The 1:18 model car thread - pics & discussion

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ferrisbueller said:

Centurion07 said:

Don't get your hopes up to high. Maisto aren't fantastic but maybe they do different levels like Hotwheels do with their Elite stuff.

Maisto are cheap for a reason. The basic form is just about acceptable, everything else is poor and probably best avoided IMO.

It actually wasn't that bad. Certainly not a patch on the equivalent ut model. I do think when polished up properly it'll look pretty decent on the shelf. Will get some pics up at some point.

Some maisto models are very reasonable though, for example the BMW v12 LMR.

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DHE said:

Nigel_O said:

Just like mrdemon on page 3 of this thread, I only collect road Ferraris - must be red. All (bar two) in clear perspex cases

Up to fifty now, with half a dozen still on my list...

Very nice.

Any particular manufacturer (I know Hot Wheels Elite do a lot of Ferrari models)?

Which models would you say are the highlights of your collection?

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^Very comprehensive!

A couple of new additions for my collection:

Fina McLaren F1 GTR Longtail (pictured with the Fina GTR I bought last year).


The other 'new' Longtail (again with the other Fina model)


Another V12 LMR (already have #15 by Maisto which won Le Mans), this one won the Sebring 12hrs in 1999

Edited by g3org3y on Monday 7th October 22:38

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Mark is that a Minichamps 1/12 McLaren F1? How do you rate it. Seen a couple go on ebay for around £150 and wonder whether they are worth it.

Here's something from the girlfriend as an early Christmas prezzie!







One of my favourite BMW Art Cars ever.

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Thanks for the feedback re the McLaren chaps. Will keep eye on the Bay.

ferrisbueller said:

PS. Your g/f is a keeper if that's standard of gifts she buys!

Christmas last year:

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My reorganised fancy shelf

Kyosho M3 CSL, Autoart 2002 turbo, UT Fina McLaren F1, UT Fina McLaren F1 Long tail
Minichamps Lichtenstein 320i Art Car, Minichamps Stella 3.0 CSL Art Car.

My (very) messy shelf of random scales!


Above my desk

Minichamps Tic Tac E30 M3, Minichamps 3.5 CSL, Minichamps M3 GTR, Autoart 635CSI
That's me driving a Ferrari F430 at Silverstone btw!

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Darren390 said:

As a massive Riccardo Patrese fan, here's the Minichamps Brabham BMW BT52 from 1983. I love this model! The BT52 has got to be one of the best looking F1 cars ever.

Hi Darren, I've seen these go for a decent sum on ebay. Looks great and certainly something I'd like to add to my collection in the future. What's the detail like up close? Any issues with the decals fading/cracking/coming off?

Unfortunately, I've been naughty.

New year's resolution to stop buying new models.

1st of Jan I bought this:
Minichamps McLaren F1 1/12


2nd Jan I bought this:
Minichamps Bruno Spengler M3 DTM 2012

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Ok, it's not a 1/18, but...

My first purchase of 2014 - Minichamps McLaren F1 (1/12 Scale in Silver)





Compared to a 1/18 McLaren F1 GTR Longtail




Edit to add some new photos:

Edited by g3org3y on Tuesday 14th January 18:52

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Dinoboy said:

Hi George, the Mclaren looks fab with your other models. Glad your pleased with it.
Best wishes
Lewis.

Hi Lewis. Fancy seeing you here! Yes, am delighted. It's a lovely bit of kit. Just broken my resolution again and bought a 1/12 BMW Z8 to match!

Best regards and thanks for a smooth eBay transaction.

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Hi Lewis. Fancy seeing you here! Yes, am delighted. It's a lovely bit of kit. Just broken my resolution again and bought a 1/12 BMW Z8 to match!

Best regards and thanks for a smooth eBay transaction.

A few photos of said Z8.





With the hardtop




James Bond edition has missiles behind the vents:


And opening interior compartments complete with sunglasses:


Displayed with the McLaren

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^^Lovely stuff. They look great. I hear they are quite pricey.

A couple of additions:

Bruno Spengler DTM M3 2012 Champion (Minichamps)




E38 750iL (Otto Mobile) (with Minichamps 1/24 740i)

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More BMW fanboism...

BMW 328 Mille Miglia






Edit to add the newly released Otto E30 M3 Tour de Corse

Edited by g3org3y on Tuesday 11th February 17:03

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Nice additions dinoboy, the CMC Ferrari and Jagermeister 635 in particular.

Added a couple more to my collection:

Autoart 2002tii & Minichamps 1600 cabriolet to match up with my Autoart 2000 touring.




In addition, BMW 328 Mille Miglia #109 to match up with the streamline version (#72)

Edited by g3org3y on Saturday 1st March 11:24

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Thanks Dinoboy. The Autoart '02 series really is very nice.

What the deal with the new Ferrari, looks interesting? Any more info about it?

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I bought a couple of new ones...

Minichamps BMW M1 Procar in the famous BASF livery.




Kyosho Rolls Royce Ghost



Complete with umbrella in the door.

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Some great additions of late, thanks for sharing Matt and Bebee.

MrBig said:

Does anyone have any experience of the Tonka models? I'm after an F40 and they are by far the most affordable option. I'm concerned it would look out of place next to Autoart and Otto models and it will mess with my OCD!

Tbh, I'd be looking at the Kyosho version.

FWIW, my most recent addition (gift from the gf) Alexander Calder BMW CSL Art Car - terrible photo apologies.

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Great recent additions chaps.

Quite a collection there Gareth!

I've recently added a Kyosho RR Phantom to my collection.



To long to fit in my cabinet, had to put it in sideways!

RR Ghost in the foreground.

M3 GTS arrived from GT Spirit (resin/no opening parts)


With the Bruno Spengler DTM and BASF M1


Also got a new TSM pit crew


Who are hard at work...

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Looks great SAB - lovely colour.

New Ikea Detolf cabinet added for my 1/18s!

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Hi SAB, yes I noticed your posts over on DX. It's a good forum (and lets one indulge in one's model car geekery!).

Indeed, Ikea still make the Detolf. I purchased the most recent one a couple of weeks back (still £40). The advantage of these is the potential to add new shelves (which I intend to do in the near future). The additional light also looks good too.

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A few new additions:

Norev M5


GT Spirit M3 GTS


GT Spirit 1M


Otto 750iL with parallel spoke alloys


Now have both


Otto E36 M3 LTW