Diecast/Models Ayrton Senna 1:18 Diecasts

**Craig** · 6 Feb 2005, 12:03 (Ref:1218707)

I am posting this as a new thread as the old 'The Model Car Thread (merged)' got way out of control and finding anything in there was a nightmare!

Anyway... I am collecting the Ayrton Senna Collection in 1:18 and wanted to know if anyone knew anything of what cars they plan to release in this scale? I have all of the F1 race cars except the 84 Toleman which I have had on order for quite some time. Does anyone have an ETA on the Toleman and/or know if there are plans to release the F1 test cars/FFord/Penske in 1:18?

Knowlesy · 6 Feb 2005, 12:18 (Ref:1218724)

They are releasing the 1983 Brabham testcar this year according to Minichamps official importers. That's all at the minute...

luke · 6 Feb 2005, 13:41 (Ref:1218753)

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Originally Posted by Craig

Anyway... I am collecting the Ayrton Senna Collection in 1:18 and wanted to know if anyone knew anything of what cars they plan to release in this scale? I have all of the F1 race cars except the 84 Toleman which I have had on order for quite some time.

Now I only order cars once they've arrived, didn't the first two Lotus' take years to be made?

BTW the Penske, will be a must have.

**Aysedasi** · 6 Feb 2005, 15:05 (Ref:1218801)

I guess Damon's our "inside man" on this Craig - does he still work for..... wherever it was.......

**Craig** · 6 Feb 2005, 17:53 (Ref:1218877)

Thanks for that, TL, I presume if they're releasing that one they'll eventually get round to releasing the others too.

Ayse, it was TSF1 that I ordered from way back when. And, no, I don't think Damon works there any longer?

luke · 6 Feb 2005, 17:55 (Ref:1218878)

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Originally Posted by Craig

Thanks for that, TL, I presume if they're releasing that one they'll eventually get round to releasing the others too.

Ayse, it was TSF1 that I ordered from way back when. And, no, I don't think Damon works there any longer?

Yeah, he said he had a differrent job I think, a shame because he had inside information.

Damon · 6 Feb 2005, 18:40 (Ref:1218897)

No longer a TSF1 bod I'm afraid. However, I do know that the Brabham and Toleman are due to land "2nd Quarter 2005". I'd therefore assume Christmas then you won't get dissapointed!

**Craig** · 6 Feb 2005, 19:18 (Ref:1218909)

Wow! Think I will call TSF1 and cancel tomorrow!!

luke · 12 Feb 2005, 20:19 (Ref:1223901)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig

Anyway... I am collecting the Ayrton Senna Collection in 1:18 and wanted to know if anyone knew anything of what cars they plan to release in this scale? I have all of the F1 race cars except the 84 Toleman which I have had on order for quite some time. Does anyone have an ETA on the Toleman and/or know if there are plans to release the F1 test cars/FFord/Penske in 1:18?

Craig! - From what I've looked into the '84 Toelman should be in between now and, I would think spring.

And that Penske well be a must have.

**Craig** · 8 Jul 2006, 23:29 (Ref:1651067)

Well, well, well... we don't seem to be any closer to release of the next batch of cars in the Senna Collection! Anyone have any up to date news? I am hearing rumours that the Toleman may be about to ship, but that was the word 18 months ago, so...

Knowlesy · 9 Jul 2006, 17:30 (Ref:1651479)

No real news on the 1/18 side of things. The Toleman is due soon, but that means any time before christmas.

Bear in mind the 1/12 Lotus was due to ship out early 2005 up until the last minute and then it was delayed.....and it hasn't been seen since!

Lot's of 1/43 cars being released: his first true McLaren car in late 1987, a load of pointless race McLarens, his first ever F1 test car (McLaren again!).

Milking it aren't they?

Oh has anyone heard any news on the Brabham 1/18?

**Craig** · 9 Jul 2006, 17:39 (Ref:1651492)

I am told that the Toleman HAS shipped! But no news on the Brabham just yet.

Knowlesy · 14 Jul 2006, 21:31 (Ref:1656486)

The Toleman is here then....it's on the www.minichamps.de home page now.

Looks great.

**Craig** · 15 Jul 2006, 08:13 (Ref:1656693)

Oh no, that looks like more money I'll have to spend!

Wonder if I can wait til Christmas and put it on my Christmas list!

hehe

**Craig** · 15 Jul 2006, 13:21 (Ref:1656844)

This guy is worse than me! He must be mad paying Minichamps that amount of money, but good on him I guess!

**Craig** · 11 Jun 2007, 21:49 (Ref:1934433)

Knowlesy tipped me off last night that some new 1/18s are on their way. I have looked into this and believe the following are coming later this year:

1983 Ralt F3 RT3 (British F3)
1983 Ralt F3 RT3 (Macau)
1984 Toleman TG184 (Portugal colours)
1985 RS500 Rally car

They're also releasing a special Toleman test car in 1/43 so I expect this, along with the Brabham and Penske test cars to follow in 1/18 at some point.

And to think I was considering selling my Senna collection off as it had become a little stale!

Mr V · 25 Jun 2007, 20:34 (Ref:1946704)

Don't know if you gotta copy of the latest Diecast Legends catalogue Craig, but the cars you mentioned are available for pre-order in 1:43 and 1:18.

They have just taken delievery of the Toleman-Hart test car in 1:43 (£24.99)

And they have a 1:12 1985 Lotus 97T (Senna's first win) at £149.99

**Craig** · 26 Jun 2007, 17:28 (Ref:1947447)

Thanks for the tip, Mr V, but I don't order from GPL as a matter of principal. The fact that they are taking advance orders isn't really indicative of whether or not they are actually close to being released. I will comment no further on that though!

**Craig** · 8 Jul 2007, 18:29 (Ref:1957850)

I am now told to expect the 1:18 version of the Brabham test car as well (Minichamps P831899)

I am thinking that there's gonna be a lot of test cars coming out... so to keep costs down I'm gonna stick to the cars he actually race in 1:18 and the test cars I may pick up in 1:43 to supplement the collection.

Knowlesy · 8 Jul 2007, 18:37 (Ref:1957858)

The Brabham is a looker though. It must be due quite soon too, because it was announced the back end of 2005?

surrealillusion · 15 Jul 2007, 20:35 (Ref:1963848)

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Originally Posted by Knowlesy

Bear in mind the 1/12 Lotus was due to ship out early 2005 up until the last minute and then it was delayed.....and it hasn't been seen since!

Really?

I've had that model for a while now. Rain tyres, opening engine cover, limited numbers too apparently. Cant remember how many though, less than 10,000 i believe.

luke · 15 Jul 2007, 20:43 (Ref:1963857)

Kieran has the 1/12 Lotie and well I don't like it. I'm not saying it's not good just not what I personally like. It looks like a toy to me. I nearly have every 1:18 Senna car...

Knowlesy · 16 Jul 2007, 17:50 (Ref:1964959)

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Originally Posted by surrealillusion

Really?

I've had that model for a while now. Rain tyres, opening engine cover, limited numbers too apparently. Cant remember how many though, less than 10,000 i believe.

I posted that in 2006.

Yes, it has been released. All it is missing is tobacco decals like on the 1/18 version (which I have).

Great model.

surrealillusion · 16 Jul 2007, 22:03 (Ref:1965183)

ahh..didn't see the time or date you posted the original post

I guess this forum doesn't get used all that often?

Knowlesy · 17 Jul 2007, 16:40 (Ref:1965861)

Well, it's more this thread really. But this is certainly a quiter area of the forum, a break from the shark riddled cesspits of Formula 1 forum etc...

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