GTPlanet Scale model thread

[Turbo Lag]

Thats a bit big for a 1:43 isnt it?

lol. Sorry no pics, need to go buy some more camera batterys

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

If they offer black, I might just be tempted to get one, then.

you can get a black convertible one now

 

[Roo]

Bought 5 1:18 AutoArts at Goodwood last weekend:

Mazda RX8 LM Edition (787B livery) (£40)
2003 Honda NSX JGTC Test Car (£40)
2002 Bentley Speed 8 (£28)
1998 No. 29 Toyota GT-ONE (£30)
1998 Toyota Corolla WRC (£25)

 

[McLaren]

you can get a black convertible one now

Awesome! Now to head to Classic and see if they've got their displays up.

BTW, does anyone make the M6 Pace/Safety car that shows up at Donington? Or perhaps the M5?

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Awesome! Now to head to Classic and see if they've got their displays up.

BTW, does anyone make the M6 Pace/Safety car that shows up at Donington? Or perhaps the M5?

yep kyosho do

 

[McLaren]

yep kyosho do

Thanks. They don't very cheap, but I should be able to manage as long as they're not some sort of limited edition.

 

[Turbo Lag]

Can anyone guide me to on average, how much does the average 1:18 cost?

 

[Cap'n Jack]

Can anyone guide me to on average, how much does the average 1:18 cost?

My 1:18ths which I got from Biante were all around the $99-120AU range.

EDIT: Speaking of Biante, they're finally getting in the MP4-21 next week.

 

[Turbo Lag]

Ahh. This is the EXACT car i got:
http://www.biante.com.au/product_14165.htm

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

My 1:18ths which I got from Biante were all around the $99-120AU range.

i wish biante were that cheap!!!

 

[Cap'n Jack]

i wish biante were that cheap!!!

You mean their own models? I have noticed they tend to be very expensive. They seem to be having a sale on their website though, lot's of Falcons and Commodores all for $55 each.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

You mean their own models? I have noticed they tend to be very expensive. They seem to be having a sale on their website though, lot's of Falcons and Commodores all for $55 each.

yep the only problem is all the ones i want/own have been well over the 250aud mark

 

[Turbo Lag]

Waa? The 1:43 i got was $20 Aud... UNLESS your talking about the 1:18...

 

[Cap'n Jack]

Waa? The 1:43 i got was $20 Aud... UNLESS your talking about the 1:18...

Yeah, I'm talking about 1:18.

 

[Roo]

Can anyone guide me to on average, how much does the average 1:18 cost?

Depends on the model, but for 1:18 I'd guess about $90AUD. The cheapest start from about $24 (the cheapest new model I own was £7, or $16.70); the most expensive (and hyper-detailed) models go for $350 and beyond.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

the most expensive (and hyper-detailed) models go for $350 and beyond.

not always highly detailed though brock 79 a9x's were 2000aud last september

 

[Roo]

OK, hyper detailed if you aren't looking for models and brands from model makers no-one's ever heard of.



By the way, Andrew, I saw this at the weekend and thought of you:

 

[MustangSVT]

For average price, depends where you live.

Over here in Canada, it usually goes like this:

$15 to $25 for budget models (Hot Wheels, Maisto), these can usually be found at Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, etc. (or online)

$55 to $70-$80 for premium models (Kyosho, Minichamps, AUTOart, Hot Wheels Elite), usually I buy these online only

$200 plus for a brand new Exoto or CMC or BBR

If you're in states, you can probably find even better prices. If you're from Europe or somewhere else, it's most likely more expensive, probably from 10% to 40% more since usually these things are cheapest in north america. The only places I can think of you can find better prices are Hong Kong and Singapore.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

By the way, Andrew, I saw this at the weekend and thought of you:

several people have showed me that and it is such a fake its so obvious still pretty nice though

 

[Roo]

If you're in states, you can probably find even better prices. If you're from Europe or somewhere else, it's most likely more expensive, probably from 10% to 40% more since usually these things are cheapest in north america. The only places I can think of you can find better prices are Hong Kong and Singapore.

His location says Melbourne, Australia.

several people have showed me that and it is such a fake its so obvious still pretty nice though

Is it? That's a pity.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Is it? That's a pity.

yep no number on the roof and a few other stickers missing,plus its based on the 1978 version rather then the famous 1979 one

 

[bondy_1625]

The GS Conv. is still on its way but i got the other 2 models yesterday.
The guy who i bought the GS from got the postage cheaper than he'd expected and refunded me the difference!

 

[Turbo Lag]

Well back in about 2000, i collected 1:57,1:59 and in that range stuff. They were ONLY Hot wheel and Matchbox. I got them, on average, $2 AUD. SO i just cant believe how much the prices have gone up lol. Im not looking for hyper detalied stuff, i just want a small collection, so im only gonna buy maybe 10 1:18's and about 20 1:43 at max. Unless i have enough money to buy more

 

[Roo]

yep no number on the roof and a few other stickers missing,plus its based on the 1978 version rather then the famous 1979 one

It is supposed to be the '78 version. Looks pretty similair to me, from the photos I've found on Google.

These I bought on the Friday, the other 2 I got Sunday - haven't taken any pictures of them yet.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

It is supposed to be the '78 version. Looks pretty similair to me, from the photos I've found on Google.

hood pins are wrong,exhuasts at the wrong side(for the '78 version),05 missing from the roof,blue triangle on the bonnet wasnt on the real car nether was the 05 on the wing
but do you have any more pics of it?

 

[Roo]

Yep.



The 05 on the wing is a Goodwood Festival sticker - the blue March is a regular and has 3 on each rear wing endplate

I'm not trying to prove you wrong, I'm just interested to see how much of it has changed if it is the original car.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

Yep.



The 05 on the wing is a Goodwood Festival sticker - the blue March is a regular and has 3 on each rear wing endplate

I'm not trying to prove you wrong, I'm just interested to see how much of it has changed if it is the original car.

were they giving away any of the 05 stickers? and did they by any chance say who owned it?

 

[Roo]

From the programme:

Sorry about the dodgy scanning



A few more pictures I found in the masses.

There were no stickers given out. The grey ones are applied by the Goodwood organisers to individual cars as a means of identification. Why the Holden has sticker 05 but programme number 092 I've no idea - the numbers ought to match.

 

[Holdenhsvgtsr]

now that is a strange one,the bowdens do own the 1979 bathurst winning A9X but peter champion owns the 1978 bathurst winning A9X iirc(searching on google shows he owns the '78 a9x,2002 commodore,'84 bathurst winner and the A30),might need to ask a friend whos know alot about brocks cars on this.

thanks

 

[Roo]

now that is a strange one,the bowdens do own the 1979 bathurst winning A9X but peter champion owns the 1978 bathurst winning A9X iirc(searching on google shows he owns the '78 a9x,2002 commodore,'84 bathurst winner and the A30),might need to ask a friend whos know alot about brocks cars on this.

thanks

No problem. Keep me informed, will you please? I'm intrigued now.