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The smallest model cars I’ve ever heard of were of the 1:87 scale, used in railway dioramas. And then my friend got this one for me from Bangkok :Shockked: :



That’s a 1:100 scale Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabrio, and it is microscopic! For reference, that’s a 1:64 (SLR McLaren) and a 1:43 (Porsche 911 Turbo) on either side. And the best part, it is pretty well detailed for the scale!

Apparently, they gave these cars along with Georgia coffee in Japan lol:

I guess it is about 1.5 odd inches in length. So when are we going to Japan for coffee:) It would be nice if you could toss in some close ups.

Just a smidgen over that, around 1.8 inches :).

Ha ha! Would love to :D. Unfortunately though, I don't think they offer these any more. I couldn't find much information on these on the web either.

Sure sir, here you go:







And the box it came in:

Thank you for all the trouble you took over those photos delivered instantly. May you soon drive a CLK.

Ha ha! Thank you sir :D! I always shoot such interesting models as soon I get my hands on them, so I have them ready to be shared with fellow petrolheads.

I don't really collect 1:43 models and these are 5 of the 7 in the collection.

Proud to present the modern Ferrari 5. Took some time as I wanted them in my favorite colors of each of the car.

The 288 GTO, F40 and F50 are Hotwheels Elite. The Enzo is a Kyosho. The Ferrari TheFerrari is Bburago Signature Edition.

All very appealing especially the yellow one. If not 1:43 which is your preferred size. Thanks.

Thank you sir. The yellow one is a 288 GTO and one hell of a looker.

My preferred size to collect remains 1:18. Current list is at 65/70 odd 1:18 models and an additional 4 on order for delivery in the coming months.

Thank you, Rohan, for your prompt reply. Please offer your candid view on 1:24 for collectors models? Where aircraft go I know what I want. On cars I'm still learning...and you are a good teacher.

Thank you for the kind words sir!

In my opinion 1:24 is the ideal size from a price and storage point of view. And some of the models available in 1:24 are beautifully detailed as well.

However, that being said, the 1:18s have a charm of their own and the level of detailing is definitely a step up in my personal opinion. But it all comes at a rather steep cost and some storage issues due to the size. As I wanted to go with quality over quantity, I have stuck to 1:18s mostly and burnt a small car size hole in my pocket.

If you'd like to collect a limited number of high quality detailed models (and storing and display is not an issue) my recommendation remains for 1:18. As always, happy to discuss this more over a cup of coffee with you!

Regards
Rohan

Many thanks Rohan. As always your answer is comprehensive and useful. I will need new show cases made.

Nice to see the 1:43 lineup Rohan. i have a few 1:43 myself but none bought. All received at some event or the other.

Seeing your Ferrari 5, thought of posting mine as well along with other Horses in my collection. All 1:18 , a mix of Hot Wheels and made in Italy Bburagos










@V.Narayan Sir. Love the cars you have added to your collection

So so beautiful Dippy! Totally made my day.

Your collection was one of the main reasons why i got in to collecting scale models about 7 years back. I was not a member then so could never comment but used to oogle at your models all the time.

Cheers!
Rohan

Glad I could inspire you to start collecting. Will post others from my collection here

Hi Royal_snake

What scale makes are the models. I will be interested in premium 1/18 scale models.

Let me know.