Die-cast Models???

[graham 500]

Does anyone know where I can buy a decent 1/18 scale model of a Griff. Missed the one on ebay the other day...any ideas??

[angusfaldo]

I saw them for sale at The TVR Centre last wek. You can even pay extra and have it customised with your reg number.

Pricey tho - can't remember exactly how much but at least 50 quid.

[cirvy]

Did you notice if they do other models as well?

[raceboy]

Could be wrong but I think the only models avalible are the SMT 1:43 scale models, and yes they are expensive, but good, and can be personelised to match your car exactly
Think the SMT models are available from S to Tuscan

>> Edited by raceboy on Monday 3rd March 17:11

[cirvy]

could be worth a look, we have to plan x-mas prezzies early in our house these days!

[raceboy]

Call me a tight arse but £90

www.tvrplus.com/cgi-sys/mivavm?Merchant2/merchant.mvc+Screen=PROD&Store_Code=TPP&Product_Code=2TA501&Category_Code=TCM

[cirvy]

I'm afraid size sometimes really does make a difference

[angusfaldo]

cirvy said: Did you notice if they do other models as well?

they'll do any model you like, any colour etc.

AF

[Griffer]

There is a shortage of TVR models out there, and they are all 1/43 scale, the only 1/18 is the Mattell Speed 12. The SMTS range you can also buy in kit form but are tricky to finish nicely, but you do save a pile of money, at least half the cost.
There was also a Gearbox/Promod Griff as on e-bay but IMHO this was not that great a model and today commands a high price, the only way of getting a 4.x nose body shape though with the early wheels.The SMTS is a 500. Oh, there was a V8S from Bullfrog for a while, again rare and expensive. I would post pictures of these but my digi camera will not do good close ups. Hope however this is useful.

Griffer.