1:64 Scale Models Anyone?

1:64 Scale Models Anyone?

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C.A.R.

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Monday 15th February 2021
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I've recently started collecting 1:64 scale models; for a few reasons-

Some new manufacturers over the last ~ 18 months creating really interesting models

Detail levels are really decent even at 'Matchbox' size

Limited amount of physical space they take up!

Cost - decent models range from £8-20, with only very rare or discontinued ones costing more.

Anyone growing up with Gran Turismo or Best Motoring videos will find their favourites in this scale.





I've started to collect some Le Mans winners, most of these are made by Spark and the detail is great (some are resin rather than diecast). I've pre-ordered the GULF Porsche 917K. I also looked at getting a GT40 - Kyosho made one about a decade ago and the prices are absurd 2nd hand. I'm not paying north of £50 for any 1:64 scale model!



My latest arrival is the TME Evo:


This is made by Tarmac Works and I'm not massively impressed for the premium price paid (£20). Inno64, Kyosho and MiniGT have been better than this and are usually cheaper too!



A small collection should have at least 1 Ferrari. This is the most bestest one, too!

Hot Wheels had the licensing for Ferrari models at the time, so Kyosho got around this by issuing the model with a teeny-tiny screwdriver and the wheels, tyres and axles loose in a bag. See, it's now a kit, not a model!

Any other collectors of miniatures out there?

C.A.R.

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Tuesday 16th February 2021
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lufbramatt said:
Been looking for a display case like the one in your first photo to put some of my lads hotwheels on display on his wall- whereabouts did you get that one if you don't mind?

Cheers
They are interlocking 6 car show cases from Autoworld, I got them from UK seller Modelmatic. I might have those 3 going surplus in the near future, pending wife approval of a bigger display unit laugh

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Wednesday 17th February 2021
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wibble cb said:
Not many this scale, I prefer 1:18, but I did manage to get these past the management... John Wick and Bullitt

Both by Greenlight, pretty detailed, the bonnet opens on both, and there is an approximation BC be of the engine in there!
Nice, I have the Bullitt Mustang and I'm tempted by the John Wick Boss Mustang, but the quality on mine isn't great - the headlights aren't painted particularly well. I'm going to need the Charger to go alongside it I think!

As for UK dealers of Mini GT, the aforementioned Modelmatic provides a very good service. If you're comfortable ordering from overseas, Toms.nl is another good website (ridiculous amount of models in stock in all scales)

Problem with Mini GT is they keep announcing really awesome models before they've settled the licensing, so they get pulled out of production. They've got mock-ups for a MK1 MX-5 and a Pagan Zonda F, both of which are on my wishlist but have no release date frown

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Wednesday 17th February 2021
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Sorry for the double-post

This Norev 1:64 Peugeot 205 Griffe is now on my radar too. Not quite the level of detail from other manufacturers but then they're very cheap comparatively too...
https://www.norev.com/en/compact-vehicles/9374-peu...

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Tuesday 23rd February 2021
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Migrated to a new display cabinet today. Now I have spare spaces to fill up!


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Monday 1st March 2021
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SAB888 said:
So are these 1:43 or 1:64 models, it's hard to tell? It does look great, is it purpose made or are those individual cases within a larger display case?
They're all 1:64, mostly Kyosho. The cabinet is made by JackCubeDesign on Amazon and was originally wrapped in carbon-effect vinyl, but I had to paint the frame white before I was 'allowed' to hang it on the wall laugh

I learned that Kyosho also made F1 cars and so I've had to add a few of those to my collection too...


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SAB888 said:
Received the first three MiniGT 1:64 models yesterday and quite impressed with the level of detail considering the small scale.

I like the Lambo's, less taken with the bodykitted stuff personally but they're clearly very popular on the Facebook pages etc.

I have had an influx of deliveries from Japan; first up some stuff from Mine's - I already had the R32 GT-R from Inno64, but spotted the R34 (of Gran Turismo legend) on Yahoo Japan and had to have it. Final bid was just under £20 for this one which came with plinth but no box - I'm not precious about boxes as I buy models I like for display, rather than as investments.

The detail is far better on the Inno64 model but that's a relatively new car as far I can tell, whereas the R34 is made by Aoshima and I can't find much online about it.



Next is something completely different; a couple of 4x4s. I got the Jimny for Christmas and it had to be neon yellow. It's made by BM Creations and came bundled with some teeny-tiny offroad accessories which I've left in the box ('cos my fat fingers will only break stuff like that)

Then the New Defender which is made by Almost Real (better known for their 1:18 models). It's annoying because they're sold in 'blind boxes' so you don't get to choose colour or between 90 or 110. Typically I wanted a 110 and received a 90. This is a metallic black colour without contrasting roof, listed as a 'secret colour'. I'm pretty disappointed overall, since so much detail is lost against the black. It comes with option wheels and accessories too, including a roofrack which doesn't bladdy fit.