The Scale Model Thread

blackadder · 25th March 2008, 18:08

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Originally Posted by swale84

Blackadder, what about the pricing of the models from the office? Are they selling them at regular retail price or do they offer any discounts?

Maybe they will give you a discount if you ask. I didnt get anything so I am not sure. I hope they do give a nice discount since they save a huge amount on running a store and its all their own stuff, no middlemen.

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Originally Posted by sinner

Thanks Blackadder for the update... Thats a very details info of the place... I'd call him today only to have a check on his inventory.

No probs Sinner. Glad to be of help to all collectors here. Let our tribe increase.

Cyrus43 · 25th March 2008, 20:52

What we could do is give a bulk order of maybe 4-5 models or so. I may buy something in around MAY.

salilpawar1 · 25th March 2008, 21:22

Wow! Another CLS owner. Mine is stock, though!

With so many cars, you can make one totally pimped out movie. What say?

Anytime, if you feel idle and don't know what to do, just PM pics of all your bling bling rides to 1100D and ask him how they look. And just wait and watch what the reply will be.

About the ModelArt office, I seriously doubt whether they will give any discount because I feel that the folks sitting in the office would NOT be the owners of the store and thus, they don't have any powers to give discounts. Once, my bill (in the store, though) went upto Rs.5k but they didn't even reduce a penny. And it seems you forgot Prabhat. Hadn't he promised you to bring any Maisto model of your choice, provided you pay in advance?

blackadder · 25th March 2008, 22:42

Salil, there is a guy called Sandip who is the owner. Guess you already know that. There is also Manish and Radheshyam. Sandip has the last word. So you better go only if Sandip is around.
You are right about them not giving discounts too. While I have been lucky to score some nice cars at a neat 40% discount before they closed down, they have never really offered any discount otherwise.

sinner · 25th March 2008, 23:38

Another Update from Ebay (India)

This Dude is selling a Mercedes Benz CLK DTM J. Alesi (Maisto) 1/18 for just 1000 bucks. Bidding is still on with 5 days remaining

Images sourced from ebay.

Cyrus43 · 25th March 2008, 23:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by sinner

Another Update from Ebay (India)

This Dude is selling a Mercedes Benz CLK DTM J. Alesi (Maisto) 1/18 for just 1000 bucks. Bidding is still on with 5 days remaining

Images sourced from ebay.

Someone please buy this car. It looks Stunning. Hope it comes to someone in TBHP. At least it would be taken care of.

Rahul14 · 26th March 2008, 02:32

GTA- I bought the same 1:18 CLK DTM a few years ago from Germany, along with a Burago 360 Modena. The Merc does look pretty neat

Its at my place in Bombay, and Ill be away for a while. Will post pics when I get back home...
This is a good deal though, free shipping as well.

R.P.M · 26th March 2008, 14:03

Here is my small collection of scale models:

Please excuse the bad pictures, need to imporve my photography skills!!!

Ferrari 1:18
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Mercedes 1:18

Mclaren 1:18

Veyron, Enzo, Carrera GT

collection 1:24

SUV's 1:18

Jeep's 1:18

Also have a lot of other models, will post them soon.

Rotorhead · 26th March 2008, 14:23

wow..great collection of jeeps

sinner · 26th March 2008, 16:10

Great Collection RPM...

hey guys... How bout having a Diecast Photosession Meet...

Just a thought, i mean we've seen these beauties in Picture, wouldn't itg be better to see them in person and being able to do some clickies....

Cyrus43 · 26th March 2008, 16:12

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Originally Posted by sinner

Great Collection RPM...

hey guys... How bout having a Diecast Photosession Meet...

Just a thought, i mean we've seen these beauties in Picture, wouldn't itg be better to see them in person and being able to do some clickies....

HELL YEA.. That is a wonderfull idea man. I am in. And it will be a good chance for all the die cast maniacs to meet up too. When and where do you want to meet?

R.P.M · 26th March 2008, 16:33

These photos were taken almost 2 years ago.

Added the following since then:

1:18
lamborghini murcielago 04
Mitsubishi lancer evo -tokyo drift version
Jaguar xkr
couple of ferraris
shelby cobra
bmw 318ci
bmw 840ci
and a couple of others...will get pics soon.

RPMPKDMFF · 26th March 2008, 17:30

Nice collection R.P.M. Love the H1 pickup and the Willys Jeep. Also like the Veyron. Waiting to see the remaining models.

Cyrus43 · 26th March 2008, 17:42

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Originally Posted by R.P.M

These photos were taken almost 2 years ago.

Added the following since then:

1:18
lamborghini murcielago 04
Mitsubishi lancer evo -tokyo drift version
Jaguar xkr
couple of ferraris
shelby cobra
bmw 318ci
bmw 840ci
and a couple of others...will get pics soon.

Ohh i cant wait to see the Tokyo Drift Version EVO

islero · 26th March 2008, 18:42

That 1:18 F1 GTR is drool worthy....... is it a UT?

25th March 2008, 20:52	#2087
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 226 Times View My Garage	What we could do is give a bulk order of maybe 4-5 models or so. I may buy something in around MAY.
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25th March 2008, 21:22	#2088
salilpawar1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (MH-01) Posts: 852 Thanked: 250 Times View My Garage	Wow! Another CLS owner. Mine is stock, though! With so many cars, you can make one totally pimped out movie. What say? Anytime, if you feel idle and don't know what to do, just PM pics of all your bling bling rides to 1100D and ask him how they look. And just wait and watch what the reply will be. About the ModelArt office, I seriously doubt whether they will give any discount because I feel that the folks sitting in the office would NOT be the owners of the store and thus, they don't have any powers to give discounts. Once, my bill (in the store, though) went upto Rs.5k but they didn't even reduce a penny. And it seems you forgot Prabhat. Hadn't he promised you to bring any Maisto model of your choice, provided you pay in advance? Last edited by salilpawar1 : 25th March 2008 at 21:32.
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25th March 2008, 22:42	#2089
blackadder BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Salil, there is a guy called Sandip who is the owner. Guess you already know that. There is also Manish and Radheshyam. Sandip has the last word. So you better go only if Sandip is around. You are right about them not giving discounts too. While I have been lucky to score some nice cars at a neat 40% discount before they closed down, they have never really offered any discount otherwise.
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25th March 2008, 23:38	#2090
sinner BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane - Mumbai Posts: 433 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	Another Update from Ebay (India) This Dude is selling a Mercedes Benz CLK DTM J. Alesi (Maisto) 1/18 for just 1000 bucks. Bidding is still on with 5 days remaining Images sourced from ebay. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by sinner : 25th March 2008 at 23:40. Reason: oops
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26th March 2008, 02:32	#2092
Rahul14 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 0 Thanked: 0 Times	GTA- I bought the same 1:18 CLK DTM a few years ago from Germany, along with a Burago 360 Modena. The Merc does look pretty neat Its at my place in Bombay, and Ill be away for a while. Will post pics when I get back home... This is a good deal though, free shipping as well.
	() Thanks

26th March 2008, 14:03	#2093
R.P.M BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 212 Thanked: 43 Times	My collection Here is my small collection of scale models: Please excuse the bad pictures, need to imporve my photography skills!!! Ferrari 1:18 Mercedes 1:18 Mclaren 1:18 Veyron, Enzo, Carrera GT collection 1:24 SUV's 1:18 Jeep's 1:18 Also have a lot of other models, will post them soon.
	() Thanks

26th March 2008, 14:23	#2094
Rotorhead BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 939 Thanked: 29 Times	wow..great collection of jeeps
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26th March 2008, 16:10	#2095
sinner BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane - Mumbai Posts: 433 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	Great Collection RPM... hey guys... How bout having a Diecast Photosession Meet... Just a thought, i mean we've seen these beauties in Picture, wouldn't itg be better to see them in person and being able to do some clickies....
	() Thanks

26th March 2008, 16:33	#2097
R.P.M BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 212 Thanked: 43 Times	These photos were taken almost 2 years ago. Added the following since then: 1:18 lamborghini murcielago 04 Mitsubishi lancer evo -tokyo drift version Jaguar xkr couple of ferraris shelby cobra bmw 318ci bmw 840ci and a couple of others...will get pics soon.
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26th March 2008, 17:30	#2098
RPMPKDMFF BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharjah Posts: 169 Thanked: 29 Times	Nice collection R.P.M. Love the H1 pickup and the Willys Jeep. Also like the Veyron. Waiting to see the remaining models.
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26th March 2008, 18:42	#2100
islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	That 1:18 F1 GTR is drool worthy....... is it a UT?
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