1/18 scale Noble M12 Model Car - prototype pics

[mad4models]

Hi there,

I am pleased to bring you the first pictures and details of this great new model that I am currently developing. It is a high quality 1/18 scale Resin model of the Noble M12 GTO.
The pictures below are of the first prototype which has recently been completed. It is a little rough around the edges, but the first production model is currently in build and will be ready in approx 2 weeks. This model will be painted in Ford Panther Black and will be built to a professional standard.
I am planning on making two different versions of the car. The first will be a standard production run of approx 100 models all finished in the same colour (probably Silver or Metallic Blue). All of the models will be sealed (i.e no opening doors or engine) but will have fully detailed interiors. They will be mounted on a wooden base with a plexiglass cover to stop the model getting dusty. I have set the retail price of these at £99.99.
The second version will be a bespoke model made to the customers exact requirements and as such will enable the customer to choose exterior colour, interior colour and registration number. Effectively a 1/18 scale replica of your real car (if you are lucky enough to own a Noble). These models again will be supplied on a wooden base with the plexiglass cover, but will also have a plaque detailing the model specification. The retail price of these models will be around £149.99.

I am currently accepting deposits from people interested in owning one of these superb models and hopefully more details and pictures of the production model will follow in the next couple of weeks.

Here are the pictures: -

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I am also currently retooling one of the moulds to enable me to make models of the GTO 3-R, although these will probably not be ready until November.

Please e-mail me at [e-mail] if you have any questions or are interested in ordering one of these models.

Regards

Tim Dunlop
Mad4Models

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[nathan_m12]

I'm interested - I'd also be interested if you could make a shell for a tamiya radio controlled car.

>> Edited by nathan_m12 on Saturday 6th September 20:14

[stuh]

It's so CUTE !

Yep. I'll have one as well - that way i can glance at my Noble instead of Reuters at my desk

[alan_leamy]

Put me down for a Titanium 3R with Black and cream interior. November. . . . Waiting isnt a problem for us waiting listers.

Ill mail my order from work.

Cheers,

Alan

[JimNoble]

Is this the same model as the factory have been selling?

Jim

[mad4models]

Jim,

Many thanks for your reply.
The model has been offered by the factory previously but it was very expensive (around £300.00 as I recall). I have taken the existing moulds and am in the process of retooling the moulds so that the model is better detailed and can be built in larger numbers.

Regards

Tim Dunlop
Mad4Models

[M12_Nathan]

The spoiler end pieces are body coloured on mine - have some people got full carbon spoilers? You might want to check that before making the full batch...

[MisterX]

Can you do them with a personalised numberplate as well (or is that just a question of letraset)?

[joust]

I'll have a "personalised" one. Piccies are at www.lotus-elise.org.uk/noble - and yes, I have a carbon fibre rear wing.

J

[M12_Nathan]

mad4models said:

The second version will be a bespoke model made to the customers exact requirements and as such will enable the customer to choose exterior colour, interior colour and registration number.

[tomahawk]

I'll have a bespoke 3R when it becomes available. Do you have the facility to produce an exact match of the standard factory colours ?
Bob

[mad4models]

Hi there,

Many thanks for your reply.
Hopefully I will be able to produce the bespoke models in the factory colours. They have already said they can provide me with the relevant paint codes.

Regards

Tim Dunlop
Mad4Models

[broker]

I'll have one. Are you going to post again when they
are ready

[PTM12]

Put me down for a personalized 3R when they become available.

[sidekick]

Yep, I'll order a personalised GTO3 when you're ready to make them.

[unlicensed]

joust said:

I'll have a "personalised" one. Piccies are at www.lotus-elise.org.uk/noble - and yes, I have a carbon fibre rear wing. J

kinda off topic but when ever i see ur car. i get all jealous. that thing looks soo good and just amazes me everytime i look at it. GREAT CAR MATE.

[joust]

Any update on when these will be available?

[mb1]

I would be interested as well but I would like a 3R.
Could you let us know when you think you will get 3R models ready ?

MB
R32

[iandbeech]

TVRs are very badly represented for models as well. Any plans for these?

[aps]

Hi,

I would be interested in a yellow M12 GTO. Do you do Morgan plus 8's as well?

APS