[2012 - 20XX] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News

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Re: [2012 - 2015] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News

Post by slartibartfast229 » Wed Oct 21, 2015 9:18 am

I received my Wurth Zakspeed Capri recently (from CK modelcars - with Diecastsociety discount!) and am more than pleased with it.

Although the fitting of the bonnet is very tight, requiring some touch up painting on the black decals. And yes, they are decals. The trend for tampo printing seems to have faded somewhat, you can decide for yourself if this is a good thing or not. On the subject of 1/18th scale Minichamps Ford Capri's - has anyone seen the replica of the 1971 Spa 24 hours winner in the flesh? The publicity photos I have seen so far make the model look very poor - almost like a crude 1/43rd scale lump. I hope this not the case, and is not the standard of the final 1/18th scale version. This would be unacceptable, the more so since Minichamps has done such a fine job of replicating the street version of the RS2600 and the race version of the RS3100. And then there's the price.....

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Post by [KRAFTIG] » Wed Oct 21, 2015 9:36 am

I'm glad we could help.

PS - This post should be in its own thread :)

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Post by StratosWRC » Wed Oct 21, 2015 11:01 am

Sometimes Minichamps uses photos of 1/43 scale models in place of 1/18 scale, which explains why it looks so crude.

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Re: [2012 - 2016] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News

Post by Gavin » Thu Jan 28, 2016 3:41 pm

Just announced as Replicarz exclusives by Minichamps.

The text says this is a new tooling, but Minichamps made 5 917/10 models over the years, the first coming in 2004. The text also mentions this is sealed diecast metal, while the original releases featured opening doors & removable engine covers. The #7 L&M car was released as a Porsche exclusive & ALWAYS brings big money on the used market. The new release comes with the L&M decals separately. Priced at $159.99.

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Post by [KRAFTIG] » Thu Mar 31, 2016 6:06 pm

BMW 635 CSi DTM / ETCC Year 1983 black 1:18 Minichamps

You have to admit it does look cool! And diecast too!

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Post by StratosWRC » Thu Mar 31, 2016 8:19 pm

But sealed...

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Post by [KRAFTIG] » Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:23 pm

StratosWRC wrote:But sealed...
Jeez I didn't even realize it! Off the hit list! :doh:

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Post by [KRAFTIG] » Fri Apr 22, 2016 8:48 pm

Maserati A6GCS Year 1954 red 1:18

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Post by [KRAFTIG] » Tue May 17, 2016 6:46 pm

Ford Capri Turbo Gr.5 #3 DRM 1982 Klaus Niedzwiedz 1:18 Minichamps

I have to admit, this is pretty hot! Lovely livery! 8-)

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Post by StratosWRC » Tue May 17, 2016 7:20 pm

I don't like it. Still waiting for a livery I like for that car.

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Post by Gavin » Wed May 18, 2016 10:20 am

Cool livery, awesome looking model.

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Post by [KRAFTIG] » Wed May 18, 2016 12:20 pm

Gavin wrote:Cool livery, awesome looking model.
I think I'll get one (non-livery) if they release it in something other than RED :?

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Post by StratosWRC » Wed May 18, 2016 1:55 pm

White would be great

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Post by [KRAFTIG] » Wed May 18, 2016 5:46 pm

Blue would be a nice option too ;)

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