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21 Sep 2006, 22:26 (Ref:1715932) | #1 | ||
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What is the BEST Die Cast you own?
Simple question. Between all of us here we must have some pretty impressive scale models.
What is the best one you own - or the one you would like to own? Is it because it's rare? or the workmanship is excellent? or it is a model of a truly standout car? p.s. Yes another standard "whats the best" thread! |
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22 Sep 2006, 07:51 (Ref:1716116) | #2 | ||
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Mine would definately have to be my 1/18 2005 Castrol Perkins #11 Commodore, the COA is signed, and its #9 of 750 .
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22 Sep 2006, 16:35 (Ref:1716497) | #3 | ||
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my 1:18 2000 Shell Helix Racing Ford Falcon that I got from TK Max! Probably one of very few in the UK.
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22 Sep 2006, 20:04 (Ref:1716671) | #4 | |
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My Montoya 1/18 collection.
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22 Sep 2006, 21:50 (Ref:1716739) | #5 | ||
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1/18 CMC Maserati 250F. Amazing Model!
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22 Sep 2006, 23:19 (Ref:1716784) | #6 | ||
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1:18 2005 Ambrose #1 Pirtek Falcon by Classic Carlectables. Though it might be upstaged by the Jack Daniel's Commodore that's on the way.
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23 Sep 2006, 14:05 (Ref:1717063) | #7 | ||
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Hey J-C, another JC here. I'm looking forward to getting my hands on the 1.43 JDR cars... What about you?
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23 Sep 2006, 18:52 (Ref:1717163) | #9 | ||
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Well I have a few but my favourite I think would have to be my 1:18 scale 1988 Le Mans winning Jaguar XJR9-LM signed by Martin Brundle and produced by Exoto, no decals everything is hand painted.
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23 Sep 2006, 18:55 (Ref:1717166) | #10 | ||
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Hi Chatters, yep, am looking forward to the 1:43 JDR cars coming out (hopefully in the next week or two) - usually if both cars are the same livery I'd just get 1 but the livery is great so I think I'll get both the Richards and Dumbrell cars. Already got the 2006 1:43 SBR cars and the CAT car which are great models.
I think the 1:43 CC models are the most detailed diecast on the market, and even including shipping are cheaper (£23 vs £25) than Minichamps which have nothing like as much interior or underside detail. Hi Nickyf1, my Ambrose Falcon cost around £70 imported from Australia. However, I believe the 2002-onward Classic Carlectables models are considerably more detailed than the older cars - for example all 4 doors, bonnet and boot open on the 1:18s and there's masses of detail. |
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23 Sep 2006, 23:00 (Ref:1717333) | #11 | ||
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Yeah J-C, you gotta be quick to get your hands on those JDR cars- They're selling like hotcakes here because this is first year in a loooooooooooong time that a car has had primarily alcohol sponsorship.
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24 Sep 2006, 12:04 (Ref:1717539) | #12 | ||
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I also have aa small Micro Scalextric Kenwood Porsche Group C Le Mans car somewhere..
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29 Sep 2006, 07:06 (Ref:1722655) | #13 | ||
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Good news! My JDR cars arrived today!!!
And damn, they look nice... Very sleek and professional. J-C, you won't be disappointed. |
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29 Sep 2006, 15:10 (Ref:1723095) | #14 | ||
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My Jeff Gordon 2004 model I bought at the Daytona 500. It's the sentimental value really, because boy, what a day that was.
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29 Sep 2006, 16:14 (Ref:1723169) | #15 | ||
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1:43rd LARK McLaren F1. Ultra rare and one of the toughest liveries I designed. (sadly no longer with box - Doh!)
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1 Oct 2006, 05:38 (Ref:1724066) | #16 | ||
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J-C, do you buy you Classic Carlectables in the UK or from AUS???
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1 Oct 2006, 09:18 (Ref:1724220) | #17 | ||
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Interesting thread...posing a very tricky question for me!
I am going to say either my Ayrton Senna Collection of 1:43 scale models, or my original Corgi 1:18 scale JPS lotus from 1972, not in perfect condition, but I love that car and feel quite lucky to own the original corgi model. You can find some real bargains at car boots and antique shops! |
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1 Oct 2006, 17:36 (Ref:1724563) | #18 | ||
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Probably one of my 1/18 AutoArt 917s.
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1 Oct 2006, 17:51 (Ref:1724577) | #19 | ||
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1:18 1998 Minichamps Eddie Irvine Marlboro Ferrari signed by the very man himself. Very sentimental and obviously worth quite a bit as well which is cool.
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1 Oct 2006, 18:14 (Ref:1724597) | #20 | ||
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THE Model I would love to have is the Rothmans Ayrton Senna 94 car that was released just before the Tobbaco Advertising ban.
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1 Oct 2006, 19:11 (Ref:1724631) | #21 | ||
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You can buy the normal one and then just convert it to Rothmans.
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1 Oct 2006, 22:58 (Ref:1724772) | #23 | ||
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Thanks J-C was just curious i retail them for $40 here in oz...... i think freight to the UK is about $13 oz
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2 Oct 2006, 00:51 (Ref:1724811) | #24 | ||
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Pity you're in Melbourne amonfan, I would've bought from you if you were in NSW!
Did you get any of the JDR cars in? How fast did they sell? |
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2 Oct 2006, 07:29 (Ref:1724954) | #25 | ||
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Minichamps 1/18 Porsche 917 Pink Pig - stunning. Just got the Autoart 1/18 917 Longtail in Martini colours and that is another beautiful model.
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