The 1:18 model car thread - pics & discussion
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Last year I bought my FIL the Porsche 911 3.2 Carrera Clubsport 1/18 model from GT Spirit. I was incredibly impressed with it to the point that I wanted to get GT Spirit model for myself but at the time, none of their offerings ticked the boxes in terms of absolute interest, until they did the GT40.
Finally got mine this week and, just like the Porsche, it doesn't disappoint. There are no opening features though I think that makes for a more asthetically appealing finish and the paint quality is very good. The only negative if I can be picky is the lack of detail in the engine bay with the trumpets and rear vent plate. Looks a little cheap and unfinished compared to the rest of the car. but all in all very impressed by the GT Spirit models.
Apologies for the poor iPad snaps.
GT Spirit Ford GT40 1/18 scale by snapper seven, on Flickr
GT Spirit Ford GT40 1/18 scale by snapper seven, on Flickr
GT Spirit Ford GT40 1/18 scale by snapper seven, on Flickr
GT Spirit Ford GT40 1/18 scale by snapper seven, on Flickr
GT Spirit Ford GT40 1/18 scale by snapper seven, on Flickr
Cheers
SS
Finally got mine this week and, just like the Porsche, it doesn't disappoint. There are no opening features though I think that makes for a more asthetically appealing finish and the paint quality is very good. The only negative if I can be picky is the lack of detail in the engine bay with the trumpets and rear vent plate. Looks a little cheap and unfinished compared to the rest of the car. but all in all very impressed by the GT Spirit models.
Apologies for the poor iPad snaps.
GT Spirit Ford GT40 1/18 scale by snapper seven, on FlickrGT Spirit Ford GT40 1/18 scale by snapper seven, on FlickrGT Spirit Ford GT40 1/18 scale by snapper seven, on FlickrGT Spirit Ford GT40 1/18 scale by snapper seven, on FlickrGT Spirit Ford GT40 1/18 scale by snapper seven, on FlickrCheers
SS
Edited by snapper seven on Wednesday 19th July 14:40
Scudd said:
Just found this thread and wow some gems out there, particularly like the BMW art car.
Now have my Uncle's mint Bugatti, but will auction it so I can swap out for something more modern. Cayman GT4, do they make one.... off to google....
Get yourself a Cayman but I wouldn't be in a hurry to auction off that Bugatti! That's something special, also like the real thing! That's a keeper. Bauer I believe? Do you have the base?Now have my Uncle's mint Bugatti, but will auction it so I can swap out for something more modern. Cayman GT4, do they make one.... off to google....
I only have 1 car.
Bought it back in late 80's as I was going to start collecting them. Moved on to something else so didn't bother.
I'm thinking of selling it, but I can't find the 2 small antennas that came with it! Apart from that it is in as new condition in all the original packaging and both the boxes as I never displayed it. Prob worth a few £ now.
Bought it back in late 80's as I was going to start collecting them. Moved on to something else so didn't bother.
I'm thinking of selling it, but I can't find the 2 small antennas that came with it! Apart from that it is in as new condition in all the original packaging and both the boxes as I never displayed it. Prob worth a few £ now.
I've got around a dozen Otto models, quality is fairly good, they are resin models so fairly fragile and the wheels don'y turn though.
The most annoying thing I find is then, when dusting the models, the windows of an Otto model are VERY thin so you have to be careful when touching/cleaning the model.
The most annoying thing I find is then, when dusting the models, the windows of an Otto model are VERY thin so you have to be careful when touching/cleaning the model.
philnotts said:
Thought i would share my ongoing 1/18 Porsche collection. Mixture of UT Models / Autoart / Spark and GT Spirit. I am running out of room though!!
You have some beauties in there! Check out a website I did for my Martini Porsches: http://exoto.co.uk
Edited by Guiddy on Thursday 5th October 09:40
philnotts said:
Thought i would share my ongoing 1/18 Porsche collection. Mixture of UT Models / Autoart / Spark and GT Spirit. I am running out of room though!!
Where are your display cases from? I need to start looking for a sealed/dust proof display unit for mine as the glass Ikea units' days are numbered! 
I'll stick a few more of mine up.
These are all CMC, all to do with Le Mans! All 1:18.
Getting them there....
All loaded up...
The 1958 Maserati 300S Winner
I think it has to be the nicest engine bay in my collection!
Rear isn't badly detailed either!!!
Cockpit is beautifully detailed. One of my favourites this Maser!
312P Berlinetta
These are all CMC, all to do with Le Mans! All 1:18.
Getting them there....
All loaded up...
The 1958 Maserati 300S Winner
I think it has to be the nicest engine bay in my collection!
Rear isn't badly detailed either!!!
Cockpit is beautifully detailed. One of my favourites this Maser!
312P Berlinetta
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