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what a car front or back love it everyday ,


This is my 2nd car in vintage thread , hope you guys like it.

Front my fav part of the car







Love the way the showcase its Mustang



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what a car front or back love it everyday ,


This is my 2nd car in vintage thread , hope you guys like it.

Front my fav part of the car







Love the way the showcase its Mustang



FASTBACK


Inside details

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I added this model to my collection as this very well goes with my Supercar/Sportscar theme, which would be the primary theme of my collection. Apart from this I intend to collect all the V12 Motherships from Lamborghini may be bearing the exception of less popular specimens like Jalpa/350GT/LM002 etc. The Aventador is number three as I already have Murcielago (Maisto) and Diablo SV(Welly).

I contemplated a lot prior to finally deciding to add this Bburago example of this Lamborghini, the main confusion was over color, Orange or Black. Supercars are outlandish in nature and bright, outlandish colors like yellow, orange further compliment their character. It might be an easy call for someone who is looking for a 1:1 but someone like me, who is looking for a 1:18 example that too of budget kind, it’s surely not an easy task. Finally I opted for Black as the budget belonging of this model is less apparent in this color.

The model has its own share of highs (low in numbers) and lows (high in numbers). Good things first, paint finish is pretty nice. Surprisingly interior Is not that bad at all. The stance seems to be pretty correct.

Lows….hmmm though I wrote just above (for the heck of it) that model has fair number of lows but honestly I can’t really think of any apart from small discs and missing calipers.

I would give this model a 7/10 score and all in all it’s a VFM buy. Though given the opportunity, backed by resources, I would like to have the Aventador from a premium brand.

^^This is not where my expertise lie so without any further delay I will move to what I think I do a little better than writing.


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I added this model to my collection as this very well goes with my Supercar/Sportscar theme, which would be the primary theme of my collection. Apart from this I intend to collect all the V12 Motherships from Lamborghini may be bearing the exception of less popular specimens like Jalpa/350GT/LM002 etc. The Aventador is number three as I already have Murcielago (Maisto) and Diablo SV(Welly).

I contemplated a lot prior to finally deciding to add this Bburago example of this Lamborghini, the main confusion was over color, Orange or Black. Supercars are outlandish in nature and bright, outlandish colors like yellow, orange further compliment their character. It might be an easy call for someone who is looking for a 1:1 but someone like me, who is looking for a 1:18 example that too of budget kind, it’s surely not an easy task. Finally I opted for Black as the budget belonging of this model is less apparent in this color.

The model has its own share of highs (low in numbers) and lows (high in numbers). Good things first, paint finish is pretty nice. Surprisingly interior Is not that bad at all. The stance seems to be pretty correct.

Lows….hmmm though I wrote just above (for the heck of it) that model has fair number of lows but honestly I can’t really think of any apart from small discs and missing calipers.

I would give this model a 7/10 score and all in all it’s a VFM buy. Though given the opportunity, backed by resources, I would like to have the Aventador from a premium brand.

^^This is not where my expertise lie so without any further delay I will move to what I think I do a little better than writing.


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A few are absolutely true for me so I will bold them out.

For the points that hold true for you, post them in your reply


Top 101 reasons you know your a diecast collector

101) First you are taking the time to read this stupid list.
100) Not having to worry about door dings when parking in a parking lot.
99) Your furniture is old and worn out and your display cabinets are in pristine condition.
98) You no no longer have to worry about oil changes every 2,500 miles.
97) You hate snowstorms because they can prevent the delivery drivers from showing up on time.
96) Your on a first name basis with the local hobby shop employees/owner.
95) You know the value of the term bargain hunting.
94) At Christmas, all the presents has little holes in them because your tried to see what new model Santa will be bringing you.
93) Never ever having to worry about the kids spilling snacks in the back seat of your new car.
92) You cannot lose an argument with an inanimate object.
91) While looking at your collection, you peek over your shoulder to make sure no one sees you talking to yourself or your models.
90) Chances of having atleast one corner of your house clean 24 hours a day is 100% in your favor, as long as that corner houses your display cabinets.
89) You do not have to worry about pollution nor emptying the earths oil resources.
88) You have taken a model car outside to photograph.
87) Your kids wonder why all of their books are neatly displayed on the floor while their book cases have diecast models on them.
86) No more valet parking, you can put your own car on display.
85) You email model companies after each motorsports race asking when will the winner be released.
84) You think about getting a job at the post office.
83) When you buy stuff at a toy store you never ask for the items to be gift wrapped.
82) Recycling means storing your boxes neatly so they aren't damaged.
81) Model cars saves money on batteries.
80) Gas is Cheaper
79) Your idea of interior decorating is moving your display cabinets around.
78) The first thing you do when you wake up in the morning is check out your collection.
77) You pretend not to be offended when people who see your collection refer to them as toys.
76) You separate your money in your wallet, "diecast money" and "other".
75) You go to the movies anticipating to see a car in the movie made in 1:18 scale.
74) You make a grocery list and all you can think of is model cars to put on it.
73) Singing along with the Ebay song is easier to do now.
72) Your display cases take up the majority of space in your apartment.
71) Never losing your car keys as your doors are always unlocked on your models.
70) To celebrate a personal accomplishment, you treat yourself to a new model.
69) When showing people your collection, you can barely talk as thoughts of "off limits" and "do not touch" rush through your head.
68) You make "vroom vroom" sounds when your looking at your models.
67) While looking for a new place to live, looking for a place to put your cabinets is a prerequiste.
66) You spend your 15 minute break at work dusting your models you have on your desk.
65) The word "model" refers to 1:18 and "super model" refers to "1:12″.
64) While friends are out partying on Friday nights, your on eBay looking for that "Holy Grail".
63) You have an easier time looking at a 1:1 car crash than you do a damaged model car.
62) You find 2nd day delivery too long to wait for a package.
61) Your the only guy in the beauty isle buying make up brushes. (providing your a male)
60) No worry of your car stereo getting nicked.
59) You time your eBay auctions to end on pay day.
58) While away from home, you wonder what your models are doing or if they are safe.
57) You go to the BMW Dealer to order a dealer edition model and park around the corner because your too embarrassed to pull up in your beater car.
56) You complain about the price of gas more than you complain about shipping charges.
55) Your friends and family always know what to get you for presents.
54) You do a dance when finally adding that "Holy Grail" to the display cabinets.
53) You have absolutely no idea how Excel works if it doesn't have your collection inventory on it.
52) You go home during your lunch break to see if the mail has come and left you a package.
51) No gas-guzzler tax on your Hummer.
50) You go to the store for milk and bread anc come home with diecasts you found at the store.
49) If you get separated from your wife in a shopping mall the best place to find you is at the toy store.
48) Model cars saves time on assembly.
47) The first words out of your newborns baby's mouth is "don't touch".
46) Rearranging your furniture solely depends on where your display cabinets will go.
45) After joining DiecastXchange, your keyboard no longer has numbers on it.
44) You can get a brand new car every month…too bad you cannot ride IN it.
43) you think everyone who isn't a collector knows what your refering to when you say "dog legs".
42) You can drink and drive(read=handle your models) without risk of injuring yourself or someone else.
41) You recognize the acronyms of model companies.
40) When seeing a cabinet of any type, you picture your model cars on it.
39) Your now a Google scholar as you know all the keywords to search for a model.
38) You encourage your wife to spend extra money on that new outfit, as this will give you the perfect excuse for spending extra money on diecasts.
37) You see a car and wish you had it, in 1:18!
36) You purchase a new camera for the specific purpose of taking photos of your model cars.
35) You can still buy used with zero mileage.
34) The value of your collection is more than what your current 1:1 is worth.
33) You still live at home in your mothers basement or attic.
32) You refer to real cars as 1:1
31) You hold your diecast models more gently than you do your kids.
30) If something in the engine doesn't look right, it doesn't matter, the hood will always be down anyways. Sealed if you bought any models from Autoart's Motorsports Line.
29) All of your son's friends know that they are getting a diecast for their birthday gift, and they have come to expect it!
28) In heavy traffic, you pass the time by seeing how many of the cars you have in 1/18.
27) You dust your models every day and then sit down to watch television that is covered with dust…and it doesn't bother you.
26) Four hours of sleep is good as it allows you to spend that much more time on DiecastXchange.

Ready for the Top 25 reasons you know your a model collector?
25) The cost of owning a scale model suits your bank account much better than owning the 1:1.
24) Your wife is certain that you don't have a mistress because she thinks it's impossible for a woman to stand your collection.
23) You spend the day driving all over town to check all the big box stores for models.
22) If you meet someone with the same model car, they become an instant buddy.
21) You don't have a living will, but you have a wish list and top 10 list.
20) Your driveway is empty of old cars that don't run and kids toys, so that the delivery truck can back in easily.
19) You eat Ramen Noodles and Macaroni and Cheese on alternating days.
18) You see a nice car on TV or on the street and smile cause you have one on display.
17) Your friends think your a mathematical genius when they hear you say 1:18 - 1:43 - 1:24 - 1:6 - 1:1.
16) You don't have to be rich to have the most expensive car in your garage.
15) While reading this stupid list, you will come up with your own stupid reason that is not listed and post it.
14) When you get an unexpected bill, you think of the models that you could had bought with the money.
13) You won't write your loved one a letter or email, but you will spend all day chatting on a diecast forum.
12) Your wristwatch is always 5 minute fast - so that you don't miss that last minute Ebay Auction.
11) When you go to a car show, you go straight to the diecast section and walk right past the Bikini Team exhibition without stopping.

Now the Top 10 reasons you know your a model collector:
10) Even while broke, you will always find a way to come up with $50…and then blow it on a model car.
9) Dinner and a movie for a date: $20 Bottle of fine wine: $2.50 New model car: PRICELESS
8) You ensure your light bill and gas bill are cheaper than what they used to be - so that you can have more money for models.
7) Your doctor seriously recommends a hobby and you now have one that is dangerous to your health, finance and relationship(s).
6) Now that your a collector, 1 pair of shoes, 1 pair of slacks and one shirt lasts longer than they used to.
5) You don't have a personal 1:1 of your own and it doesn't concern you as much as not having that new release.
4) Knowing a new arrival is about to be released is all the motivation you need to stick out that stinky job.
3) You don't have to be all that great looking to have the coolest car in town.
2) When you go to other peoples homes, you look around to see where you would put your cabinets.
And now for the #1 reason you know your a model collector:
1)You will laugh at yourself for being able to understand and relate to 100 things on this stupid list.]]>
A few are absolutely true for me so I will bold them out.

For the points that hold true for you, post them in your reply


Top 101 reasons you know your a diecast collector

101) First you are taking the time to read this stupid list.
100) Not having to worry about door dings when parking in a parking lot.
99) Your furniture is old and worn out and your display cabinets are in pristine condition.
98) You no no longer have to worry about oil changes every 2,500 miles.
97) You hate snowstorms because they can prevent the delivery drivers from showing up on time.
96) Your on a first name basis with the local hobby shop employees/owner.
95) You know the value of the term bargain hunting.
94) At Christmas, all the presents has little holes in them because your tried to see what new model Santa will be bringing you.
93) Never ever having to worry about the kids spilling snacks in the back seat of your new car.
92) You cannot lose an argument with an inanimate object.
91) While looking at your collection, you peek over your shoulder to make sure no one sees you talking to yourself or your models.
90) Chances of having atleast one corner of your house clean 24 hours a day is 100% in your favor, as long as that corner houses your display cabinets.
89) You do not have to worry about pollution nor emptying the earths oil resources.
88) You have taken a model car outside to photograph.
87) Your kids wonder why all of their books are neatly displayed on the floor while their book cases have diecast models on them.
86) No more valet parking, you can put your own car on display.
85) You email model companies after each motorsports race asking when will the winner be released.
84) You think about getting a job at the post office.
83) When you buy stuff at a toy store you never ask for the items to be gift wrapped.
82) Recycling means storing your boxes neatly so they aren't damaged.
81) Model cars saves money on batteries.
80) Gas is Cheaper
79) Your idea of interior decorating is moving your display cabinets around.
78) The first thing you do when you wake up in the morning is check out your collection.
77) You pretend not to be offended when people who see your collection refer to them as toys.
76) You separate your money in your wallet, "diecast money" and "other".
75) You go to the movies anticipating to see a car in the movie made in 1:18 scale.
74) You make a grocery list and all you can think of is model cars to put on it.
73) Singing along with the Ebay song is easier to do now.
72) Your display cases take up the majority of space in your apartment.
71) Never losing your car keys as your doors are always unlocked on your models.
70) To celebrate a personal accomplishment, you treat yourself to a new model.
69) When showing people your collection, you can barely talk as thoughts of "off limits" and "do not touch" rush through your head.
68) You make "vroom vroom" sounds when your looking at your models.
67) While looking for a new place to live, looking for a place to put your cabinets is a prerequiste.
66) You spend your 15 minute break at work dusting your models you have on your desk.
65) The word "model" refers to 1:18 and "super model" refers to "1:12″.
64) While friends are out partying on Friday nights, your on eBay looking for that "Holy Grail".
63) You have an easier time looking at a 1:1 car crash than you do a damaged model car.
62) You find 2nd day delivery too long to wait for a package.
61) Your the only guy in the beauty isle buying make up brushes. (providing your a male)
60) No worry of your car stereo getting nicked.
59) You time your eBay auctions to end on pay day.
58) While away from home, you wonder what your models are doing or if they are safe.
57) You go to the BMW Dealer to order a dealer edition model and park around the corner because your too embarrassed to pull up in your beater car.
56) You complain about the price of gas more than you complain about shipping charges.
55) Your friends and family always know what to get you for presents.
54) You do a dance when finally adding that "Holy Grail" to the display cabinets.
53) You have absolutely no idea how Excel works if it doesn't have your collection inventory on it.
52) You go home during your lunch break to see if the mail has come and left you a package.
51) No gas-guzzler tax on your Hummer.
50) You go to the store for milk and bread anc come home with diecasts you found at the store.
49) If you get separated from your wife in a shopping mall the best place to find you is at the toy store.
48) Model cars saves time on assembly.
47) The first words out of your newborns baby's mouth is "don't touch".
46) Rearranging your furniture solely depends on where your display cabinets will go.
45) After joining DiecastXchange, your keyboard no longer has numbers on it.
44) You can get a brand new car every month…too bad you cannot ride IN it.
43) you think everyone who isn't a collector knows what your refering to when you say "dog legs".
42) You can drink and drive(read=handle your models) without risk of injuring yourself or someone else.
41) You recognize the acronyms of model companies.
40) When seeing a cabinet of any type, you picture your model cars on it.
39) Your now a Google scholar as you know all the keywords to search for a model.
38) You encourage your wife to spend extra money on that new outfit, as this will give you the perfect excuse for spending extra money on diecasts.
37) You see a car and wish you had it, in 1:18!
36) You purchase a new camera for the specific purpose of taking photos of your model cars.
35) You can still buy used with zero mileage.
34) The value of your collection is more than what your current 1:1 is worth.
33) You still live at home in your mothers basement or attic.
32) You refer to real cars as 1:1
31) You hold your diecast models more gently than you do your kids.
30) If something in the engine doesn't look right, it doesn't matter, the hood will always be down anyways. Sealed if you bought any models from Autoart's Motorsports Line.
29) All of your son's friends know that they are getting a diecast for their birthday gift, and they have come to expect it!
28) In heavy traffic, you pass the time by seeing how many of the cars you have in 1/18.
27) You dust your models every day and then sit down to watch television that is covered with dust…and it doesn't bother you.
26) Four hours of sleep is good as it allows you to spend that much more time on DiecastXchange.

Ready for the Top 25 reasons you know your a model collector?
25) The cost of owning a scale model suits your bank account much better than owning the 1:1.
24) Your wife is certain that you don't have a mistress because she thinks it's impossible for a woman to stand your collection.
23) You spend the day driving all over town to check all the big box stores for models.
22) If you meet someone with the same model car, they become an instant buddy.
21) You don't have a living will, but you have a wish list and top 10 list.
20) Your driveway is empty of old cars that don't run and kids toys, so that the delivery truck can back in easily.
19) You eat Ramen Noodles and Macaroni and Cheese on alternating days.
18) You see a nice car on TV or on the street and smile cause you have one on display.
17) Your friends think your a mathematical genius when they hear you say 1:18 - 1:43 - 1:24 - 1:6 - 1:1.
16) You don't have to be rich to have the most expensive car in your garage.
15) While reading this stupid list, you will come up with your own stupid reason that is not listed and post it.
14) When you get an unexpected bill, you think of the models that you could had bought with the money.
13) You won't write your loved one a letter or email, but you will spend all day chatting on a diecast forum.
12) Your wristwatch is always 5 minute fast - so that you don't miss that last minute Ebay Auction.
11) When you go to a car show, you go straight to the diecast section and walk right past the Bikini Team exhibition without stopping.

Now the Top 10 reasons you know your a model collector:
10) Even while broke, you will always find a way to come up with $50…and then blow it on a model car.
9) Dinner and a movie for a date: $20 Bottle of fine wine: $2.50 New model car: PRICELESS
8) You ensure your light bill and gas bill are cheaper than what they used to be - so that you can have more money for models.
7) Your doctor seriously recommends a hobby and you now have one that is dangerous to your health, finance and relationship(s).
6) Now that your a collector, 1 pair of shoes, 1 pair of slacks and one shirt lasts longer than they used to.
5) You don't have a personal 1:1 of your own and it doesn't concern you as much as not having that new release.
4) Knowing a new arrival is about to be released is all the motivation you need to stick out that stinky job.
3) You don't have to be all that great looking to have the coolest car in town.
2) When you go to other peoples homes, you look around to see where you would put your cabinets.
And now for the #1 reason you know your a model collector:
1)You will laugh at yourself for being able to understand and relate to 100 things on this stupid list.]]> http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1640.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:17:51 -0500 http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1640.html Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

SLS AMG is one of my favorite modern day exotics, be it for it's exceptional shape, for the gullwing doors or maybe just the fact that it's a supercar by AMG. The car needs no introduction.
This particular car made me regret choosing the scale 24 as it has to be a part of my collection & a die-cast of it in this scale didn't exist.
So I thought bout picking it up either in 1:18 or in 1:32 but before I executed that, my brother browsing through shopping websites bumped into another scale model & showed it to me just like he always does. But, this time I jumped outta my seat & once I was satisfied that it really was an SLS AMG in 1:24 I ordered it right away.

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And now as promised, a review sorta thing of the model. If you don't want to be bored you can skip this part.
It's manufactured by New-Ray which doesn't believe in maintaining a catalog or something so as to people can know what they offer. Anyhow, talking bout the model it's a fine deal, costs around the same as other brands.
People who know 1:24 budget models will understand the following part better. I'll say that the engine compartment is very much like a Maisto, so are the front lights but yea the tail lamps are better than the 1:18 Maisto as it doesn't have those circles used to attach the lights. The tire & wheel section is comparable to a Welly, it has got disc brakes with calipers. And the whole metal body & the underbody is like a Bburago, it has a full exhaust layout under in chrome. The overall finish is not very impressive but it looks very good from the side. Quality of the paint is also very good.
The major disappointment of the model is that New-Ray skipped a stage in the manufacturing process, the car after going through a piantjob din go through stage two so that the grilles on the bumpers could be painted black & also the interior is full black lacking the small silver bits which should be there. And that is the reason am not posting shots featuring the details, will do that after I make the model more presentable. The bumper issue can be seen in these pictures, the front just looks incomplete & ugly as of now. But it still was one of my holy-grails & now I have one in the right scale & color.

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Enough talkin' done. Enjoy the pictures fellas!



Preparing to fly!


SLS AMG in Noida.


What's more superior? The supercars or the superheroes?




Countryside duel!


This shoot was more of a experiment at the new location I've found. Temme how are these, honest feedback, please! ]]> Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

SLS AMG is one of my favorite modern day exotics, be it for it's exceptional shape, for the gullwing doors or maybe just the fact that it's a supercar by AMG. The car needs no introduction.
This particular car made me regret choosing the scale 24 as it has to be a part of my collection & a die-cast of it in this scale didn't exist.
So I thought bout picking it up either in 1:18 or in 1:32 but before I executed that, my brother browsing through shopping websites bumped into another scale model & showed it to me just like he always does. But, this time I jumped outta my seat & once I was satisfied that it really was an SLS AMG in 1:24 I ordered it right away.

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And now as promised, a review sorta thing of the model. If you don't want to be bored you can skip this part.
It's manufactured by New-Ray which doesn't believe in maintaining a catalog or something so as to people can know what they offer. Anyhow, talking bout the model it's a fine deal, costs around the same as other brands.
People who know 1:24 budget models will understand the following part better. I'll say that the engine compartment is very much like a Maisto, so are the front lights but yea the tail lamps are better than the 1:18 Maisto as it doesn't have those circles used to attach the lights. The tire & wheel section is comparable to a Welly, it has got disc brakes with calipers. And the whole metal body & the underbody is like a Bburago, it has a full exhaust layout under in chrome. The overall finish is not very impressive but it looks very good from the side. Quality of the paint is also very good.
The major disappointment of the model is that New-Ray skipped a stage in the manufacturing process, the car after going through a piantjob din go through stage two so that the grilles on the bumpers could be painted black & also the interior is full black lacking the small silver bits which should be there. And that is the reason am not posting shots featuring the details, will do that after I make the model more presentable. The bumper issue can be seen in these pictures, the front just looks incomplete & ugly as of now. But it still was one of my holy-grails & now I have one in the right scale & color.

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Enough talkin' done. Enjoy the pictures fellas!



Preparing to fly!


SLS AMG in Noida.


What's more superior? The supercars or the superheroes?




Countryside duel!


This shoot was more of a experiment at the new location I've found. Temme how are these, honest feedback, please! ]]> http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1639.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:40:12 -0500 http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1639.html
Now I'm planning to make a custom version of this.Earlier thought of turning it into a Koenig F50, but realised that'd be too difficult .Then thought of respraying it Matte Black or White w/ black wheels, but still confused.

Any suggestions ?

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Now I'm planning to make a custom version of this.Earlier thought of turning it into a Koenig F50, but realised that'd be too difficult .Then thought of respraying it Matte Black or White w/ black wheels, but still confused.

Any suggestions ?

]]> http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1638.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:09:12 -0500 http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1638.html This is a very sporty car with lovely large tail lights which resemble
a Jet fighter exhaust. A real American Classic !!

















]]> This is a very sporty car with lovely large tail lights which resemble
a Jet fighter exhaust. A real American Classic !!

















]]> http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1637.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:25:48 -0500 http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1637.html
Amazing car in 1/1 and an excellent model by CSM. Shut lines are tight, paint is good, lights, interiors and stance is good. The tires could be bigger, but thats not a big bother for me. Moreover, you can just pull off the wheels and put new ones if required. I'm leavin mine stock.
The driver sided OVRM on mine came off thanks to my clumsy cuddly cats, however, I stuck it back on and it looks fine again. The model has serious weight, but the Italia was heavier still!

Enjoy the pictures.











Shot in more light to show the metallic red paint:


Love her stance:
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Amazing car in 1/1 and an excellent model by CSM. Shut lines are tight, paint is good, lights, interiors and stance is good. The tires could be bigger, but thats not a big bother for me. Moreover, you can just pull off the wheels and put new ones if required. I'm leavin mine stock.
The driver sided OVRM on mine came off thanks to my clumsy cuddly cats, however, I stuck it back on and it looks fine again. The model has serious weight, but the Italia was heavier still!

Enjoy the pictures.











Shot in more light to show the metallic red paint:


Love her stance:
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i picked this car for 70$ couple of years ago, not well maintenance and present days this car is sold equivalent to gold
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i picked this car for 70$ couple of years ago, not well maintenance and present days this car is sold equivalent to gold
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]]> http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1634.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:11:10 -0500 http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1634.html
Lately I been thinking that maybe the 458 is really an over hyped design and not as beautiful as I thought she was when she came out... the face is too angry, she looks like she wants to tear everything up in her path...

I needed to settle this once and for all in my head so I pulled her out for another shoot. Gotta say, I love the design, which has a lot of elements from the 288 GTO and the Enzo, amongst other past great Ferraris.

The model by HotWheels is a class act. While handling her, I realized that she is one of my heaviest models. They have used mesh liberally, the engine is beautiful - has many separate parts which are difficult to photograph but beautiful to hold and gaze at. The lights, interiors and photo etch details are all beautifully done. I've tried to capture some of these elements in my photos.

Onto the photos now:

Why so angry man?

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Lately I been thinking that maybe the 458 is really an over hyped design and not as beautiful as I thought she was when she came out... the face is too angry, she looks like she wants to tear everything up in her path...

I needed to settle this once and for all in my head so I pulled her out for another shoot. Gotta say, I love the design, which has a lot of elements from the 288 GTO and the Enzo, amongst other past great Ferraris.

The model by HotWheels is a class act. While handling her, I realized that she is one of my heaviest models. They have used mesh liberally, the engine is beautiful - has many separate parts which are difficult to photograph but beautiful to hold and gaze at. The lights, interiors and photo etch details are all beautifully done. I've tried to capture some of these elements in my photos.

Onto the photos now:

Why so angry man?

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Lets Start with Hotwheels Elite. My FAVORITE brand in 1:18. No prizes to guess why!

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Lets Start with Hotwheels Elite. My FAVORITE brand in 1:18. No prizes to guess why!

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]]> http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1632.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:47:35 -0500 http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1632.html I start with the E90/91/92/93 generation.



First up is a 1:18 BMW 330i Sedan (E90) by Kyosho.This model is very neatly made and finished in a colour known as 'Ruby Black'.If you squint with all your might at the surface under direct natural light,you might glimpse the deep metallic red tinge that constitutes the 'Ruby' bit of the colour's name.But the reddish glow is so subdued that after a while I wondered if I might be imagining it since I was looking for it so hard.Anyway,the 'Ruby'-ness does not show in these photos.Sorry!

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First up is a 1:18 BMW 330i Sedan (E90) by Kyosho.This model is very neatly made and finished in a colour known as 'Ruby Black'.If you squint with all your might at the surface under direct natural light,you might glimpse the deep metallic red tinge that constitutes the 'Ruby' bit of the colour's name.But the reddish glow is so subdued that after a while I wondered if I might be imagining it since I was looking for it so hard.Anyway,the 'Ruby'-ness does not show in these photos.Sorry!

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]]> http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1630.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:30:42 -0500 http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1630.html Legend goes that the 917K was responsible for axing of the CanAm series because of their sheer domination. These cars would develop anywhere from 1000 bhp to 1500 bhp in race and qualify trim respectively.
Look here for more gyaan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_917

This model is one of my favorite racers. I lover her presence, livery and stance. Its one of the earliest Autoart models and lacks the fine detailing that comes now, as such the engine is plastic fantastic! However, the exteriors, paint, lights, wheels etc etc have been rendered beautifully.

On to the photos now:

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There is no Stig or underbody shot in these photos - my camera batteries died! Stig would have looked awesome next to her!]]> Legend goes that the 917K was responsible for axing of the CanAm series because of their sheer domination. These cars would develop anywhere from 1000 bhp to 1500 bhp in race and qualify trim respectively.
Look here for more gyaan http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porsche_917

This model is one of my favorite racers. I lover her presence, livery and stance. Its one of the earliest Autoart models and lacks the fine detailing that comes now, as such the engine is plastic fantastic! However, the exteriors, paint, lights, wheels etc etc have been rendered beautifully.

On to the photos now:

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Engine, cockpit, lights etc

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There is no Stig or underbody shot in these photos - my camera batteries died! Stig would have looked awesome next to her!]]> http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1629.html Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:42:58 -0500 http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1629.html The turbocharged 2.1 litre flat-six engine provided 500 bhp at 7600 rpm.That's 500bhp in something with a solid rear axle!!Not a boring car to drive then.
As the RSR Turbo 2.1 was not developed from a production car,the rules back then required it to compete in the category of prototypes which clearly left it at a disadvantage compared to other prototypes developed exclusively for racing in that category.
The 1974 season saw the car achieve two second places at Le Mans and Watkins Glen.And that made Porsche win the third position in the World Manufacturers Championship.
Seen here is a 1:18 AutoArt scale-model of the #5 Martini Racing Team Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo 2.1 that was driven by Herbert Muller and Gijs Van Lennep at Brands Hatch in 1974.








This photo best displays this car's two biggest draws.Those irresistible Martini Racing colours.And those insane wheel arches.

]]> The turbocharged 2.1 litre flat-six engine provided 500 bhp at 7600 rpm.That's 500bhp in something with a solid rear axle!!Not a boring car to drive then.
As the RSR Turbo 2.1 was not developed from a production car,the rules back then required it to compete in the category of prototypes which clearly left it at a disadvantage compared to other prototypes developed exclusively for racing in that category.
The 1974 season saw the car achieve two second places at Le Mans and Watkins Glen.And that made Porsche win the third position in the World Manufacturers Championship.
Seen here is a 1:18 AutoArt scale-model of the #5 Martini Racing Team Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo 2.1 that was driven by Herbert Muller and Gijs Van Lennep at Brands Hatch in 1974.








This photo best displays this car's two biggest draws.Those irresistible Martini Racing colours.And those insane wheel arches.

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]]> http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1627.html Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:26:42 -0500 http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1627.html As the FIA had announced rule changes for Group 6 Prototype Sports Cars limiting engine displacement to 3000cc as in Formula One,Porsche designed the 908 as the first Porsche racing car to have an engine with the maximum size allowed.The previous Porsche 907 only had a 2200cc flat-eight engine with 270 bhp.The new 3000cc flat-eight engine initially produced 350 bhp at 8400 rpm as well as some teething problems.Also,being traditionally air-cooled and with only two valves per cylinder,it was still down on power compared to more modern F1 designs which delivered over 400 bhp but were not suited to endurance racing.
The 908 originally was a closed coupe to provide low drag at fast tracks but from 1969 onwards was mainly raced as the 908/02,a lighter open spyder.A more compact 908/03 was introduced in 1970 to complement the heavy Porsche 917 on twisty tracks that favoured nimble cars like Targa Florio and Nürburgring.
The 908 has won the 1000km Nürburgring in three different decades.Winning four years in a row from 1968 to 1971 and again in 1980 utilizing turbocharging for its final victory.
Appearing here is my 1:18 Porsche 908/03 by AutoArt.This is the #4 racer decked in historic Martini livery that was driven by Marko and Van Lennep at the Nürburgring in 1971.








]]> As the FIA had announced rule changes for Group 6 Prototype Sports Cars limiting engine displacement to 3000cc as in Formula One,Porsche designed the 908 as the first Porsche racing car to have an engine with the maximum size allowed.The previous Porsche 907 only had a 2200cc flat-eight engine with 270 bhp.The new 3000cc flat-eight engine initially produced 350 bhp at 8400 rpm as well as some teething problems.Also,being traditionally air-cooled and with only two valves per cylinder,it was still down on power compared to more modern F1 designs which delivered over 400 bhp but were not suited to endurance racing.
The 908 originally was a closed coupe to provide low drag at fast tracks but from 1969 onwards was mainly raced as the 908/02,a lighter open spyder.A more compact 908/03 was introduced in 1970 to complement the heavy Porsche 917 on twisty tracks that favoured nimble cars like Targa Florio and Nürburgring.
The 908 has won the 1000km Nürburgring in three different decades.Winning four years in a row from 1968 to 1971 and again in 1980 utilizing turbocharging for its final victory.
Appearing here is my 1:18 Porsche 908/03 by AutoArt.This is the #4 racer decked in historic Martini livery that was driven by Marko and Van Lennep at the Nürburgring in 1971.








]]> http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1626.html Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:47:31 -0500 http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1626.html Sorry for the crappy pics but these were taken long long back.

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]]> http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1625.html Sun, 29 Jan 2012 05:42:57 -0500 http://www.scalemodelcarz.com/enter/thread-1625.html
On to the pictures now:













Interiors, engine and lights

One of the best interiors I ever seen on a budget model, well painted and the dials are legible:




Nicely done lights, mesh and grillie:


Engine cover is a plastic piece, but has good detail paint:

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Interiors, engine and lights

One of the best interiors I ever seen on a budget model, well painted and the dials are legible:




Nicely done lights, mesh and grillie:


Engine cover is a plastic piece, but has good detail paint:

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