I'll find out next week!
There's a lot of damage - there are some parts with it, as you can see, but the floor of the car is almost entirely gone. Any repair I could attempt would be amateur at best, and for something as rare as this, I think that wouldn't be the right move.
Dan's F1 Collection
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Agreed. Leave it to the pros. Keep us in the loop on how it turns out!
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Another recent addition to my collection is this one of Lewis Hamilton's 2014 title winner. Not one I've been after, but another bargain that lured me in.
Minichamps 1:43 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 W05 Hybrid - Lewis Hamilton, Winner Abu Dhabi GP 2014 by Dan B, on Flickr
Minichamps 1:43 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 W05 Hybrid - Lewis Hamilton, Winner Abu Dhabi GP 2014 by Dan B, on Flickr
Minichamps 1:43 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 W05 Hybrid - Lewis Hamilton, Winner Abu Dhabi GP 2014 by Dan B, on Flickr
Minichamps 1:43 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 W05 Hybrid - Lewis Hamilton, Winner Abu Dhabi GP 2014 by Dan B, on Flickr
Minichamps 1:43 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 W05 Hybrid - Lewis Hamilton, Winner Abu Dhabi GP 2014 by Dan B, on Flickr
Minichamps 1:43 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 W05 Hybrid - Lewis Hamilton, Winner Abu Dhabi GP 2014 by Dan B, on Flickr
Minichamps 1:43 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 W05 Hybrid - Lewis Hamilton, Winner Abu Dhabi GP 2014 by Dan B, on Flickr
Minichamps 1:43 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 W05 Hybrid - Lewis Hamilton, Winner Abu Dhabi GP 2014 by Dan B, on Flickr
Minichamps 1:43 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 W05 Hybrid - Lewis Hamilton, Winner Abu Dhabi GP 2014 by Dan B, on Flickr
Minichamps 1:43 Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 W05 Hybrid - Lewis Hamilton, Winner Abu Dhabi GP 2014 by Dan B, on Flickr
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nice collection...i only have 1 redbull 2010 from minichamps so far
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i was looking at this one but from minichamps, great colorsDanGB wrote:Picked this one up shortly after it was released in 2013 - it's an exclusive for CK Modelcars in Germany, limited to 500pcs. I thought it would sell out pretty quickly given Kimi's popularity at that point, but it's still in stock on their website five years later, and is currently discounted.
Minichamps 1:18 Lotus E20 - Kimi Räikkönen, Winner Abu Dhabi GP 2012 by Dan B, on Flickr
Minichamps 1:18 Lotus E20 - Kimi Räikkönen, Winner Abu Dhabi GP 2012 by Dan B, on Flickr
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Picked this one up recently for my Jenson Button collection. Love the look of it with the posh packaging, carbon plinth etc. It's got the names of both drivers on the car, and no race number, so it's a pretty cool thing to own. They were made as corporate gifts for Richard Mille clients/guests.
It's also the first 1:18 Spark model I've owned. I really like it. The colours are so vibrant on the red decals and the metallic paint is superb. Detailing all over is very good - the steering wheel has all the dials moulded and painted, the panel lines are really crisp and all the slots in the wings are cutout as they should be. The only things that let is down are that the front wing is leaning back slightly, and the rear tyres look a tad too narrow - about 3mm when compared to a Minichamps.
One shot from the studio to begin with. I'll add more later.
Spark 1:18 McLaren Honda MP4-31 - Fernando Alonso/Jenson Button 2016 - Richard Mille Edition by Dan B, on Flickr
And a handful of iPhone snaps to show the presentation packaging...
Spark 1:18 McLaren Honda MP4-31 - Fernando Alonso/Jenson Button 2016 - Richard Mille Edition by Dan B, on Flickr
Spark 1:18 McLaren Honda MP4-31 - Fernando Alonso/Jenson Button 2016 - Richard Mille Edition by Dan B, on Flickr
Spark 1:18 McLaren Honda MP4-31 - Fernando Alonso/Jenson Button 2016 - Richard Mille Edition by Dan B, on Flickr
It's also the first 1:18 Spark model I've owned. I really like it. The colours are so vibrant on the red decals and the metallic paint is superb. Detailing all over is very good - the steering wheel has all the dials moulded and painted, the panel lines are really crisp and all the slots in the wings are cutout as they should be. The only things that let is down are that the front wing is leaning back slightly, and the rear tyres look a tad too narrow - about 3mm when compared to a Minichamps.
One shot from the studio to begin with. I'll add more later.
Spark 1:18 McLaren Honda MP4-31 - Fernando Alonso/Jenson Button 2016 - Richard Mille Edition by Dan B, on Flickr
And a handful of iPhone snaps to show the presentation packaging...
Spark 1:18 McLaren Honda MP4-31 - Fernando Alonso/Jenson Button 2016 - Richard Mille Edition by Dan B, on Flickr
Spark 1:18 McLaren Honda MP4-31 - Fernando Alonso/Jenson Button 2016 - Richard Mille Edition by Dan B, on Flickr
Spark 1:18 McLaren Honda MP4-31 - Fernando Alonso/Jenson Button 2016 - Richard Mille Edition by Dan B, on Flickr
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That is beautiful. Spark F1 models are usually well done, this one is no exception.
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Thanks. I think it's my new favourite piece in the whole collection. Not sure if I should remove it and put it in the cabinet or just keep it safe in the box. Wouldn't seem so special if it was in the cabinets with the rest.[KRAFTIG] wrote:That is beautiful. Spark F1 models are usually well done, this one is no exception.
Couple more pics.
Spark 1:18 McLaren Honda MP4-31 - Fernando Alonso/Jenson Button 2016 - Richard Mille Edition by Dan B, on Flickr
Spark 1:18 McLaren Honda MP4-31 - Fernando Alonso/Jenson Button 2016 - Richard Mille Edition by Dan B, on Flickr
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Lovely. Use some darker backdrops so I can use the images here on DS
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Why does the backdrop colour stop you from using them?[KRAFTIG] wrote:Lovely. Use some darker backdrops so I can use the images here on DS
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The White is too bright
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In what context would you use them?
Couple of detail shots:
Spark 1:18 McLaren Honda MP4-31 - Fernando Alonso/Jenson Button 2016 - Richard Mille Edition by Dan B, on Flickr
Spark 1:18 McLaren Honda MP4-31 - Fernando Alonso/Jenson Button 2016 - Richard Mille Edition by Dan B, on Flickr
Couple of detail shots:
Spark 1:18 McLaren Honda MP4-31 - Fernando Alonso/Jenson Button 2016 - Richard Mille Edition by Dan B, on Flickr
Spark 1:18 McLaren Honda MP4-31 - Fernando Alonso/Jenson Button 2016 - Richard Mille Edition by Dan B, on Flickr
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Very nice!
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I see. Well, there's some shots against a black backdrop on the previous pages you're welcome to use.
I mostly do white because I like the clean background, and I shoot models for a friend's website and he likes the white too.
I mostly do white because I like the clean background, and I shoot models for a friend's website and he likes the white too.
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Thank you