Team-BHP - The Scale Model Thread

I hope this qualifies to be in this thread.
Dear mods, please move it to appropriate section if it does not belong here.
I've been thinking for a very very long time whether to put it up here or not. However, finally here it is.

I had made my first scale model in 2006 and frankly it was something that I stumbled upon by chance.
Browsing through the web, I came across this concept where you could print a vehicle on paper and then cut it and make sub assemblies and finally the main assembly.

It seemed very interesting and I took it up as something that would keep me occupied for a while.

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Model : Yamaha R1
Dimensions: 14" x 3" x 5"
Made of: A4 Paper (normal print grade)
Tools used: Canon Printer, Glue, Spoon (to make creases), Bottle Cap, Blade & Scissors

Much later after 7 years (this year) I decided to try my hands on a Mini Cooper Countryman S (Tamiya Kit). I'll post that separately with more details and a bit of tough luck that i ran into.

A fine effort indeed in my opinion.

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Originally Posted by karpusv (Post 3199211)

Definitely this qualifies as a scale model.
Its' unbelievable that this model is paper made. The curves and creases are done with so much perfection. :thumbs up

Appreciate your passion and efforts. clap:

My contribution to this thread:

1)
Make : Maisto
Model : Rossi's Ducati Desmosedici GP-11
Scale : 1:6

2)
Make : Maisto
Model : Stoner's Ducati Desmosedici GP-9
Scale : 1:24

Size comparison of both the models with respect to my LS2 helmet.

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Originally Posted by karpusv (Post 3199211)

I hope this qualifies to be in this thread.
Dear mods, please move it to appropriate section if it does not belong here.....

Awesome work there ! Can't even imagine the level of skill, patience and passion to do something like that with paper. clap:

This is my most prized possession. The Micheal Schumacher Ferrari F2003GA limited edition. This was after the US GP where Michael drove a brilliant race in the wet to finish 1st after starting 7th. This win more of less sealed his 6th world title. This Hot Wheels scale model is an exact replica of Schumi's car after this race - rains drops, nudges et all.

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Originally Posted by fiat_tarun (Post 3202027)

Good catch, limited editions ones are especially collectables. I simply love how an F1 car looks and every time I look at one, it makes me smile (i have 4 McLaren F1 cars and a steering wheel myself, yes yes I am a McLaren fan:D)
The rain drops & battle scars make it stand out. Is it a die-cast? What size is it? Imported?

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Originally Posted by McLaren Roxx (Post 3202428)

It's is a 1:18 die-cast. Got it at Model Art in Forum, Bangalore quite sometime back. I guess I was extremely lucky to find this piece.

Are there pics of your McLaren's on the thread ?

They seem to be having a tough time this season, not that Ferrari is doing much better ! lol:

Finally got around to listing most of my 1:24 scale model collection, I have a few more that I havent photographed yet and hence not yet catalogued. I have slowed down with my buying but I inevitably find some great scale models of classic muscle cars when I travel to the US on work and I end up picking them up :)

Aston Martin - DB9 Vantage
Audi - R8, Q7, R8 Spyder, A1
BMW - Z8, 330i, X6, Z4, M Roadster
Chevrolet - Corvette, 1941 Special Deluxe, 1961 Corvette Mako Shark (1:18 scale), 2010 Camaro SS RS, 1970 Nova SS Coupe
Dodge - Challenger SRT8, Dodge Viper GTS Coupe
Ford - Mustang GT 1967, 2006 Mustang GT (Harley Davidson Custom), 1965 Shelby GT350
Ferrari - Enzo Ferrari, F430, 458 Italia, F50, 550, 599 GTB Fiorano Panamerican 20,000
Fiat - Abarth 500, Punto Evo, 500 L
Jaguar - XK120 Roadster, XJ, XK160
Lamborghini - Gallardo LP 560 4, Murcielago, Murcielago LP 670-4 SV, Diablo, Aventador LP 700-4, Countach 5000 QV, Sesto Elemento, Reventon, Murcielago LP 670 4 SV China Edition
Maserati - Gran Turismo
Mini - Cooper (new)
Mercedes Benz - 300 SL, SSK, SLK 350, SLS AMG, CL63 AMG, SLR McLaren
Nissan - GT - R (Red), 370Z, Nissan Skyline, GT - R (Silver)
Range Rover - RR Experience
Pontiac - 1967 Firebird
Plymouth - 1970 GTX, 1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda
Porsche - Panamera, 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera, GT3, Cayenne
Renault - Renault Megane Trophy
Subaru - Impreza WRX, Subaru Impreza Street Tuner Series
VW - Beetle (Old), Nardo W12 Show Car

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Originally Posted by fiat_tarun (Post 3202452)

Ah ok cool. Good to see a fellow F1 lover/collector. Yeah, tough luck this season, sad to see them placed at the bottom of the heap :mad:
Yes the pics are on this thread, but in interest of time, re-posting them. Enjoy (sorry, the pics didn't upload in order)

McLaren MP4-20
McLaren MP4-25
McLaren MP4-26
McLaren MP4-26 steering wheel
McLaren MP4-22

Finally managed to click my collection at one place :)

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Originally Posted by pulsurge (Post 3204155)

Finally managed to click my collection at one place :)

Wow! Those are a lot of bikes. Good collection. :thumbs up

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Originally Posted by karpusv (Post 3199211)

I hope this qualifies to be in this thread.
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One word......Brilliant!

Brothers from same, Mother

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Originally Posted by absnation (Post 3206685)

One word......Brilliant!

Brothers from same, Mother

Those are some pretty neat ones. Which make are they?

Recent additions:

1:18

Maisto 2006 Dodge Challenge concept
Welly 1971 Lamborghini Miura SV

1:24

Welly Land Rover Defender 90
Bburago Land Rover Defender 110 Series IIA