Scalainj's 2010 additions in 1/18

[scalainj]

Next up another resin 1/18 - its lovely

Spark 1/18 Ruf CTR Yellowbird








Andy

[JSB33]

But its sealed and to expensive!

Gorgeous!

[RaceOddity]

It looks nice, is the finish quality better thsn the R8 series they did a few years back?

scott

[scalainj]

But its sealed and to expensive!

Gorgeous!

So i've been told on both counts

It looks nice, is the finish quality better thsn the R8 series they did a few years back?

scott

Never seen an R8 in person but if they were anything less than utterly perfect the answer is yes

And now one from the other end of the 1/18 sealed resin price range from Otto of France. These limited editions retail at 39 Euro direct from Otto and so far have been limited to French cars that have not previously been modelled. They are exceptional value for money and i'm sure this will lead to comparisons with Sparks sealed resin model. Judge for yourself but having them here together I can tell you that the finish and quality of the Spark is far superior but of course the law of diminishing returns applies.

Otto - Renault 11 Zender Turbo






Andy

[CraigyGT]

Loving these Otto models Andy , Always had a soft spot for the 11 Turbo aswell as the 19 and 21.

In regards to my question about Group B cars in 1:18 , Voilla!
http://www.otto-models.com/index.php/en/ottomobile-our-models?view=detail&id=47

That Yellowbird is gorgeous too , one of my favourite Porsche's.

[Simon]

Andy,

Have you ordered the Otto Renault 5 Turbo (MkI)?

Like the Yellowbird.....nice box too

Simon

[scalainj]

Loving these Otto models Andy , Always had a soft spot for the 11 Turbo aswell as the 19 and 21.

In regards to my question about Group B cars in 1:18 , Voilla!
http://www.otto-models.com/index.php/en/ottomobile-our-models?view=detail&id=47

That Yellowbird is gorgeous too , one of my favourite Porsche's.

Cheers Craig. Like you i do like a performance French car even though i know they have the structural integrity of an egg, which is what makes them so damn quick

That 5 is on order!

Andy,

Have you ordered the Otto Renault 5 Turbo (MkI)?

Like the Yellowbird.....nice box too

Simon

Hi Simon

Yes - its here with me now. Just haven't taken a pic

Cheers

Andy

[scalainj]

Time for another 1/18, this time a diecast from Autoart of the iconic ducktail Porsche, the Carrera RS

Autoart - Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7







Andy

[JSB33]

Very nice!
If I was still collecting 1:18 I would be all over one of these.

[a-fordable]

All are nice ANDY! stop trying to steal the show. I like the white P car best- it reminds me of a SALEEN MUSTANG, stripes and all.

[scalainj]

Thanks Gents. Like buses, none for ages and then 2 or 3 together

Autoart - Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4








Andy

[JSB33]

My all time favorite Lambo.
Love the color and the wheels!

[scalainj]

Cheers Jeff
And i picked up this as well which is incredibly difficult to keep dust and fingerprint free. I resorted to gloves, a soft cloth and a brush. What a cracking model though - just don't touch it!!

Autoart - Porsche 924 Carrera GT 1980







Andy

[David MG]

Andy,
I always use cotton gloves (available from chemists) plus a 1" sable hair artists brush.
If eventually I have to clean them I use cotton buds to apply polish and detail plus the use of aforementioned gloves.
The bugbear in 1/43 is wipers, particularly etched, you have to be soooooooooo careful.

[scalainj]

Hi David

I have a pair of white cotton gloves (and a whistle and some glowsticks......) which i use infrequently as i usually hold cars by the wheels.

Fortunately my displays are virtually dust free so i use a large soft make up brush and a soft cloth - i often use the dry Mr Sheene wipes which attract the dust first too.

In terms of cleaning i apply the same principal as my 1/1 cars - except the cutting back bit - and use a cloth with finger tips or like you cotton buds with car polish and then a finishing compound. Wipers are the biggets pain - how many i've removed over the years i don't know however i have some spare wipers here, but i can't find any cars with wipers missing

This really only applies to models i but second hand though

Cheers

Andy

[DeadCanDanceR]

The Lamborghini is quite nice, but the 924 is awesome!

[scalainj]

Cheers Julio

My latest add and its a beauty. Wasn't sure at first but damn glad i did.

Autoart - Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1300 Spider














Andy

[DeadCanDanceR]

That's absolutely gorgeous!!! Congratulations!

[guitardave_1]

Achingly beautiful. Fell in love with the real thing when I saw one back in January. Sadly the only pic I could get was the interior, but even that is a beautiful piece of design. Quite stunning.

[JSB33]

Nothing wrong with that one in the least!
Really, really well done.