The Scale Model Thread

Dussey · 20th July 2009, 20:19

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Originally Posted by artofzen

I have ordered S600 SWB from ModelART in Blr and 300 SEL AMG from diecastzone. But I have not got info on the availability yet.

And looking at yours,Dippy's, Dusseys and others collection , I wonder when I am gonna reach that stage!!.

But loving it NOW.

You can certainly my friend. All it requires is a little bit of motivation and
the ability to spot good models and buy them !

manishalive · 20th July 2009, 20:51

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Originally Posted by Dussey

You can certainly my friend. All it requires is a little bit of motivation and
the ability to spot good models and buy them !

Hey I was able to locate the Jawa Bike on the Amrex website. How did you got it delivered (through internet purchase or did some one physically brought it for you). I would love to have one

artofzen · 21st July 2009, 03:37

This is my latest acquisition, 1 of 3126 pieces worldwide (thats what the plate said)

Mercedes Benz 300 SEL 6.8 AMG - Driven by Heyer

The detailing is excellent and fit and finish is also good.I wanted this one badly and am happy that I got it.

Paid ~4000 INR and bought from diecastzone and made by minichamps

manishalive · 21st July 2009, 09:15

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Originally Posted by artofzen

This is my latest acquisition, 1 of 3126 pieces worldwide (thats what the plate said)

Mercedes Benz 300 SEL 6.8 AMG - Driven by Heyer

The detailing is excellent and fit and finish is also good.I wanted this one badly and am happy that I got it.

Paid ~4000 INR and bought from diecastzone and made by minichamps

Oh man, worth all the money, awesome detailing, even in the boot.

Maverick5490 · 21st July 2009, 09:25

Thats a very exceptional and beautiful model there artofzen!

Dippy · 21st July 2009, 16:02

Naushad, fantastic Mercedes buddy. You seem to be on a roll. I need one of these too.

sinner · 21st July 2009, 16:51

Indeed a great buy artofzen, and must say a good collection in the making.
One question tough... did you get it imported to india or in the UK.

amit V8 · 21st July 2009, 20:18

@ artofzen a really nice nice model. congrats.

Dussey · 21st July 2009, 23:09

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Originally Posted by manishalive

Hey I was able to locate the Jawa Bike on the Amrex website. How did you got it delivered (through internet purchase or did some one physically brought it for you). I would love to have one

I have a wide network of friends/fellow enthusiasts abroad. They had this purchased in Prague and had it sent to England and thats where I got it from!

abhishek_bmw · 22nd July 2009, 15:47

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Originally Posted by Dussey

I have a wide network of friends/fellow enthusiasts abroad. They had this purchased in Prague and had it sent to England and thats where I got it from!

Thats nice source-I have some friends too,but customs sucked me last 3 times (I got nearly 7 models in this way,all were were sent to me as gift),that is,I had to pay some money to the delivery man,each time.I dont know the reason,why last three times fared me though the packs were marked as gift.All were sent from US.I had to pay nearly 500 bucks each time.

Unfortunately,I cant find any online shop having full catalouge of models of AA in India,nor even Maisto.Only I got a online shop selling Bburago.
But,Bburago really does not make good diecast models now as they did in the 90's,they are full of plastic parts,though it was a 1:24 model(Merc 1928,images posted few pages ago),and 1:18 version was not available,still its a visual pain.I am thinking whether I will buy a Bugatti Atantic 1928 from them?

arvindmanju · 22nd July 2009, 17:32

guys need help,

My friend is visiting London this weekend and I wanted him to buy some 1:18 model car for me, do any one of you know any store where its available in London.

artofzen · 22nd July 2009, 19:13

ModelZone is a store that sells CMC, HOTWheels,Yatming, Corgi and Franklin Mint. Ask your friend where in London is he planning to visit and then look at the ModelZone webiste- Store Locator.

Dussey · 22nd July 2009, 20:02

Here's a 1955 Mercedes Benz 190SL by Maisto. This is a 1:18 scale.

abhishek_bmw · 22nd July 2009, 23:06

Oh Dussey-its a nice one.please tell us from where you got it and by how much bucks? Its from your old collection,I assume.

hanmust · 23rd July 2009, 00:55

Recently my collection crossed 120 in numbers & its still growing. But for some time I've not snaped it. And it's after a long time I'm visiting this beautiful thread, then I thought of sharing some photos I took few months back when I took many of my autos out of its garage (show case) to add up couple of racks. Its not the entire collection, also post some of my favorites among the entire collection. I'll post more photos of all the models soon.

21st July 2009, 03:37	#4638
artofzen BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: VOCI-LHR Posts: 735 Thanked: 69 Times View My Garage	This is my latest acquisition, 1 of 3126 pieces worldwide (thats what the plate said) Mercedes Benz 300 SEL 6.8 AMG - Driven by Heyer The detailing is excellent and fit and finish is also good.I wanted this one badly and am happy that I got it. Paid ~4000 INR and bought from diecastzone and made by minichamps Attached Thumbnails Last edited by artofzen : 21st July 2009 at 03:45.
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21st July 2009, 09:25	#4640
Maverick5490 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 1,467 Thanked: 1,834 Times View My Garage	Thats a very exceptional and beautiful model there artofzen!
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21st July 2009, 16:02	#4641
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,592 Thanked: 2,674 Times	Naushad, fantastic Mercedes buddy. You seem to be on a roll. I need one of these too.
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21st July 2009, 16:51	#4642
sinner BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane - Mumbai Posts: 432 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	Indeed a great buy artofzen, and must say a good collection in the making. One question tough... did you get it imported to india or in the UK.
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21st July 2009, 20:18	#4643
amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	@ artofzen a really nice nice model. congrats.
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22nd July 2009, 17:32	#4646
arvindmanju BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: KA01 Posts: 475 Thanked: 548 Times	guys need help, My friend is visiting London this weekend and I wanted him to buy some 1:18 model car for me, do any one of you know any store where its available in London.
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22nd July 2009, 19:13	#4647
artofzen BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: VOCI-LHR Posts: 735 Thanked: 69 Times View My Garage	ModelZone is a store that sells CMC, HOTWheels,Yatming, Corgi and Franklin Mint. Ask your friend where in London is he planning to visit and then look at the ModelZone webiste- Store Locator.
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22nd July 2009, 20:02	#4648
Dussey BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 253 Thanked: 177 Times View My Garage	1955 Mercedes Benz 190SL Here's a 1955 Mercedes Benz 190SL by Maisto. This is a 1:18 scale. Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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22nd July 2009, 23:06	#4649
abhishek_bmw BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kolkata/Shimla/ Posts: 67 Thanked: 8 Times	Oh Dussey-its a nice one.please tell us from where you got it and by how much bucks? Its from your old collection,I assume.
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23rd July 2009, 00:55	#4650
hanmust Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calicut Posts: 2,481 Thanked: 264 Times View My Garage	Recently my collection crossed 120 in numbers & its still growing. But for some time I've not snaped it. And it's after a long time I'm visiting this beautiful thread, then I thought of sharing some photos I took few months back when I took many of my autos out of its garage (show case) to add up couple of racks. Its not the entire collection, also post some of my favorites among the entire collection. I'll post more photos of all the models soon. Attached Thumbnails
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