The reason why I primarily collect 1:64's is because they don't take up a lot of space and are quite cheap compared to 1:43's.I personally don't restrict myself in size, manufacturer, produced by company, etc. and don't really understand why people do this instead of just collecting the models they like. So my advise would be just buy the models you like. Worst thing what could happen would be having your favourite cars in different sizes
Guidance: don't. It's a trap.
Check "Flea Markets" just watch pricing take pictures to see if you can find them cheaper, also with spring coming up 2-5 months away watch yard sales. I have 1/24 scale models that are over 40 years old still shrink wrapped . The red pickup truck is the Sam Walton I had to promise my mother that I would not leave it in the box before she would buy it for me it's at least 30 years old. And yes I do have the box it came in.
1:43's are nice but the prices have gone through the roof and competition is scarce. It's only TSM, Spark and Minichamps if you aren't willing to shell out $150 for an Ignition Model. There is a lot less choice compared to what you can get in 1:64 scale. In the 1:64 segment, there's a bunch of brands to choose from: CM, INNO64, MINI GT, Pop Race, Sparky, Minichamps, BM Creations, Tarmac, Schuco, IXO, Xcar Toys, Time Micro, Tomica Limited Vintage, Hobby Japan, Para 64 and Kyosho. You can get all sorts of stuff.
Will a gentle warm with a hose dryer help with to unwarp?
A lot of the IXO models are in 1:43, at least most of the racing and rally models are in that scale. Hot Wheels got me back into the collecting of 1:64s a couple of years ago, but the scale is always a little off. I have more recently gone away from HW slightly to MiniGT and whatever I can find in the States. Ebay is a good place to find them as well. The diecast shops here really only carry HW and Matchbox. AutoWorld, Johnny Lightning, and M2 are growing in areas. MiniGT is really the only real premium brand, but they are usually always behind on stocking new models. For example, I still havent seen the McLaren F1 GTR 1995 LM24 winner here yet.
Ikea has shelving options I have seen folk use, but seeing as there are non near me I never did buy any of their options myself. I instead use clear 12 car cases for a lot of my stuff.Just moved house and its a new build, has no shelving. The room is slightly smaller too.
I am itching to try and get my models up and displayed but I need to be clever with it - I need some inspiration for showcasing them... but in a smaller space.
Have to fit in my Office/Desk, my Sim Rig eventually, and a Wardrobe/storage.
What is the car in the center? It's the only one I don't recognize! Thanks in advance.
That one is an MG Metro 6R4. May not have been the most successful of the Group B cars, but a cool one nonetheless.
Very cool that Williams racing was involved with the design. They managed a podium in their first rally and slipped down from there. Also, the engine became what powered the XJ220 (which I find to be a really cool fact of motorsport history).
Whoa, yeah forgot that the engine went on to the XJ220, love that car too. My first model car was a Le Mans Blue XJ220 in 1/18 scale from Maisto.
