GTPlanet Scale model thread

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Herpa 1:500 Airbus A330-200 Beluga XL
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Gemini 200 Buffalo Airways Lockheed L-188 Electra
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NG 1:400 Southwest Airlines 737-8's in Canyon Blue and Desert Gold
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All these models are just flawless. Can't find any defects and the moulds are so accurate to the real thing. They don't come cheap but the quality is top notch, much like the model car segment. What a time to be alive. I am delighted to see this once extremely niche hobby explode in popularity. The shop I go to is stacked with models every time I visit, and I never leave dissatisfied. It's crazy. There are boxes stacked on top of boxes, some being close to 2 metres tall. It's impossible to get a bad model these days because the segment is just soo competitive. NG, the makers of the Southwest 737's, have pushed the likes of Gemini Jets into making more accurate moulds with extra details. The best thing? It's the consumers that win big, hence why I keep coming back.
 
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toastet
I tried to sell a Gran Turismo Autoart Skyline R34 some time ago in the market section but it's not a good place to sell anything here. Tons of better plattforms out there.
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May you recommend me them, please? I know only ebay, but i has a limit of few items right now for some reason))
 
TonyBarracuda
May you recommend me them, please? I know only ebay, but i has a limit of few items right now for some reason))
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Specific Facebook-Groups for the model manufacturer working the best since you'll find specific buyers and everyone sees your post instead of having to search for it on ebay, etc. + the biggest online fleamarket site in your country (and ebay of course in most countries).
 
toastet
Specific Facebook-Groups for the model manufacturer working the best since you'll find specific buyers and everyone sees your post instead of having to search for it on ebay, etc. + the biggest online fleamarket site in your country (and ebay of course in most countries).
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Thanks. Will try to find these Facebook groups
 
Hi guys.

Can someone tell me if Autoart 1/18 cars have rolling wheels or not?

I'm considering of getting a black NA2 NSX-R while here in Akihabara.

Also, how is the quality? Never owned any as you can tell by my questions.

Apparently they have ABS-plastic body with zinc alloy "underbody"(?).
 
Savolainen83
Hi guys.

Can someone tell me if Autoart 1/18 cars have rolling wheels or not?

I'm considering of getting a black NA2 NSX-R while here in Akihabara.

Also, how is the quality? Never owned any as you can tell by my questions.

Apparently they have ABS-plastic body with zinc alloy "underbody"(?).
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Yes rolling wheels on metal and (at least the only one I got (Lexus LC500) in my collection in) resin. I would say quality overall is ok (considering the pricetag of often 300 €+ "only" ok) but that depends on the model. They sometimes have problems with liverys on racecars/tuning cars but that is not just model x has it it's more down to each individual one while most beeing fine some can have bad applied sponsors or stripes.
 
toastet
Yes rolling wheels on metal and (at least the only one I got (Lexus LC500) in my collection in) resin. I would say quality overall is ok (considering the pricetag of often 300 €+ "only" ok) but that depends on the model. They sometimes have problems with liverys on racecars/tuning cars but that is not just model x has it it's more down to each individual one while most beeing fine some can have bad applied sponsors or stripes.
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Thanks for the info.

The car I'm thinking is a roadcar, so less chance of badly applied decals. Not sure if I pull the trigger thou, might not go back for it, but time will tell.
 
toastet
Yes rolling wheels on metal and (at least the only one I got (Lexus LC500) in my collection in) resin. I would say quality overall is ok (considering the pricetag of often 300 €+ "only" ok) but that depends on the model. They sometimes have problems with liverys on racecars/tuning cars but that is not just model x has it it's more down to each individual one while most beeing fine some can have bad applied sponsors or stripes.
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ABS plastic not resin. The same material Lego and Bandai Namco used in their products.
 
And here is a legendary pair of cars.
This was the golden era of GT and the beginning of the Japanese series.

The Advan livery is tempting to classify the car as a member of the Taisan team, but they were not the only ones.

Team Kunimitsu, named after founder Takazashi Kunimitsu, fielded a red Turbo 964 in 1994 JGTC season. The co-pilot was none other than the legendary Keiichi Tsuchiya👑.
✒In 1994, when JGTC had just started, they did win at the stage in Sugo. Later in Mine they lost to the F40, taking second place. This is despite the fact that the team did not perform in the first two stages (out of five). Everyone was still catching up to the new championship. And in Fuji at the third stage they have not reached the chequed flag.
✒In 1995 (yellow-green PB livery), when other teams seriously joined the game, including semi-factory Japanese ones, the best result was 3rd place in Fuji.

🏁1/43 Porsche Turbo 964 JGTC GT1 1994 #100 Advan team Kunimitsu ❤
🏁1/43 Porsche Turbo 964 GT1 JGTC 1995 #100 BP team Kunimitsu 💚

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Venom800tt
Also all AUTOart models have rolling wheels, as do most opening diecast/plastic models. Only most resin models lack rolling wheels.
Anyway the NA2 NSX-R is one of the better modern AA models, I have the white one myself:








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Found that model from a shop in Akihabara, but decided not to buy it. 200+ euros ain't cheap and I've already spent more then enough on this trip.

Maybe, MAYBE, one day I have the opportunity and cash to get one Autoart model for myself.
 
Savolainen83
Found that model from a shop in Akihabara, but decided not to buy it. 200+ euros ain't cheap and I've already spent more then enough on this trip.

Maybe, MAYBE, one day I have the opportunity and cash to get one Autoart model for myself.
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Sad to hear but yeah not enough bucks in the bank is no uncommon issue for all of us I guess? At least you maybe got sth else exciting on small wheels to show us?
 
Venom800tt
I'm gonna wait to see how the Norev compares to the Minichamps before I make a choice on which 992 GT3 RS to get lol.
Also picked up this from the Mazda dealer:
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I ordered the Norev before I saw that Minichamps will also be making the car. I'll probably get a Minichamps as well, since they look to be the Weissach version of the car.

Speaking of Mazda (other than strongly considering getting a real RF for myself maybe next year) KK Scale is making a decent looking 1/18 787B soon with factory livery and Renown versions, probably good price though I suspect you have a 787B in your collection lol
 
SPhilli911
I ordered the Norev before I saw that Minichamps will also be making the car. I'll probably get a Minichamps as well, since they look to be the Weissach version of the car.

Speaking of Mazda (other than strongly considering getting a real RF for myself maybe next year) KK Scale is making a decent looking 1/18 787B soon with factory livery and Renown versions, probably good price though I suspect you have a 787B in your collection lol
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I may or may not have a 787B (or two) in my collection lol...



I'd like to see some models of Mazda's older prototypes, like the 757 and 767 in 1/18, along with the later Lola-Mazdas of the 2000's. Also the RX-792P would be nice as well in 1/18...
 

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