Model Cars

[oldxr]

Just picked up both 2004 cars in 1/18, (the Classic Carlectable ones), what great models, i'm very happy DJR dropped Biante as a model maker of there cars, the classic models are heaps better in detail and finish.

 

[Rob 18]

You can actually get them from Biante as well oldxr, but agree with your sediments on the Classic one though, much much better than Biante..
The biggest problem I find with Biante lately oldxr is trying to find a model where the back doors actually close properly. Very poor detail from Biante of late me thinks..

 

[DJR1718]

My collection has grown lately much to my better half's annoyance.[}]

1:64 - Biante
1980 TruBlu XD
1984 Greens Tuf
2000 Blue Roof AU
BA Falcon Bathurst Prototype
#71 Owen Kelly Konica Fujitsu AU
2004 WPS Besnard BA Falcon

1:43 -
Classic Carlectable Signiture Edition 1999 Dicky AU
Biante 2003 #17 Jnr BA
Classic Carlectable 2004 # 1 Marcos Ambrose
Minichamp 2004 Webber F1 Jaguar

1:18
Classic Carlectable 1999 Dickys Last Bathurst AU
Biante 1983 "Tree" Greens-Tuf (my pride & joy)

Most of these are on my desk at work, once Sky see's them she's going to go mental!

But as the saying goes...
Its always best to plead for forgiveness then to ask for permission

 

[Rob 18]

How goods that 83 XE DJR1718, it has to be the most detailed model I've got in my collection which now consists of 27 1/18 scale model cars including every DJR model released so far..

And to show how crazy I am, I put mine in a display cabinet for the wife to look at 24-7... Although after 12 years of marriage she's starting to understand my total dedication of everything DJR & Ford..

 

[DJR1718]

Rob 18 - Its lush isnt it?! My favourite one by far!
27 x 1:18?! Thats a biiiggg display case!!
Did you see they are soon to release another Sierra?
(got a sly eye on that one!)

 

[Rob 18]

The 88 ATCC winner is the next one I think DJR1718 & if it's anything like the first one (89 Bathurst winner) it's a must have..

My list so far in 1/18

Zupps Torana
79 Bryan Byrt XC
80 Rock XD
81 TRU BLU
83 Greens tuf XE
84 Palmer Tube Mills XE
89 RS500 Bathurst winner
99 AU Dick's last Bathurst
99 AU Radisich Ellery
2000 AU Radisich
2000 AU blue roof
2002 #17 SJ
2003 #17 SJ
2004 #17 SJ
Geoghean's Mustang
67 Firth Gibson XR
73 Goss XA
Moffat XW 61D
Moffat XB 76 ATCC winner
Moffat XC 77 #1
Bond XC 77 #2
Moffat RS500 89 Sierra
Ambrose #4 2003
Ambrose #1 2004
Lowndes 00 Green eyed monster
Lowndes & Seton #6 2003
Lowndes #6 2004
Bowe #888 2003
BA XR8 ute in blueprint

I better change that to 29 DJR1718

 

[JB-17]

Noticed on ebay before xmas someone had the `83 Greens tuf on auction starting at $750.For those of us who were lucky enough to get one when first released paid only $168.

 

[Seton-18]

I`m a pretty keen model collector as well,as is my brother.
My collection is mostly F1 orientated but quite a few V8 as well,predominately Seton models:
V8
1/43 scale
1997 Seton ford credit EF GSR
1998 Seton/Crompton bathurst GSR
2001 Besnard havoline SBR AU
2001 Ambrose Pirtek SBR AU
2001 Seton FTR AU falcon
2002 Seton Ford credit GSR AU
2003 Seton/Lowndes bathurst cat FPR
2003 Ambrose Pirtek SBR BA
2004 Seton FPR BA
1/18 scale
2000 Seton Ford Credit FTR

Some personally signed...My brother also has a few older Shell DJR and Bowe models

 

[05]

You guys will not be interested in this but I emailed AMT the platic model co about making Monaros?GTOs and they said it will go to marketing to see if it is worth producing. May not be made but at least they are looking at it. I also suggested making old Monaros, GTs and Chargers as the Yanks are buying them now. We will wait and see.
It is a wonder they never made intercepters.

 

[Beejay]

Has anybody ever bought transfers from 'Patto's Place'?

I've been thinking about buying some to put on some other models to tunr them into Allan Moffat's Fords. At the moment I can buy a 1/43 Lotus Cortina in metal for $40. Or a plastic '69 Mustang in 1/18.

 

[Henry]

I haven't had a look at the "official" 1:18 Mustang, but there's something about it doesn't seem right at the front... maybe if you cratchbuilt it from an exisiting plastic 'stang kit, it'd be just the duck's guts.

 

[Rob 18]

Have you seen the Geoghean Mustangs in 1/18 Henry?? Absolutely awesome & made by Classic Collectable's which are miles better than Biante at the moment...

 

[Henry]

No, I hadn't. A mate at work has quite a collection: he's been acquiring many of the Moffat collectables (he won't touch Brock ones, which is strange for a Holden man). There are so many great ones out there. I used to prefer to buy the big-scale Tamiya ones and put them together: I had Villeneuve's Ferrari 312T4 & the Jagermeister Porsche 934 in 1:12 scale.... awesome detail, but of course you can't get the local models in that series

 

[Beejay]

quote:Originally posted by Henry

I haven't had a look at the "official" 1:18 Mustang, but there's something about it doesn't seem right at the front... maybe if you cratchbuilt it from an exisiting plastic 'stang kit, it'd be just the duck's guts.

Trouble with the scratch build is getting the right wheels, and sometimes the ride height.

 

[Beejay]

I was in Sherrif's at Parramatta some time ago and the had 1/24 XC Falcon Hardtop bodykits in plastic/resin but Tres Expensive!

 

[Henry]

Too true, Beejay, too true

 

[Rob 18]

Anyone seen the latest of the DJR collection, 1988 ATCC winning Sierra?? One of the best so far...Next one to be released is the 78 Bathurst reverse Cobra. Only 3600 produced & apparently already sold out..

 

[05]

quote:Originally posted by Beejay

I was in Sherrif's at Parramatta some time ago and the had 1/24 XC Falcon Hardtop bodykits in plastic/resin but Tres Expensive!

You can also get the Interceptor as well they are made by Cavaler models. Seen some made up and the person has done a great job. There is also Jaycar that make Aussie cars as well but thirty bucks for a shell then have to buy a donor car for seats etc. Still tempted to get the HK panel van though as that was my first car I have plenty of spares from other kits may scratch build the rest. If any one is interested I will find the web site again and post it.
Seen a Walky Commie and it looked great.

 

[05]

For these kits check out www.jaymarmodels.com.au
Nice build up of a GT.

 

[05]

I was at a toy sale on the weekend and they were selling number 18 Bowe Fords for ten bucks.
Do you think that would have been a good buy?