The Scale Model Thread

Cyrus43 · 29th November 2009, 18:43

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Originally Posted by SuperSelect

Just went to Prabhat - they have a nice 1:32 Citroen Xsara - WRC -Sebastien Loeb !!! Awesome.

OYE!! That is mine. Its been reserved for me!! I didnt have money on me so I coudnt buy both!!

@gods envy: Yep

f1fan · 29th November 2009, 19:31

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Nai Nai!! Prabhat!! Surprising, aint it!!

Cyrus, Where is this Prabhat?

BTW three new additions to my collection. All 1:18's.
1. Mercedes DTM Car
2. Hummer H2
3. Jeep Rubicon Bush Fire Edition.

Burnt a big hole in my pocket. Will post some snaps soon.

dhrishikesh · 29th November 2009, 22:13

@ Cyrus,
I am also getting 1:32 Bburago Ford Focus & Citroen Xsara on Tuesday !!
They are also going to have total 24 WRC 1:32 scale models on Tuesday.

Cyrus43 · 29th November 2009, 23:36

Ohh Dammit. Here goes all my money!!

shankar.balan · 30th November 2009, 09:44

all these were recently gifted to me by my wife from her recent trip overseas.

1. Jaguar E Type Coupe 1961 - Red Matchbox
2. Ferrari 250 GT Lusso 1964 Stradale - 1:43 Blue by MODEL BEST ITALIA
3. Ferrari 250 MM - Le Mans 1952 - 1:43 Red by ProgettoK Italia
4. Alfa Romeo TZ 1 1963 - 1:43 Zagato Body Blue by La Mini Miniera Italia
5. Alfa Romeo TZ 2 1964 - 1:43 Zagato Body Red by MODEL BEST ITALIA
6. James Bond Casino Royale Set - Aston Martin DB 5 and DB S - by Corgi (didnt want to tear the pack open hence the photo-taken-with-car-in-the-pack)

shankar.balan · 30th November 2009, 10:36

what a brill site!
thanks!
but unfortunately these last 2 years receiving things like this from abroad is a bit of a problem here in India - Ive lost a lot of packages like this and dont want to take a chance any more in ordering from abroad via the net.

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Originally Posted by RPMPKDMFF

You could find one here - ttp://www.diecastmodelswholesale.com/servlet/the-5776/Jaguar-E-Type-V12/Detail

Unless you are looking for a source in India itself.

benbsb29 · 30th November 2009, 10:53

I got myself another Evo VIII from Kinsmart. Will post the pics soon. This makes it 3 Evos in my collection.

@Gods-envy : I remember you had asked me where you could find Evos in Bangalore. Do PM me, and i shall let you know the place. They have a few more.

AltoHoncho · 30th November 2009, 11:26

Can someone from Mumbai post a list of scale model sellers (some of the prominent ones) with their addresses, it would save us the time while on a visit to mumbai. I will be there this saturday and would want to spend all the money and the day buying some of these on my list, So guys please help.

Cyrus43 · 30th November 2009, 11:32

SOme more pictures of the SL 600

salilpawar1 · 30th November 2009, 12:40

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

SOme more pictures of the SL 600

Waah, Dhabharsahab! Seems like your photography skills are improving with your collection.

f1fan · 30th November 2009, 13:38

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Originally Posted by dhrishikesh

@ Cyrus,
I am also getting 1:32 Bburago Ford Focus & Citroen Xsara on Tuesday !!
They are also going to have total 24 WRC 1:32 scale models on Tuesday.

Hrishi,
Where is this Prabhat place?

SuperSelect · 30th November 2009, 14:29

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Originally Posted by AltoHoncho

Can someone from Mumbai post a list of scale model sellers (some of the prominent ones) with their addresses.

Hi,
The ones I know of are:
Gift Centre. Veer Nariman Road, Fort (Flora Fountain), Mumbai 400001. Near Akbarallys / St. Thomas' Cathedral.
Prabhat Gift/Book centre. Lady Jamshedji Road, Shivaji park, Mumbai 400028. Near Shiv Sena Bhavan / Aaswad restaurant. This place is shut from 12.00 and 3.30 every afternoon.
Anyone know of any other places ?

@shankar: Nice babies man, you seem hooked on classics

@cyrus: The merc looks Natty ! I love those ramrod straight seventies / eighties lines.

shankar.balan · 30th November 2009, 15:38

absolutely! thanks. Classic Cars are quite the definitive ones for me!
now hunting for more Jags, Volvo 1800, Barchetta, More lancias, Alfas, Maserati Sebring(and others), De Tomaso Pantera and blah blah.
Cheers!

[quote=SuperSelect;1607922]Hi,

@shankar: Nice babies man, you seem hooked on classics

planet_rocker · 30th November 2009, 16:27

Got hold of the following:

1. Mitsubishi Evolution X - Hotwheels (2nd one - with bodykit) - pics coming soon

2. Nissan Skyline GTR R34 - Hotwheels (Skyline Blue with Matt Black alloys)

3. Jeep Scrambler - Hotwheels

4. Ford F150 - Hotwheels (Pimped)

Featured Pics - F150 Pimped, F150 Raptor (Maisto), Jeep Scrambler, Hummer

Mobile cam pics :(

siddvi · 30th November 2009, 17:05

@AutoFreak: What make is your 67 Mustang, the finish is really good.

@fzrider: Welcome to the collections forum.

@AutoFeak: Nice Pajero. I have a similar one from Autoart.

@Cyrus43: Love your rally Ford. How much does it cost? SL600 convertible, that's neat.

@shankar.balan: nice additions.

@planet_rocker: nice OTR there.

Here's a 1/24 Scale - Lexus RX300 from my collection

29th November 2009, 22:13	#5973
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 806 Thanked: 214 Times	@ Cyrus, I am also getting 1:32 Bburago Ford Focus & Citroen Xsara on Tuesday !! They are also going to have total 24 WRC 1:32 scale models on Tuesday.
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29th November 2009, 23:36	#5974
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 222 Times View My Garage	Ohh Dammit. Here goes all my money!!
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30th November 2009, 09:44	#5975
shankar.balan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,369 Thanked: 23,236 Times View My Garage	my newest additions of classics! all these were recently gifted to me by my wife from her recent trip overseas. 1. Jaguar E Type Coupe 1961 - Red Matchbox 2. Ferrari 250 GT Lusso 1964 Stradale - 1:43 Blue by MODEL BEST ITALIA 3. Ferrari 250 MM - Le Mans 1952 - 1:43 Red by ProgettoK Italia 4. Alfa Romeo TZ 1 1963 - 1:43 Zagato Body Blue by La Mini Miniera Italia 5. Alfa Romeo TZ 2 1964 - 1:43 Zagato Body Red by MODEL BEST ITALIA 6. James Bond Casino Royale Set - Aston Martin DB 5 and DB S - by Corgi (didnt want to tear the pack open hence the photo-taken-with-car-in-the-pack) Attached Thumbnails Last edited by shankar.balan : 30th November 2009 at 09:49.
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30th November 2009, 10:53	#5977
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,012 Thanked: 13,499 Times View My Garage	I got myself another Evo VIII from Kinsmart. Will post the pics soon. This makes it 3 Evos in my collection. @Gods-envy : I remember you had asked me where you could find Evos in Bangalore. Do PM me, and i shall let you know the place. They have a few more.
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30th November 2009, 11:26	#5978
AltoHoncho BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 581 Thanked: 14 Times View My Garage	Can someone from Mumbai post a list of scale model sellers (some of the prominent ones) with their addresses, it would save us the time while on a visit to mumbai. I will be there this saturday and would want to spend all the money and the day buying some of these on my list, So guys please help.
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30th November 2009, 11:32	#5979
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 222 Times View My Garage	SOme more pictures of the SL 600 Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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30th November 2009, 15:38	#5983
shankar.balan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,369 Thanked: 23,236 Times View My Garage	absolutely! thanks. Classic Cars are quite the definitive ones for me! now hunting for more Jags, Volvo 1800, Barchetta, More lancias, Alfas, Maserati Sebring(and others), De Tomaso Pantera and blah blah. Cheers! [quote=SuperSelect;1607922]Hi, @shankar: Nice babies man, you seem hooked on classics
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30th November 2009, 16:27	#5984
planet_rocker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bong-land Posts: 2,323 Thanked: 426 Times	H Got hold of the following: 1. Mitsubishi Evolution X - Hotwheels (2nd one - with bodykit) - pics coming soon 2. Nissan Skyline GTR R34 - Hotwheels (Skyline Blue with Matt Black alloys) 3. Jeep Scrambler - Hotwheels 4. Ford F150 - Hotwheels (Pimped) Featured Pics - F150 Pimped, F150 Raptor (Maisto), Jeep Scrambler, Hummer Mobile cam pics :( Last edited by planet_rocker : 30th November 2009 at 16:33.
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30th November 2009, 17:05	#5985
siddvi BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 54 Thanked: 48 Times	1-24 Scale - LEXUS RX300 @AutoFreak: What make is your 67 Mustang, the finish is really good. @fzrider: Welcome to the collections forum. @AutoFeak: Nice Pajero. I have a similar one from Autoart. @Cyrus43: Love your rally Ford. How much does it cost? SL600 convertible, that's neat. @shankar.balan: nice additions. @planet_rocker: nice OTR there. Here's a 1/24 Scale - Lexus RX300 from my collection Attached Thumbnails
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