Model cars in 1/18 - my collection

[amarus69]

The best way to get an iconic race-car in your room is to collect it as a modelcar. This is my other passion apart from visiting motorsport events. I want to share some pictures of my diecasts - enjoy them!



Model: Mercedes-Benz W165 1939
Brand: CMC in 1/18 (M-018)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, photo etched applications, rubber tires
Edition: Mercedes-Benz, 1939 ‘Der große Sieger von Tripolis’
Limited edition / Serial number: #0850

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Vivitar HD4 MC AF High Definition 0.43X Wide Angle Converter

F/22, 1/20, ISO-100, 18mm (2014)

© logo by carlogos.org/Car-Logos/Mercedes-Benz-logo.html

 

[amarus69]

Model: Hermann Lang - Mercedes-Benz W165 #16 1939
Chassis number: 449547/2

Brand: CMC in 1/18 (M-035)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, lettering with decals
Edition: Mercedes-Benz, 1939 ‘Der große Sieger von Tripolis’ – Hermann Lang
Limited Edition / serial number: 1 of 1.500pcs.

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/20, 1/15, ISO-100, 44mm (2015)

© logo by carlogos.org/Car-Logos/Mercedes-Benz-logo.html

 

[amarus69]

Model: Emerson Fittipaldi - Lotus 56B Turbine Pratt & Whitney #5 1971
Chassis number: #56B/R1

Brand: TrueScale Miniatures in 1/18 (TSM111804)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, photo-echted parts, cotton parts, lettering with decals
Edition: Italian Grand Prix 1971
Serial number: ltd. edition #0412 of 3.000pcs.

Modifications by me: Some adjustments fitting the cowling to the chassis

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/22, 1/6, ISO-100, 28mm (2013)

© logo by de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/DateiPratt-%26-Whitney-Logo.svg

 

[Tropicalmemories]

Great looking models!

Excellent photos - makes them look like studio shots of the full sized classics - all in focus. Is that from focus stacking?

 

[amarus69]

Thank you, Tropicalmemories, for compliments! I took the pictures in a very unspectacular way with my old 1000D and the kit lens using hidden sunlight, a tripod, and a white cardboard. Afterwards it's a long procedure to edit the picture in PS.


Model: Bill Vukovich - 'Fuel Injection Special' Kurtis Kraft Roadster KK500A #14 Indianapolis500 1953
Chassis number: #353-53
Owner / Entrant: Howard Keck / 'Fuel Injection Special'

Brand: Carousel1 in 1/18 (C4553), 2002
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, lettering with decals
Edition: Indianapolis500 1953
Limited Edition / serial number: #202 of 10.000pcs.

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Vivitar HD4 MC AF High Definition 0.43X Wide Angle Converter

F/22, 0.8, ISO-400, 18mm (2014)

© logo by formel1.wikia.com/wiki/Datei:Kurtis_Kraft.svg

 

[amarus69]

Model: Jackie Stewart – ELF Team Tyrrell 003 Ford Cosworth V8 #11 1971
Chassis number: #003

Brand: Exoto in 1/18 (GPC97024)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, photo etched applications, cotton parts, rubber tires, lettering with decals
Edition: Winner, 1971 Grand Prix of Canada, driven by Jackie Stewart
Limited Edition / Serial number: A2042

Modifications by me: new visor for the figures' helmet

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/22, 1/15, ISO-100, 33mm (2014)

© logo by worldvectorlogo.com/logo/tyrrell-f1

 

[bulldurham]

These are slick models. I used to sell them in my hobby store and even back then they were a bit pricey. I see now they range in price from $250 to $500 + Great builds and shots.

 

[amarus69]

Thank you, Chris, for nice compliments! Sometimes the prices for (old) Exotos are going mad and they are often much too high - supply and demand, but often wishful thinking and not realistic!


Model: François Cevert – ELF Team Tyrrell 002 Ford Cosworth V8 #12 1971
Chassis number: #002

Brand: Exoto in 1/18 (GPC97027)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, photo-echted parts, lettering with decals
Edition: 1971 Grand Prix of Monaco, driven by François Cevert
Limited Edition / serial number: A0626

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/20, 1/3, ISO-100, 20mm (2015)

© logo by worldvectorlogo.com/logo/tyrrell-f1

 

[bulldurham]

There was one model on that scale that was so detailed that you had to build the engine, too. I think if you gassed it up, it would run but for the life of me, I cannot think of its name - sold the store in 1990.

 

[amarus69]

I guess you mean the Ferrari 641/2 - I do not own this model but it's amazing - IMO also perfect is my favourite model the Ferrari 156 'Sharknose':


Model: Phil Hill – Scuderia Ferrari Tipo 156/65° 'Sharknose' F1 #38 1961
Chassis number: #0002

Brand: Exoto in 1/18 (GPC97200)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, photo etched applications, lettering with decals
Edition: Third, 1961 Grand Prix of Monaco, driven by Phil Hill
Limited Edition / serial number: A0216

Modifications by me: none

 

[DaPOPO]

Very nice group!!!

 

[amarus69]

Thank you!


Model: Graham Hill - Lotus 33 BRM P60 #14 1967
Chassis number: 33/R11
Team: Team Lotus (GBR)

Brand: Spark in 1/18 (SPR18S082)
Material: Resin body with attached parts, rubber tires, photo-echted parts, lettering with decals
Edition: Graham Hill 2nd Monaco GP 1967
Limited Edition / Serial number: -

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/22, 1/4, ISO-100, 45mm (2016)

© logo by de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Lotus_Cars_Logo.svg

 

[amarus69]

Model: Jean-Pierre Jabouille – ELF Renault RE20 V6 #15 1980
Chassis number: RE20/23
Brand: Exoto in 1/18 (GPC97092)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, photo-echted parts, lettering with decals
Edition: Winner, 1980 Grand Prix of Austria, driven by Jean-Pierre Jabouille
Limited Edtion / Serial number: A0382

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/25, 1/3, ISO-100, 49mm (2013)

© logo by logos.wikia.com/wiki/File:Renault_F1_Team_logo.png

 

[molested_cow]

Those probably cost way more than my collection combined. I started with Autoart's Murcielago when the car was first released back in early 2000s. However a few years later, prices of Auto Art shot up dramatically and I've stopped buying since. Mine are no where as exquisite as yours. The most expensive I have is probably the Kyosho Ferrari F40. BTW I was at the HK Toy fair this year and CMC showed some of their hand crafted naked body shells. OMG those are so sexy!

 

[amarus69]

Thank you for your nice posting!
IMO it's not really necessary to own a lot of models and the most expensive ones. The main motivation collecting models is to have pleasure with them. I guess you have a lot of with your Kyosho Ferrari - a beautiful model as well. Maybe you can buy used models in the future - many diecasts in my collection are second-hand like the next one:


Model: Ronnie Peterson – John Player Lotus Type 72E Ford Cosworth DFV V8 #2 1973
Chassis number: 72E/6
Brand: Exoto in 1/18 (GPC97037), 2000
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, photo-echted parts, cotton parts, lettering with decals
Edition: Winner, 1973 Grand Prix of Italy, driven by Ronnie Peterson, Victory Salute
Limited Edition / Serial number: A1020

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/29, 0.8, ISO-100, 49mm (2014)

© logos by de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:JPS_John_Player_Special_logo.svg &
bellracing.eu/drivers/hall-of-fame/ronnie-peterson.html (autograph)