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F1 model / diecast / kits

Started by Louis Mr. F1 , Mar 24 2006 17:44

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#1 Louis Mr. F1

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Posted 24 March 2006 - 17:44

Any of you collect F1 models / diecast / kits?

what do you collect? in what scale? how long have you been collecting?
what's your favouite?

#2 uffen

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Posted 24 March 2006 - 17:53

All the 1:12 scale kits I can afford, which, unfortunately, leaves out the MG kits from Italy.

#3 effone2k

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Posted 24 March 2006 - 22:30

Originally posted by Louis Mr. F1
Any of you collect F1 models / diecast / kits?

what do you collect? in what scale? how long have you been collecting?
what's your favouite?

I collect Tamiya kits both 1/12 and 1/20 F1 plus some sports car kits.

I have die casts in just about every scale (brands:Franklin Mint, IXO, Minichamps, Quartzo, Vitesse, Onyx, Action, UT, Southeastern Fine Cast Kits, Maisto, Corgi, Carousel). Classic F1 from the 1960s (especially Jim Clark Lotus) and modern F1 dominate the collection.

I also have driver's helmets in 1/4, 1/2, and full scale (Bieffe replicas).

I have been collecting for almost 20 years and have enough to open a hobby shop or model museum. Fortunately, I don't have a Mrs. to justify this collection.

My favorite is the Carousel Lotus 38 Jim Clark 1965 Indy 500 winner but there are many "close" seconds!!!

#4 Lord Crapulus

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Posted 24 March 2006 - 23:14

Where do you go to get the models? I don't have any good hobby stores in my area for F1 stuff, is there a website that you guys would recommend?

#5 cjpani

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Posted 24 March 2006 - 23:23

http://www.themotorsportcollector.com/

cj

#6 Exar Kun

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Posted 25 March 2006 - 05:02

I used to collect 1:12 and 1:20 Tamiya kits but they seem to have dried up now. Just recently grabbed a few 1:18 diecast Williams from Minichamps.

#7 swaction

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Posted 25 March 2006 - 07:19

120 Tamiya kits i've built over the years...

MP44 :love:

MP45b

MP48

Jordan 191
B193

Used to love these as a kid - bought some off ebay a few years ago to try and have another crack.. They turned out pretty nice indeed

#8 skinnylizard

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Posted 25 March 2006 - 10:19

i have two minichamps units from 97. the MS Ferrari and the Villenueve Williams. They both sit in a showcase in my office where Michael continues to try and run Villenueve off the road.

#9 benn5325

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Posted 25 March 2006 - 13:18

I've been collecting Minichanps for about 10 years now. I used to only get 1/18th but started also getting the 1/43rd about 2 or 3 years ago. I have around 300 cars in total.

#10 JacnGille

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Posted 25 March 2006 - 13:45

I collect 1/43 scale racers, not just F1. I have both kits and diecast.
My favorite?????????? Not sure that's possible to determin.;)

#11 effone2k

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Posted 25 March 2006 - 16:59

Originally posted by Lord Crapulus
Where do you go to get the models? I don't have any good hobby stores in my area for F1 stuff, is there a website that you guys would recommend?

Replicarz www.relicarz.com in Rutland, Vermont is great.

They have a great selection, knowledgable staff, and are customer focused!!

#12 effone2k

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Posted 25 March 2006 - 16:59

Originally posted by effone2k

Replicarz www.relicarz.com in Rutland, Vermont is great.

They have a great selection, knowledgable staff, and are customer focused!!

Sorry--It is www.replicarz.com

#13 FordPrefect

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Posted 25 March 2006 - 18:52

I collect mostly 1:18 scale, either F1, drag races, or replicas of cars I've owned.

My favourite is the Tyrrell Ford P34 Six-wheeler from Exoto

In addition to that I have Alonso's 2005 car and M. Schumacher's 2004 car, both Hotwheels bought from Toronto Motorsports. These cars are "OK" but not up to the standard of the Exotos (then again the price wasn't either).

I've also got Bill Golden's 1964 Dodge Superstock, it's from Highway61 via eBay.

Next purchases will be Tommy Ivo's twin and quad engine dragsters from GMP

As for cars I've owned I'm trying to track down a Somerville model of a green 1950 Ford Prefect Posted Image

All eye candy but what the hey

#14 saudoso

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Posted 26 March 2006 - 01:21

Hi,

If someone ever got a JPS #12 kit, I'd be really happy to have copyes of the front, top and side views on the instructions guide. I've being searching this for months and no luck at all. It's for a 3D rendering project and I will be willing to share all the models/renders or what ever comes out off it with who provides me the plans.

Ricardo

#15 mclarensmps

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Posted 26 March 2006 - 07:00

My collection is slowly growing as i try to keep them at Minichamps for F1 and AutoART for other cars. I collect 1/18's and its mostly a mercedes collection. I have

McLaren MP4-14 (DC)
McLaren MP4-16 (Mika)
McLaren MP4-19 (Kimi)
McLaren MP4-20 (Kimi)
Porsche Carrerra GT
Mercedes SLR
Mercedes CLS
Maybach 57
Mercedes G55AMG
'03 Mercedes SL55AMG
'54 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing
'91 Mercedes 190E AMG Evo II (Thiim)
'01 Mercedes CLK DTM (Schneider)
'03 Mercedes CLK DTM (Schneider)
'04 Subaru Impreza WRC (Solberg)
'94 BMW 318i (A model of my own car lol... ironic...)

#16 effone2k

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Posted 26 March 2006 - 15:07

Originally posted by saudoso
Hi,

If someone ever got a JPS #12 kit, I'd be really happy to have copyes of the front, top and side views on the instructions guide. I've being searching this for months and no luck at all. It's for a 3D rendering project and I will be willing to share all the models/renders or what ever comes out off it with who provides me the plans.

Ricardo

Do you need the Tamiya JPS Lotus 72D or the JPS Lotus 79 (Andretti)?

#17 byrkus

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Posted 26 March 2006 - 16:32

Originally posted by effone2k

Do you need the Tamiya JPS Lotus 72D or the JPS Lotus 79 (Andretti)?

If it's #12, it could be from 1981-86.;)

#18 F1 Tor.

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Posted 26 March 2006 - 17:14

I collect only Ferrari 1/18 models. I started about 3 years ago and with some generous donations, I'm up to about 30 cars. My favorite so far is the 333SP and the 250 GT Berlinetta Lusso. I'd collect other brands(I LOVE Aston Martin) but my wife would kick my ass. I know cavallinomodels.com has lots of Ferrari stuff. :wave:

#19 saudoso

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Posted 27 March 2006 - 00:01

Originally posted by byrkus

If it's #12, it could be from 1981-86.;)

97T,98T, any of them.

Ricardo

#20 golfball

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Posted 27 March 2006 - 13:45

I have a minichamps 1:43 model of all the F1 cars I've been involved with.

It's quite interesting to see them all lined up in chronological order and see how they've evolved.

#21 Louis Mr. F1

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Posted 27 March 2006 - 13:48

My collection consists on different scale models, mostly 1:43rd, 1:18, 1:20.

I have been collecting Minichamps 1:43rd models for approx 10 years and i tried to buy 1 model for each team each year (if my budget allows), and I'd also buy a couple 1:18th each year, usually it's the McLaren.

I have a few Exoto models, they are very nice but they are also very expensive. I've the Renault, Villeneuve Ferrari, Prost Ferrari and the 6 wheel Tyrrell, that's it. I've love to get their Sauber sports car, but have to put that one on hold as I need to save some money.

Hotwheels has grabbed the 1:18 license from Minichamps for a few teams, Ferrari / Williams / Renault, that's a pity as i think the quality of Minichamps is still a few steps above Hotwheels. Just look at Minichamps' latest 1:18th 2005 McLaren, that's a beauty and compare it with the Hotwheels 2005 Renault, it's not too bad, but somehow it still has this toy feel.

I also have some Tamiya models from years ago, in 1:20th and 1:12th scale.

I particularly look forward to the release of this year's chrome livery McLaren, I think this would be the best model for this year. Now without the West sponsorship, we don't need to convert it and it will look great on its own - even my girl loves the look of this car and she will have no objection of me buying this model.

where and how you display your models? can any of you post some pictures of your collections?

#22 Peter

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Posted 27 March 2006 - 14:41

I have Tamiya 1/12 kits mostly:

Matra F1 (Jackie Stuart / 1968)
Ferrari 312T (Niki Lauda / 1975)
Tyrell P34 (Patrick Depailler /1976)
Wolf WR1 (Jody Schekter / 1976)
Lotus 78 (Mario Andretti / 1977)
Renault RE20 (1980) Not Tamiya - Italian I think

Then they started becoming too expensive!

Also have 1/12 scale 4 1/2 litre 1930 Bentley Blower (Airfix) under construction - my second go at this, the first one got trashed when my kids were young!

Used to have a 1967 STP (Paxton I think) turbine driven car (Indy 500) but that disapeared many years ago!

#23 kenny

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Posted 06 December 2006 - 08:29

Can anyone help me on this.
I am trying to complete my Senna racing car collection 1:43
I am missing some numbers in the collection.
Does anyone know what model nr 22 is?
I have the following I am missing:
Number 1 to 19 I already have...

20 Williams 1994 (met Rothmans stickers)
21 Portugal 1984
22 ????
23 McLaren Lamborghini Test car 1993
24 Japan 1988
25 Germany 1991
26 1987 Test Car McLaren

thanks!!

#24 andy-i

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Posted 06 December 2006 - 18:26

Hi,

I build kits in 1/12, 1/20 and 1/24

I dont collect diecasts although I have Mansell's FW14b in 1/20 to go with my built models. They seem to be mainly 1/18 and 1/43.

Tamiya used to make a lot of 1/12 and 1/20 plastic kits but not many are still in production.

A few companies used to make 1/24 kits but just Revell doing it now.

Biggest problem with F1 plastic kits is not many new ones coming out now. Must be down to licensing fees and/or poor sales.

You can get Multimedia kits from Japanese and Brazilian companies but they are expensive.

If anyone wants to know about F1 modelling check out this website:

www.f1m.com

Andy.

#25 BuonoBruttoCattivo

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Posted 06 December 2006 - 21:31

If you've got the dosh, BBR Ferrari 1/43s
Also, Tameo 1/43s if u can build 'em...even better than BBR in fidelity and xtra details.
I also have the usual suspects, Exoto and PMA. The Exoto Fw14B Red 5 is nice, except yellow is too dark.
CMC is the best though, the Streamliner W196 and Maser 250F i have are the best.
Finally, Carousel One AAR Eagle is well-done.
Hotwheels/Mattel is pure **** and just toys. :down:

#26 black magic

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Posted 06 December 2006 - 21:48

no question re the mattel but unfortunately michael did the deal with them.

have his entire ferrari car serie in 1/18, awaiting to order 2006.

#27 turin

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Posted 06 December 2006 - 22:12

Like 12-14 1/20 Tamiya's only F1 but the Newman-Haas of Mansell sneak in somehow. They're in Chile, gathering dust now.

My favorite, the Honda of Richie Gunther,

-p