After the disappointment of the Top Marques version, I'd kill for a decent XJ220. And I'd pay a good chunk of money for it if it were fully opening and the right shape.I'm still crossing my fingers for the XJ220, I once asked them about it, they said they were discussing it....that was 3 or 4 years ago unfortunately![]()
Suggestions for Almost Real
Hi all,
As the AR news thread was popular for wanted / suggested models to be produced I've decided to set up a suggestions thread. This is where you can continue to post your suggestions for them.
Please do not use the Alomst Real Hobby Headlines News thread.
Thanks,
Craig
I'm still crossing my fingers for the XJ220, I once asked them about it, they said they were discussing it....that was 3 or 4 years ago unfortunately
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As the AR news thread was popular for wanted / suggested models to be produced I've decided to set up a suggestions thread. This is where you can continue to post your suggestions for them.
Please do not use the Alomst Real Hobby Headlines News thread.
Thanks,
Craig
I'm still crossing my fingers for the XJ220, I once asked them about it, they said they were discussing it....that was 3 or 4 years ago unfortunately
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After the disappointment of the Top Marques version, I'd kill for a decent XJ220. And I'd pay a good chunk of money for it if it were fully opening and the right shape.I'm still crossing my fingers for the XJ220, I once asked them about it, they said they were discussing it....that was 3 or 4 years ago unfortunately![]()
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Amen! I'd happily go into CMC money to get a high-end fully opening diecast of the XJ220!
After the disappointment of the Top Marques version, I'd kill for a decent XJ220. And I'd pay a good chunk of money for it if it were fully opening and the right shape.I'm still crossing my fingers for the XJ220, I once asked them about it, they said they were discussing it....that was 3 or 4 years ago unfortunately![]()
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Amen! I'd happily go into CMC money to get a high-end fully opening diecast of the XJ220!
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There's obviously the demand, makes you wonder why diecast manufacturers don't use a crowdfunding model to get a project like that off the ground. Die-hard collectors could pitch in a few hundred Euros each in the knowledge that they'd be guaranteed to get the model they want, and it would underwrite some of the risk from the manufacturers.
Either that, or something like the Lego Ideas portal where you can vote for your favourite stuff and it gets put into production. That seems pretty successful and at least the manufacturers would know there's the interest.
Anyway, if I ever win big on the lottery I'm going to bankroll Almost Real to make the XJ220 under licence, as long as it's super-detailed. Look out for SMC (Spikyone Model Cars) hitting the shelves soon.
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Hahahah I'll look for that!
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Never thought about crowdfunding for models, but it is certainly an idea worth considering
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Never thought about crowdfunding for models, but it is certainly an idea worth considering
I think Diecast Legends already have it as a pre-order!Look out for SMC (Spikyone Model Cars) hitting the shelves soon.![]()
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I think history is in the making, not once before have so many collectors been this excited about a future model, and I think we have reasons to be!
I really hope this model gives them more strength to produce other really desired models (XJ220
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I really hope this model gives them more strength to produce other really desired models (XJ220
Yes I agree! A fully opening XJ220 is certainly in order. Opening doors, engine cover, front, rear trunk (not many people know this but the XJ220 actually has a trunk space 6 inches deep behind the engine and the wing comes up with it since it's attached), working headlightsI think history is in the making, not once before have so many collectors been this excited about a future model, and I think we have reasons to be!
I really hope this model gives them more strength to produce other really desired models (XJ220)![]()
Hahaha man I was waiting for the RR 1970 and some good defenders! They release the camel trophy versions
Yes I agree! A fully opening XJ220 is certainly in order. Opening doors, engine cover, front, rear trunk (not many people know this but the XJ220 actually has a trunk space 6 inches deep behind the engine and the wing comes up with it since it's attached), working headlightsI think history is in the making, not once before have so many collectors been this excited about a future model, and I think we have reasons to be!
I really hope this model gives them more strength to produce other really desired models (XJ220)![]()
[/quote]The F-Type SVR with full opening parts wouldn't hurt either. I too am tired of all these Maybach/Mercedes and Land Rovers. The 2003 Bentley Speed 8 which won the 2003 24 Hours of Le Mans w/opening parts would also be a godsend from Heaven. Which is something Autoart failed to deliver on.
This sealed/resin BS has just gone too far. But, IMO, making 1/18 scale models with wheels that don't even roll, regardless of any reason is the most blasphemous part about this hobby.
I think biggest problem is too big wait list. For some models we are waiting 4 years now. . . But that might be a good thing too, it gives us time to rethink our decision many times
And prices. They are too high. . . .
Hahaha man I was waiting for the RR 1970 and some good defenders! They release the camel trophy versions
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I also loved all their Land / Range Rover offerings and looking forward to the 110 adventure and the Trans America Range Rovers too. I would really like it if they produced a couple of Forward Controls either the Series 2A FC or/and the 101FC V8.
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