The 1:18 model car thread - pics & discussion

[LARK F1 GTR]

GJB said:

My grandson who is 14 years old has seen my 1;18 diecast collection and wants to start his own collection.

The prices for new are mostly well beyond his pocket money.

So does anyone know of web sites or places that sell second hand diecast 1:18 model cars?

Give a toy fair / show a go.

Try Barry Potter Fairs, or JJ Webb

Don't be afraid to haggle (take cash, but some will take cards, but most are cash) and go early so you get chance to get the pick of what's there. If you go late you'll miss out. Also, if you are not sure of prices / if it's a good deal or not, you can always check ebay on your phone (some sellers will ask crazy prices!)

As mentioned, a scale that's not 1/18 might be better, but you will definitely find a few bargains!

[SE2]

Now I seem to have centred my collecting habits on the 80s and 90s cars of my formative years, it's been much easier to add models I really want, rather than how I used to add anything that took my interest, 20 years ago.

I've got this 200-run web exclusive C36 from Norev on its way. I really liked the Siku and Minichamps models in this colour when I was a kid, but never actually owned either. So this opportunity, in fully opening 1/18, was one I couldn't miss.

[Nigel_O]

My son and I are both looking to sell our 1/18 collections. Mine will probably be out of reach (50+ Ferrari road cars, all in display cases - probably worth about £1500)

My son’s collection is a bit more mainstream though - let me know if you want a list

[Trash_panda]

Might as well post a list unless youve got;
A. Fiat seicento sporting, in grey
B. Subaru Forester sti, blue facelift
C. Honda integra type r dc5 in blue
D. Porsche 996 Gt3?

[BunkMoreland]

Nigel_O said:

My son and I are both looking to sell our 1/18 collections. Mine will probably be out of reach (50+ Ferrari road cars, all in display cases - probably worth about £1500)

My son s collection is a bit more mainstream though - let me know if you want a list

Top of this forum theres a sticky.. List scale. manufacturer, manufacturer item number and colour of the model. A photo helps.

When I've offloaded models. I've used eBay. Usual eBay caveats apply. But I had only 1 problem where someone tried it on saying the box was damaged. It was by all of a 5mm cut by the tab on the flap that opens on the side. I was polite but firm with my point that I had never said the box was mint. Only the model. And they never replied again!

After that, every listing got pics of the box as well!

I even managed to sell a GT Spirit E92 M3 GTS that I dropped and broke! Fully described as such lots of pics. I think there's some modellers out there who want a challenge. Or want to make something bespoke.

Went for about £20 iirc which went towards the purchase of the replacement!

[GJB]

woodysnr said:

GJB
Note you collection of Porsches very impressed I am also a long time owner .The plaques in the cabinet I also have the IOM 2000 car no 87 have Ireland Tour 2002 car no 58 and a rare Althorp 1996 . Have loads of dealer model hard back books and loads of posters all sitting in a drawer .

40 years of Porsche ownership. No. 4 being - Owned a 996 GT3 Clubsport in Cobalt Blue.
Have never seen a 1:18 scale diecast. So it is the only 1:43 model in my collection. Started the GT3 register for PCGB. Other cars include9 997.1 GT3 RS in Orange collected from Stuttgart. Then a 997 GT2 and then a997.2 GT3 RS in Blue. A few more since then but now running a Macan GTS. This hopefully explains whyI have Porsche diecast and specifically 1:18 is the aim.

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[MDMA .]

Was planning to keep both boxes sealed, but wanted to look at the Vento!

[Pereldh]

That great year of 1986!

(solido, autoart, ottomobile)

I have 9 (nine) of the WRC 1986 monsters by now, will take a decent pic.

[thejaywills]

I love to get a 1:18 or larger of cars I own, the 650 was almost impossible (I could only find one company who had made them and they only made 1000.

Sure enough one finally popped up and arrived this week

A couple of recent ones

[thejaywills]

[quote=thejaywills]I love to get a 1:18 or larger of cars I own, the 650 was almost impossible (I could only find one company who had made them and they only made 1000.

Sure enough one finally popped up and arrived this week

A couple of recent ones

[CSR Performance]

Anyone got any of the 1:12 Otto cars? I've got a pair now, one of which is the Charger, but quite fancy an RS2 to sit alongside it.

Or do we need a new thread for the big brothers?

[MarkwG]

CSR Performance said:

Anyone got any of the 1:12 Otto cars? I've got a pair now, one of which is the Charger, but quite fancy an RS2 to sit alongside it.

Or do we need a new thread for the big brothers?

I've got the blue e36 M3 coupe: it's a big b*gger...

[SE2]

Used to shelf display my 1:18s when I was a youth. Cleaned up this AutoArt today after years in the loft.

[BunkMoreland]

Few more additions



Otto R32 GTR (OT411)




Solido Hakosuka KPGC10 GTR (S1813001)



The Solido is not really 1/18 though. Its sort of 1/17 or something. Its just a tiny bit bigger than the other 1/18 cars I've got. Its not a bad model for £45 though.

My Skyline collection is going well. Will keep an eye out for a 1/18 KPGC110 GTR then I've got 1 of every generation. Collector OCD


My 90s WRC car collection gained an Escort (Otto OT1179)

CSR Performance said:

Anyone got any of the 1:12 Otto cars? I've got a pair now, one of which is the Charger, but quite fancy an RS2 to sit alongside it.

Or do we need a new thread for the big brothers?

Set up the thread. Maybe "the big scale car thread 1/12 and bigger" as some people have 1/8 and 1/4 items!

I've only got a single 1/12 car. The 1/18s take up enough space with the boxes (kept for resale value of course)

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[oobster]

Norev 1:18 2023 Porsche 911 S/T (Sport Touring) Heritage Package in Amethyst Metallic from Premium Modelcars in Germany

[Pereldh]

Lampredi Abarth 16V 1974-1986.

[oobster]

GT Spirit Aston Martin Valour