Die cast model

[tvr wife]

Hello folks, I don't want to introduce myself too much at this stage as I'm sure my tvr husband will read this post!!

I am looking for a die cast model of a tvr Cerbera and wondered if anyone has any recommendations with regard to outlets/websites that may sell these?

I have done a quick search but couldn't see anything obvious in the archives.

Any ideas greatfully received!!

Many thanks in advance

tvr wife

[Cyclone1]

Hi Wife,

This is about as good as it gets

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SMTS-CL76-TVR-CERBERA-MET-LT...

A bit on the small side and a bit pricey, but I have to say they are very well built (hand made).

So far no die cast model maker has decided it is worthwhile to produce Cerbera's (normal decent size is 1:18 scale), and with the Cerb now not being in production for a few years I think it's even less likely.

Jules.

ps Forgot to add that you can contact the Maker direct (instead of Ebay) and request different colors etc. Mine is in the same colour as my first Cerb (nightfire pearl red) and was also bought for me as a gift.

Edited by Cyclone1 on Friday 27th March 16:49

[Mr.Cerbera]

Cyclone1 said:

Hi Wife,

This is about as good as it gets

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SMTS-CL76-TVR-CERBERA-MET-LT...

A bit on the small side and a bit pricey, but I have to say they are very well built (hand made).

So far no die cast model maker has decided it is worthwhile to produce Cerbera's (normal decent size is 1:18 scale), and with the Cerb now not being in production for a few years I think it's even less likely.

Jules.

ps Forgot to add that you can contact the Maker direct (instead of Ebay) and request different colors etc. Mine is in the same colour as my first Cerb (nightfire pearl red) and was also bought for me as a gift.

Bloody Hell Jules, you've got some wealthy friends
Is it my mistake or is that a pre-2000 model ?

[pat_y]

Aparently Jadi models make a 1:18 scale cerbie model, john ayrey diecast lists it in his catalogue:
http://www.ayrey.co.uk/startframe.html
if you browse the catalogue and select jadi models, it's listed there. I ordered one from my local model shop around a month ago but it's been placed on backorder with no estimate of delivery.

[Mr.Cerbera]

pat_y said:

Aparently Jadi models make a 1:18 scale cerbie model, john ayrey diecast lists it in his catalogue:
http://www.ayrey.co.uk/startframe.html
if you browse the catalogue and select jadi models, it's listed there. I ordered one from my local model shop around a month ago but it's been placed on backorder with no estimate of delivery.

Yup, if you got to This page, click on the search icon and fill in 'Cerbera' in the 'Model descritions' section, there is a choice of 5.

Edited by Mr.Cerbera on Friday 27th March 19:16

[Byker28i]

There's usually a few Speed 12's about on ebay

i.e.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Spark-1-43-TVR-CERBERA-SPEED...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HOT-WHEELS-TVR-SPEED-12-MET-...

[Phil_Edge]

I've done quite a lot of looking myself - online and various back-water model shops and resources, and would echo what's said here - these are the best you're likley to find, in my experience.

Certainly interested to look into any other "suppliers" you might come across on your investigations though, so will keep an interested eye on the thread...

Cyclone1 said:

Hi Wife,

This is about as good as it gets

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SMTS-CL76-TVR-CERBERA-MET-LT...

A bit on the small side and a bit pricey, but I have to say they are very well built (hand made).

So far no die cast model maker has decided it is worthwhile to produce Cerbera's (normal decent size is 1:18 scale), and with the Cerb now not being in production for a few years I think it's even less likely.

Jules.

ps Forgot to add that you can contact the Maker direct (instead of Ebay) and request different colors etc. Mine is in the same colour as my first Cerb (nightfire pearl red) and was also bought for me as a gift.

Edited by Cyclone1 on Friday 27th March 16:49

[FUBAR]

TVR Wife, contact SMTS direct (as the lovely Mrs FUBAR did ) and they will make you one customised to TVR Husband's car. IIRC it cost about £75 built (as opposed to in kit form)









They are on the small side but the quality is excellent (nice heavy weight to them as they are made from metal, not cheapy plastic) and perfect for sitting on the desk

[Far Eastender]

Did you get the AA van to go with it?

[Barkychoc]

I have a V8S SMTS model still unbuilt in kit form - trust me the built price is worth every penny, there are a million seperate pieces and certainly with the V8S there is a lot of detail.
They earn every penny of the additional £35 or so they charge to build it.

[YKB]

Woolworths did a soap in the shape of a Cerbera, called 'Sports Car Soap'! It was actually a pretty accurate shape.

[V8 GRF]

Have a look at GrandPrix Models here
Listed are built SMTS models and a diecast from Spark, which in my experience are usually pretty good still small(ish) at 1:43rd but a great deal cheaper.

[tvr wife]

FUBAR said:

TVR Wife, contact SMTS direct (as the lovely Mrs FUBAR did ) and they will make you one customised to TVR Husband's car. IIRC it cost about £75 built (as opposed to in kit form)

They are on the small side but the quality is excellent (nice heavy weight to them as they are made from metal, not cheapy plastic) and perfect for sitting on the desk

Thank you for this I will be getting in touch with them - it's obviously a wifey thing to buy!!

[tvr wife]

I have just spoken to a very helpful chap at SMTS, they will do one for me, correct colour (interior & exterior) and personaise the reg number - gotta check the V5 now for colour details!!

Thanks for your help peeps! I will ask hubbie to post picture on here when he's got it!!

[FUBAR]

I doubt the V5 will have the exact colour listed on it. Probably just say red/green/blue etc.

You need to sneak out to the car, take a photo of the inside and outside and either post it on here or email it to one of us for verification of colour, or try and casually bring it up in convo with the old man ("Hey Darling/Sir/oi git (delete as applicable), a friend was saying how nice the car looked, but asked me exactly what colour it was" etc etc )

[Mr.Cerbera]

FUBAR said:

I doubt the V5 will have the exact colour listed on it. Probably just say red/green/blue etc.

You need to sneak out to the car, take a photo of the inside and outside and either post it on here or email it to one of us for verification of colour, or try and casually bring it up in convo with the old man ("Hey Darling/Sir/oi git (delete as applicable), a friend was saying how nice the car looked, but asked me exactly what colour it was" etc etc )

Or you can look at the owners' manual, where the colour name and code is listed

AND BEFORE ANYONE STARTS ..... I know that all wives know where the documentation for their Hubby's P&J is much better then the Hubby himself does ...

Edited by Mr.Cerbera on Monday 30th March 19:14

[FUBAR]

Mr.Cerbera said:

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AND BEFORE ANYONE STARTS ..... I know that all wives know where the documentation for their Hubby's P&J is much better then the Hubby himself does ...

Edited by Mr.Cerbera on Monday 30th March 19:14

You're kidding right? I keep all car documentation away from Mrs Fubes. She knows how much I spend on the car (ok, maybe not 'all' of it) and if she had access to the legal paperwork Id come home and find the car sold

Only kidding dear (Im sure she doesnt come on PH? I think )

[tvr wife]

FUBAR said:

Mr.Cerbera said:

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AND BEFORE ANYONE STARTS ..... I know that all wives know where the documentation for their Hubby's P&J is much better then the Hubby himself does ...

Edited by Mr.Cerbera on Monday 30th March 19:14

You're kidding right? I keep all car documentation away from Mrs Fubes. She knows how much I spend on the car (ok, maybe not 'all' of it) and if she had access to the legal paperwork Id come home and find the car sold

Only kidding dear (Im sure she doesnt come on PH? I think )

Oh trust me - we KNOW! and every so often it's not worth the argument and we turn a blind eye

[knight]

Just to let you all know, TVR wife now knows the colour of the car!

[tvr wife]

Right peeps, I have finally rung the guy recommended by Fubar to place an order. The guy I spoke to was very helpful but tells me that currently he is experiencing such low demand that they have stopped producing the Cerberea for the short term.

If he gets enough orders (10-12) he is happy to make a batch. He has a guy in Japan who is potentially putting in an order for 10 so this is looking hopeful and another lady has also shown an interest. If anyone does want to make an order the guys number is 01424 853353. He was really helpful and basically took down the details of the car and the contact details for me and will call me when he has enough interest.

As you will see from the last post hubby has sussed me out - due to the fact he had deicded to move/hide the car paperwork!!