The 1:18 model car thread - pics & discussion

[Jader1973]

I wasn't going to buy any more 1/18 because I'm running out of room to store them but I made an exception for this.

Limited edition First of the V8 Interceptors made by Greenlight for Diecast Distributors Australia.

[breakfan]

A snap of my small collection









And some close-ups of my favourite models. The Zonda is a masterpiece, AutoArt were at the top of their game with this one. The Tecnomodel Aston is a 'plain-body' version of the Zagato race car, I think its very rare, I've never seen another for sale. And the LookSmart F50 is my latest purchase. Unlike most, I'm not too bothered about diecast being slowly phased out, for me the proportions and quality of the paint is far more important, and these resin models deliver on that front.

[jumare]

Recently got this to celebrate my 60th birthday, the winning Salvadori/Shelby Aston Martin DBR1-300 from the 1959 Le Mans.

A CMR model, good level of detail for the price (I think).







I've got a DB4 Zatoga model as well, but currently in the loft.

[ess]

Some random snaps of the (every increasing) 70's/80's rally collection - AutoArt, Kyosho, Otto, Laudo.

S











Plus one of the mini-me Z4MC

[MrBig]

Anyone on here display models in their garage? I am running out of space in the house, so considering a cheap Ikea cabinet to house a few in the garage (unheated and detached). Just wondering if they will fare ok or if I'm asking for trouble with paint and chrome?

[wolfie1978]

First 1:18 for me

[marcosgt]

MrBig said:

Anyone on here display models in their garage? I am running out of space in the house, so considering a cheap Ikea cabinet to house a few in the garage (unheated and detached). Just wondering if they will fare ok or if I'm asking for trouble with paint and chrome?

Not quite the same, but mine live in my loft - No issues after 10 years in some cases.

M

[Pereldh]

ess said:

Some random snaps of the (every increasing) 70's/80's rally collection - AutoArt, Kyosho, Otto, Laudo.



Plus one of the mini-me Z4MC

Haha amazingly similar situation to mine.. What are the chances?

[C2996]

where do most people buy models from?
especially motorsport like the group b cars

[Pereldh]

Ebay.
There are all sorts of brands, Ottomobile makes a lot of them but IMHO Kyosho & AutoArt are the best, both in details/price and in proportions (which Ottomobile often get a bit wrong sadly).

[C2996]

Any sellers on ebay in particular?

[thebigmacmoomin]

C2996 said:

where do most people buy models from?
especially motorsport like the group b cars

eBay but there are some online retailers in Germany that are reasonably priced. ck-modelcars, modelcarworld, modelismo. There is DiecastLegends in the UK but they are always expensive.

[C2996]

ess said:

Some random snaps of the (every increasing) 70's/80's rally collection - AutoArt, Kyosho, Otto, Laudo.

S











Plus one of the mini-me Z4MC

what make is the audi?

[wolfie1978]

Had this delivered yesterday, I foolishly assumed that the roof panels would remove easily but alas they look riveted in. The Bandits car from smokey and the bandit made by greenlight

[ferrisbueller]

C2996 said:

where do most people buy models from?
especially motorsport like the group b cars

eBay is generally best - just be wary of buyers and check their feedback. I have issues with around 1 in 4 models bought from individuals - much better with businesses. Also, Toy Fairs can be good but it's a bit pot luck. The exchange rate has eroded the benefit of buying abroad but it can still be very cost effective if buying a few, especially when there are promotions on.

[MarkwG]

My latest Otto offering, with one of it's shelf mates.

[Pereldh]

New boxes from UK!

Kyosho and AutoArt.

[Garemberg]

Jader1973 said:

I wasn't going to buy any more 1/18 because I'm running out of room to store them but I made an exception for this.

Limited edition First of the V8 Interceptors made by Greenlight for Diecast Distributors Australia.

I like that a lot!

At present I only have the one model but it is related and the original is responsible for my love of V8s and cars in general.

[Pereldh]

C2996 said:

what make is the audi?

That would be Ottomobile.

[C2996]

Pereldh said:

That would be Ottomobile.

Thank you