The 1:18 model car thread - pics & discussion

The 1:18 model car thread - pics & discussion

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melvster

6,841 posts

184 months

Monday 20th May 2013
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Karl911 said:
Strange that this post came up. Received a message from my dad today asking 'What the hell do you want me to do with these things?'.
They've been gathering dust for a fair few years now and I think it's safe to say my old room can now become the snooker room or swingers room, or what ever else old people do in there retirement days.



If you decide to sell the AutoArt Porsche's, PM me.

Karl911

205 posts

151 months

Tuesday 21st May 2013
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melvster said:
If you decide to sell the AutoArt Porsche's, PM me.
Will do. There is a cupboard full of 1:18 that I inherited of an Uncle.

g3org3y

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20,590 posts

190 months

Tuesday 21st May 2013
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Karl911 said:
melvster said:
If you decide to sell the AutoArt Porsche's, PM me.
Will do. There is a cupboard full of 1:18 that I inherited of an Uncle.
If there are any BMWs... whistle

evenflow

8,784 posts

281 months

Tuesday 21st May 2013
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Stu G said:
here's a few of mine, all racers and mainly Le Mans cars.

Awesome! Details?

RDMcG

19,073 posts

206 months

Tuesday 21st May 2013
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Only have a few 1:18...

CMC Porsche 901






M6, RS, 300SL


My 1:18 AutoArt RS and Norev RS.2, real cars on screen...





oobster

7,059 posts

210 months

Tuesday 21st May 2013
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I've got over 180 1:18 scale models, although most of them are now back in their original boxes in my loft.

I need to take some decent pics of the ones I do have on display though, approx. 38 in my livingroom & dining room which are mostly old Fords, modern Bentleys and 10 Porsche 911's.

g3org3y

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20,590 posts

190 months

Tuesday 21st May 2013
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Thanks for sharing RDMcG, that Porsche is particularly nice smile I notice we have the same M6 (dealer edition by Kyosho).

Get some pics up Oobster. thumbup

Just bought another one on ebay.


Out of interest, has anyone gone so far as to make a diorama for their models?

RDMcG

19,073 posts

206 months

Tuesday 21st May 2013
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g3org3y said:
Thanks for sharing RDMcG, that Porsche is particularly nice smile I notice we have the same M6 (dealer edition by Kyosho).

Get some pics up Oobster. thumbup

Just bought another one on ebay.


Out of interest, has anyone gone so far as to make a diorama for their models?
The M6 was sent to me by BMW when I bought the M6..a nice gesture.

melvster

6,841 posts

184 months

Wednesday 22nd May 2013
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g3org3y said:
Thanks for sharing RDMcG, that Porsche is particularly nice smile I notice we have the same M6 (dealer edition by Kyosho).

Get some pics up Oobster. thumbup

Just bought another one on ebay.


Out of interest, has anyone gone so far as to make a diorama for their models?
Just out of interest what did you get it for ? was this up for £80 or best offer ?

g3org3y

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20,590 posts

190 months

Thursday 23rd May 2013
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melvster said:
g3org3y said:
Thanks for sharing RDMcG, that Porsche is particularly nice smile I notice we have the same M6 (dealer edition by Kyosho).

Get some pics up Oobster. thumbup

Just bought another one on ebay.


Out of interest, has anyone gone so far as to make a diorama for their models?
Just out of interest what did you get it for ? was this up for £80 or best offer ?
A bit less than that. wink Email sent.

thebigmacmoomin

2,795 posts

168 months

Saturday 25th May 2013
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My latest build



My latest buys




oobster

7,059 posts

210 months

Saturday 25th May 2013
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Nice Mk2 - any more pics of it?

melvster

6,841 posts

184 months

Saturday 25th May 2013
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just purchased this.




thebigmacmoomin

2,795 posts

168 months

Saturday 25th May 2013
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oobster said:
Nice Mk2 - any more pics of it?








All the build pics are here

http://smg.photobucket.com/user/thebigmacmoomin/li...

jwsa2000

11 posts

130 months

Monday 27th May 2013
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thebigmacmoomin said:
That is absolutely stunning mate !!!

Getragdogleg

8,729 posts

182 months

Monday 27th May 2013
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I really want a 1967 Camaro coupe in 1:18 but I can't find the right one, it needs to have hideaway headlights and not have a front lower spoiler or a rear boot lip spoiler, bonus points for red interior and black exterior ! I am trying to get/make a model of my car !

I also want to know if there is a supplier for different wheels and other parts for 1:18 models, I have a couple of Opel Mantas that are not quite right and need little parts changing.

g3org3y

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20,590 posts

190 months

Tuesday 28th May 2013
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The newest acquisition, the Minichamps Tic Tac E30 M3. A few shots with my favourite E46 M3 GTR.

It's a nice model, but if I'm honest, it's absolutely spanked in terms of quality and detail by the new model.

This second hand example isn't in the best of condition. The wiper is missing and 2 of the 3 metal ringlets on the bonnet are missing. At least it was cheap(ish). Any ideas where one can buy spares to repair this?









Still awaiting the blue E30 M3 and I've recently won a Minichamps Z1 and an E46 WTCC Andy Priaulx 320i. This addiction needs to stop!!

melvster

6,841 posts

184 months

Tuesday 28th May 2013
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Nice model, you are certainly purchasing models at a quick rate biggrin

5TUE

740 posts

171 months

Wednesday 29th May 2013
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I went into Cardiff yesterday as my C4s needed a front screen, so I had a walk around the shops just to kill time and wandered into Model Zone and admired the Porsche 935 (same as the on in StuG's pics) and also the Rothmans 962 they had in there, but priced at £149 each I couldn't justify one let alone both at the minute and walked off.
After lunch I still hadn't been called to say that my car was ready so went back for another look and noticed they had a sale on but these two were still marked up at full price.
I asked the assistant "I don't suppose those two are in the sale?" and on checking he came back to me with "you might be surprised. £75 each." I replied "I'll take them."

The wife doesn't know yet, but I don't think that it will help when she realises that the postman woke us up this morning delivering a 1:43 Porsche 917K as driven by the god that is Richard Attwood.

Bloody expensive hobby/habit this, but it's cheaper and more legal than drugs!

NismoGT

1,634 posts

189 months

Wednesday 29th May 2013
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5TUE said:
I went into Cardiff yesterday as my C4s needed a front screen, so I had a walk around the shops just to kill time and wandered into Model Zone and admired the Porsche 935 (same as the on in StuG's pics) and also the Rothmans 962 they had in there, but priced at £149 each I couldn't justify one let alone both at the minute and walked off.
After lunch I still hadn't been called to say that my car was ready so went back for another look and noticed they had a sale on but these two were still marked up at full price.
I asked the assistant "I don't suppose those two are in the sale?" and on checking he came back to me with "you might be surprised. £75 each." I replied "I'll take them."

The wife doesn't know yet, but I don't think that it will help when she realises that the postman woke us up this morning delivering a 1:43 Porsche 917K as driven by the god that is Richard Attwood.

Bloody expensive hobby/habit this, but it's cheaper and more legal than drugs!
I have been to Modelzone Cardiff several times. They always seem to have some reasonable offers on in there.