what are some of the best features of autoart?

anyone look at ur autoart models (pics would be lovely) and tell me the smallest, biggest, anything detail-wise(do the windows work?,etc.) about autoarts

disk brakes always look really realistic.
http://img194.exs.cx/img194/797/dscn51287ij.jpg

Hey,

I think it varies model by model. AA has some of the highest quality paint and details. But they are not always spot on. And not always realistc, example, dogleg hinges on doors. The mint company cars try to be very realistic with the fully plumbed and wired engines, breaklines, oprning gas door, glovebox, real cloth or leather. But then, some still have the dogleg hinges. Which models where you referring to with the 1:24 scale AA cars? I have never seen them in that scale.

Frank X.

autoart is starting 2 have the better hinges on their newer cars and the g500's rear door's hing is very realistic ill try 2 post pics and on the poll u should add cmc

most detailed diecast?
i would answer none of the above. to my knowledge, CMC is probably the best. im sure there are handmade diecasts out there that are even better than CMC, but those are for ballars. Aa is a prefer company for low budget collectors and they are well made overall. Some of the followings for example:
great job with engines
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/okletmeindude/IMG_0366.jpg
wood panels
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v336/shaccord/More%20Diecast/IMG_01492.jpg
seats,seatbelts
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/okletmeindude/Diecasts/IMG_0503.jpg[QUOTE]

the wood trim on the cl600 in the second pick looks really fake (no grains) i think the cl500 lorinser has grains- wierd

and the the cl500 lorinser is made by ??? :screwy:

Hey,

I think it varies model by model. AA has some of the highest quality paint and details. But they are not always spot on. And not always realistc, example, dogleg hinges on doors. The mint company cars try to be very realistic with the fully plumbed and wired engines, breaklines, oprning gas door, glovebox, real cloth or leather. But then, some still have the dogleg hinges. Which models where you referring to with the 1:24 scale AA cars? I have never seen them in that scale.

Frank X.
For instance, they completely botched the Diablo GT-R by having the side air-intakes leaning backwards instead of forwards. I believe they have recently corrected the problem. They also hacked the Mucielago Roadster by positioning the different colored seats in the wrong sides.

cl500 lorinser made by autoart

all following vehicles are by autoart
g500 rear hinge system sorry pics kinda hard 2 tell the great craftsmanship
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/nosliw2004/mycollection002.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/nosliw2004/mycollection001.jpg
maybach 62 interior srotty pick dark
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/nosliw2004/mycollection003.jpg

cl500 lorinser notice the sunroof
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/nosliw2004/mycollection004.jpg
notice the sunroof again
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/nosliw2004/mycollection005.jpg
i also like the break disk detail the brake dist also moves with the wheel
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y7/nosliw2004/mycollection006.jpg

Some of the older models lack the through detail like blubaja said, such as the door hinges and all. But their overall quality is top notch. Paint is great, and other detail is great. Also, on some of the older models, AutoArt still hasnt ventured away form using decals and so they start to fall off, like on my CL55 AMG. As for their 1/43rds, they're just some of the best and most detailed 1/43rds you'll ever see. Minichamps is good too yes, but AutoArt is like the king in my opinion. But I've never heard of 1/24 AutoArts. I dont think there is such thing.

Here's what I have of AutoArt:
1/18 2001 Lincoln Navigator
1/18 1998 Lexus GS400
1/18 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG F1 Williams Edition
1/43 Jaguar XJR
1/43 Land Rover Range Rover 4.6HSE
1/18 Maybach 57
1/18 Volkswagen Phaeton (by far my most favorite and best AutoArt model evar)
1/18 1998 Lamborghini Diablo VT roadster

ALl of which I am very very happy with

But I want to tell you a company that is really off the hook, and is just ab-so-lute-ly unbelieveable in detail is Kyosho.

kyosho is some good stuff i have the yellow smart roadster w/ removable targa tops and it has carpet and all 4 only $33 but it had no box

autoart collection:
mercedes-benz g500
mercedes-benz cl500 lorinser
maybach 62
lexus rx300
ford expedition himalaya

is ut models worth anything i got a bmw z3 jast wanted to know

Hell yea dude. UT has been outta business for a while and were said to be quite valuable in coming years. TAKE CARE OF THAT CAR! lol

This Thread is getting really old.

CMC Mercedes SLR is insane and full of detail!

I only have a few AutoArts. I will get a Kyosho one day.

1/18 Lexus GS430 Limited Edition
1/18 Toyota MR-S
1/18 Mitsubishi Lancer VII
1/18 2003 Subaru STI WRX