I'm planning to get some models from abroad. Might cost me 500$
Automotive Scale Models: Show Off Yours!
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nice rim change Cyrus. I never knew silver rims would look good on a Superleggera. Send this to Lambo HQ!
Yeah I have. I only hope my dad doesn't bring it down to 300$.
On my wish list are an AA Merc 300 Limo, a Chevy Bel Air and a Fleetmaster.
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And I forgot to mention, a Welly VW Microbus a.k.a Samba and AA Pajero
On my wish list are an AA Merc 300 Limo, a Chevy Bel Air and a Fleetmaster.
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And I forgot to mention, a Welly VW Microbus a.k.a Samba and AA Pajero
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NO NO NO!! You are looking at it all wrong!! Let me help you with this.
Firstly, What kind of brand are you into. And what kind of car type are you into.
Secondly, Search on websites like idcow.com diecastcollectables.com and diecastfast.com and see if there are cars that call out to you. If you get a chance to buy from abroad, always buy things which are unique and which cant be found in India easily. The cars you have mentioned above are generally available here.
I would suggest things like: The Minichamps SL65 Black and the Mondo Motors Zonda primarily.
Another thing you can do is go streamlined. (This is what I would do) Go after one particular brand only. This is what I did when I started collecting. First I started with Ferraris. Then Muscle cars. Then Tuner Japanese cars. Then I progressed to a more serious phase where I decided to collect Mercedes and the occasional BMW. In the Midst of all these, I bought other cars that I liked, but was always on the lookout for a Good Merc. I still am. That is how you make a collection. Of course, You have to add a dash of Exotica in the mix. Another thing you should remember is, Be Different from the crowd, Never buy what everyone buys. That is why I dont have a Reventon yet.
Firstly, What kind of brand are you into. And what kind of car type are you into.
Secondly, Search on websites like idcow.com diecastcollectables.com and diecastfast.com and see if there are cars that call out to you. If you get a chance to buy from abroad, always buy things which are unique and which cant be found in India easily. The cars you have mentioned above are generally available here.
I would suggest things like: The Minichamps SL65 Black and the Mondo Motors Zonda primarily.
Another thing you can do is go streamlined. (This is what I would do) Go after one particular brand only. This is what I did when I started collecting. First I started with Ferraris. Then Muscle cars. Then Tuner Japanese cars. Then I progressed to a more serious phase where I decided to collect Mercedes and the occasional BMW. In the Midst of all these, I bought other cars that I liked, but was always on the lookout for a Good Merc. I still am. That is how you make a collection. Of course, You have to add a dash of Exotica in the mix. Another thing you should remember is, Be Different from the crowd, Never buy what everyone buys. That is why I dont have a Reventon yet.
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I forgot to mention, I want the AA G class too.
Well I'm into AutoARTs. I'm interested in the kind of cars that please me. The main car type I would say, is classic. ie. Saloons (Convertibles and Coupes too) from the 1950s to, say, the late 1970s.
Well, I found the AA Merc Limo on Amazon.com, and the rest on a couple of other websites.
Which ones of those I've mentioned are available in India? I've never seen any in Bangalore
Well I don't particularly like these kind of cars. The SL 65 is an exception though.
Thank you for all the invaluable advice. All the points will be noted.
BTW, I might shift to Goa next year. I was just wondering, how are the scale model shops in Mumbai? Are they better than those in Bangalore?
Well I'm into AutoARTs. I'm interested in the kind of cars that please me. The main car type I would say, is classic. ie. Saloons (Convertibles and Coupes too) from the 1950s to, say, the late 1970s.
Well, I found the AA Merc Limo on Amazon.com, and the rest on a couple of other websites.
Which ones of those I've mentioned are available in India? I've never seen any in Bangalore
Well I don't particularly like these kind of cars. The SL 65 is an exception though.
Thank you for all the invaluable advice. All the points will be noted.
BTW, I might shift to Goa next year. I was just wondering, how are the scale model shops in Mumbai? Are they better than those in Bangalore?
I sure will try. The 280 SE seeems nice.
What say?
What say?