Model cars in 1/18 - my collection

[amarus69]

Thank you Jeff! I try to store them in pretty dust free display cases or in glass cabinets. Before the shooting I cleaned them very accurate and carefully - if there were any specks of dust - PS! So a long & annoying procedure.


Model: Mario Andretti - Gold Leaf Team Lotus 49 #12 1968
Chassis number: 49B/R5

Brand: Exoto in 1/18 (GPC97006)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, photo-echted parts, cotton parts, lettering with decals
Edition: U.S. Grand Prix 1968
Limited Edition / Serial number: -

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, 1/4, ISO-100, 18mm (2013)

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[Jeff G]

I'm sure the dusting is tedious, but it sure paid off. These shots are much nicer than most of the catalog shots I've seen.

 

[amarus69]

Jeff, that's really a big laud for me!



Model: Emerson Fittipaldi – John Player Lotus 72D Ford Cosworth DFV V8 #8 1972
Chassis number: 72/R7
Team: John Player Team Lotus (GBR)

Brand: Sun Star in 1/18 (= Quartzo 4022)
Edition: Grand Prix of Great Britain 1972
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, lettering with decals
Limited Edtion / Serial number: -

Modifications by me: none

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

F/22, 1/6, ISO-100, 25mm (2012)

© logo by redbubble.com/de/people/unconart/works/27979608-john-player-special-team-lotus

 

[amarus69]

Model: Jackie Stewart – ELF Team Tyrrell 006 Ford Cosworth #5 1973
Chassis number: #006/2

Brand: TrueScale Miniatures in 1/18 (TSM-121804), 2012
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, photo-echted parts, cotton parts, lettering with decals
Edition: German Grand Prix Winner 1973
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, 1.6, ISO-100, 28mm (2012)

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

 

[Raley]

These look so good! What do these models run price wise?

 

[CherylL]

Wonderful photography of your collection. I would love to have a few of those for my miniature series. Mine are $5 to$10.

 

[amarus69]

Thank you for compliments!
@Raley: That's very different - the cheapest run with 60.- USD (e.g. SunStar, Maisto), the expensive ones from 100.- to 400.- USD (Exoto, CMC, Carousel1). And this depends on the condition and original box and so on.
@CherylL: I have been collecting models for 20 years. So my collection is growing over the years. And sometimes I have to save money to buy a car which is on my 'to-have-list'.



Model: Graham Hill – Gold Leaf Lotus 49b Ford Cosworth DFV V8 #8 1969
Chassis number: #49/R6

Brand: Exoto in 1/18 (GPC97008)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, photo-echted parts, cotton parts, lettering with decals
Edition: 2nd of the Grand Prix of South Africa (March 1st 1969)
Limited edition / Serial number: A2499

Modifications by me:
1) Removal of the original figure
2) Arrangement of the cockpit using velvet powder (Artidee 77890.78, black)
3) Cotton seat-belts with photo-etched parts (Tremonia & Model Factory Hiro)

Figurine: Graham Hill
Scale Figures 1:18 in 1/18 (SF 118023)
Material: Resin body with decals
Limited edition / Serial number: #41 of 60pcs.

Modifications by me: none

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

F/22, 1.6, ISO-100, 36mm (2013)

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[amarus69]

Model: Nigel Mansell - Camel Williams FW14 Renault 3.5 V10 #5 1991
Chassis number: FW14-2

Brand: Minichamps / PMA in 1/18 (PMA540-911805)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, lettering with decals
Edition: Ayrton Senna riding on Nigel Mansell’s car – British GP 14-07-1991 (= Ayrton Senna Racing Car Collection)
Serial number: -

Modifications by me:
.) Camel-Decals in 1/18 from Tallyho-Shop (only pictogram)
.) Decals for ‘Senna-Taxi’ in 1/18 by Museum Collection (MCLDC-360)

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

F/29, 1/13, ISO-100, 29mm (2013)

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[Jeff G]

Great angle, very realistic.

 

[amarus69]

Thank you, Jeff!


Model: Danica Patrick – Motorola Dallara IR3 Honda #7 2008
Team: Andretti / Green Racing (USA)

Brand: GreenLight in 1/18 (GLC 10872)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires and decals
Edition: Danica Patrick 1st Win #7 Twin Ring Motegi
Limited Edition / Serial number: #3.628 of 4.000pcs.

Modifications by me: none

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

F/18, 1/6, ISO-100, 24mm (2012)

© logo by andrettiautosport.com

 

[amarus69]

Model: Johnny Dumfries – John Player Special Lotus Renault 98T #11 1986
Chassis number: #98T-2

Brand: Minichamps in 1/18 (MC180-860011)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, lettering with decals
Edition: Formula1 Championship 1986
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, 39mm (2013)

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[amarus69]

Model: George Wintersteen / Ben Moore - Penske Chevrolet Corvette C2 Sting Ray #9 1966
Chassis number: #194376S10556

Brand: Exoto / Motorbox in 1/18 (MTB00073)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires and decals
Edition: Class Winner, 1966 Sebring 12 Hours, driven by Wintersteen/Moore, Penske
Serial number / limited edition: -

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, 1/13, ISO-100, 18mm (2016)

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[amarus69]

Model: Hans Herrmann - Porsche 550RS Spyder #55 1954
Chassis number: 550-04
Team / Entrant: Dist. VW. Central, S.A.

Brand: AutoArt in 1/18 (AA85470-H)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires and decals
Edition: 'Carrera Panamericana 1954 Herrmann #55'
Serial number / limited edition: -

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-100, 50mm (2016)

© logo by lacarrerapanamericana.com.mx

 

[Jeff G]

Still enjoying these

 

[amarus69]

Thank you Jeff! Here's another one:


Model: Eddie Keizan – Lucky Strike Blignaut Racing Tyrrell 004 Ford Cosworth DFV #26 1973
Chassis number: #004

Brand: Exoto in 1/18 (GPC97022)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, photo-echted parts, cotton parts, lettering with decals
Edition: Formula1 Grand Prix of Kyalami 1973
Limited edition / Serial number: #0042

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/20, 1.2, ISO-100, 20mm (2012)

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