Scuderia Rao - 10/27 - Ferrari 206SP, 340 Mexico, Hakkinen

[sameerrao]

Front
http://img45.exs.cx/img45/8906/DSCN3599.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSCN3599.jpg) http://img45.exs.cx/img45/876/DSCN3600.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSCN3600.jpg) http://img45.exs.cx/img45/8426/DSCN3601.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSCN3601.jpg)

On to the individual pics ...

Mclaren MP4/4 - Ayrton Senna - 1988 - 1:64 Minichamps
-->not the prettiest F1 car but certainly one of the most dominant - its 1.5 l turbo engine propelled Ayrton and Alain to 15 wins out of 16 races
Model Rating: 6/10 (too small to notice all details)
Worth buying? Yes if you want the complete Senna collection
http://img45.exs.cx/img45/9507/DSCN3602.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSCN3602.jpg)

Mclaren MP4/7 - Ayrton Senna - 1992 - 1:64 Minichamps
--> Aaah, along with the Ferrari 641 one of the prettiest shapes to come in the last 20 years.
Model Rating: 6/10 (too small to notice all details)
Worth buying? Yes if you want the complete Senna collection
http://img45.exs.cx/img45/1717/DSCN3605.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSCN3605.jpg)

Mclaren MP4/2B - Niki Lauda - 1984 - 1:43 Minichamps
--> Older shape sort of resembles the 1992 shape more than the 1988 version.
Model Rating: 8/10 (much better than the above two)
Worth buying? Definitely - nice model + Lauda was WDC in this car
http://img45.exs.cx/img45/8313/DSCN3606.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSCN3606.jpg)

Williams Renault FW16 - Ayrton Senna - 1994 - 1:43 Minichamps
--> Senna's last ride - one of the coolest paint jobs ever
Model Rating: 10/10 (much better than the above two)
Worth buying? Yes ... Ayrton Senna .. nuff said
http://img45.exs.cx/img45/1327/DSC00356.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSC00356.jpg)

Tyrrell 002 - Francois Cevert - 1972 - 1:43 Quartzo
--> Actual car: neat shape. Model: I am not impressed with Quartzo - looks cheap and flimsy construction -- i will avoid this make in the future
Model Rating: 3/10 (lousy)
Worth buying? Skip ...
http://img45.exs.cx/img45/5261/DSC00368.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSC00368.jpg)

Cooper Climax T51 - Stirling Moss - 1959 - 1:43 Quartzo
--> Actual car: Giant killer in the hands of Sir Stirling Moss. I am not impressed with Quartzo - looks cheap and flimsy construction -- i will avoid this make in the future. Wheel came off when I tried to spin it
Model Rating: 4/10 (lousy quality)
Worth buying? Skip ...
http://img45.exs.cx/img45/5007/DSC00364.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSC00364.jpg)

Ferrari F2002 - Michael Schumacher - 1:18 - Mattel
Dynamite in the hands of Schumi. Pretty decent model - looks like the aero parts are correctly reproduced
Model Rating: 8/10
Worth buying? Worth it for the money - engine and innard are hidden. BBR and others are better detailed but is too expensive
http://img45.exs.cx/img45/9466/DSCN3629.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSCN3629.jpg)

Porsche 917K - 1:18 - Autoart
240 mph down the Mulsanne straight. This model was from the movie "Le Mans" starring steve McQueen
Model Rating: 10/10 - Exceptional detailing - rubber on tyres seem very real
Worth buying? Hell Yeah! My best model
http://img45.exs.cx/img45/1932/DSCN3631.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSCN3631.jpg) http://img45.exs.cx/img45/1730/DSCN3632.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSCN3632.jpg)

Ford GT - 1:18 - The Beanstalk group
The new supercar. Very cool looking....
Model Rating: 9/10 Very nice overall. Exceptional engine and suspension detailing
Worth buying? Yes
http://img45.exs.cx/img45/3616/DSCN3616.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSCN3616.jpg) http://img45.exs.cx/img45/7043/DSCN3618.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSCN3618.jpg) http://img45.exs.cx/img45/3934/DSCN3617.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSCN3617.jpg)

Ferrari Enzo - 1:18 - Hot Wheels
Nice car overall.
Model Rating: 9/10 Lights are nicely done. The rear hatch is a bit of pain to close...
Worth buying? Yes. Available in black, red, yellow. Black is the nicest IMHO
http://img45.exs.cx/img45/6172/DSCN3609.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSCN3609.jpg) http://img45.exs.cx/img45/262/DSCN3611.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSCN3611.jpg)

Ferrari 360 CS - 1:18 - Hot Wheels
Not as smooth looking model as the Enzo. The front hood is a little clumsy. OK otherwise
Model Rating: 8.5/10
Worth buying? Yes. Grey or black is the best. Red is a bit generic... IMHO
http://img45.exs.cx/img45/8162/DSCN3614.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSCN3614.jpg) http://img45.exs.cx/img45/3678/DSCN3615.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSCN3615.jpg)

Lamborghini Murcialago - 1:18 - Maisto
Very nicely done. The only quibble I have is that the cooling vents behind the door doesn't flip open.
Model Rating: 9/10
Worth buying? Yes. Quality better than Hot Wheels. Grey is the best. Black hides too many of the details of the little bat. IMHO
http://img45.exs.cx/img45/1036/DSCN3626.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSCN3626.jpg) http://img45.exs.cx/img45/6200/DSCN3627.th.jpg (http://img45.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img45&image=DSCN3627.jpg)

Ferrari 550 Barchetta - 1:18 - Hot Wheels
Interior is a little dull and lights poor compared to the Lambo. Ok overall.
Model Rating: 8.5/10
Worth buying? Yes. All colours suit the Barchetta - flashy model
http://img48.exs.cx/img48/9619/DSCN3624.th.jpg (http://img48.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img48&image=DSCN3624.jpg) http://img48.exs.cx/img48/6096/DSCN3625.th.jpg (http://img48.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img48&image=DSCN3625.jpg)

Porsche Carrera GT - 1:18 - Maisto
Very well executed model.
Model Rating: 9.5/10
Worth buying? Yes. Quality better than Hot Wheels. Shines in black
http://img48.exs.cx/img48/8524/DSCN3612.th.jpg (http://img48.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img48&image=DSCN3612.jpg) http://img48.exs.cx/img48/3816/DSCN3613.th.jpg (http://img48.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img48&image=DSCN3613.jpg)

Ferrari 166M - 1:18 - Hot Wheels
Nicest Mattel model that i have.
Model Rating: 9.5/10
Worth buying? Yes. Quality good.
http://img48.exs.cx/img48/196/DSCN3622.th.jpg (http://img48.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img48&image=DSCN3622.jpg) http://img48.exs.cx/img48/9836/DSCN3623.th.jpg (http://img48.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img48&image=DSCN3623.jpg)

Ayrton Senna 1988 helmet and Michael Schumacher helmet (year unknown)
Model Rating: 9/10
Worth buying? Yes. Has helmet strap
http://img48.exs.cx/img48/6882/DSCN3628.th.jpg (http://img48.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img48&image=DSCN3628.jpg)

Head to head

The hypercars
http://img48.exs.cx/img48/2032/DSCN3619.th.jpg (http://img48.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img48&image=DSCN3619.jpg)

The "reasonably priced" exotics
http://img48.exs.cx/img48/9205/DSCN3620.th.jpg (http://img48.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img48&image=DSCN3620.jpg)

[Vansquish]

Cool man, I like the way you deconstructed each one and gave a rating. :-)

[TT]

Dude it's a GREAT collection!!! :D and judging by the amount of "on order" ones, it will grown damn fast!

[gis]

nice collection.i like the 360 CS,hope to see that when i next pay a visit to the model shop :)

[sameerrao]

nice collection.i like the 360 CS,hope to see that when i next pay a visit to the model shop :)

The 360 CS in black with the stripe is much nicer. Currently only BBR makes it. I hope Maisto or Mattel would bring it out...

[gis]

so is it hot wheels who makes the CS is red so far? they only make it in red with the stripe?

[TT]

I think so.. they had around 10 Hotwheels 1:18 in my store and all of them were red with stripe :D so I think there is no other color available at the moment LOL

[gis]

Matteo how much were those ones in your shop?

[TT]

Usual Hotwheels price, some 15 to 20 GBP I think

[sameerrao]

** New on 7/23 **
16. 1:32 Chevron B19 - Can Am - Jody Schecter - GB Track
Model Rating: 8/10
Worth buying? Yes. Nicely detailed for a slot car. But not so nice and shiny that you wouldn't want to take it racing.

http://img16.exs.cx/img16/8652/DSCN3646.th.jpg (http://img16.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img16&image=DSCN3646.jpg)

[Mopsdrops]

The 917K looks stunning !!! the colors are great ! looks like my 330 P4. only in other colors

[sameerrao]

The 917K looks stunning !!! the colors are great ! looks like my 330 P4. only in other colors

That's the Gulf racing livery. I want the Ford GT40 in the same paint scheme and a Ferrari 512M to have a head to head with 917....

Another 917 I like is the Canam version - it was an open wheel spyder with a turbocharged engine capble of putting out 1100hp ...

Mopsdrop - can you pls post pictures of your collection. I'd like to see it very much - particulary the P4 - easily one of the coolest looking race cars ever!

[sameerrao]

OK ... my Chevron Canam slot car (see 3 posts above) which i bought yesterday was feeling all lonely being the only slot car around a sea of diecasts. So I took pity on it and got it some company ....

** New on 7/24 **
17. 1:32 Mercedes Benz CLK DTM - Bernd Schnieder - 2004 - Scalatrix
Model Rating: 9/10
Worth buying? Yes. Much better details than the Canam car - looks from outside to be diecast quality. Has jewel like headlamps (that actual light up on the circuit), roll-cage, driver, tow bars, spoilers, you name it is awesome...

The quality of scale cars available nowadays are unbelievable.

To misuse an Oldsmobile catchphase " This ain't your father's slot cars"

http://img15.exs.cx/img15/2968/DSCN3651.th.jpg (http://img15.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img15&image=DSCN3651.jpg) http://img15.exs.cx/img15/1526/DSCN3658.th.jpg (http://img15.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img15&image=DSCN3658.jpg)

[RC45]

Nice. :)

And 1 became 2... and 2 becomes 4... nd 4 becomes 8... ;)

[SilviaEvo]

wow nice cars love teh CS

[sameerrao]

Three new cars today:

18. 1:43 Mercedes Benz W154 - 1938 - Rudolf Caracciola - Brumm
Model Rating: 3/10 - wheels dont rotate easily, interior is plain
Worth buying? Not really. It is worth saving up for the CMC models of the same car - but that is mucho bucks - $120 or so. I took the cheaper option and regret it.

http://img52.exs.cx/img52/4351/DSCN3662.th.jpg (http://img52.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img52&image=DSCN3662.jpg)
Auto Union on left and MB on right

19. 1:43 Auto Union Type C - 1936 - Brumm
Model Rating: 3/10 - wheels dont rotate easily, interior is plain
Worth buying? Not really. It is worth saving up for the CMC models of the same car - but that is mucho bucks - $120 or so. I took the cheaper option and regret it.

20. 1:43 Ferrari 156 - Phil Hill - 1916 - Brumm
Model Rating: 5/10 - wheels dont rotate easily, interior is better than the other two
Worth buying? Yes if you are a fan of old Ferraris. This is the famous sharknose v6 Ferrari with which Phil became the first US F1 champion

http://img52.exs.cx/img52/3487/DSCN3674.th.jpg (http://img52.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img52&image=DSCN3674.jpg)

I think in future I am sticking to 1:18 and 1:32 (slots) only

[TT]

Hell dude, your collection is growing quite fast!

[sameerrao]

Hell dude, your collection is growing quite fast!

These are the ones that I mentioned were on order in my first post - I have 3 more Ferraris coming this weekend and then I will stop 1:43s for sure and stick to a few more slot cars or 1:18s.

The ones I still want are:
Mclaren F1 - road car or LM
Ferrari 330 P4
1:18 Ferrari 512S to complement my Porsche 917

Then I will stop for a long while and let the bank account recuperate :D .

[sameerrao]

Guess what the postman brought me today minutes after I wrote the above comments...

21. 1:18 Ferrari 250 LM - 1964 - Mattel
Model Rating: 9.5/10 - Excellent detailing. Lot of nice touches like a prop rod to hold the trunk up. exquisite engine detailing. Nearly Perfect IMO ....
Worth buying? Yes definitely

http://img54.exs.cx/img54/6721/DSCN3676.th.jpg (http://img54.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img54&image=DSCN3676.jpg) http://img54.exs.cx/img54/2506/DSCN3678.th.jpg (http://img54.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img54&image=DSCN3678.jpg) http://img54.exs.cx/img54/306/DSCN3682.th.jpg (http://img54.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img54&image=DSCN3682.jpg)

22. 1:18 Ferrari 250 GTO - 1962 - Mattel
Model Rating: 9.5/10 - Excellent detailing. A nice touch includes working catches on the hood that can be slipped to the side to open the engine bay. I like the spare wheel stuffed in the rear. This car in reality is an art sculpture on wheels and one of the automotive icons of the century. I am humbled to own a small of it.
Worth buying? Yes definitely
http://img54.exs.cx/img54/9513/DSCN3683.th.jpg (http://img54.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img54&image=DSCN3683.jpg) http://img54.exs.cx/img54/152/DSCN3685.th.jpg (http://img54.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img54&image=DSCN3685.jpg)

22. 1:18 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 - 197X - Mattel
Model Rating: 9/10 - Excellent detailing. Proud forebearer to today's 575M. Was the ultimate GT in its time. Model is nicely detailed - engine bay is cool with its carbs highlighted -though it not as exquisite as the LM or GTO.

Worth buying? Yes definitely

http://img54.exs.cx/img54/9831/DSCN3686.th.jpg (http://img54.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img54&image=DSCN3686.jpg) http://img54.exs.cx/img54/7083/DSCN3687.th.jpg (http://img54.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img54&image=DSCN3687.jpg)

The three together

From the front ...
http://img54.exs.cx/img54/3758/DSCN3688.th.jpg (http://img54.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img54&image=DSCN3688.jpg)

.. and the back (look at the curves up front on the GTO and LM.. drool..)

http://img54.exs.cx/img54/4949/DSCN3689.th.jpg (http://img54.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img54&image=DSCN3689.jpg)

And last but not least an invoice from Ferrari SPa out of Modena. About the only time I will ever buy something new from the "factory"

http://img54.exs.cx/img54/4450/DSCN3690.th.jpg (http://img54.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img54&image=DSCN3690.jpg)

[TT]

Nice 250 GTO :D you need the racing version now :P

[sameerrao]

Nice 250 GTO :D you need the racing version now :P

I know what you mean - something like yours ... But, I normally don't want more than 1 of each car model. So for now one will do. Unless maybe I find a slot car version of it....

This would be nice too.. A 250 GT SWB - Actually I want the Rob Walker version - silver with a blue stripe

http://www.carsfromitaly.com/ferrari/wallpapers/fer250swb_800.jpg

A pontoon fendered TR is also on my watch list
http://www.nells250.homestead.com/files/pontoonTesta.jpg

[stradale]

You definately shouldn't stop buying 1:43s... Brumm doesn't have the models that truly represent the 1:43 scale. BTW, who cares whether "wheels dont rotate easily" on a model car? It is supposed to be stationary in the first place.

There are 1:43 GTOs, LMs and Daytonas that easily put the detailing of the 1:18 Mattel models to shame.

I'm sure there are other excellent models of the marvellous Ferrari 156 out there.

Strangely, the better quality models you want, the smaller the scale...

[RC45]

Blame me for introducing Sameer to detailed cars that move.. ;)

I am about to begin selling all my 1:43 scale cars.

The added dimension of being able to see the cars move (as in slot cars) is what I have been looking for over the last 8 years or so.

:)

[SFDMALEX]

So you want an all slot car collection now?

[sameerrao]

You definately shouldn't stop buying 1:43s... Brumm doesn't have the models that truly represent the 1:43 scale. BTW, who cares whether "wheels dont rotate easily" on a model car? It is supposed to be stationary in the first place.

There are 1:43 GTOs, LMs and Daytonas that easily put the detailing of the 1:18 Mattel models to shame.

I'm sure there are other excellent models of the marvellous Ferrari 156 out there.

Strangely, the better quality models you want, the smaller the scale...


Stradale ... A question to you.... do the good quality 1:43s have operating doors
and trunk and steering? I am still new to model cars so i dont really know. the only other issue I have with 1:43 is that they are too small for me (after all size does matter :wink: )

Because if it doesnt have these features it is useless to me. I freely admit I like to open it up and admire the details of the cars. I like to see it in motion too with appopriate sounds "wheee ... shift ... whee ..shift ... whee ..." --> thats me supplying the sound by the way. :lol:

My current stand on scale cars is either I will get finely detailed cars with operating parts or I get finely detailed slot cars w/o operating doors, etc but the compensation that it drives on a circuit....

[sameerrao]

The added dimension of being able to see the cars move (as in slot cars) is what I have been looking for over the last 8 years or so.

:)

That's just what I am thinking too ... it is almost a win-win situation ... the cars are nicely detailed - you can keep them as display items and then when you feel the need you can drive it on the circuit.

And as RC showed me the other day, you can put magnets appropraitely on the car to simulate the cars driving behaviour to a small degree. E.g. for a Canam car make it tail happy (no magnet) or for a AWD car put a magnet up front to have more stable grip...

There are two demerits in my mind 1) Too many details adds to the weight of the car making it slower than the pure racers. But this is OK if you are not intending on seeing it race but just want to see it move under its own power. 2) Too fine a design may make you scared to race it in fear od breaking off a mirror or something.

Nothings perfect ...

[RC45]

So you want an all slot car collection now?

Pretty much.

SOme folks have 1:43 slot cars - and they convert diecasts using the few 1:43 motors chassis and wheels available. I thought about it - and there is 0.1% chance I may go that rought- but, the thought of having to literally hand build each slot car is kind of daunting.

I have yet to see a decent 1:43 slot car with regard to wheel details etc.

[SilviaEvo]

Nice 250 GTO you need the racing version now

hmmm who has that one?

[sameerrao]

Nice 250 GTO you need the racing version now

hmmm who has that one?

TT - see his posted collection

[sameerrao]

OK .. got these three cars last week

24. 1:18 Auto Union Type C World Record Car - Revell AG
Streamlined version used for the speed records. Driven by Bernd Rosemayer. one of the all-time greats... Had a cover over the wheels during the record attempt for less drag...
Model Rating: 9.5/10 - Very realistic - Nicely done dash - check out the painted rev-counter
Worth buying? Yes ... if you like 30s GP cars this should be on your list.

I have put my 1:43 road racing version of Auto Union for a contrast

http://img66.exs.cx/img66/5628/DSCN3718.th.jpg (http://img66.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img66&image=DSCN3718.jpg) http://img66.exs.cx/img66/7610/DSCN3719.th.jpg (http://img66.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img66&image=DSCN3719.jpg) http://img66.exs.cx/img66/4605/DSCN3721.th.jpg (http://img66.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img66&image=DSCN3721.jpg)

25. 1:18 Lamborghini Diablo SV - Maisto
Model Rating: 9.0/10 - Realistic. Spring suspension. The door frames dont open up all the way like the Murcielago (see page 1 to compare)
Worth buying? Yes ... The black and blue SVs look nice...

http://img66.exs.cx/img66/3371/DSCN3730.th.jpg (http://img66.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img66&image=DSCN3730.jpg) http://img66.exs.cx/img66/1729/DSCN3733.th.jpg (http://img66.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img66&image=DSCN3733.jpg)

26. 1:18 Ferrari 250 Lusso - Mattel
Model Rating: 9.5/10 - Sweet shape. Pretty accurately rendered except the engine bay which looks like it built to a price.
Worth buying? Yes

http://img38.exs.cx/img38/873/DSCN3723.th.jpg (http://img38.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img38&image=DSCN3723.jpg) http://img38.exs.cx/img38/8018/DSCN3725.th.jpg (http://img38.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img38&image=DSCN3725.jpg) http://img38.exs.cx/img38/9040/DSCN3726.th.jpg (http://img38.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img38&image=DSCN3726.jpg)

There are 11 more nice cars headed my way in the mail. Am eagerly waiting them. Unfortunately as I am infected by the same "reluctance-to-reveal-details" virus that has hit St-Anger, I cannot tell you what cars are coming.... :lol: :lol:

Will be needing to get some shelving - my computer desk is out of space..

[SilviaEvo]

TT - see his posted collection

i should have used this :wink: so hard to use sarcasm on the net
btw i want that 250 Lusso!!!

[TT]

Very nice sameer!!! Dang I want a new model now!

[sameerrao]

Very nice sameer!!! Dang I want a new model now!

Give us a break TT. Let us at least show some signs of catching up before you clear off into the distance with another 20 models!!!

[sameerrao]

TT - see his posted collection

i should have used this :wink: so hard to use sarcasm on the net
btw i want that 250 Lusso!!!

Its pretty much available everywhere for <$30

[SilviaEvo]

Its pretty much available everywhere for <$30

i havnt found many specialty store the one i found had models for 50 bucks i mean hot wheels models worth 50 bucks?!!? but recently i found a new shop selling Tamiya cars and paints :twisted:

[sameerrao]

Got these over the last two weeks ...

27. 1:18 1998 Ferrari 355 Challenge - Mattel
Model Rating: 9.5/10 - Plasticky rear deck lid. Ferrari of Houston sponsorship is nice. The wheels show evidence of wheel banging during the race. Simulated dirt -raced version. Front hood doesnt open

http://img35.exs.cx/img35/1117/DSCN3802.th.jpg (http://img35.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img35&image=DSCN3802.jpg) http://img35.exs.cx/img35/4743/DSCN3803.th.jpg (http://img35.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img35&image=DSCN3803.jpg)

28. 1:18 2001 Ferrari 360 Challenge - Mattel
Model Rating: 9.0/10 - More solid than the F355 Challenge. Ferrari of Houston sponsorship is nice. Simulated dirt - raced version. But the dirt seems a little
unrealistic to me. Nice overall

http://img35.exs.cx/img35/1368/DSCN3805.th.jpg (http://img35.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img35&image=DSCN3805.jpg) http://img35.exs.cx/img35/3885/DSCN3808.th.jpg (http://img35.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img35&image=DSCN3808.jpg)

The two together ...
Love the boxes with the simulated corners - like the F12001 box (I think)
http://img35.exs.cx/img35/8458/DSCN3799.th.jpg (http://img35.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img35&image=DSCN3799.jpg) http://img35.exs.cx/img35/6184/DSCN3809.th.jpg (http://img35.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img35&image=DSCN3809.jpg)

29. 1:18 1988 Ferrari 328 GTB - Kyosho
Model Rating: 10/10 - Excellent detailing. The photo-etched engine is awesome are the pop-up lights ... Very cool and I got it for a reasonable price too - I am over the moon

http://img31.exs.cx/img31/3956/DSCN3810.th.jpg (http://img31.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img31&image=DSCN3810.jpg) http://img31.exs.cx/img31/8922/DSCN3812.th.jpg (http://img31.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img31&image=DSCN3812.jpg)

30. 1:18 1955 Mercedes Benz SLR - Stirling Moss/Denis Jenkinson - Mille Miglia - Maisto
Model Rating: 9.5/10 - A very special car to me. Accurately rendered. I love the details - the steering tube that splits the pedals the removable headrest/aero piece, the canted over straight eight engine, the lights the stickers. This was the first car to record a near 100mph average over the entire race. The fastest ever.

http://img52.exs.cx/img52/3594/DSCN3814.th.jpg (http://img52.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img52&image=DSCN3814.jpg) http://img52.exs.cx/img52/6776/DSCN3816.th.jpg (http://img52.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img52&image=DSCN3816.jpg)

I think someone else here has the Rudolph Ulhenhault's 300 SLR coupe 1:18. This would be a good companion piece to that. :D

31. 1:18 Shelby Cobra 427 - Road Signature
Model Rating: 9/10 - My first and probably only American car .. unless I get a Duesenberg. Nice model with decent interior - the engine could be better detailed though :)
http://img14.exs.cx/img14/5598/DSCN3818.th.jpg (http://img14.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img14&image=DSCN3818.jpg) http://img33.exs.cx/img33/6469/DSCN3819.th.jpg (http://img33.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img33&image=DSCN3819.jpg)

32. 1:18 1993 Mclaren F1 - Maisto
Model Rating: 8/10 - Not as good as I thought. Go for the UT version if you can afford it. Interior OK, Exterior is very ordinary. Disappointed..
http://img33.exs.cx/img33/9909/DSCN3820.th.jpg (http://img33.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img33&image=DSCN3820.jpg) http://img33.exs.cx/img33/8131/DSCN3822.th.jpg (http://img33.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img33&image=DSCN3822.jpg)

[SilviaEvo]

would you slow down for me to catch up?

[sameerrao]

Sure ... but there are bigger fish prowling the waters - supercarfreak, eric, Danny, TT. I am a (relatively) small minnow here... :)

[SilviaEvo]

Sure ... but there are bigger fish prowling the waters - supercarfreak, eric, Danny, TT. I am a (relatively) small minnow here...

im small too i only have like 3. so since its the end of the summer i decided to buy another one

[sameerrao]

Went to Autozone and picked up 4 2003 spec F1 cars and separately a Gallardo elsewhere...

Here's the whole set together on a new shelf I got from IKEA - I was running out of shelf space .... :) I am thinking of putting a mirrir strip behind the shelf to get some reflection action going on....

http://img46.exs.cx/img46/7923/DSCN4056.th.jpg (http://img46.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img46&image=DSCN4056.jpg)

From left to right
1. Williams FW25 - Juan Pablo Montoya - Hot Wheels
2. Renault R23 - Fernando Alonso - Hot Wheels
3. Mclaren MP4-17D - Kimi Raikkonen - Hot Wheels
4. Ferrari F2003-GA - Michael Schumacher - Hot Wheels
5. Ferrari F2002 - Michael Schumacher (not new) - Hot Wheels
6. Lamborghini Gallardo - Maisto

http://img46.exs.cx/img46/7923/DSCN4056.th.jpg (http://img46.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img46&image=DSCN4056.jpg)

Neck to neck - the F2003-GA does have a longer wheelbase than the F2002 - so that is accurate.
http://img46.exs.cx/img46/908/DSCN4063.th.jpg (http://img46.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img46&image=DSCN4063.jpg)

Front suspension mounts and rear venturis
http://img46.exs.cx/img46/6978/DSCN4062.th.jpg (http://img46.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img46&image=DSCN4062.jpg)

[adamwich]

Nice collection! :D

[SilviaEvo]

Autozone sells models?

[sameerrao]

Autozone sells models?

They have entered into a promotion with Mattel to sell 2003 spec F1 cars -I bought all the 4 they had at the store - Ferrari/Shumi, Williams/Monty or RSchumi, Mclaren/Kimi, Renault/Alonso.

I got them for $29 each which is a decent price compared to $40-60 they cost elsewhere.

Not all their outlets stock them ... so call ahead to find out ...

Apart from these cars they have the fast and furious type which I am sure you are not interested in ;)

[SilviaEvo]

oh yeah i love the F&F cars! hahah in truth they are weird

[sameerrao]

Been getting a couple of cars over the past couple weeks .... thought I'd post pics of the Italian, F1 and Porsche car collections. The new cars have been indicated below. All are 1:18s

Italian set
The new cars are:
1. HW F40
2. Kyosho 308
3. Autoart Diablo GTR

http://img74.exs.cx/img74/3379/DSCN4201.th.jpg (http://img74.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img74&image=DSCN4201.jpg)

The F1 and P-car set...
The new cars are:
1. Minichamps 1976 McLaren M23 - Jochen Mass
2. Exoto Tyrrell P34 - Patrick Depallier
3. HW Porsche 911 GT3

http://img74.exs.cx/img74/9053/DSCN4208.th.jpg (http://img74.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img74&image=DSCN4208.jpg)

Let me know if you want to see close ups of any... The Exoto Tyrrell version has been lovingly executed ....

[tigerx]

let see the F40 plz. and that 917k just stand out from all the other car LOL.

[SilviaEvo]

F40 and GTR! :P

[ZfrkS62]

kinda wish the USGP poster hadn't been muted by the flash. but love the collection.

one of these years i have to go to indianapolis :)

[sameerrao]

The 917K sure looks nice. Is still my favorite model .. though its status as top dog will be hopefully gone by next week - I am getting a special Ferrari ...

I have posted pics of the 917 earlier.

Here are the ones as requested...

HW F40
--> Was my first car that I bought a poster for years back ...
Pretty nice quality overall. I remember someone pointing out an error with the gear level coming out of the wrong place. But minor details ... worth buying for sure.

http://img24.exs.cx/img24/5339/DSCN4209.th.jpg (http://img24.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img24&image=DSCN4209.jpg)http://img24.exs.cx/img24/1852/DSCN4211.th.jpg (http://img24.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img24&image=DSCN4211.jpg)http://img24.exs.cx/img24/8121/DSCN4212.th.jpg (http://img24.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img24&image=DSCN4212.jpg)

Autoart Lamborghini Diablo GTR

--> typical Autoart excellence in design and execution. The one huge pain in the butt is the doors .. it doesn't open easily .. need to push hard on the tiny door button and yank hard on the door.

http://img24.exs.cx/img24/4448/DSCN4213.th.jpg (http://img24.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img24&image=DSCN4213.jpg)http://img24.exs.cx/img24/1313/DSCN4214.th.jpg (http://img24.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img24&image=DSCN4214.jpg)

Exoto Tyrrell P34 ... I dont think anyone else has one so I can take the liberty of posting some pics

---> This is a 6 wheel car that was short lived in F1 before being banned. If I remember this is in the Monaco race config with wet tyres set up.... which is why the downdraft pipes above the carbs have a shield above it to keep the water out. There is another version of the same car with dry weather config but different paint scheme .. I liked this color better so picked this one...

http://img24.exs.cx/img24/8641/DSCN4215.th.jpg (http://img24.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img24&image=DSCN4215.jpg)

The helmet visor also comes up as has been shown below.... The engine wirings are all nicely detailed along with springs and dampers....

http://img24.exs.cx/img24/8471/DSCN4216.th.jpg (http://img24.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img24&image=DSCN4216.jpg)

The inboard brakes rotate with the wheels as well... I love Exotos .. this is my first and hopefully not my last

[sameerrao]

OK hit the F1 motherlode this week ... got three Exoto Ferraris and a Minichamps 1988 Lotus. All this from www.scalecars.com

And .... Was on a business trip to Philadelphia this week and picked up two Hot Wheel Ferraris while I was there in a nice mom and pop store....

1. Exoto 1990 Ferrari 641/2 Alain Prost

The seminal F1 car shape. Challenge me with a better looking F1 shape ... it has everything - screaming V12, coke bottle shape, blood red color. Awesome detailing as can be seen from the pictures below:

http://img4.exs.cx/img4/6124/DSCN4218.th.jpg (http://img4.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img4&image=DSCN4218.jpg) http://img4.exs.cx/img4/4370/DSCN4219.th.jpg (http://img4.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img4&image=DSCN4219.jpg) http://img4.exs.cx/img4/2892/DSCN4220.th.jpg (http://img4.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img4&image=DSCN4220.jpg)

Opened up


http://img4.exs.cx/img4/2435/DSCN4221.th.jpg (http://img4.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img4&image=DSCN4221.jpg)

Engine cover removed - 12 pots :wink:

http://img4.exs.cx/img4/5284/DSCN4252.th.jpg (http://img4.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img4&image=DSCN4252.jpg)

Exoto 1975 Ferrari 312T - Niki Lauda
The start of the renaissance in the 70s ... brought the WDC to Ferrari after 11 years. Flat 12 and mechanicals carried over for several years ... mirror finish wings

http://img14.exs.cx/img14/2451/DSCN4225.th.jpg (http://img14.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img14&image=DSCN4225.jpg) http://img14.exs.cx/img14/1769/DSCN4226.th.jpg (http://img14.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img14&image=DSCN4226.jpg)

Opened up
http://img14.exs.cx/img14/5152/DSCN4229.th.jpg (http://img14.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img14&image=DSCN4229.jpg)

Engine close up - Flat 12
http://img14.exs.cx/img14/1179/DSCN4230.th.jpg (http://img14.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img14&image=DSCN4230.jpg)

nest of vipers
http://img14.exs.cx/img14/9058/DSCN4231.th.jpg (http://img14.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img14&image=DSCN4231.jpg)

Exoto 1979 Ferrari 312 T4 - Gilles Villeneuve
championship winning car with Jody Schecter ... I got the Villeneuve car because he was a very special person as well as phenomenal driver

From the Lauda car you can see that the wheelbase has visibily grown wider .. the whole car sits lower for better aerodynamics ... the tires have grown a lot in the rear.

http://img14.exs.cx/img14/5610/DSCN4235.th.jpg (http://img14.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img14&image=DSCN4235.jpg)http://img14.exs.cx/img14/4357/DSCN4234.th.jpg (http://img14.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img14&image=DSCN4234.jpg)

Opened up
http://img14.exs.cx/img14/3096/DSCN4232.th.jpg (http://img14.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img14&image=DSCN4232.jpg)

- you can see the driver legs, the mid mounted radiators, everything...

http://img14.exs.cx/img14/4146/DSCN4233.th.jpg (http://img14.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img14&image=DSCN4233.jpg)

nest of vipers
http://img14.exs.cx/img14/9837/DSCN4240.th.jpg (http://img14.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img14&image=DSCN4240.jpg)


1986 Lotus 98T - Ayrton Senna
http://img14.exs.cx/img14/4071/DSCN4237.th.jpg (http://img14.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img14&image=DSCN4237.jpg) http://img14.exs.cx/img14/8599/DSCN4238.th.jpg (http://img14.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img14&image=DSCN4238.jpg)

2000 Ferrari F2000 - Rubens Barrichello
- first championship winning Ferrari after 21 years ... high nose compared to the next year's car...


http://img86.exs.cx/img86/9919/DSCN4241.th.jpg (http://img86.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img86&image=DSCN4241.jpg)

2001 Ferrari F2001 - Rubens Barrichello
The template to today's F2004 ... the cars evolved a little every year since ..
http://img86.exs.cx/img86/7403/DSCN4246.th.jpg (http://img86.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img86&image=DSCN4246.jpg)

[TT]

LOL thumbnails for the huge ones please :D

And hell, every update you add 100 cars!!! That's not fair!

[sameerrao]

Okay Boss ... grumble ... grumble .... :D

[sameerrao]

And hell, every update you add 100 cars!!! That's not fair!

And pray tell me who's responsible for this addiction .... its you, Eric and Danny .... Okaaaay .

We need to form a Scale Model Anonymous (SMA) in the mould of AA .... Hi ... My name is Sameer and I am addicted to scale models.

And speaking of 100s of cars I forgot to add two more cars :lol:

1. Carrera 1:32 Porsche 911 RSR Turbo with Martini paintwork
Le Mans winner I believe
http://img50.exs.cx/img50/1614/DSCN4254.th.jpg (http://img50.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img50&image=DSCN4254.jpg)

2. Autoart 1:32 2002 Subaru impreza - Makkinen
- This is a 4WD slot car just like the real thing with working headlights..
http://img50.exs.cx/img50/8800/DSCN4257.th.jpg (http://img50.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img50&image=DSCN4257.jpg)

Because it is Autoart it is detailed very nicely....

[TT]

HAHAHAHA you are definitely right!!!!!! And nice Impreza there!

[Eric]

I know what you mean... I need to check into AA too... Autoart Anonymous. :lol:

[sameerrao]

What do you mean check in ... you are the founding member ... :lol:

[tigerx]

holy jesus, those exoto F1 gave me a boner.

[ZfrkS62]

I know what you mean... I need to check into AA too... Autoart Anonymous.


:lol: what are you guys talking about? this isn't an addiction...it's a hobby...now help me figure out what i can hawk so i can afford this :?: :arrow: http://scalecars.com/product.jsp?pid=3563

[sameerrao]

I know what you mean... I need to check into AA too... Autoart Anonymous.


:lol: what are you guys talking about? this isn't an addiction...it's a hobby...now help me figure out what i can hawk so i can afford this :?: :arrow: http://scalecars.com/product.jsp?pid=3563

One slightly used kidney perhaps?

[ZfrkS62]

thought about that...ebay doesn't take body parts though :wink: :lol:

[sameerrao]

A couple more additions in the last week and half.

Cue: TT ... hits hand on head ... Oh no he's at it again

1. Hot Wheels F399 - Michael Schumacher - the start of the glorious championship run
http://img41.exs.cx/img41/8233/DSCN4275.th.jpg (http://img41.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img41&image=DSCN4275.jpg)

2. Hot Wheels Ferrari 250 TR - love the pontoon fenders. I considered the race version but dont fancy this car in white...
http://img41.exs.cx/img41/4830/DSCN4279.th.jpg (http://img41.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img41&image=DSCN4279.jpg)http://img41.exs.cx/img41/8743/DSCN4278.th.jpg (http://img41.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img41&image=DSCN4278.jpg)

3. Burrago Ferrari 348 - quality-wise it is not as good as Mattel. The hood is unpainted inside
http://img41.exs.cx/img41/5240/DSCN4281.th.jpg (http://img41.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img41&image=DSCN4281.jpg)

4. Hotwheels F50 Coupe
http://img41.exs.cx/img41/7061/DSCN4285.th.jpg (http://img41.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img41&image=DSCN4285.jpg)http://img41.exs.cx/img41/1461/DSCN4286.th.jpg (http://img41.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img41&image=DSCN4286.jpg)

5. Hot wheels 333SP
http://img41.exs.cx/img41/8403/DSCN4282.th.jpg (http://img41.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img41&image=DSCN4282.jpg)http://img41.exs.cx/img41/5451/DSCN4283.th.jpg (http://img41.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img41&image=DSCN4283.jpg)

Saved the best for the last

6. Hot wheels 288 GTO - My favorite Ferrari road car - exceptional quality for a HW car. A must have. Check out the coke bottle shape ...
http://img41.exs.cx/img41/4632/DSCN4287.th.jpg (http://img41.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img41&image=DSCN4287.jpg)http://img41.exs.cx/img41/7933/DSCN4290.th.jpg (http://img41.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img41&image=DSCN4290.jpg)http://img41.exs.cx/img41/4713/DSCN4291.th.jpg (http://img41.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img41&image=DSCN4291.jpg)http://img41.exs.cx/img41/7766/DSCN4293.th.jpg (http://img41.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img41&image=DSCN4293.jpg)http://img41.exs.cx/img41/5664/DSCN4292.th.jpg (http://img41.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img41&image=DSCN4292.jpg) :D

[ZfrkS62]

you never cease to amaze sameer :D i wish i could afford to get as many models at once as you do. or do you just buy them one at a time and post them all at once? :wink:

[sameerrao]

you never cease to amaze sameer :D i wish i could afford to get as many models at once as you do. or do you just buy them one at a time and post them all at once? :wink:

LOL! Well I buy almost everything online and so with shipping the way it is I buy 3-4 models at a time - its more economical that way. Thus the posting of a bunch of them at a time.

Well I am always on the lookout for some F1 models and Ferraris (though pretty much exhausted that avenue) ... I have still 5 pending on order - hopefully that should be it ....

Except for the Exotos the rest of the models are around $25-30 so not stratospheric prices ... thank god for that! ...

It helps in not looking at the details of the credit card bill though :wink: ....

[ZfrkS62]

have you tried scalecars.com? i think you'll have a hard time exhausting that route :wink:

[sameerrao]

have you tried scalecars.com? i think you'll have a hard time exhausting that route :wink:

I bought my three F1 Exotos from them along with the Senna Lotus. Cool site ... Craig and Ron are great guys.... I got pretty much all the Ferrari 1:18s that they have... not into 1:43s myself ...

Currently I troll the following sites looking for a deal:

www.scalecars.com
www.replicarz.com
www.diecastmuscle.com
www.collectiblediecast.com
www.internethobbies.com
www.towerhobbies.com
www.speednation.com
www.ferraristore.com
www.warmup.it/store/models.html
www.autofanatics.com
www.autoearth.com
www.idcow.com
www.minichamps.com
www.lapassione.co.uk
www.diecastroad.com

I used to look at www.exoticar.com but don't like their service and can't recommend them

[ZfrkS62]

i dare not click those links, otherwise i'll miss rent this month :wink:

[dingo]

The new additions look great, love the 348 and 288GTO. :D

[gis]

That 288 GTO is fantastic for hotwheels.nice new purchases mate. :D

[TT]

WOW great additions once again! I think it's almost time for an update for me too :D (not 10 cars at a time though :P)

[sameerrao]

Thanks guys for your nice comments .... Its makes this obsession of mine seem worthwhile :D

The 288 GTO really made my day. I could not find it in US so I got it from Italy (www.warmup.it/store/models.html). I think it is available on ebay though ... but not that cheap.

As for the 348 its decent from outside but from inside it is poor to average. I dont think HW made a 348 though .... I would have snapped it up instead of Burago anyday.

I am not sure why the 348 did not get adequate attention from HW. However this mirrors reality - wrt the real cars buyers go for the 308/328 or 355/360 .. there isnt much demand for the 348 . Middle brother syndrome? Maybe ....

[sameerrao]

It is a (1:32) Fly Ferrari 512S Le Mans Car - which battled along with the Porsche 917s in the 70s. Love the Engine/driver details and Paint finish. Almost too beautiful to race :)

The best looking sports prototype cars IMO along with the 330 P4 and Rothmans 956....

http://img74.exs.cx/img74/1720/DSCN4295.th.jpg (http://img74.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img74&image=DSCN4295.jpg) http://img74.exs.cx/img74/2382/DSCN4296.th.jpg (http://img74.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img74&image=DSCN4296.jpg) http://img74.exs.cx/img74/4113/DSCN4297.th.jpg (http://img74.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img74&image=DSCN4297.jpg) http://img74.exs.cx/img74/1499/DSCN4298.th.jpg (http://img74.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img74&image=DSCN4298.jpg) http://img74.exs.cx/img74/3237/DSCN4299.th.jpg (http://img74.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img74&image=DSCN4299.jpg)

[sameerrao]

New addition after a long time - its a Michael Schumacher Benetton F1 car from a Tamiya kit. I didn't build it myself though

http://img112.exs.cx/img112/6015/DSCN4300.th.jpg (http://img112.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img112&image=DSCN4300.jpg)http://img112.exs.cx/img112/300/DSCN4301.th.jpg (http://img112.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img112&image=DSCN4301.jpg)http://img112.exs.cx/img112/4875/DSCN4302.th.jpg (http://img112.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img112&image=DSCN4302.jpg)


Update: Went out for a drive and found these 1:32 beauties -

1957 Maserati 250F (J M Fangio) - Scaletrix Sport
http://img131.exs.cx/img131/3332/DSCN4304.th.jpg (http://img131.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img131&image=DSCN4304.jpg)

1957 Vanwall (S Moss)
http://img131.exs.cx/img131/8262/DSCN4307.th.jpg (http://img131.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img131&image=DSCN4307.jpg)

Hope Scaletrix come up with F1 cars from the 1930s and 1960s :D

[sikx5]

Wow man thats a great collection mate!

what do you think of the hotwheel quality? are they any good detail wise also?

[sameerrao]

Wow man thats a great collection mate!

what do you think of the hotwheel quality? are they any good detail wise also?

I think Hotwheels is pretty good considering the price - most of their models can be bought for $20-30. But the Kyosho and Autoart models are noticeably better in quality but cost about double.

If you are Ferrari fan you are pretty much stuck with Hotwheels for the most part and Kyosho for about 4 models.

For other car makes, go for Autoart if you can.

From a detail perspective, HW render the exterior pretty well but they lose out on the wheels (too shiny!) and interior finish(wrong gear stick locations, poor detailing!). Also the engine is not photo-etched so it is not as good as Kyosho or anyone else.

The best Hotwheels I have are:
- Ferrari F40
- Ferrari 288 GTO
- Ferrari 250 LM
- Ferrari Enzo
- Ferrari 166MM
- Ferrari F1 cars

[sameerrao]

Bought some more slots after nearly a month :)

1. 1:32 Sauber Petronas C21 - Carrera
http://img62.exs.cx/img62/5561/k5udscn4421.th.jpg (http://img62.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img62&image=k5udscn4421.jpg)

2. 1:32 Lotus 72D - Emmo Fittipaldi - Vanquish
http://img62.exs.cx/img62/7264/j6pdscn4423.th.jpg (http://img62.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img62&image=j6pdscn4423.jpg)

3. 1:32 Minardi 2002 - Mark Webber - SCX
http://img62.exs.cx/img62/2460/u8ndscn4424.th.jpg (http://img62.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img62&image=u8ndscn4424.jpg)

4. 1:24 Dodge Charger Daytona 1970 - Bobby Isaac - Carrera
http://img62.exs.cx/img62/9076/f0jdscn4425.th.jpg (http://img62.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img62&image=f0jdscn4425.jpg)

[TT]

Nice additions once again, but you pasted the wrong code :) you must use the one with and not [img=] ;)

[sameerrao]

Thanks TT - I picked the wrong link from imageshack :D

[sameerrao]

Bought myself two slots today as a combined New Years and Birthday gift...

Scaletrix 1:32 Lister Storm LMP 900
http://img46.exs.cx/img46/3310/dscn44519mj.th.jpg (http://img46.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img46&image=dscn44519mj.jpg)
This is an ultra fast car - a veritable rocket even in my inexperienced hands. The paint scheme is to die for. Has both front and rear lights...

Scaletrix 1:32 Porsche 911 GT3R
http://img46.exs.cx/img46/442/dscn44547iw.th.jpg (http://img46.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img46&image=dscn44547iw.jpg)
Nice car - a little tail happy. Just like the real thing.

[dingo]

since you are sticking with slot cars now, do you want to get rid of that 288GTO by HW? :P I have been looking everywhere for one but can't get my hands it......I'm desperate :(

[sameerrao]

since you are sticking with slot cars now, do you want to get rid of that 288GTO by HW? :P I have been looking everywhere for one but can't get my hands it......I'm desperate :(

I love my F-cars and wont get rid of any of them for sure ... I did some research for you and found the following site where you can get the 288GTO

http://www.lapassione.co.uk/?pid=display&cat=2&sub_cat=60

[dingo]

Thanks alot mate for the link, I have emailed them to see what the postage costs to Perth are - hopefully not to much :)

[dingo]

I just got the reply - that model is out of stock :( Why do they still list it on their website then?
Thanks for your help anyway sameer :wink:

[sameerrao]

Three slots in the last two days ..

1. 1/32 Lamborghini Countach LP5000S by Autoart

http://img111.exs.cx/img111/3260/dscn44656zb.th.jpg (http://img111.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img111&image=dscn44656zb.jpg)

Awesome paint job. Nice interior. Only negative is that it is missing a driver. Very smooth out of the box. A must buy!

2. 1/32 Ferrari 360 Modena Challenge by Proslot
http://img111.exs.cx/img111/4558/dscn44680rh.th.jpg (http://img111.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img111&image=dscn44680rh.jpg)

3. 1/32 Jaguar D Type by Carrera
http://img111.exs.cx/img111/9553/dscn44704tc.th.jpg (http://img111.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img111&image=dscn44704tc.jpg)

My Gulf liveried GT40 should be coming in pretty soon...

[TT]

The Countach is very lovely for sure!

[dingo]

yep the Lambo looks great, I've never really looked too closely at slot cars so what does the average one cost?

[sameerrao]

yep the Lambo looks great, I've never really looked too closely at slot cars so what does the average one cost?

I would say between USD$30-50.

I am not sure about Oz$ but I would say pricewise it will be between hotwheels and Kyosho for 1:18.

was gonna say that the Lambo was too nice to be a slot car... then I saw the AutoArt name writen above it, jejeje... that explains it all!!!
Yeah Autoart makes good looking slot cars but Fly and Scaletrix are very nice too. The slot cars have been prettied up over the last couple years to attract diecast collectors (like me)

[RC45]

Three slots in the last two days ..

1. 1/32 Lamborghini Countach LP5000S by Autoart

http://img111.exs.cx/img111/3260/dscn44656zb.th.jpg (http://img111.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img111&image=dscn44656zb.jpg)

Awesome paint job. Nice interior. Only negative is that it is missing a driver. Very smooth out of the box. A must buy!

Nice... hope you got your order in for the AutoArt Muira SV? I got the email yesterday that UPS has mine on a truck.. :D

[sameerrao]

RC, Where did you get it from? I need to buy it...

[RC45]

http://www.CollectorsNetUSA.com

[sameerrao]

Two more 1/32 slots added this week:

1. Porsche 1987 962C - Repsol livery by Slot-it
2. Shelby Cobra Daytona by monogram

http://img163.exs.cx/img163/8773/dscn44728je.th.jpg (http://img163.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img163&image=dscn44728je.jpg) http://img163.exs.cx/img163/6221/dscn44739ri.th.jpg (http://img163.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img163&image=dscn44739ri.jpg)

The 962 has a phenom paint job and the Cobra has one of the coolest shapes ever - very nicely detailed along with a spare tire as well. The slot-it cars are reputed to be among the fastest "stock" slot cars. Its a pity i wont get to race them till March as I am going on vaction and then straight back to California for 3 weeks :(

[TT]

Once again, top quality additions dude! The Cobra is a must I guess :D

[sameerrao]

Got a GT40 recently - my first. I wanted the Gulf GT40 but it was out of stock for a long time

Its an awesomely fast and stable car. Even in my amateur hands it was a veritable rocketship. Along with the Lister LMP900 this must be the easiest car to drive quickly...

Scaletrix 1967 ShelbyGT40
http://img205.exs.cx/img205/7838/dscn44754vn.th.jpg (http://img205.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img205&image=dscn44754vn.jpg)http://img205.exs.cx/img205/3627/dscn44765cw.th.jpg (http://img205.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img205&image=dscn44765cw.jpg)

[sameerrao]

I received a couple of slots last week. I am posting some stock pictures of these cars as my camera is home and I wont be seeing it for another 4 weeks. I will post the real thing when I get back to Big H.

1. 1/32 Carrera Ferrari F2002
http://www.onlytrains.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/2025706.jpg

2. 1/32 Carrera Ferrari 575 GTC
http://www.slot32.de/status/n/Carrera_25726_g.jpg

3. 1/32 Carrera Ferrari Enzo
http://www.onlytrains.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/2025702.jpg

I also bought 2 1/18s - Ferrari F355 Spider (red) and Ferrari 512M (red) both from Hot Wheels. But as all of you have these cars, there is no need to post pictures :)

For Ferrari fans, the following slot cars will be available this year:

- Ferrari F430 (Red or Yellow or Silver)
- Ferrari 512BB LM
- Ferrari 166/212 - bit bulbous to my eyes
- Ferrari F2005 - Schumi and Rubens
- Maserati MC12 Racing version - not a Ferrari but awesome in its own right
- Ferrari 575 GTC - multiple race schemes
- Ferrari 250 SWB (1/24)
- Ferrari 330P4 (1/24)

See here for more details: http://www.onlytrains.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=CC&Category_Code=Carsev

[RC45]

Nice.

I wish they (Carrera) would fix the ugly wheels on the Enzo - and I see they are using them on the F430 as well.. :(

I may have to use a spare set of 575GTC wheels improve the Enzo's.

[sameerrao]

Yeah! The wheels on the Enzo are really plain Jane.... The 575 is nicely detailed though...

[sameerrao]

Scalatrix 1/32 Maserati MC12

Looks pretty sweet!

http://img209.echo.cx/img209/3910/dscn57121go.th.jpg (http://img209.echo.cx/my.php?image=dscn57121go.jpg)
http://img25.echo.cx/img25/1633/dscn57144ht.th.jpg (http://img25.echo.cx/my.php?image=dscn57144ht.jpg)

[BADMIHAI]

Damn nice Masser. 8)

[sameerrao]

Exoto 1/32 1968 Lotus 49 - Jim Clark - Winner of Kyalami, South Africa

The second coolest looking F1 car in my book after the 1967 Gurney Eagle Weslake :)

Good Exoto detailing as usual.

http://img152.echo.cx/img152/1043/dscn57270fu.th.jpg (http://img152.echo.cx/my.php?image=dscn57270fu.jpg)http://img152.echo.cx/img152/4006/dscn57297ko.th.jpg (http://img152.echo.cx/my.php?image=dscn57297ko.jpg)http://img152.echo.cx/img152/16/dscn57305jz.th.jpg (http://img152.echo.cx/my.php?image=dscn57305jz.jpg)http://img152.echo.cx/img152/349/dscn57285ai.th.jpg (http://img152.echo.cx/my.php?image=dscn57285ai.jpg)

[sameerrao]

Long time since I posted anything - I bought a few cars but what with my camera in California and my cars in Houston - I havent been posting any pics of them.

I bought a couple of cars at Laguna Seca and took some pics ..

Hot Wheels 1:18 F430
http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/1945/dscn07022wg.th.jpg (http://img378.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn07022wg.jpg)http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/546/dscn07047em.th.jpg (http://img378.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn07047em.jpg)

Hot Wheels 1:18 Ferrari F2004
http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/2900/dscn06996tn.th.jpg (http://img378.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn06996tn.jpg)

SCX 1:32 Ferrari F2004 (slot car)
http://img378.imageshack.us/img378/4508/dscn07008jt.th.jpg (http://img378.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn07008jt.jpg)

Some of the other stuff I bought but no pics include an R/C F2004 and a MRRC 1:32 Cobra slot car

[sameerrao]

1:10 F2004 R/c car - goes like stink.

http://img451.imageshack.us/img451/5640/dscn07360tq.th.jpg (http://img451.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn07360tq.jpg)http://img451.imageshack.us/img451/6601/dscn07489ay.th.jpg (http://img451.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn07489ay.jpg)

1961 Ferrari 156 F1 car - Phil Hill - Scalextric 1:32
1960 Cooper Climax T53 - Jack Brabham - Scalextric 1:32
Comes in cool collector cases with a brief driver snapshot
http://img482.imageshack.us/img482/8092/dscn07370ub.th.jpg (http://img482.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn07370ub.jpg)http://img482.imageshack.us/img482/4593/dscn07445pd.th.jpg (http://img482.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn07445pd.jpg)http://img482.imageshack.us/img482/8051/dscn07452tp.th.jpg (http://img482.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn07452tp.jpg)http://img482.imageshack.us/img482/820/dscn07460vi.th.jpg (http://img482.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn07460vi.jpg)

[momodels]

Those Ferraris looks great sameerrao 8)

[sameerrao]

1967 Ferrari 330P4 slot car - Carrera 1:24

Boy .. she is a beaut! My all time fave Ferrari prototype. The car is lovingly detailed.

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/8118/dscn07493lt.th.jpg (http://img29.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn07493lt.jpg)http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/5075/dscn07516gk.th.jpg (http://img121.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn07516gk.jpg)http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/9171/dscn07524rw.th.jpg (http://img121.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn07524rw.jpg)http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/9679/dscn07555tv.th.jpg (http://img121.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn07555tv.jpg)http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/7333/dscn07639sn.th.jpg (http://img121.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn07639sn.jpg)

Audi R8 - SCX - 1:32 Gulf Oil racing colors ...
http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/3443/dscn07567hz.th.jpg (http://img121.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn07567hz.jpg)http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/5036/dscn07570mn.th.jpg (http://img121.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn07570mn.jpg)

The Gulf gang (the GT40 doesnt have the logo but the paint scheme!)
http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/3825/dscn07592rn.th.jpg (http://img121.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn07592rn.jpg)

[sameerrao]

I remembered yours pics mate! Hence the group shot 8)

[sameerrao]

Its been a month since I last added on to my collection. I thought it was time to add one or two cars to my collection ... but this time I went really bonkers - I bought a lot of them.

This is my first real serious foray into 1:43 scale. I had a few earlier when I first got started collecting but then I focussed on 1:18 and 1:32. The problem was that there were a couple of Ferraris I wanted that seemed to be only available in 1:43 or were exorbitantly expensive in bigger sizes.

So I bought 13 models:!: :( :D

I rationalized this (don't we all try to do this with our addictions :) ) by saying that this a Christmas gift and New Years gift and birthday gift (coming in a few days) all rolled in one. The pain in the wallet sort of ebbed away but not completely.

I opened one box and pulled out 5 models - the rest will be opened on Christmas Day and on New Years (which also happens to be my b'day)

1/43 Bang Ferrari 250 SWB - Stirling Moss
http://img471.imageshack.us/img471/3937/dscn08216qo.th.jpg (http://img471.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08216qo.jpg)http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/2668/dscn08221lj.th.jpg (http://img463.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08221lj.jpg)http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/9687/dscn08259lp.th.jpg (http://img463.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08259lp.jpg)

This was the car I was lusting for a long, long time and now I got it! Same for the next one!

1/43 Brumm Ferrari 312PB - Jacky Ickx and Clay Regazzoni
http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/1773/dscn08287pt.th.jpg (http://img463.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08287pt.jpg)http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/4705/dscn08295hb.th.jpg (http://img463.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08295hb.jpg)http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/5992/dscn08314ip.th.jpg (http://img463.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08314ip.jpg)

1/43 Bang Ferrari 250 TdF - Jean Behra
http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/8627/dscn08321uo.th.jpg (http://img463.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08321uo.jpg)http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/1310/dscn08330fn.th.jpg (http://img463.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08330fn.jpg)http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/7677/dscn08344ab.th.jpg (http://img463.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08344ab.jpg)

1/43 Best Ferrari 290MM - JM Fangio
http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/1852/dscn08376kg.th.jpg (http://img463.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08376kg.jpg)http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/2557/dscn08383wc.th.jpg (http://img477.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08383wc.jpg)http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/4613/dscn08397im.th.jpg (http://img477.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08397im.jpg)

1/43 IXO Ferrari 375 Plus - Le Mans Winner
http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/6395/dscn08404vl.th.jpg (http://img477.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08404vl.jpg)http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/311/dscn08416kx.th.jpg (http://img477.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08416kx.jpg)http://img477.imageshack.us/img477/7818/dscn08436mq.th.jpg (http://img477.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08436mq.jpg)

[momodels]

Gorgeous Ferraris you have there. :drool: I wish them in 1/18 :x-mas:

[sameerrao]

OK ... Here are the contents of the Christmas Box opened...

This is the F1 set

1/43 Brumm 1950 Alfa Romeo 158 - G. Farina
http://img419.imageshack.us/img419/9997/dscn08469rg.th.jpg (http://img419.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08469rg.jpg)http://img419.imageshack.us/img419/2673/dscn08486sb.th.jpg (http://img419.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08486sb.jpg)http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/700/dscn08479hk.th.jpg (http://img331.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08479hk.jpg)

1/43 Brumm 1951 Ferrari 375 Italian GP winner - A. Ascari
http://img331.imageshack.us/img331/1305/dscn08491tb.th.jpg (http://img331.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08491tb.jpg)http://img286.imageshack.us/img286/8723/dscn08507xw.th.jpg (http://img286.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08507xw.jpg)http://img286.imageshack.us/img286/7456/dscn08519ky.th.jpg (http://img286.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08519ky.jpg)

1/43 Brumm 312 1970 Ferrari 312B "Austria GP" WINNER Jacky Ickx
http://img286.imageshack.us/img286/7030/dscn08550oe.th.jpg (http://img286.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08550oe.jpg)http://img286.imageshack.us/img286/1359/dscn08562ri.th.jpg (http://img286.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08562ri.jpg)http://img286.imageshack.us/img286/6954/dscn08571fb.th.jpg (http://img286.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08571fb.jpg)

1/43 Brumm 1982 Ferrari 126C2 "Long Beach GP" Gilles Villeneuve
http://img286.imageshack.us/img286/6749/dscn08536jg.th.jpg (http://img286.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08536jg.jpg)http://img286.imageshack.us/img286/2761/dscn08528ka.th.jpg (http://img286.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08528ka.jpg)http://img286.imageshack.us/img286/8211/dscn08540eq.th.jpg (http://img286.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08540eq.jpg)

4 more cars to go ... will be opened on my b'day

[momodels]

Another great additions, congrats :x-mas:

[sameerrao]

Nice additions!! :D You really love vintage Ferraris!! :wank:

Yessir! And other makes too

Actually 3 of the four cars that I havent opened yet are about 15-20 years older than earliest of these F1 cars. Care to make any guesses?

Two of them feature the greatest GP driver of all time.

[sameerrao]

Ok ... this is the final set of cars

1/43 Brumm 1934 Bugatti Type 59 - Tazio Nuvolari
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/2173/dscn08587xc.th.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08587xc.jpg)http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/5128/dscn08600mv.th.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08600mv.jpg)http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/9562/dscn08610zo.th.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08610zo.jpg)

1/43 Brumm 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 - Mille Miglia winner - Tazio Nuvolari/Compagnoni
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/4813/dscn08620bp.th.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08620bp.jpg)http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/493/dscn08648lc.th.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08648lc.jpg)http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/4505/dscn08631ev.th.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08631ev.jpg)

--> What can i say ... the greatest driver ever - I had to buy it :D

1/43 Brumm 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 - Mille Miglia winner - Borzacchini/Bignami
http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/9005/dscn08695pj.th.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08695pj.jpg)http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/5610/dscn08712ng.th.jpg (http://img530.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08712ng.jpg)
--> I saw the real car at the Pebble Beach Concours this year - it is currently owned by Ralph Lauren. I love the aero package over the rear wheel - very cool!

1/43 Brumm 1957 Maserati 450S - Nurburgring - Schell/Hermann
http://img498.imageshack.us/img498/4564/dscn08658ij.th.jpg (http://img498.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08658ij.jpg)http://img498.imageshack.us/img498/8273/dscn08667at.th.jpg (http://img498.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08667at.jpg)http://img498.imageshack.us/img498/1194/dscn08674mf.th.jpg (http://img498.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn08674mf.jpg)

A few more 1/43 cars are in the offing - I have a sickness for which I can't seem to find a cure ...

[Vansquish]

I have to say I'm not a huge fan of prewar racers either, but that 450S is just gorgeous...I'm halfway thinking I might want to try and start a 1:43 collection of my own hehe.

[sameerrao]

To me, the 1930s, 1960s and 1980s were the best eras from a Grand Prix and Sports car perspective. Fabulous cars and fantastic drivers ...

Any way to each their own - there is always a racing car to please everyone of you :P :D

Looks like I have officially joined the 1/43 club

[sameerrao]

Two more additions

1/43 Best Ferrari 275 GTB/4 N.A.R.T. Spyder
1/43 Best Ferrari 275 GTB/4
http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/3305/dscn09115cz.th.jpg (http://img377.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09115cz.jpg)http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/8126/dscn09161wh.th.jpg (http://img377.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09161wh.jpg)http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/7688/dscn09177wg.th.jpg (http://img377.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09177wg.jpg)

[sameerrao]

Thanks - I love the way the Kamm tail is executed in the Spyder - it slopes down from the hood area and then sharply raises to finish as a spoiler. Mouthwatering curves :drool:

My pictures dont show it too well though - maybe I should take the pictures during the day!

[TransAm]

Nice new cars you have there, Sameer.

I must admit there seems to be a lot more choice in 1:43, although my collection is a mere 5 1:18 cars so far - I havent yet purchased 1:43.

I noticed in 1:43 a lot of older cars like the mk1 fiesta and mk1 escort that you cant find in 1:18. Wierd cars to want in your collection maybe, but I'm nostalgic!

[sameerrao]

Nice new cars you have there, Sameer.

I must admit there seems to be a lot more choice in 1:43, although my collection is a mere 5 1:18 cars so far - I havent yet purchased 1:43.

I noticed in 1:43 a lot of older cars like the mk1 fiesta and mk1 escort that you cant find in 1:18. Wierd cars to want in your collection maybe, but I'm nostalgic!

Go for it ... you wont regret it. I love the old Rally Escorts as driven by legends such as Roger Clark, Ari Vatenen, Hannu Mikkola among others.

I also want to get a Lotus Cortina driven by J Clark - giant killer of a car :)

[RC45]

^^ and Sarel van der Merwe in his early career...

[sameerrao]

1/32 Carrera Ferrari 512 BB LeMans (slot)
http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/5173/dscn09236la.th.jpg (http://img386.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09236la.jpg)http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/8773/dscn09248ts.th.jpg (http://img386.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09248ts.jpg)

[RC45]

Were you up at HSRC thoday?

I looked at it... but am waiting for my 575GTC in delovery rd.. ;)

[sameerrao]

Were you up at HSRC thoday?

I looked at it... but am waiting for my 575GTC in delovery rd.. ;)

Yeah ... I was in your neighborhood with my real estate agent looking for a house to buy and after seeing some shitty houses, I broke off and hit the slot place before returning home.

I get mad when people claim to have wood flooring and tile when there is like 2 sq ft of wood. Fucking liars!

I think I might be headed to the Woodlands and some other parts of the N-NW tomorrow for more house hunting.

They have a nice, black 575 GTC. I think they might have a red also.

There was another guy at HRRC with a Silver Z06 with some Nitto tires - do you now him?

[TransAm]

Yeah ... I was in your neighborhood with my real estate agent looking for a house to buy and after seeing some shitty houses

Did he really just say that? :rofl:

Man, that's rude! You should apologise! :lol:

[RC45]

Were you up at HSRC thoday?

I looked at it... but am waiting for my 575GTC in delovery rd.. ;)

Yeah ... I was in your neighborhood with my real estate agent looking for a house to buy and after seeing some shitty houses, I broke off and hit the slot place before returning home.

Hey - I know my neighbourhood is shitty.. but did you have to tell everyone else... :P ;)


I get mad when people claim to have wood flooring and tile when there is like 2 sq ft of wood. Fucking liars!

I think I might be headed to the Woodlands and some other parts of the N-NW tomorrow for more house hunting.

Their agents help them "decribe" their home.. see I tell epople marketing is all bullshit - but no, they won't believe me.. ;)

The Woodlands is great - but be aware that commute is getting to be a killer - worse than 290 - much like I10.. you might want to do a simulated commute at 7am and at 5pm onceyou find a place and are about to commit to buy it.


They have a nice, black 575 GTC. I think they might have a red also.

There was another guy at HRRC with a Silver Z06 with some Nitto tires - do you now him?
Yeah Russ is gettng me the red 575 and the GT3 RS and the Jabba Lambo.

That is Robs car... has about 450rwhp..(510bhp) and will run and gun with (maybe even beat) a stock C6 Z06).

Hooks like crazy with those Nittos.

[sameerrao]

Were you up at HSRC thoday?

I looked at it... but am waiting for my 575GTC in delovery rd.. ;)

Yeah ... I was in your neighborhood with my real estate agent looking for a house to buy and after seeing some shitty houses, I broke off and hit the slot place before returning home.

Hey - I know my neighbourhood is shitty.. but did you have to tell everyone else... :P ;)


I get mad when people claim to have wood flooring and tile when there is like 2 sq ft of wood. Fucking liars!

I think I might be headed to the Woodlands and some other parts of the N-NW tomorrow for more house hunting.

Their agents help them "decribe" their home.. see I tell epople marketing is all bullshit - but no, they won't believe me.. ;)

The Woodlands is great - but be aware that commute is getting to be a killer - worse than 290 - much like I10.. you might want to do a simulated commute at 7am and at 5pm onceyou find a place and are about to commit to buy it.


They have a nice, black 575 GTC. I think they might have a red also.

There was another guy at HRRC with a Silver Z06 with some Nitto tires - do you now him?
Yeah Russ is gettng me the red 575 and the GT3 RS and the Jabba Lambo.

That is Robs car... has about 450rwhp..(510bhp) and will run and gun with (maybe even beat) a stock C6 Z06).

Hooks like crazy with those Nittos.

:lol:

Sorry for the "Lost in translation" bit - I mean't that I saw some shitty houses today - the area is nice though. :)

I wish I can find something near 290 - Stonegate or so.

As most of my work is outside Houston - the commute shouldnt be too much of a factor - I really like the wooded surroundings - very picturesque and unlike the Galleria area wher I live now.

[sameerrao]

It looks nice - add some Logos and you are all set! 8)

It could also serve as a "Prova" or Prtotype version w/o logos :)

[sameerrao]

I like that Tyrrell without decals :D

BTW sameerrao, why does the title say 1:7 512BB?? that's a 1:32 slot car!! :?

1/7 = Jan 7 :lol:

[sameerrao]

Some more cars joined the Scuderia Rao last night ...

1/43 Art Model 1962 Ferrari 246 SP - Hill-Gendebien
http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/3484/dscn09256mt.th.jpg (http://img11.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09256mt.jpg)http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/1462/dscn09269zz.th.jpg (http://img397.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09269zz.jpg)

1/43 Best 1966 Ferrari 330 GTS - Commendatore
http://img397.imageshack.us/img397/98/dscn09279fi.th.jpg (http://img397.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09279fi.jpg)http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/2849/dscn09289df.th.jpg (http://img467.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09289df.jpg)http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/3691/dscn09296lr.th.jpg (http://img467.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09296lr.jpg)

1/43 IXO Ferrari 250P - 1963 Le Mans winner
http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/7273/dscn09332xt.th.jpg (http://img467.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09332xt.jpg)http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/2399/dscn09345ix.th.jpg (http://img467.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09345ix.jpg)http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/8187/dscn09356ht.th.jpg (http://img467.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09356ht.jpg)

1/43 Brumm 1958 Ferrari 246 GP - Peter Collins - British GP winner
http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/2378/dscn09360bl.th.jpg (http://img467.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09360bl.jpg)http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/756/dscn09375ri.th.jpg (http://img467.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09375ri.jpg)

1/43 Brumm 1962 Lotus 25 - Jim Clark - Spa GP winner
http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/3071/dscn09318hf.th.jpg (http://img467.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09318hf.jpg)http://img467.imageshack.us/img467/5553/dscn09329fg.th.jpg (http://img467.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09329fg.jpg)

All of them are really well detailed 8)

[sameerrao]

Some more additions to Scuderia Rao today

1. Brumm 1:43 1959 Ferrari TR59 - Pedro Rodriquez
http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/2761/dscn09385ru.th.jpg (http://img484.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09385ru.jpg)http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/79/dscn09393cx.th.jpg (http://img484.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09393cx.jpg)http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/8935/dscn09403fj.th.jpg (http://img384.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09403fj.jpg)

2. ArtModel 1:43 1953 Ferrari 375MM - Luigi Villoresi/Marzotto
http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/9182/dscn09415qm.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09415qm.jpg)http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/2393/dscn09424uo.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09424uo.jpg)http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/9449/dscn09432uf.th.jpg (http://img476.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09432uf.jpg)

3. Bang 1:43 1960 250 GTE - Series 1 - F1 Pace Car
http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/7348/dscn09579kw.th.jpg (http://img476.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09579kw.jpg)http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/2897/dscn09583js.th.jpg (http://img476.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09583js.jpg)http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/9649/dscn09593ux.th.jpg (http://img476.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09593ux.jpg)

4. Minichamps 1:43 1986 Williams FW11 - Nigel Mansell - love seeing the Red 5 again 8) ...
http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/4751/dscn09529pz.th.jpg (http://img476.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09529pz.jpg)http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/9249/dscn09532xs.th.jpg (http://img476.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09532xs.jpg)http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/6229/dscn09550yr.th.jpg (http://img476.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09550yr.jpg)http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/4541/dscn09564la.th.jpg (http://img476.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09564la.jpg)

5. GMP 1:43 1969 McLaren M8B "high Wing" Denny Hulme
http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/5904/dscn09477jy.th.jpg (http://img369.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09477jy.jpg)http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/145/dscn09482qn.th.jpg (http://img476.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09482qn.jpg)http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/4639/dscn09498yl.th.jpg (http://img476.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09498yl.jpg)http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/7316/dscn09502xk.th.jpg (http://img476.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn09502xk.jpg)

[momodels]

I wish all those Ferraris in 1/18 from Kyosho :(

[sameerrao]

^^^ That isnt likely to happen. The market for these old cars are really small. Pretty much 90%+ of 1:18 Ferrari scale model collectors are into the newer cars. The 43 scale seems to be for the die-hard collectors.

However some of these oldies can be found in 1:18 made by custom builders in Italy - costs $$$. Not in my price range for sure.

[JK]

Nice additions, especially 250 GTE :D

[momodels]

^^^ That isnt likely to happen. The market for these old cars are really small. Pretty much 90%+ of 1:18 Ferrari scale model collectors are into the newer cars. The 43 scale seems to be for the die-hard collectors.

However some of these oldies can be found in 1:18 made by custom builders in Italy - costs $$$. Not in my price range for sure.

http://www.biante.com.au/new-model-showroom.htm?action=details&id=114

I would wait, CMC would also do every year some old Ferrari and it looks that maybe also BBR. Yes price would be high but look at the details 8)

[sameerrao]

^^^ Nice website ... can see what cars on the horizon 8)

[momodels]

F40LM from Exoto sounds great :twisted:

[sameerrao]

Your collection is growing pretty fast lately, especially since 2006 started! :P

I am not too busy at work now - hence all all this frikkin purchasing :lol:
I wish I was on a project now - the purchases will trickle down.

At least I am keeping up with Scuderia Mas for now (BTW do you own Mas du Clos? :P )

[sameerrao]

The Scuderia Rao has a new home ... just got the bookcases assembled and finally got the cars out of its boxes ...

Bookshelf #1: The Racing shelf
F1 cars on top 7 shalves and then the GT start.
http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/592/dscn11269vy.th.jpg (http://img70.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn11269vy.jpg)http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/5149/dscn11271mb.th.jpg (http://img70.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn11271mb.jpg)http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/306/dscn11288fd.th.jpg (http://img70.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn11288fd.jpg)

There are 2 special cars coming in here and have been alloted the empty spots in row 5 with the other Exotos.

Bookshelf #2: The Road car shelf
A few GT cars sneaked in though and some mags...
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/5741/dscn11296zs.th.jpg (http://img86.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn11296zs.jpg)http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/3460/dscn11303eh.th.jpg (http://img70.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn11303eh.jpg)http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/6654/dscn11316nr.th.jpg (http://img86.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn11316nr.jpg)

[sameerrao]

I need to buy glass doors for thesesometime in the future though I admit I am not too bothered about dust. I clean the cars once a year or when all I am seeing is dust and not the car :lol:

[sameerrao]

Okay ... these are the cars that re-introduced me to the addiction. Specifically, I would like to thank Momodels (may your soul rot in hell ;)) for his pictures of the 250F. This made it a must-have for me and then when I started rationalizing when I buy this car why not get this also and before you know it these buggers arrived at my doorstep today...

1:18 CMC Maserati 250F
http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/4020/dscn12575lr.th.jpg (http://img388.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn12575lr.jpg)http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/1050/dscn12591iu.th.jpg (http://img388.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn12591iu.jpg)http://img387.imageshack.us/img387/5452/dscn12586hy.th.jpg (http://img387.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn12586hy.jpg)http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/8890/dscn12609sa.th.jpg (http://img361.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn12609sa.jpg)http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/5964/dscn12611pm.th.jpg (http://img361.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn12611pm.jpg)http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/5041/dscn12627aw.th.jpg (http://img361.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn12627aw.jpg)

1:18 Carousel 1 AAR Eagle - Spa - Dan Gurney
I love the blued out exhausts and the Eagle nose - truly spectacular car and I am lucky enough to have seen it in the flesh - it is magnificent work of art
http://img455.imageshack.us/img455/1386/dscn12534mi.th.jpg (http://img455.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn12534mi.jpg)http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/8906/dscn12522nn.th.jpg (http://img63.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn12522nn.jpg)http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/9426/dscn12556wr.th.jpg (http://img63.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn12556wr.jpg)http://img455.imageshack.us/img455/2935/dscn12548fi.th.jpg (http://img455.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn12548fi.jpg)

The best looking F1 cars of all time - group set
http://img307.imageshack.us/img307/9681/dscn12644fq.th.jpg (http://img307.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn12644fq.jpg)http://img307.imageshack.us/img307/4572/dscn12650az.th.jpg (http://img307.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn12650az.jpg)http://img307.imageshack.us/img307/7111/dscn12672rc.th.jpg (http://img307.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn12672rc.jpg)http://img307.imageshack.us/img307/714/dscn12664nw.th.jpg (http://img307.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn12664nw.jpg)http://img307.imageshack.us/img307/2509/dscn12685xd.th.jpg (http://img307.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn12685xd.jpg)

1:43 IXO BMW M3 - B. Beguin
1:43 IXO Audi Quattro S1 - Wlater Roehrl
1:43 Minichamps Bennetton B188 - Alessandro Nannini
http://img307.imageshack.us/img307/1795/dscn12692fr.th.jpg (http://img307.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn12692fr.jpg)http://img307.imageshack.us/img307/1793/dscn12717zq.th.jpg (http://img307.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn12717zq.jpg)http://img307.imageshack.us/img307/6605/dscn12721dt.th.jpg (http://img307.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn12721dt.jpg)

I guess I am back with a vengeance ;)

[momodels]

Specifically, I would like to thank Momodels (may your soul rot in hell ;)) for his pictures of the 250F.

What do you mean? Which picture?

[sameerrao]

Specifically, I would like to thank Momodels (may your soul rot in hell ;)) for his pictures of the 250F.

What do you mean? Which picture?

I believe i got the wrong person - I meant Cheekycockney ... I guess that means I have to call the assassin and give him the new address ... Jeez :)

[sameerrao]

Thank you Senor President of the club (CEO of course is Momodels)

[RC45]

You're going to hate me when I show you what you need to get to display your cars ;)

http://www.crystalcaseworks.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=SFNT&Store_Code=CC-01

http://www.crystalcaseworks.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CC-01&Product_Code=CAST-118-5&Category_Code=A-118

I haver a number of these for my 1/43 and 11/32 and 1/18.

http://www.crystalcaseworks.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/118_5car.jpg
http://www.crystalcaseworks.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/118_6.jpg
http://www.crystalcaseworks.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/72carfs.jpg
http://www.crystalcaseworks.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/10_drag.jpg

Time to bust out the old Amex card again Sameer... ;)

[bmagni]

damn the maser is beautiful, congrats.
and keep on collecting ! :P

[sameerrao]

RC, I had a look at those but they were a bit too expensive for me. :)

[sameerrao]

More updates:

1:43 Sparks Pagani Zonda F
http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/2457/dscn13114vv.th.jpg (http://img85.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn13114vv.jpg)http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/2421/dscn13137ze.th.jpg (http://img487.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn13137ze.jpg)http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/5633/dscn13148xt.th.jpg (http://img487.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn13148xt.jpg)

1:43 Brumm 1962 BRM - Graham Hill - World Championship car
http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/8986/dscn13164fz.th.jpg (http://img487.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn13164fz.jpg)http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/6032/dscn13192uk.th.jpg (http://img487.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn13192uk.jpg)

1:43 Brumm 1956 Lancia-Ferrari D50 - JM Fangio
http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/9214/dscn13226fd.th.jpg (http://img487.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn13226fd.jpg)http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/3905/dscn13219ub.th.jpg (http://img487.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn13219ub.jpg)

1:43 Jolly Model Scuderia SSS 250 Breadvan --> I had this model for a few months but to forgot to post it :oops:
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/5598/dscn13233cj.th.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn13233cj.jpg)http://img487.imageshack.us/img487/4981/dscn13252xv.th.jpg (http://img487.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn13252xv.jpg)http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6896/dscn13273oq.th.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn13273oq.jpg)

[bmagni]

how good is the spark quality ?? theyr the only ones that make zondas so theres no option

[sameerrao]

^^ Looks very nice ... Minichamps quality... The roof is transparent .. you can see the interior quite clearly. Certainly worth a buy

[momodels]

Nice additions, I want Zonda F but color looks little bit different than original. Maybe it´s only on the pics :|

[sameerrao]

A long overdue update - it has been about 5 months since my last purchase .. I saw a sale going on and picked up these beauties ...

1/43 Minichamps MP14/4 Mika Hakkinen
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/4598/dsc7509hs2.th.jpg (http://img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc7509hs2.jpg)http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/7827/dsc7504gb1.th.jpg (http://img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc7504gb1.jpg)
--> the funny thing is that the rear wing says David but the helmet is Mika's :)

1/43 Art Model Ferrari 206 SP
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/1281/dsc7496sy5.th.jpg (http://img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc7496sy5.jpg)
Funny diorama set. The guy in white is the driver and the two guys in brown are mechanics. This is a pit stop scenario being enacted. One of the mechanics seems to be wiping the windscreen industriously while the other dude seems to be hunting for the fuel filler cap. The driver is angrily gesticulating to the fuelie "Yo Pazzo .. the fuel tank is in the rear not in the front." I am pretty sure Ross Brawn wouldnt have stood for this incompetence. :)

1/43 Art Model 1954 Ferrari 340 Mexico - driven by Phil Hill in the 1954 Beunos Aires 1000km
--> Pretty ugly for sure. But it was driven by America's first world champ. The 340 Mexico spider is much better looking. :)
http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/1368/dsc7497jh4.th.jpg (http://img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc7497jh4.jpg)http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/5319/dsc7502ct5.th.jpg (http://img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc7502ct5.jpg)http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/6781/dsc7501ni3.th.jpg (http://img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc7501ni3.jpg)

[TopGearNL]

Nice hakkinen model but the 1/43 Art Model Ferrari 206 SP is awesome!

The other Ferrari is nice aswell! :mrgreen:

[momodels]

That Ferrari diorama looks pretty good with commentary :lol: