GTPlanet Scale model thread

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BlackZ28
I bought that BMW V12 LMR too, right after I bought my GF a Dell PC. Too bad its low quality. :(
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The model or the PC? :lol: J/K

Whats everyone use to keep their models clean?
 
SRV2LOW4ME
The model or the PC? :lol: J/K

Whats everyone use to keep their models clean?
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I just use some soft model painting brushes to clear dust off my models, cause thats all that gets on them. The brushes are soft enough so that they don't break any fragile parts like arials or wing mirriors.
 
Nice Skoda, shame that the window is open, dust will now get into the car itself. lol
 
sting
Nice Skoda, shame that the window is open, dust will now get into the car itself. lol
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I'm having that problem right now. I got a 1/18 General Lee for Christmas, which doesn't have windows, and i'm at a loss as to how to dust the inside as the doors don't open either.

Could I run it under water to give it a wash and get whatever dust the tooth brush can't reach, or would that wreck the model at all?
 
SRV2LOW4ME
I'm having that problem right now. I got a 1/18 General Lee for Christmas, which doesn't have windows, and i'm at a loss as to how to dust the inside as the doors don't open either.

Could I run it under water to give it a wash and get whatever dust the tooth brush can't reach, or would that wreck the model at all?
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can't you use compressed air cans for that ? ( like computer tech carry around )
 
BlackZ28
I bought that BMW V12 LMR too, right after I bought my GF a Dell PC. Too bad its low quality. :(
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I don't recommend the Maisto version of the LMR. I might have mentioned this a while ago that it's inaccurate. The most obvious one has to be the grooved tires on 1/18 when the real car had slicks on at the 1999 Le Mans.:grumpy:
 
Like I've mentioned before in my earlier posting: use canned air with care. It might not sound dangerous but it can damage your model; especially if the 1/18 has tampos on it. And try not to spray the liquid onto the clear plastic because they will cause it to crack.

I would suggest that you use a soft paintbrush. Another than being safer, it's also much cheaper and last much longer than canned air.

Dust can go everywhere inside your diecast. It's best that all diecast be stored/displayed in an enclosed area, unless you have a lot of time dusting them on a regular basis. That's why all of my new 1/18s all stay in there boxes... Until I get myself a proper display cabinet.
 
I don't recommend the Maisto version of the LMR. I might have mentioned this a while ago that it's inaccurate. The most obvious one has to be the grooved tires on 1/18 when the real car had slicks on at the 1999 Le Mans.
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I disagree. Unlike some of you here, not all of us have the money to spend and the time to hunt down some Kyosho version on Ebay. The Kyosho version would probably cost me anywhere from $60cad to $100cad on Ebay for the '99 LM Winner.

I on the other hand paid $29.99cad for a brand new one by Maisto at a local store.

Pay twice as much or more for 10% more detail? You be the judge. Here's a comment from a person who has the kyosho one when I posted that I got the Maisto one on another forum.

I have the Kyosho Le Mans winning BMW but from what I've seen the Maisto is not really that far behind. Maybe even better in a few small areas. Just manufacturer snobbery on my part!
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I'm not saying it's the best model ever. But I do recommend it and I also recommend the other GT line models by Maisto.
 
MustangSVT
Pay twice as much or more for 10% more detail?
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Its more than just detail. Its also presicion and value. The medeling itself is often done much better too. I notice differences in the clarity of the windows and chrome plated pieces, the hinges of opening doors, hoods, etc and the paint. Its not uncommon to see paint on a maisto car thats missing and shows bare steel (Dodge Vipers are brutal). Did I mention they also have a chassis with all the pieces fused together?
The fact that my AA and UT cars have "carpet" and woven seat belts is worth it.
 
This was about the BMW V12 LMR, not about comparing Maisto to other brands.

If you want me to compare Maisto and Hot Wheels to AUTOart, then let's do that shall we.

A regular Ferrari Hot Wheels (or any HW 1/18) cost $17.99cad at my local store. A Maisto costs $11.99cad.

How much does a regular AUTOart cost at the local hobby shop or if I order it off online? $85cad to $110cad. Almost 10 times the price of a Maisto. Which one is the better value for me? 💡

Oh and by the way, read what I'm talking about next time. I was talking about the Kyosho BMW V12 LMR. It's not that special of a model and it certainly isn't worth double the price of a Maisto one on Ebay for one that's 2nd hand compared to a brand new one. It's only worth $10 more at the best.

Anyway, you missed my whole point. I was commenting on twistedspoon's comment about the Maisto V12 LMR. The only other one is by Kyosho and the model itself is a not a marvel. For the price I got the Maisto for, and for the price you can find it online, it's extremely good value for what you get and I was disagreeing with his comment that he doesn't recommend the model.

I don't care if you think you're cooler or something cause you can afford UT and AUTOart models and how you think they're worth it. I wasn't talking about that, I was talking about that BMW, and next time instead of trying to show me how much better those several times more expensive models are, see what I'm talking about first. Of course AUTOart and Kyosho make better models, they're 3+ times more expensive than Maisto models.
 
Let's not forget the other thing.

When you have guests coming over, their just gonna see the models from a distance, and aren't going to tell the difference between a Maisto and a AUTOart.
 
Well I got my BMW pretty cheap for £20 for '99 winner...the Maisto costs about £27-£30 pounds.
 
GTRacer4
Well I got my BMW pretty cheap for £20 for '99 winner...the Maisto costs about £27-£30 pounds.
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which just goes to show, just because a model is made by a high quality company doesnt neseccarily mean its going to be more expensive if you know where to look 👍 nice find GTRacer4. Everyone can find a bargain, and even given some peoples negative views and scammers, Ebay is probably one of the best places around for us die-cast enthusiasts.
 
MustangSVT, it's great that you have a difference of opinion. This is what makes the everyone unique. However, the Kyosho LMR is not as expensive as you claimed that it to be.

Like I've said to you before, collect what you like whether it be budget models or premium models. You've got to understand that there are those of us that collect for the details and accuracies of 1/18s that we buy; not just any 1/18 of a car that we like. If I had $100 to buy 1/18s, I would much rather buy 1 Autoart than 4 Maistos. I'm a strong believer of the old adage "quality over a quantity".

Along the same note, would you buy a Hyundai Sonata over a Honda Accord or Toyota Camry because it is was 'more bang for the buck'? Afterall, they are in the same car segment and offer similiar performance and features.

I am one of those people that won't settle 'second best' if it's within my power. Having said that, it doesn't mean that I'm rich nor I'm a snob. Like, everyone else, I have to work hard everyday to make my living. Unfortunately, I don't have a money tree in my backyard so I have make sacrifices to save up enough to keep myself in the hobby. So if any of you have the notion that I (and anyone that collects premium brands only) to drop that thought.

Another thing I'd like to point out is that collectors don't need to be told that Autoarts and Kyoshos are more expensive than Maistos and Hotwheels; it is as obvious as saying that eating at Kelsey's or Milestones is more expensive than eating at McDonalds.
 
*McLaren*
Let's not forget the other thing.

When you have guests coming over, their just gonna see the models from a distance, and aren't going to tell the difference between a Maisto and a AUTOart.
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Sorry McLaren, I'm not trying to bait you into an argument but I'm in this hobby for myself. And I sincerely hope that you don't collect for the sole purpose of showing it off to your guests.

Those same guests might look at the taillight of a Skyline and think that it's from an Impala. It might sound funny, but if you were to buy a brandname bag/purse for your gf, how do you know the seller is not selling you a knockoff? My point is, you can fool the average joe but you sure can't fool other collectors; and certainly not yourself.
 
Good point, I dont collect my models for other people, but for myself. I care about quality. I've bought a UT model @ ~$29 and an AA model at ~$39. So if you look, they're not always $80-100+. But dont you think it would be nice to own a model that is WORTH more than its MSRP?
 

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