Favorite car in your model collection?

[Karrmann]

Mine is a Black Lamborghini Diablo Joda and a Yellow Ferrari F50

[Matra et Alpine]

1/12 Datsun 240Z Safari rally.
Third model I built at that scale.
No photos :( and it's currently "in storage" eg wife is fed up seeing my cars everywhere :(

[silverhawk]

my black lamborghini diablo SV

[byronleehk]

1/12 Datsun 240Z Safari rally.
Third model I built at that scale.
No photos :( and it's currently "in storage" eg wife is fed up seeing my cars everywhere :(

Matra, was that the Tamiya kit? Man I remember looking at 1 at my local hobby shop everytime I passed by but never was able to afford it (and never will) :(

I love all my kits, each and every one is my favorite. :)

[Matra et Alpine]

Matra, was that the Tamiya kit? Man I remember looking at 1 at my local hobby shop everytime I passed by but never was able to afford it (and never will) :(
Yes it was. But 25 years ago these kits weren't as expensive.
Scares me to see the price some of these kits go for on eBay !!!

[byronleehk]

Yes it was. But 25 years ago these kits weren't as expensive.
Scares me to see the price some of these kits go for on eBay !!!

So true, man, so true.

[henk4]

So true, man, so true.

I know you hate me already, but I have this kit as well (still unbuilt, together with many,many,many others)

[baddabang]

Dodge viper gtsR one of my few models (about 4)

[aNOBLEman]

Mine would have to be my Porsche GT1 EVO, which is still in progress.

[F1_Master]

Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR.

Hey, question. I'm looking for a McLaren F1 GTR to build in 1/18 scale or that. Anyone know one?

[Mustang]

mine has to be my lambourghini countach, had it since i was about 7, now 9 years old :)

or it could be my F40 that is old too :)

[Viper007]

Either my orange saleen s7 or my dark green mclaren f1, tough finds.

[Egg Nog]

Probably the 'Vette Z06, but I also have a Smart Coupe, which is quite a rare model...

[Guibo]

Favorites of my built models is this GT40:
http://img2.exs.cx/img2/2406/GT40.th.jpg (http://img2.exs.cx/img2/2406/GT40.jpg)

And this Alpina 1600ti:
http://img2.exs.cx/img2/4113/Alpina.th.jpg (http://img2.exs.cx/img2/4113/Alpina.jpg)

[byronleehk]

The GT40 is really nicely built, good job! Who's the manufacturer?

[Guibo]

Thanks. I think it's by Fujimi. Built it about 10 years ago. I'll find some real mesh for the grille sometime.

http://img30.exs.cx/img30/1435/GT40b.th.jpg (http://img30.exs.cx/img30/1435/GT40b.jpg) http://img30.exs.cx/img30/4258/GT40c.th.jpg (http://img30.exs.cx/img30/4258/GT40c.jpg) http://img34.exs.cx/img34/2089/GT40d.th.jpg (http://img34.exs.cx/img34/2089/GT40d.jpg)

[Esperante]

My personal favourites go out to the 2 best models I did-My 1973 Porsche Carrera RS 2.7 by Fujimi (had to go through hell to get that one), finished it in Pearl White /Light Transparent Purple so it looks white but up close in light it's kind of purplish.

My other is one I finished about a week ago, a brand new Tamiya Kit, A;lfa Romea GTV. My Paasche hasn't failed me yet, and the coat on this one is the best I've ever done. This is the only one where I actually paid attention to the engine because I usually don't care and just put them on unpainted. But damn-I hate those metal transfer emblems-I jusst finished an Alpine a110 and it did work out, but not like I had hoped. Any help on that?

The two favourite pre-built models I have are by AutoArt, one is a Panoz AIV Roadster (1999,red) and a Lotus Esprit (1984, yellow). God, I love those.

I'll put some pix on eventually.

[henk4]

But damn-I hate those metal transfer emblems-I jusst finished an Alpine a110 and it did work out, but not like I had hoped. Any help on that?


Just cut them very close to the edge, and then lift them from the transparent background using an exacto knife. There will be enough glue left on the sticker to keep it on its place. Don't bother with the offical Tamiya instructions, rubbing it with a pencil of sorts. Imagine that you have to do the Benz star on the radiator of the MB600SEL. What colour did you use on the alpine?

I still have to work on the Fujimi 1967 911R model.

[Esperante]

I did a Tamiya light blue and then about 5 minutes later I put on Testors True Blue Pearl, so in the light it is a light blue but in the shade it is much darker, the colour is very close to that on the box.

Thanks for the tips..I'll have to try that.

[henk4]

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=13236

I did mine in Tamiya Alpine blue. You actually put the Testors on a wet coat or was 5 minutes enough not to mix up the paint.

[Esperante]

Yeah, it mixed,the light Tamiya wasn't metallic--but it turned out looking exactly like that, maybe a little lighter, and it looks very nice, very clean. When I was at my local hobby store they only had a few Tamiya paints, so I had to improvise. As soon as I get my server set up, I'll put a pic up.

[Matra et Alpine]

The Tamiya Alpine Blue colour is the EXACT colour of the factory cars - I know :)

[Esperante]

Well, here it is
http://www.bradco.8m.com/images/alpine4.jpg

[henk4]

looks good, nothing wrong the blue colour. ;)

[tom_loughlin]

tvr tuscan speed 6

[jcp123]

Die cast ones count? For me it's a toss up between the '58 Chevy Impala and the '55 Ford Crown Vic. Honorable mention goes to the '62 Chevy Bel Air 409.

[IBrake4Rainbows]

I hope so....

My favourite is my 1/2000 1971 Valiant Charger E49 in a eye-watering shade of orange. I have number 137.

Honourable mention to my BMW 2002 Tii model and Ferrari 328 GTS.

I really don't have the patience to make my own, so i spend the extra money and get someone else to do them for me!

[henk4]

[QUOTE=IBrake4Rainbows

My favourite is my 1/2000 1971 Valiant Charger E49 in a eye-watering shade of orange. I have number 137.
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That's awfully small, can you actually see it?

[IBrake4Rainbows]

Funny.

it's 1:18th Scale, 1 of 2000.

[islero]

Mine's an Audi R8 infineon, and also a Merc 300SLR 722 Mille Miglia.

[QuattroMan]

my enzo.....

[jones.dk]

My Aston Martin Vanquish or Ferrari 250 GTO. both scale 1:18

[Carmaniac]

My beautiful, wonderful Cadillac Cien
and
my Maserati Quattroporte
Here are some pics of the Cien…

[Quiggs]

A few of my favorites...

RHD Mazda RX-8
Audi R8R
Ferrari F355 Berlinetta F1

[Manik]

my favourite in my collection is probably my 1/18 scale Carrera GT or my 1/18 scale Enzo. I like em both it is hard to decide. And where do you guys buy most of you're models? local model shops or off the internet.

[Innotech]

probably my 1/18 diecast UT Mclaren F1 or Chrono Lotus GT1 street.

[jorismo]

My diecast Peugeot 206 WRC for sure, and my Mitsubishi Eclipse tuned by Jada Toys.

[woodstock827]

my 190E-EVOII.. sorrie for the size.. dunno how to do the attached thingy
not the best built but i love this car...
http://www.eng.uwaterloo.ca/~ehflam/190E/Img_0006.jpg

also have the race version but haven't taken any pics for it yet...

[enzo_17]

My favorite model of colecction is my Ferrari F40, and my Aston Martin V12 vanquish,both in 1/18 scale.
http://www.model-car.com/ProductImages/big_FER007.jpghttp://www.model-car.com/ProductImages/big_MOC018.jpg

[kingofthering]

Porsche 959/ Lotus seven. both are still being built, and the porsche looks like some hick painted it with a marker, but it is completly hand painted.

[Gtek-i]

My metallic yellow Option D RX-7 or my Import Racer! black RX-8.

[carsnut]

my Toyota Crown:)

[Equinox]

probably my Ferrari F50

[092326001]

BMW Z8
I like 911 alot too

[DesmoRob]

Ducati Monster :). *drools*
http://www.revmodels.com/images/thumbs/t_16673.jpg
Mine is a special edition that came in a box set with Zegna cologne that my girlfriend gave me.

[TVR IS KING]

My beautiful, wonderful Cadillac Cien
and
my Maserati Quattroporte
Here are some pics of the Cien…
Thats one sexy Cien.

[25th Countach]

Hello everybody,
Im new to this site and thought Id offer my information.

I have 64 Die cast in 1/18. Ive only built die cast's once, but decided to stick with buying them. (And repairing them if they break or dont get shipped with care.) I do / have built ship models, Titanic, SS. U.S, Bismark, Queen Mary etc etc.

I have a very select amount of diecast. Certain cars are just so damn sexy.

*They are in a spare bedroom in their boxes, being stored as I live in an apt*. Trying to remember exactly what I have

Lambos: 1 86 Countach, 2 Diablo a standard in red and the SV in white and a Mercielago in orange.
Ferrari: a F50, A 550 maranello and a white Testarossa (Miami Vice )from 88.
Porsche: a Yellow 87, and a 98 (?) 911 from SCCA (?) racing has UPS logo and colors, a 356, and a 95.
Vettes: a 54, a 04 and a 01, a 63 in glass and in metal, a 74.
BMW's: mostly 3series coupes sedans and conv's
MercedesBenz: An A Class, a SLK 98, 3 SL's 1yr before and after the Gullwing m.y. 3 in total and the 96 ML.
Dodge: Vipers 2 98 GTS, 1 95 in red, 2 Pt Cruisers -the concept hot rod in gold, and the standard purple one from autoshows. I also have a Prowler free from an autoshow, a Sidewinder concept.
Jag: An XJ220 from 94, a E type conv in green and an XK last gen conv.
I also have a Delorean and a couple of Classics, 59 Eldo, 57 Chevy, 59 Impala, 57 and 03 Concept Tbird.

My hope is to pick up a bunch of movie cars, General Lee, ECTO, the Lexus car from IROBOT etc etc. Along with a Citroen DS. I try not to pick up the most high end sports cars. Mostly vehicles that just stand out. I never buy 70s cars.


As for my favorite:
Hmm, Hard question.
My Testarossa I love cause of those deep set "gills." My 59 Eldo Pink Caddy just screams FINS. My Etype looks sexy, sweet and the color just makes it so sexy. My Countach... I think is among the best.

[Glisson]

I only collect 1:18 Bugattis
Reason being I do a lot of research on Bugs and this scale gives defined views
My fav is the Chiron by AutoArt
Maybe 'cause proto is based on Lambo chassis

[Glisson]

Bugatti Chiron 18.3 AutoArt Model in 1:18

[carsnut]

I only collect 1:18 Bugattis
Reason being I do a lot of research on Bugs and this scale gives defined views
My fav is the Chiron by AutoArt
Maybe 'cause proto is based on Lambo chassis


UCP's biggest Bugatti fan?? Anyway nice models. Just a few questions -

Are the older Bugattis on the shelf CMC's??

Are the EB110's you have from maisto or some other company?

[F1_Master]

The 2 blue EB110s, and the red one look Maisto, or at least 1 of them.

[#3 Tasman Bloke]

My favourite model car is my 6-month old Dodge Viper SRT-10 and also my Maserati MC12. They are both clean and considering I also race them in my room, very clean/

[Glisson]

Very late reply, Carsnut ! So sooory 'bout that.
The Older bugs are: Bugatti T59 GT from Bburago (this one I modded myself by including radiator cover, common on all T59 racers but omitted by BBurago, highlighted chrome parts in engine and painted up wooden steering and dash guages.
Then the T41 Grand Napoleon is a Solido, newer one from China as the original Solidos were ghastly !! More toy than model !
The T59 Roadster is also Bburago.
The EB110's are Bburago and Anson and the Dauer is Maisto.
I'll be posting pics of the new display case in a new thread and then give a detailed breakdown. Got to take some pics first!

PS and definitely UCP's biggest Bug fan! Anyone else have 3791 Bug pics ???
I also am the liaison between Castrol and various sites on the World Production Car Speed Challenge, sponsored by Castrol.
Incidentally, the new date has been tentatively set for 1st September 2007. Providing the track resurfacing is ready by then !

[Glisson]

Nice ! Like the colour and racing stripes.

[scoutingman]

Hi everybody,
Interesting cuestion, therefore, I'm posting after one year or more.
Hard cuestion, hard answer because I'm die cast collector (1:18 mainly) and modeler (1:24 my priority he! he! he!)
Well, I suppose that Ferrari 500 F2 by CMC (thalking about die cast) and Mercedes Benz 190E 2.6 16 EVO II by Fujimi. Really, my second model car in my life.
Mercedes 190E 2.6 16V Evo II album | Hugo Alberto Mayo Lozoya | Fotki.com (http://public.fotki.com/scoutingman/mercedes_190e_26/)

[orshow]

1/18th scale Saleen S7

[mikimodels]

Hi all,
this is my first reply into this forum and I wish to post some of my favorite cars, all competition cars, that I built in 1/24 scale. They are resin cast with metal larts, photoeched details and, of course, decals.

- Alfa Romeo TZ I
- Alfa Romeo TZ II
- Lancia Fulvia HF 1,6

Others into my web-site Automodelli 24 - La realtá a portata di mano (http://www.automodelli24.it)
Best wishes,
Michele

[F1_Master]

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Awesome. That's the Fiorano Test Version, correct?

[mikimodels]

Two other models of mine:

- Lancia Fulvia F&M Special "barchetta"

- Shelby Cobra 289 FIA Roadster

mikimodels

[henk4]

Two other models of mine:

- Lancia Fulvia F&M Special "barchetta"

- Shelby Cobra 289 FIA Roadster

mikimodels

excellent models, and nice topics. Maybe the posts should be relocated to the Kit corner.

[Lotec_Sirius]

My favorites from my 1:18 collection (in alphabetical order)

Bugatti EB 18/3 Chiron by Autoart
Hispano-Suiza HS21-GTS by Guiloy
Lotec Sirius by Maxicar
McLaren F1 by Maisto
Porsche 993 911 Turbo by UT Models

[Falcon500]

Craig Lowndes and Glen Seton Bathurst BA Ford Falcon of 04 if it didnt stop for oil 7 times it would of come better then 2nd :D

[faksta]

My favorites from my 1:18 collection (in alphabetical order)

Bugatti EB 18/3 Chiron by Autoart
Hispano-Suiza HS21-GTS by Guiloy
Lotec Sirius by Maxicar
McLaren F1 by Maisto
Porsche 993 911 Turbo by UT Models

Didn't know there are any models of Lotec Sirius.

[momme26jm]

I like the Porsche 917 the most.
I have for the moment some 20 of them in my little collection

[Milehi]

I have lots of great looking models fromt he expensive to the budget line but my favourite has to be my 1964 250GTO-64. It has always been my favourite Ferrari, I even had a 1/32 slot car made by Monogram way back in the 60's. So it hold a nostalgic note for me.

[cargirl1990]

My favorites are my Mini Cooper convertible and coupe. The convertible is red and the coupe is blue. I'm now looking for the S and the John Cooper Works as well as the Clubman versions as well. Their 1:24 sized.

[Roentgen]

Right now, it has to be my 1:18 Bugatti Veyron Production car model by Autoart. It has so much more details than the concept models.

For more pictures, do check out my flickr page :-)

[Bugace]

Got many unbuilt ones I'm very happy I have. I build 1/25 and 1/24 scale.
The old Joker Zagato Abarth 695 Coupe, Air-Trax Herald, Air-Trax Saab 96 V4, Air-Trax Cortina Mk1 sedan and SW, Air-Trax Ford Taunus P3, Air-Trax Volvo P1800, Air-Trax TR4, Air-Trax Anglia 105, and some older kits fro the '60s and '70s that not have been reissued.
My most satisfying build must be a Gunze Fiat 600.

[or2001]

my two Bugatti's - the chiron and pre-production Veyron :)

[Matra et Alpine]

1/18 Alpine A610 by Otto-Mobile Models.

http://www.otto-models.com/components/com_rdautos/images/86-8.jpg

Good to see companies making less "populist" cars in great quality !!

Got a few on pre-order
http://www.otto-models.com/components/com_rdautos/images/177-10.jpg http://www.otto-models.com/components/com_rdautos/images/172-10.jpg

and just WANT this so much :)
http://www.otto-models.com/components/com_rdautos/images/157-9.jpg

They dont make very many of each model so important to move quickly if wanting one .. AND they are not too expensive and for what you GET are very cheap :)

OttOmobile - Only scale 1/18th (http://www.otto-models.com)

[henk4]

I had never heard of Otto before, these look great, and are not overly expensive.

[Matra et Alpine]

I had never heard of Otto before, these look great, and are not overly expensive.
I think they've been VERY clever with their pricing :)
It's at a level you end up buying models you like rather than just the ones you want !!
Definately not the quality of £100 models up close, but in a display all the right curves and detail.

Just wish they had offered colours in the A610 !! If tax return this year think I'll buy another one to strip and repaint :)

[Joao Gois]

Really hard to say... I've got around 480 models and I love every one in a different way for a different reason. But most probably it's my 1:18 Auburn 851 SC Boattail Speedster by ERTL.

[wombat666]

I never realized there was a model thread!
The only kits I build are Tameo 1:43rd, just about the best F1 models of all.
I do mostly scratch builds these days, time consuming but so satisfying.

https://imageshack.com/i/pmfsPMXJj

https://imageshack.com/i/pmqU6e5Vj

Tameo Renault RE30B.

https://imageshack.com/i/pmWnw1gAj

Model Factory Hiro Ferrari 250GTO in Fly Yellow, probably my favourite.