The Scale Model Thread

Dippy · 31st July 2007, 17:07

Awesome addition to your collection pal. Especially the Bentleys. Oh yes Happy Birthday to you as well belated though

SRK · 31st July 2007, 22:04

Some more off the net..
The names (used by the makers) maybe different of what we use in India but these cars were or are sold in the Indian Market.

Most of the cars are present there. Now If only someone could get them.

Scale is 1/18 for all I suppose.

1.) Opel Corsa:

2.)Opel Corsa Sail:

3.) Chevrolet Optra:

4.) Daewoo Matiz (or Chery QQ??):

5.) Honda CRV (new):

6.) Honda Civic:

7.) Chevrolet SRV:

(Source: Paudimodel)

SRK · 31st July 2007, 22:17

8.) Hyundai Tucson:

9.) Hyundai Elantra:

There are many more cars..But I cant upload them (some netwrok problem).

Cyrus43 · 1st August 2007, 00:03

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Originally Posted by BEEM3R

Hey Guys, since Ive had zero time to take pictures of my new models, Im just going to reveal them to you. Since my last post, Ive gotten a lot of new models. This past weekend being my birthday saw another 4 being added by friends and family.

The big suspense I first promised was:

Buick HRV (same as the Chevy SRV in India).

Its a chinese model, and a friend of mine went to an auto show in china and picked it up for me. Crazy detailing and heavy. Working sunroof cover, fuel filler cap, parcel tray as well as boot lining to reveal the spare wheel. Seats Recline and gear lever slots into three positions. Its red with working suspension. I forget the name of the maker.

Now for the big ones.

Minichamps Bentley Arnage (Anthracite Grey with Hotspur interiors) Dealer Edition
Minichamps Bentley Azure (Fountain Blue with Linen Interior) Dealer Edition.

I spent an obscene amount of money on these two, buying them from the Bentley website and having them fedexed to India and then paying duty on top of it. Dont think Ill ever do that again, but just couldnt wait to get them. They arrived in bottle green Bentley boxes and look like expensive wine.

UT Models 993 Porsche 911 Gold with Red interiors
UT Models 993 Porsche 911 RS Blue with Grey interiors

Bought off ebay and sent to a friend in San Francisco who brought them back.

AutoArt Mercedes-Benz 280C Coupe Beige. Model Art in Bangalore
Minichamps '69 Ford Capri Red. Birthday gift from a friend from England brought back by his brother.
Maisto Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Silver. Birthday Gift
Maisto Chevrolet Chevelle SS54 Silver. Birthday Gift
AutoArt Lotus Cortina. No idea about color as Ive not seen it yet as it hasnt arrived. Birthday Gift from my sister in Bangalore.

DAMN THATS A LOT OF CARS MAN...BELATED HAPPY BDAY TO YOU...

blackadder · 1st August 2007, 08:48

Happy belated birthday Beemer. Looks like you had Diwali, Christmas and your birthday all on one day. Please post pics of the Bentleys as soon as you can and if you dont mind, could you pm me the prices you had to pay for the Bentleys including the customs. I am keen to have a Bentley too.

BEEM3R · 1st August 2007, 11:18

Thanks for the birthday wishes Dippy, Cyrus43 and blackadder. Ill try and post some pics soon.

Blackadder you have PM

sinner · 1st August 2007, 21:50

Hey dude.. Belated happy b;day... now can't wait to see them ( in photographs ofcourse) Do make us happy soon.

sabret00the · 3rd August 2007, 09:00

wow great thread...like the idea

salilpawar1 · 3rd August 2007, 17:08

SRK, from which site have you sourced the pics?

blackadder · 3rd August 2007, 17:51

Salil, I think it was you who had referred me to Gift Centre in Churchgate. That shop has a load of Skoda Lauras and Toyota Corollas. Superb quality too. Thanks for the reference Salil. Its a treasure trove.

Cyrus43 · 4th August 2007, 20:32

hey ppl in mumbai....just an update on stuff available.....the shoppers stop at bandra has some amazing stuff rt now....guys check it out im serious.its worth it....its got some amazing range in the pro rodz series...and it is damn cheap coz its like 750 bucks....

blackadder · 4th August 2007, 21:53

What about the 1:18 scene there? Anything happening. Even Modelart in Inorbit has dried up without any new stock.

SRK · 5th August 2007, 13:05

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Originally Posted by salilpawar1

SRK, from which site have you sourced the pics?

Paudimodel

You planning to get some?

I too want to start collecting I am thinking of starting with Indain cars and then going up for exotics.

Cyrus43 · 5th August 2007, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackadder

What about the 1:18 scene there? Anything happening. Even Modelart in Inorbit has dried up without any new stock.

in fact they did have quite a few 1:18s but personally i strongly advise u to go for the pro-rodz 1:24/26 range.the detail is mingblowing...maisto is finally putting some thought into developement of their cars..

blackadder · 5th August 2007, 20:27

I am into race cars and dont actually fancy the bling things by Maisto. I have to admit some of those cars look like a they deserve a place in my tiny collection.

31st July 2007, 17:07	#1036
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,625 Thanked: 3,003 Times	Awesome addition to your collection pal. Especially the Bentleys. Oh yes Happy Birthday to you as well belated though
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31st July 2007, 22:04	#1037
SRK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,205 Thanked: 536 Times	Some more off the net.. The names (used by the makers) maybe different of what we use in India but these cars were or are sold in the Indian Market. Most of the cars are present there. Now If only someone could get them. Scale is 1/18 for all I suppose. 1.) Opel Corsa: 2.)Opel Corsa Sail: 3.) Chevrolet Optra: 4.) Daewoo Matiz (or Chery QQ??): 5.) Honda CRV (new): 6.) Honda Civic: 7.) Chevrolet SRV: (Source: Paudimodel)
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31st July 2007, 22:17	#1038
SRK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,205 Thanked: 536 Times	8.) Hyundai Tucson: 9.) Hyundai Elantra: There are many more cars..But I cant upload them (some netwrok problem).
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1st August 2007, 08:48	#1040
blackadder BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Happy belated birthday Beemer. Looks like you had Diwali, Christmas and your birthday all on one day. Please post pics of the Bentleys as soon as you can and if you dont mind, could you pm me the prices you had to pay for the Bentleys including the customs. I am keen to have a Bentley too.
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1st August 2007, 11:18	#1041
BEEM3R BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Dubai-Chennai Posts: 311 Thanked: 20 Times	Thanks for the birthday wishes Dippy, Cyrus43 and blackadder. Ill try and post some pics soon. Blackadder you have PM
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1st August 2007, 21:50	#1042
sinner BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane - Mumbai Posts: 433 Thanked: 76 Times View My Garage	Hey dude.. Belated happy b;day... now can't wait to see them ( in photographs ofcourse) Do make us happy soon.
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3rd August 2007, 09:00	#1043
sabret00the BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: YYC \| BLR \| CCU Posts: 692 Thanked: 55 Times View My Garage	wow great thread...like the idea
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3rd August 2007, 17:08	#1044
salilpawar1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (MH-01) Posts: 852 Thanked: 248 Times View My Garage	SRK, from which site have you sourced the pics?
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3rd August 2007, 17:51	#1045
blackadder BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Salil, I think it was you who had referred me to Gift Centre in Churchgate. That shop has a load of Skoda Lauras and Toyota Corollas. Superb quality too. Thanks for the reference Salil. Its a treasure trove.
	() Thanks

4th August 2007, 20:32	#1046
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	hey ppl in mumbai....just an update on stuff available.....the shoppers stop at bandra has some amazing stuff rt now....guys check it out im serious.its worth it....its got some amazing range in the pro rodz series...and it is damn cheap coz its like 750 bucks....
	() Thanks

4th August 2007, 21:53	#1047
blackadder BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	What about the 1:18 scene there? Anything happening. Even Modelart in Inorbit has dried up without any new stock.
	() Thanks

5th August 2007, 20:27	#1050
blackadder BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	I am into race cars and dont actually fancy the bling things by Maisto. I have to admit some of those cars look like a they deserve a place in my tiny collection.
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