Got any good models

[fontana]

I'm a bit of a model boffin.
Here's a few from my collection
Quite rare

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[Britisherspy]

I like those.

I was a keen modeller before I discovered beer and girls, keep promising myself I'll make another go of it each winter but I don't get around to it.

[fontana]

I like those.

I was a keen modeller before I discovered beer and girls, keep promising myself I'll make another go of it each winter but I don't get around to it.

Oh these aren't hand built.
I can't be bothered with all that, and besides, nothing you could build out of a plastic kit is going to be as good as die cast.

[dave the german]

I like those.

I was a keen modeller before I discovered beer and girls, keep promising myself I'll make another go of it each winter but I don't get around to it.

Oh these aren't hand built.
I can't be bothered with all that, and besides, nothing you could build out of a plastic kit is going to be as good as die cast.

Have to disagree there - mate does model trucks - sprays them with authentic colours and are brilliant, maybe not as robust as die cast but attention to detail is superb

Got a good selection of Rossi race bikes, a Mamola model, RWB Boxercup race bike and a couple of others and a couple of 1100s

[fontana]

Have to disagree there - mate does model trucks - sprays them with authentic colours and are brilliant, maybe not as robust as die cast but attention to detail is superb

Got a good selection of Rossi race bikes, a Mamola model, RWB Boxercup race bike and a couple of others and a couple of 1100s

OK let me put it another way.
I could never build a plastic kit to this standard.

BTW mine are mostly Minichamps, who make the best die cast as far as I'm concerned.

[nab 301]

Only my lidl plastic model...

[dave the german]

Only my lidl plastic model...

Yep, got that one - mine hasn't been crashed tho

[dave the german]

Have to disagree there - mate does model trucks - sprays them with authentic colours and are brilliant, maybe not as robust as die cast but attention to detail is superb

Got a good selection of Rossi race bikes, a Mamola model, RWB Boxercup race bike and a couple of others and a couple of 1100s

OK let me put it another way.
I could never build a plastic kit to this standard.

BTW mine are mostly Minichamps, who make the best die cast as far as I'm concerned.

Mine are mostly mini champs too - stopped collecting when they started to double in price
The 2 "official" Boxercups are also Mini champs

[fontana]

The 2 "official" Boxercups are also Mini champs

I guess mine is unofficial

[Grip Fast]

I met a guy about 20 years ago in Lincolshire, who hand-made one-off model cars to order. The models were commissioned by mega-wealthy people who wanted a model of their rare car, for example a classic Bugatti. This guy had a CAD system that he used to create detailed design drawings on. Every nut and bolt had to be accurate.

He then hand made every component, including tyres and spokes. His workshop was like a watchmaker's. I think he said he had orders to keep him busy for 5 years. He wouldn't tell me how much he charge for a model, but he did say he delivered them personally and the delivery charge was a two-week holiday at the model's destination.

Edit: found him - Gerald Wingrove - and one of his models - sold for £12,500

http://www.geraldwingrove.com/Home_Page_/Home_Page.html

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/21906/ ... egory=list

Now that's a good model

[slparry]

Genuine BMW Miniature 1:10 scale I think, very detailed even has a tank bag and opening removable panniers and a keyring on the key

[fontana]

I met a guy about 20 years ago in Lincolshire, who hand-made one-off model cars to order.

I do so envy clever people like that.
I used to know a guy who hand built miniature steam trains.
They were replica's of actual trains.
I saw one in progress once in his workshop, and was stunned.
He made every single component, right down to the pistons for the engine.
Once he invited me to a family day his club were having.
They had a purpose built track where they rode astride these engines pulling carriages along behind with people sat on them.
I had a go as a passenger, and it was a brilliant experience.

Genuine BMW Miniature 1:10 scale I think, very detailed even has a tank bag and opening removable panniers and a keyring on the key

The genuine BMW models are, as it happens, made by Minichamps.

[boxerscott]

I met a guy about 20 years ago in Lincolshire, who hand-made one-off model cars to order. The models were commissioned by mega-wealthy people who wanted a model of their rare car, for example a classic Bugatti. This guy had a CAD system that he used to create detailed design drawings on. Every nut and bolt had to be accurate.

He then hand made every component, including tyres and spokes. His workshop was like a watchmaker's. I think he said he had orders to keep him busy for 5 years. He wouldn't tell me how much he charge for a model, but he did say he delivered them personally and the delivery charge was a two-week holiday at the model's destination.

Edit: found him - Gerald Wingrove - and one of his models - sold for £12,500

http://www.geraldwingrove.com/Home_Page_/Home_Page.html

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/21906/ ... egory=list

Now that's a good model

Nope, sorry that`s art. Most of the die cast stuff is nowt more than landfill and only holds value to those who spend too much time looking back and not where they are going. The kids will skip all the model junk when one is taking sustenance through a straw.

[dave the german]

I see the time!!

[GRAgusta]

I'm just back from work in time to show my my mini garage while this thread is still breathing. Mainly minichamps, and most of them signed. I'm happy having these collecting dust ...







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