The 1:18 model car thread - pics & discussion

[jamesRS6]

Really enjoyed going through this thread some great models on show.

Ive got a fair few 1/18 models , just a quick couple of pics of one of my favourites

[mhurley]

My 1/18th collection



The silver Ferrari is a Hotwheels, all the others are Autoarts
In terms of other car models I have a 1/24th Danbury Mint Bond DB5 and a 1/8th Eaglemoss DB5

[Whatty]

jamesRS6 said:

Really enjoyed going through this thread some great models on show.

Ive got a fair few 1/18 models , just a quick couple of pics of one of my favourites

That's a honey.
Love the lamp glass detail.
Who's it made by?

[jamesRS6]

Its by autoart , had it a few years think its quite rare to find one now.

[Whatty]

jamesRS6 said:

Its by autoart , had it a few years think its quite rare to find one now.

I should have guessed. Quality stuff, I've got an Autoart Porsche 901 somewhere.

[jamesRS6]

Yes in general Autoart are excellent although I tend to find some are better detailed than others.
Most mine I have had many years and they have proven to be an excellent investment as well as some have gone crazy in price.

[mhurley]

I wonder what are the most valuable Autoarts at the moment?
I paid £280 for the ltd edition E type s1 fixed head a few months ago

[Elderly]

mhurley said:

I wonder what are the most valuable Autoarts at the moment?
I paid £280 for the ltd edition E type s1 fixed head a few months ago

I was tempted by one of these and they were available at £180 (in dark green) until very recently,
but I decided that I couldn't live with those completely wrong low profile tyres.

Now that particular stockist no longer has any ............. I sort of want one .

[SAB888]

mhurley said:

I wonder what are the most valuable Autoarts at the moment?
I paid £280 for the ltd edition E type s1 fixed head a few months ago

One of the last AutoArt models I bought was the Lamborghini Sesto Elemento and it's currently about £320 although I got mine for quite a bit less. I have a lot of AutoArts but the soaring prices over the last few years have made me think seriously about buying any more. Unless they release a model I really want, then I refuse to buy them at the ridiculous prices they are asking.

[M666 EVO]

I only have 2, the James Bond DBS and the James Bond Vanquish.

I do however want to buy more but I'm unsure of good brands and places to buy online. eBay seems expensive.

Any tips/sites/brands?

[SAB888]

M666 EVO said:

I only have 2, the James Bond DBS and the James Bond Vanquish.

I do however want to buy more but I'm unsure of good brands and places to buy online. eBay seems expensive.

Any tips/sites/brands?

Most of my models have been from ebay and you can get some good prices. There are also a couple of online model suppliers which are not too bad on prices. Kyosho are as good as AutoArt if not better and prices haven't gone up as much as AutoArt. Other good makes are Minichamps, Make Up, Fujimi, Looksmart, although these are mainly 1:43s and are a bit more expensive. I think it's better to pay more for a good quality model than be disappointed by a cheaper less authentic model.

[phil1967]

My 1/18ths

[Rich_W]

phil1967 said:

My 1/18ths

oooh Sauber Mercedes

Close up and details please? Is it the Exoto one?

[phil1967]

Yes Exoto, came last week. Lovely model

[Rich_W]

phil1967 said:

Yes Exoto, came last week. Lovely model

I like it

[Matt Harper]

Rich_W said:

phil1967 said:

Yes Exoto, came last week. Lovely model

I like it

Me too - but for the cost quoted on Exoto's website ($1k) is it reasonable to see a bloody great big phillips screw-head (transmission x-member in these pics)? I would have hoped they'd disguise that.

[marcosgt]

That particular one is pretty noticeable in the photos, but less so in person.

Others are much less noticeable and smaller.

I've got the Kouros car (for far less than Exoto ask for these days - The general view is that they're just doing a stock clearance and shutting up shop these days).



If you just want a sealed shelfware model, Norev have announced they are releasing C9s this year - About 60 Euros.

I'll be getting a Le Mans winner Silver 61 to go with my Exoto.

I also have a couple of these



The Le Mans winner Group C car and a Castrol Livery IMSA Daytona car.

M

Edited by marcosgt on Thursday 15th June 10:10

[Matt Harper]

marcosgt said:

I'll be getting a Le Mans winner Silver 61 to go with my Exoto.

1. 61 came in 2nd., just sayin'

[marcosgt]

Matt Harper said:

1. 61 came in 2nd., just sayin'

Well spotted

I'll be getting #63 then

M

[ForZiE23]

Wow some stunning models in here. The true attention to detail and quality of pics is really great.
Nice thread to read / view