GTPlanet Scale model thread

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Here are some of my recent acquisitions:

1957 Mercedes 300SL Roadster Silver - Minichamps
1976 Lancia Stratos HF Rallye Monte Carlo - Kyosho

I cancelled my pre-order for the GMP Ferrari 330 P4 also recently. It looks like a stunning model, but I'd rather not spend that much on any model right now, trying to save up money for my guitar playing hobby instead.
 
Love the M3, and the rest of the cars on the previous page 👍

@MustangSVT: I noticed the Mclaren you had lurking in the background in each of your pictures. Would you happen to have any pictures of it? I'm looking to buy one here as soon as they become avaliable.
 
Ahh the McLaren. The one lurking in the background is the "Silverstone 1st Roll Out" MP4/21 test version, not the 2007 McLaren.

I do however have the 2007 McLaren as well, I will take some pictures of it tommorow along with the Mercedes 300SL.;)
 
yes I said Matmum by mistake instead of Matmut.

Sorry no pictures this weekend. I was a lot busier than anticipated. I didn't forget, but I just didn't have the time. I should have some time tonight (in a few hours) hopefully.
 
Alright here are a few quick snaps. I will have some more time tommorow for more detailed pics and a few comments.




McLaren MP4/21 Lewis Hamilton 1st Roll Out





Mercedes 300SL Roadster






McLaren MP4/22 Lewis Hamilton

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From those pictures, I am completely sold. Thanks a lot 👍 Now I've just got to wait for the stock to come in. No idea when that will happen.

The 300SL is also fantastic. Great detail!

Edit: Oh, awesome news (for me anyway). I managed to find a 1:18 minichamps FW26 on ebay. Brilliant find... cost me just $100 as well ($60 for model, $40 for shipping :(). It's the model I've been searching for , for many many months. Oddly enough, I found a hotwheels version last night that I was planning to buy this morning... but then I found a minichamps verison for even less. So hopefully that should be arriving sometime soon. The last one I tried to buy couldn't be sent to Australia for some reason, so hopefully this one can. :crazy: I'd jump off a tall cliff if this one didn't :lol:.
 
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Some better pics of the Kyosho M3:

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And here is my shiny new Kyosho 1962 Ferrari 250GTO:

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:)
 
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:drool: God damn! i've been in a bit of a slump recently, not buying any models and appreciating the ones i've got.

Im feeling a very very strong urge to get one of those GTO's though....
How much was it?
 
Hehe, the GTO was about $114 USD from where I got it from, which is about the cheapest you will find it. Though, most every place has already sold out of them at the moment, so unless you pre-ordered like I did it will be harder to find.
 
Replicarz' website claims it's still in stock.

http://www.replicarz.com/prodinfo.asp?number=K08431R

I got my 250 GTO and F40 Lightweight (black) this weekend. Beautiful models.

Your pictures of the M3 Coupe (E92) are absolutely beautiful. I want the black cabriolet though with the tan interior (dealer edition). I'm not ready to plunk down that much money on it though (over 100 bucks).
 
My 1/18 Kyosho Ferrari 250 GTO's are set to arrive this afternoon. I paid less than $100 each for them due to a misquote in the price. They have since adjusted the price to $109 but now they are shown as sold out. This isn't the first time that this has happened to me with the same store, several years ago I bought the 1/18 40th anniversary Lamborghini Murcielago for less than $50.
 
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Here are a few new pics of my P4

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These are just some quick arrival pics of my new Kyosho Ferrari 250 GTO's. I'll be taking some better photos later once we get into our new home.

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I bought 4 of them basically for an investment. Kyosho lost its sub-license to produce 1/18th scale Ferraris in the $75-$125 (roughly) price range right before the GTO was released. Fortunately, Kyosho was still able to sell off what they had already started to build. So if anyone is thinking of buying one they better get one while there still available because once they are gone they are gone.

I guess Mattel doesn't want competition from Kyosho because who would want to buy a Hotwheels Ferrari instead of a Kyosho Ferrari for a similar price. Not to knock Hotwheel, their Elite series is definitely an improvement over what they used to make but they are not in the same league as Kyosho. And forget about the Super Elite series, I can't justify spend close to $300 for a model that is only slightly better than the $75 Elite series and still not as nice as a Kyosho model.
 
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But I thought the Kyosho sub-license supposed to end at the end of 2008? Because Kyosho still lists several Ferraris that have not come out yet, such as the Testarossa/512TR, racing 575M GT-C's and racing 250GTO's. Also there are a couple more racing 265 GTB4 Daytonas that supposed to be coming out if I recall.
 
From what I understand, since the Testarossa/ 512TR, 575 GT-C's and racing 250 GTO produced they will still be released. So every thing that been produced will be sold, but that's it.
 
Its too bad that Kyosho just couldn't up the price, not that I want them too, but I'd still rather pay $150-$200 for a Kyosho Ferrari rather than $75 - $100 for a Hotwheels. I'd still like to have the option to by Kyosho Ferraris.

Even thought I've paid as much as $300 for the GMP P4 it way to much to spend on a model. Companies like BBR, CMC, and GMP can still make 1/18th scale Ferrari because they aren't in direct compition with Mattel.
 
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Finally... finally found exactly what I was searching for after all these months. All the way from Germany, A well priced 1:18 Minichamps FW26! My life is now complete. And it looks brilliant. 👍 More pictures to come (during daylight).


However, I now need 2 more F1 cars in order to balance out my cars on display. Still waiting for Hamiltons 2007 car to come into stock. Then, I'm not sure what else I'll be looking for. Hopefully Webbers RB4 will be avaliable.

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Eric W
I bought 4 of them basically for an investment. Kyosho lost its sub-license to produce 1/18th scale Ferraris in the $75-$125 (roughly) price range right before the GTO was released. Fortunately, Kyosho was still able to sell off what they had already started to build. So if anyone is thinking of buying one they better get one while there still available because once they are gone they are gone.

I guess Mattel doesn't want competition from Kyosho because who would want to buy a Hotwheels Ferrari instead of a Kyosho Ferrari for a similar price. Not to knock Hotwheel, their Elite series is definitely an improvement over what they used to make but they are not in the same league as Kyosho. And forget about the Super Elite series, I can't justify spend close to $300 for a model that is only slightly better than the $75 Elite series and still not as nice as a Kyosho model.
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I have a couple of questions...
Can i have one?!
Please?
and
How much?
 
Oh yeah i know they're not sold out yet, just the prices arent exactly easy for me right now. Mind you i dont suppose that situation is gonna get better any time soon.
Who's found the cheapest place so far?
 
Diecastmuscle.com had the best prices so far, $109, but they are sold out now.

But due to a pricing mistake, I got mine for an even better price.
 
Do any of you happen to know where I might find a 2006+ Civic Si model? Preferably 1:18 and a sedan, but a coupe would work. ;)
 

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