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I missed adding the 1982 Audi Quattro to the German brigade.
The 1:18 scale model featured here is by Sun Star and is amply detailed except for a few glitches like improper alignment of decals and some large panel gaps.
@Amar: You've got a very good collection and your pics are superb:thumbs up
@flotsam: Congrats on your haul. The Opel Vivaro looks interesting
@Bandhav: Nice shot with those bikes.:thumbs up
Here's my VW vans and a Bettle.
Siddvi, your VW van collection is unique and comprehensive.
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Originally Posted by siddvi
(Post 2582803)
@Amar: You've got a very good collection and your pics are superb:thumbs up
@flotsam: Congrats on your haul. The Opel Vivaro looks interesting
@Bandhav: Nice shot with those bikes.:thumbs up
Here's my VW vans and a Bettle.
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Three new cars added to my 1:18 garage today!
Lambo Gallardo Superleggera - Maisto
Porsche 911 GT3 RS - Welly
Lambo Murcielago - Maisto
The Gallardo and GT3 RS are of great quality for their price.
The Murcie disappoints though. Ill fitting doors and poor paint job near the doors
(it was actually a replacement to the Audi TT i had ordered as the seller was not able to source it in a month)
Here go the pics!
Maisto, BBurago and to an extent Welly are built to a price and can be termed compromises at best.
If this is to be taken up seriously as a hobby, invest in better brands like Auto Art, Kyosho, Minichamps, Sun Star, etc. You will / may end up having fewer models in your collection but the shear detail and finish of these models increase your viewing pleasure and collection value manifold.
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Originally Posted by Auto freak
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Three new cars added to my 1:18 garage today!
Lambo Gallardo Superleggera - Maisto
Porsche 911 GT3 RS - Welly
Lambo Murcielago - Maisto
The Gallardo and GT3 RS are of great quality for their price.
The Murcie disappoints though. Ill fitting doors and poor paint job near the doors
(it was actually a replacement to the Audi TT i had ordered as the seller was not able to source it in a month)
Here go the pics!
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Originally Posted by AmarPaithankar
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Maisto, BBurago and to an extent Welly are built to a price and can be termed compromises at best.
If this is to be taken up seriously as a hobby, invest in better brands like Auto Art, Kyosho, Minichamps, Sun Star, etc. You will / may end up having fewer models in your collection but the shear detail and finish of these models increase your viewing pleasure and collection value manifold.
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Sure i will head into the brands you ve mentioned very soon. I m just a starter in scale model collections. Have a little over 15 models all bburagos and maistos.. (only one autoart!)
Have been amused many a times by the finish and intricate details of autoart models. will venture into them soon!
Manish, I have just bought my first Tamiya model. It would be great if you could help me out with the build. I am in Bangalore too, so is there anyway we could meet? Thanks
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Originally Posted by AmarPaithankar
(Post 2583149)
Maisto, BBurago and to an extent Welly are built to a price and can be termed compromises at best.
If this is to be taken up seriously as a hobby, invest in better brands like Auto Art, Kyosho, Minichamps, Sun Star, etc. You will / may end up having fewer models in your collection but the shear detail and finish of these models increase your viewing pleasure and collection value manifold.
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Serious hobby , then I would suggest CMC. Period. Exoto, Schuco are also brilliant. Only after these comes AutoArt, Minichamps, Franklin Mint, Kyosho.
The downside is, CMC's average costs are 400 USD. But their ONE shark nosed F1 models will be enough for tons of AutoART/Minichamps.
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Originally Posted by RPMPKDMFF
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I've got that on order :-) ... looking forward to holding it soon
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The Porsche transporter by Schuco!!!.
I have been itching to buy this !!!. they also have a exquisitely crafted VW van in the same theme.
If you keep the bill, box and the model in reasonable shape, I bet it will be worth easily 1000 USD or more in the future. Schuco doesnt repeat production of most of their models.
I agree about the sheer awesomeness of CMC,Exoto and Schuco.Also,TrueScale Miniatures looks very promising.Only problem is these brands are super expensive and have rather limited catalogues.If you are interested in more modern subjects,AutoArt,Kyosho and Minichamps are the best brands on offer for detailed 1:18 diecast metal scale-model cars.
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Originally Posted by manishalive
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Amar,
That is great news. But I am bankcrupt now. May be I will pick up one 1:43 model :)
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Manish, I have just bought my first Tamiya model. It would be great if you could help me out with the build. I am in Bangalore too, so is there anyway we could meet? Thanks
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Originally Posted by The Red Devil
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Manish, I have just bought my first Tamiya model. It would be great if you could help me out with the build. I am in Bangalore too, so is there anyway we could meet? Thanks
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Sure just send over your contact details, will chat over phone and can meet up on next weekend if we are free.
By the way what you picked, please post pictures.
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So here you go with the two Bertone beauties, need we say any more.
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Manish Bhai - The Montreal has made my day AND my week buddy ! Monday doesn't seem scary any more, with the energy your pics have given me.:)
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Originally Posted by siddvi
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Here's my VW vans and a Bettle.
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Lovely Veedubs Siddvi - quite a line up !!
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Originally Posted by AmarPaithankar
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I missed adding the 1982 Audi Quattro to the German brigade.
The 1:18 scale model featured here is by Sun Star and is amply detailed except for a few glitches like improper alignment of decals and some large panel gaps.
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Ahhh, Amar - the last of the great rally Audis ! What memories..
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