[2012 - 20XX] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News
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Re: [2012 - 2015] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News
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.....
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.....
Re: [2012 - 2015] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News
I'm glad we could help.
PS - This post should be in its own thread
PS - This post should be in its own thread
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Re: [2012 - 2015] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News
Sometimes Minichamps uses photos of 1/43 scale models in place of 1/18 scale, which explains why it looks so crude.
Re: [2012 - 2016] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News
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.
George Follmer L&M 917/10
George Follmer RC Cola 917/10
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.
George Follmer L&M 917/10
George Follmer RC Cola 917/10
Re: [2012 - 2016] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News
Diecast Catalogue:
http://issuu.com/minichamps/docs/katpma116
Resin Catalogue:
http://issuu.com/minichamps/docs/katpmr116
http://issuu.com/minichamps/docs/katpma116
Resin Catalogue:
http://issuu.com/minichamps/docs/katpmr116
Re: [2012 - 2016] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News
BMW 635 CSi DTM / ETCC Year 1983 black 1:18 Minichamps
You have to admit it does look cool! And diecast too!
You have to admit it does look cool! And diecast too!
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Re: [2012 - 2016] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News
But sealed...
Re: [2012 - 2016] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News
Jeez I didn't even realize it! Off the hit list!StratosWRC wrote:But sealed...
Re: [2012 - 2016] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News
Maserati A6GCS Year 1954 red 1:18
Re: [2012 - 2016] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News
Ford Capri Turbo Gr.5 #3 DRM 1982 Klaus Niedzwiedz 1:18 Minichamps
I have to admit, this is pretty hot! Lovely livery!
I have to admit, this is pretty hot! Lovely livery!
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Re: [2012 - 2016] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News
I don't like it. Still waiting for a livery I like for that car.
Re: [2012 - 2016] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News
Cool livery, awesome looking model.
Re: [2012 - 2016] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News
I think I'll get one (non-livery) if they release it in something other than REDGavin wrote:Cool livery, awesome looking model.
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Re: [2012 - 2016] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News
White would be great
Re: [2012 - 2016] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News
Blue would be a nice option too