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hi guys a whole cllection of 1:18 scale models ranging from burago to maisto to auto art to franklin is up for sale as no space to park them at home anymore..collection of over 500 comprising of cars jeeps formula 1 race cars and a seperated collection of over 100 bikes !!let me know...
99000 18000 or mclaren6162@yahoo.co.uk

Try to post some pics if possible, so we all can see your collection.
Which Jeep's model in 1:18 are you having ?? I am searching for Willys jeep model. Please reply if you have one for sale.

Beautiful & rare one. Good to see such vintage beauties. Which make?

r u from bangalore, guessing from the no.

Give us details please.
Are you selling your personal collection or selling commercially?

Hi,

I have been thinking of ordering some scale models from abroad.

However a fellow bhpian has just narrated an unfortunate incident involving the Indian customs officials.

Guys who have ordered from abroad, please do share your experiences as well, good or bad! It would help us decide if it is safe to order online.

Here is the terrible story.

"I have had a terrible experience and it is not because of Modelissimo. They are known to be the best in the diecast mail order business and I am sure they had sent me the models in a manner to uphold their reputation.
The parcel was opened by the customs here and I must say the people working in the dept. don't know the difference between handling cotton and diecast. Some 1:43 models were torn from their bases (I wonder if it was an attempt to pilfer them) and the undertrays of the cars being plastic, completely damaged beyond repair. The 1:18 cars have come without the side mirrors. I was lucky to find one side mirror in the box. Two cars are sitting without mirrors. One has a cracked windshield too. Some have badly scratched paint and broken wheels. It does not look like transit damage but definitely like manhandling because of fingerprints. Out of the 4 1:18 and 4 1:43 cars, absolutely none have survived the 3rd degree treatment sorted out by the customs. I don't know what they were searching for in the diecast but it has been a total loss for me and a friend. Modelissimo even puts in a complimentary sachet of sweets which obviously has gone missing.
I have never had such a terrible experience when I used to order from them while I was based in the UK, US and Canada."

guys, help me to choose. my next buy.

OR

go for the GTR. however the quality of the model doesn't look good.

@amitV8: Everybody is buying the GTR nowadays. Get the Aston Martin. Its beautiful and pretty exclusive.

Hi All,

I am Pradeep from Pune. I have designed a 1:8 scale model of the I-Robot bike built by OCC in Unigraphics Nx-4 3d cad software. I love this bike like crazy & if ever I earn the resourses, I will try to get the real bike:I Rule:lol:

Ok...till then I will just manufacture this scale model in the near future. I will try to get it pressure die casted in a non-ferrous metal & get it chrome plated.
Does anyone have a cnc machine shop?:D

hey W.O.F. nice 3d modelled bike there..send me the file if possible i will render it in V-ray with proper realistic lignting,HDR and send you back ;)

dhrishikesh, here are some. I must be having another 8 more, I have not taken pics of those. Shall post them later.

I will agree with Dippy.I too have a Maisto GTR (like Dippy have too-but mine is not modded yet:D) and I am not happy with its quality-especially the painted taillights.Here are some images for you.

I got an offer for three Box packed 1:18 cars in mint condition at a recduced price from a shop.All are from hotwheels-as,I have never seen any hotwheel 1:18 out of the box,asking all of you to comment about the quality/should I go for them?Also if you have the models,please post some pictures including the engine bay shots.please:

1.Ferrai 550M (not C)--Rebate price Rs.1039 (Printed price Rs.1559)
2.Maserati Quattroporte--Rebate price Rs.935 (Printed price Rs.1351)
3.Williams F1--Rebate price Rs.1039 (Printed price Rs.1767)

The pictures are taken from internet,I saw the exact models in the box.

@Dippy-I got a customers copy catalouge of Bburago models-I will post soon.

@ All Shell Petrol Pumps, now Ferrari models are available to buy for just Rs.100/- whenever you buy petrol / diesel worth Rs.500/- or more.
These all model are of scale 1:38 & are FERRARI - Official Products with 2-Speed motors, only F1 2004 model has one speed motor.
List of Models:
1. Ferrari F430
2. Ferrari 360 Spider.
3. Ferrari F1 2004.
4. Ferrari F50.
5. Ferrari Super America.
6. Ferrari Enzo.
I have got my whole set, will post the pics by Tuesday.

@ Dussey,
Thanks for all those pics. Waiting to see pics of 8 other jeeps.
Can you suggest which brand's Jeep in 1:18 scale should I buy ???