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09-23-2004, 07:15 AM
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Best Companies
Well, i'm new in this forum and since i'm not doing anything, i tought about posting a list about the best companies of die-cast models. I'm not very knowledged about the subject, but i think it's a good idea.
I'll start:
AUTOart
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I don't have any models from this company, but from this forum and from pictures i have seen, the models are very good quality.
Site --> http://www.autoartmodels.com
Kyosho
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Same as above, don't have any models.
Site --> http://www.kyosho.com/diecast/index.html
Hot Wheels
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From them i have the 1:18 Enzo Ferrari, a positive mark about them is that the Ferrari models usually are only from them.
Maisto
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From them i have a 1:18 Mercedes Benz 280SE 1966, 1:18 1993 BMW 325i Cabrio, 1:18 Mercedes CLK LM and a 1:18 Hummer (Hard Top). For the price, the models are good quality.
Site --> http://www.maisto.com
BBurago
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I have a 1:18 Ferrari F40 and a 1:18 Ford Focus Rally Car 2000.
Site --> http://www.bburago.com/index.php
As you can see, I just have 7 models and the Enzo was the first model i bought this year and after a 5 or 6 years without buying anything.
I'm putting also a online shop link where i bought the Enzo Ferrari, it's from the uk --> http://www.grandprixlegends.com[/url]
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09-23-2004, 07:23 AM
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You should add Exoto and CMC to the top of the list.
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09-23-2004, 07:27 AM
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My idea is that all can post a brief description about the company and the link for their site, if possible. Since i'm a newbie about this, we could help others that have this hobby see what the best companies are.
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09-23-2004, 08:03 AM
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BBR
www.bbrmodels.it
Italian cars, mainly Ferrari in 43 scale. but occasioanlly they have larger ones.
thats all i know of
i know more about plastic kits than die casts
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09-23-2004, 11:47 AM
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for 1:18 u cant go wrong with auto art,i have between 15-20 auto art models.they are great.
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09-23-2004, 01:23 PM
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http://www.scalecars.com/ <--- out of Scottsdale,AZ. I tried to visit the shop once just before i moved from Phoenix but they were closed or had moved. i don't remember which.
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09-23-2004, 03:09 PM
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Also can add Minichamps for F1 cars as well as Exoto as Eric already mentioned.
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09-23-2004, 03:20 PM
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for 1/8 amalgam is great
and 1/20, studio 27
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09-23-2004, 06:45 PM
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exoto, exoto, exoto . not cheap, but the quality is OUTSTANDING.
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09-27-2004, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by tigerx
exoto, exoto, exoto . not cheap, but the quality is OUTSTANDING.
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I'm 100% with him.. The only thing about Exoto is that they made old racing cars.. except for now.. An Enzo and AM Vanguish
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09-27-2004, 03:44 PM
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BBR is now joining in on building 1/18 diecast. Quality should be as good as or better than Exoto's. There first 1/18 scale model will be the Ferrari Enzo.
1/18 BBR Ferrari Enzo
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09-27-2004, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric
BBR is now joining in on building 1/18 diecast. Quality should be as good as or better than Exoto's. There first 1/18 scale model will be the Ferrari Enzo.
1/18 BBR Ferrari Enzo
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yeah, as soon as its out im gonna buy it
its gonna have carbon fibre
photo etched engine and brakes
leather seats
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09-29-2004, 01:37 PM
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Also MR models are xtremely nice handbuild models.
Check this to see some amazing handbuilds: www.miniwerks.com
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10-01-2004, 07:21 AM
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How much will that Enzo cost? :shock:
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10-01-2004, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jon_s
How much will that Enzo cost? :shock:
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BBR is makin it in china so that the price is lower so it should be around 300-400 usd
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