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[Pumcy]

WOW!

that's a serious collection of 1:12 models.
Can't imagine what the budget for that is.

you much be one of the wealthier DX members.

looking forward to seeing more pics.

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 Pumcy, on 18 March 2010 - 04:57 PM, said:

WOW!

that's a serious collection of 1:12 models.
Can't imagine what the budget for that is.

you much be one of the wealthier DX members.

looking forward to seeing more pics.

Actually, come to think of it, it's actually not much more budget for the 1/12 scales that the original poster is currently collecting. 1/12 scale models are not so many. If you average one model to be about $500, that's about $10k worth seeing that there's an estimated 20 pieces thereabouts. Some here have spent more than $10k for 1/18 and not surprising even for those collecting 1/43 which can cost $500 a piece upwards. It's all about quality over quantity.

[Pumcy]

While i would love to have the larger models,
I can't see myself ever switching. There's to many cars that i adore and 1:12 just doesn't cover them.
also, i currently have about 60 models, and all of them combined total less than $3000 so 10k is still a very large budget.
not to mention, that display is probably a couple thousand as well.

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 Pumcy, on 19 March 2010 - 07:35 AM, said:

While i would love to have the larger models,
I can't see myself ever switching. There's to many cars that i adore and 1:12 just doesn't cover them.
also, i currently have about 60 models, and all of them combined total less than $3000 so 10k is still a very large budget.
not to mention, that display is probably a couple thousand as well.

I'm not familiar with the models you collect but hitting an average of $50 for decent 1/18 models is great. If I count the same number of cars the original poster collects in 1/12 collection and collect their best model makes in 1/18, I would average about $100 at best. Maybe more if I count shipping. Still, you don't get the presence and satisfaction of the 1/12.

Heck, in no way am I switching over to 1/12. I love 1/18 (as well as 1/43) because of the car choices available. 1/12 is to fit in the high octaves of diecast collecting for me.

[s2peed13]

Finally....

My parcel with 1/12 Autoart Nissan Skyline R35 arrived and I got some free time to take picture... Enjoy....









Also my other 2 new collection

1/12 Kyosho Lamborghini JOTA







Also 1/12 Kyosho BMW Z8 James Bond








Im still waiting for the one that I want for the most. Lamborghini Murcielago 40th Anniversary. Should be here in 1 week...

In the mean time.... enjoy it friends.......  

[gt man]

love the cabnet , its a cutom piece with they export to the united states? Oh awesome collection .

[yayashi]

Woahh GTR! Congrats on your new additions! I never get tired looking at this thread lol. Magnificent collection & display!

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 s2peed13, on 26 March 2010 - 08:05 AM, said:

Finally....

My parcel with 1/12 Autoart Nissan Skyline R35 arrived and I got some free time to take picture... Enjoy....

Congrats there.   It's one huge Godzilla. Love the Jota too.

Received mine early this week on Monday.



Say of all your 1/12 scale models, which is the heaviest one?

 yayashi, on 26 March 2010 - 10:42 AM, said:

Woahh GTR! Congrats on your new additions! I never get tired looking at this thread lol. Magnificent collection & display!

Hey, it's your 40th Anniversary Murcielago that got me excited about 1/12.  

[yayashi]

 initiald, on 26 March 2010 - 12:38 PM, said:

Hey, it's your 40th Anniversary Murcielago that got me excited about 1/12.  

Really?! Thanks! =P Although I think this thread would probably make people more excited about 1/12s =P

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 yayashi, on 05 April 2010 - 11:44 AM, said:

Really?! Thanks! =P Although I think this thread would probably make people more excited about 1/12s =P

I still haven't found, what I'm looking for...  40th Anniversary Murcielago  

[giamino]

 initiald, on 05 April 2010 - 06:23 PM, said:

:occasion14: I still haven't found, what I'm looking for...  40th Anniversary Murcielago  

Yea. Even 1/18 is ridiculously hard to find!......for a decent price of course

Edited by giamino, 05 April 2010 - 06:41 PM.

[Phatboi101]

Love the display case and the cars. I'm starting to collect 1/12 myself after coughing up quite a bit on high detailed and rare 1/18 models. So far I've got a McLaren GTR in orange (resin) and I'm waiting for my 40th anniversary to be delivered!  The only thing I don't like is that Nissan GTR, the front looks too boxy and weird.
If you're into collecting 1/12 scale, you should check out some stuff by ModelWorkShop (autoplacemodel.com).  They do some unique 1/12 exotics at a very high end and price. Most are sold out but there are some going on eBay if you're interested. I have a few of their 1/18 models and I'm getting more soon.
Cheers

[m_power]

Nice Z8. Didn't even know there was a 1:12 version. Will you be getting the Z4 too? Not a fan of that one though.

[giamino]

APM(autoplacemodel) does some really terrific, limited models and also transkit. Those Enzo GTC and F50 are just to die for.

@phatboi101: You should check out mmc's collection. He has some great APM and also Meko models in 1/18 and 1/12 too.

[Phatboi101]

 giamino, on 06 April 2010 - 06:07 PM, said:

APM(autoplacemodel) does some really terrific, limited models and also transkit. Those Enzo GTC and F50 are just to die for.

@phatboi101: You should check out mmc's collection. He has some great APM and also Meko models in 1/18 and 1/12 too.

I've got the Enzo GTC and I'll be getting the F50 at some stage. The 1/12 orange McLaren GTR I have is the Meko one :) they're great models.
Kool thanks Ill have a search for him and check out his stuff.

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 m_power, on 06 April 2010 - 05:27 AM, said:

Nice Z8. Didn't even know there was a 1:12 version. Will you be getting the Z4 too? Not a fan of that one though.

The Z8 is the James Bond edition.

I'm actually not so much of a E85 fan. I prefer the E89. I would buy a 1/12 of that if it were available.  

[s2peed13]

 m_power, on 06 April 2010 - 05:27 AM, said:

Nice Z8. Didn't even know there was a 1:12 version. Will you be getting the Z4 too? Not a fan of that one though.

Yes I got the Z4 already actually. In Titanium Gray. My 40th Anniversary Murcielago arrived. Will find some free time to take picture of it.  

[s2peed13]

Finally, having some time to inspect the condition of the car after shipment.









Enjoy it bro...........  

[MajorChipHazard]

 s2peed13, on 13 May 2010 - 09:35 AM, said:

Finally, having some time to inspect the condition of the car after shipment.









Enjoy it bro...........

.....this car is awesome...I need 1..... :bawling:

[yayashi]

Stunning and sexy! Welcome to the 40th club ;)

[118]

Still missing those 1/12 GMP GT-40 (red, white, blue, aluminum)

[s2peed13]

Just order my 1/12 Meko Models Lamborghini Reventon, #8/20. I will get some pictures when it arrived.