown Anyone else used the Tamco cases?

Centurion07

10,381 posts

246 months

Saturday 4th January 2014
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macey_j2 said:
Ive got a sunstar metro 6r4 on the way, best photos i've found are here;

http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/sun-star-...

I hope you didn't pay that for it?!

They've got a cheek putting the lowest price thing on their pics!

NismoGT

1,634 posts

189 months

Saturday 4th January 2014
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macey_j2 said:
Ive got a sunstar metro 6r4 on the way, best photos i've found are here;

http://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/sun-star-...

That does look very good. I have the works model by Otto. Was given to me as a birthday present last year despite the fact I moved away from diecast and into kits.

Pics when you have it at hand?

g3org3y

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20,590 posts

190 months

Tuesday 7th January 2014
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Ok, it's not a 1/18, but...

My first purchase of 2014 - Minichamps McLaren F1 (1/12 Scale in Silver)





Compared to a 1/18 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail




Edit to add some new photos:















Edited by g3org3y on Tuesday 14th January 18:52

Dinoboy

2,493 posts

216 months

Saturday 11th January 2014
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Hi George, the Mclaren looks fab with your other models. Glad your pleased with it.
Best wishes
Lewis.

Darren390

478 posts

206 months

Saturday 11th January 2014
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Here's my Minichamps 1/18 Riccardo Patrese 1991 Williams Renault FW14. The Camel decals arrived from Italy today so here's a few pics -






fatboy69

9,369 posts

186 months

Saturday 11th January 2014
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Am i the only person who thinks that the FW14 is beautiful looking race car? Particularly when compared with the ugly things we get lumbered with today?

I have this FW14 with one slight difference - Red 5!!!

Darren390

478 posts

206 months

Saturday 11th January 2014
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fatboy69 said:
Am i the only person who thinks that the FW14 is beautiful looking race car? Particularly when compared with the ugly things we get lumbered with today?

I have this FW14 with one slight difference - Red 5!!!
No, me too. The FW14 is a fantastic looking car, especially White 6! The model is really good, and the Camel decals finish it off nicely.

g3org3y

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20,590 posts

190 months

Sunday 12th January 2014
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Dinoboy said:
Hi George, the Mclaren looks fab with your other models. Glad your pleased with it.
Best wishes
Lewis.
Hi Lewis. Fancy seeing you here! Yes, am delighted. It's a lovely bit of kit. Just broken my resolution again and bought a 1/12 BMW Z8 to match!

Best regards and thanks for a smooth eBay transaction. thumbup

g3org3y

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20,590 posts

190 months

Saturday 18th January 2014
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g3org3y said:
Hi Lewis. Fancy seeing you here! Yes, am delighted. It's a lovely bit of kit. Just broken my resolution again and bought a 1/12 BMW Z8 to match!

Best regards and thanks for a smooth eBay transaction. thumbup
A few photos of said Z8.





With the hardtop




James Bond edition has missiles behind the vents:


And opening interior compartments complete with sunglasses:


Displayed with the McLaren

Dinoboy

2,493 posts

216 months

Saturday 25th January 2014
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Z8 looks great with the F1.

Today's arrival;

BBR LaFerrari


Dinoboy

2,493 posts

216 months

Saturday 25th January 2014
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Previous BBR's;






g3org3y

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20,590 posts

190 months

Tuesday 28th January 2014
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^^Lovely stuff. They look great. I hear they are quite pricey. cool

A couple of additions:

Bruno Spengler DTM M3 2012 Champion (Minichamps)




E38 750iL (Otto Mobile) (with Minichamps 1/24 740i)

Dinoboy

2,493 posts

216 months

Wednesday 29th January 2014
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DTM car looks fabulous, a good buy.

g3org3y

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20,590 posts

190 months

Saturday 8th February 2014
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More BMW fanboism...

BMW 328 Mille Miglia






Edit to add the newly released Otto E30 M3 Tour de Corse







Edited by g3org3y on Tuesday 11th February 17:03

Dinoboy

2,493 posts

216 months

Wednesday 12th February 2014
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Dinoboy

2,493 posts

216 months

Wednesday 12th February 2014
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