My 1/18 Scale Model Collection

MasterDon · March 28, 2009

rangerover said:
Does any one here knows of any place that sells 1/18s in SL?, Odel used to but now is limited to a very few models and a whole heap of siganture classics that is exorbitantly priced Is there any place like the old Planet 99, Extreme sports where i can go dumb my bank account? Arpico also doesnt have much these days, atleast the hyde park one

use the internet bro...ebay is the best source...the locals are quoting outrageous prices for even low quality products

BTW here's what i brought down last week for my collection through ebay....got it real cheap as well,the finish is not perfect but it'll do...

anybody care to guess what it is?....the winner gets to ride the real thing...(if i ever get around to restoring it)

JadeyBlitzen · March 28, 2009

HelRazor said:
use the internet bro...ebay is the best source...the locals are quoting outrageous prices for even low quality products
BTW here's what i brought down last week for my collection through ebay....got it real cheap as well,the finish is not perfect but it'll do...

anybody care to guess what it is?....the winner gets to ride the real thing...(if i ever get around to restoring it)

i bet thats a triumph something something

@ rangerover i've given up buying models in sl. extreme motors was the last place i shopped. not sure if they do it now. let alone if they still exist

MasterDon · March 28, 2009

JadeyBlitzen said:
i bet thats a triumph something something

nope...sorry JB.....it is not a triumph something something

360_Cruiser · March 28, 2009

HelRazor said:
use the internet bro...ebay is the best source...the locals are quoting outrageous prices for even low quality products
BTW here's what i brought down last week for my collection through ebay....got it real cheap as well,the finish is not perfect but it'll do...

anybody care to guess what it is?....the winner gets to ride the real thing...(if i ever get around to restoring it)

1960ish Manx Norton?

rangerover · March 28, 2009

Well im not sure what it is? is it german?

By the way I have always been purchasing models on ebay, except for one occation where i got one from Odel. I have also started collecting some 1/43s. Just purchased the HPI 2005 impreza 1/43. Also purchased a corgi 1/50 truck.

MasterDon · March 29, 2009

360_Cruiser said:
1960ish Manx Norton?

close enough!

yep, it's a 1958 Norton Manx 500cc Racer

Edited March 29, 2009 by HelRazor

Watchman · July 13, 2009

Was a bit bored over the weekend and shot a few pictures of my models.. something i've been wanting to do for a while but never got around to

And put Me+cars+camera together and I goto town trying out stuff

Thought I'd share a few

Watchman · July 13, 2009

ferrarif50 · July 14, 2009

Dilesh said:
Was a bit bored over the weekend and shot a few pictures of my models.. something i've been wanting to do for a while but never got around to
And put Me+cars+camera together and I goto town trying out stuff

Thought I'd share a few

WOOOOOOWW !!!! thats super ... u got talent mate

miniace · July 14, 2009

Ela Dilesh! Good work!

MINIACE

Ripper · July 14, 2009

Great work Dilesh

on scaled models.... I've seen some decent looking mastos on ebay but those too start around 25-30% bracket minus shipping... that too most folks charge over $30 to ship to sl

I've been eying a ford mustang 69 BOSS 420 limited edition made by ERTL but the shipping cost is putting me off

The same model is also made by another brand called "autoart" but their prices are quite steeper.... at least the few i spotted on ebay were lot more than ERTL

CHAP · July 14, 2009

rangerover said:

Would greatly appreciate if any one could let me know how to get in touch with the Miniature Model club of sri lanka (MMCSL)

Mate have u got the contact? i'll send u a name and a number if not

Edited July 14, 2009 by CHAP

Supra_Natural · July 14, 2009

Super pictures dilesh, the models look AWESOME, some look positively real!

akila_9692 · July 14, 2009

Hey RangeRover that's a nice collection you got there!!!

I'm also a collector....i would like to know where you buy from ebay.

E bay has a huge range to select from but i don't know any proper sellers.

If you can tell me who you buy from it'll be great!

Cheers!!

Ill try to upload some pics too.

rangerover · July 14, 2009

Ripper said:
Great work Dilesh
on scaled models.... I've seen some decent looking mastos on ebay but those too start around 25-30% bracket minus shipping... that too most folks charge over $30 to ship to sl

I've been eying a ford mustang 69 BOSS 420 limited edition made by ERTL but the shipping cost is putting me off

The same model is also made by another brand called "autoart" but their prices are quite steeper.... at least the few i spotted on ebay were lot more than ERTL

I usually go for autoart because of the precision of the models are immaculate!! i end up paying around 15-18 on a model, but the satisfaction of owning one is unexplanatory!! I would also recommend kyosho and Minichamps for 1/18s. I recently sold two of my models on ebay and bought a 1963 Mercedes 600 pullman limousine made by autoart with amazing detail. Will post pics soon

rangerover said:
Would greatly appreciate if any one could let me know how to get in touch with the Miniature Model club of sri lanka (MMCSL)
Mate have u got the contact? i'll send u a name and a number if not

Please do, as the guy i got in touch the last time said he will give my address etc to the secretary few months back, but havent had any response. cheers

rangerover · July 14, 2009

Dilesh said:
Was a bit bored over the weekend and shot a few pictures of my models.. something i've been wanting to do for a while but never got around to
And put Me+cars+camera together and I goto town trying out stuff

Thought I'd share a few

Mate, where do you source your models from? i end up buying off ebay all the time due to the lack (or may i say non existence of) proper shops that sell 1/18 scale models here. Even if i rarely find some, they are mostly cheap maistos. Any idea where else i can buy models, especially autoarts, kyoshos etc?

Ripper · July 14, 2009

rangerover said:
I usually go for autoart because of the precision of the models are immaculate!! i end up paying around 15-18 on a model, but the satisfaction of owning one is unexplanatory!! I would also recommend kyosho and Minichamps for 1/18s. I recently sold two of my models on ebay and bought a 1963 Mercedes 600 pullman limousine made by autoart with amazing detail. Will post pics soon
Please do, as the guy i got in touch the last time said he will give my address etc to the secretary few months back, but havent had any response. cheers

just saw an ae86 autoart model going for over 180 US$ with shipping to SL at $40...

akila_9692 · July 14, 2009

I'm also a collector....i would like to know where you buy from e-bay.

E bay has a huge range to select from but i don't know any proper sellers.

If you can tell me who you buy from it'll be great!

Cheers!!

Ill try to upload some pics too.

Some of my Models!!

rangerover · July 14, 2009

I would recommend

1. Auctionlady (Hong kong)

2. Shin-mang (South Korea)

3. yj3010 (South Korea)

Dont be restricted to sellers. Just get the following right;

1. Use Paypal

2. Always buy from a seller with very good feedback (ideally a professional seller, anyway even if not ur payment is protected by paypal)

3. Always select registered mail with tracking code. If from Uk - International signed for delivery (Royal Mail), If from the US - Priority mail or Express mail (USPS), If from China, HK or south KOREA get ems.

In terms of postage, always be careful of excess prices. An average 1/18 model should cost the following;

1. Royal mail international signed for - 18 - 24 (5 - 7 Working days)

2. USPS Priority - $40 ( 10 - 12 working days)

3. EMS - $25 - $30 (3 - 5 working days)

Some times the rates can be even lower

Edited July 14, 2009 by rangerover

rangerover · July 14, 2009

Ripper said:
just saw an ae86 autoart model going for over 180 US$ with shipping to SL at $40...

For some reason the ae86 is very high in demand, i presume due to it being one of the classic jap sporties. However $180 is way over the board. You can get it for around $100 - $120 if patient. My advice is always go for a bid if the option is there and save some money than using buy it now

GuruG · July 14, 2009

Guys 1 question, how the hell do u keep these away from kids. Hiding will not be a good answer. Locking the cupbord will lead to whining. ???

rangerover · July 14, 2009

GuruG said:
Guys 1 question, how the hell do u keep these away from kids. Hiding will not be a good answer. Locking the cupbord will lead to whining. ???

There is always a third option. Not having kids!..

SHAI · July 14, 2009

Ripper said:
Great work Dilesh
on scaled models.... I've seen some decent looking mastos on ebay but those too start around 25-30% bracket minus shipping... that too most folks charge over $30 to ship to sl

I've been eying a ford mustang 69 BOSS 420 limited edition made by ERTL but the shipping cost is putting me off

The same model is also made by another brand called "autoart" but their prices are quite steeper.... at least the few i spotted on ebay were lot more than ERTL

Machang ripper although more expensive Autoart are the 'dogs bollocks' in the scale model world.

I'm sure many here will have other preferences but my choice would be AA. Their attention to detail and workmanship are indeed awesome.

However musn't put down ERTL cause they've got some pretty good work.....they also specialise in more of the rarer models....

GuruG said:
Guys 1 question, how the hell do u keep these away from kids. Hiding will not be a good answer. Locking the cupbord will lead to whining. ???

GuruG.....I've found that if you give them one car just to touch, maybe roll along a little, ( under supervision of course) but then gently but firmly tell them that they are daddas cars

and are not to be played with, the kids tend to stay away.....yet there is the odd day that all that firmness is ignored....

Better yet get them a cheaper version of something simmilar.......you know the freely available pull back action cars....that helps better than telling them

Watchman · July 14, 2009

rangerover said:
Mate, where do you source your models from? i end up buying off ebay all the time due to the lack (or may i say non existence of) proper shops that sell 1/18 scale models here. Even if i rarely find some, they are mostly cheap maistos. Any idea where else i can buy models, especially autoarts, kyoshos etc?

Thanks for the complements guys

Well, most of my models (bought in SL) are Maistos... They aren't THAT bad.. I would prefer to go for the 'premier edition' rarhe than the 'special edition' since the quality tends to be a bit better and the display box is hardier and more presentable.

I get one or two occasionally when my uncle comes down from the US.

Then when in the US i got myself 4 of these (the Pajero Evo the GT500KR, the Subaru WRC STi and a Mustang BOSS 429 from "http://www.scale18.com/" delivered to a US address, and all 4 of these totally only USD98.00 (including shipping)

Most of the recent additions have been from Toys-R-Us in Singapore... I always make it a point to check Toys R Us when ever i'm in the area.

Would love to own a couple of AutoArts, but cant quite afford them yet.. Plus photography also tends to be an expensive hobby, so have to manage finances carefully

As for kids, well, all my models are in their boxes to protect them from dust, but I do get the occasional youngster who gets curious about them.. but in most cases they just look in awe at the stack of boxes and keep their hands off.