The Definitive McLaren F1 Scale Model List.

[hurstg01]

Originally Posted by Peloton25

Quite a good collection you've built for yourself there Greg!

Is there a difference between the two Lloyd's GTRs or did you just need to have a pair of them?

>8^)
ER

Cheers Erik.

I bought the 2nd as it was ALOT cheaper than the first, just the same as the 2nd WEST set I have. I'll keep them for a while before I sell them for a profit (hopefully)

[hurstg01]

A rare WEST #8 sold on eBay today, for more than I paid for one of the WEST Autobarn sets

There was a question over whether it was a 'true' rare version, as the decals on the side seemed astray from other of the same model, and the box it was in didn't have the barcode and description on the bottom of it.

[DocGTR]

Originally Posted by hurstg01

A rare WEST #8 sold on eBay today, for more than I paid for one of the WEST Autobarn sets

There was a question over whether it was a 'true' rare version, as the decals on the side seemed astray from other of the same model, and the box it was in didn't have the barcode and description on the bottom of it.

At least the box wasn't original, as it should be the same as on the Jacadi #7 with a green sticker on the bar code. I'm not sure of the authenticity of the model either, as the photo on that auction was not good enough to see those details to be sure of it.

The real version of Minichamps has also such errors that I would prefer to buy a kit and let a builder do it much closer to one of the versions as the 03R raced with the West livery. Especially the front of the Minichamps is incorrect, having the early '95 season 7-hole-nose and the LM-style front lid air intakes. Only 05R has had the front as on that model recently.

So for such a price and questions over its authenticity, not my thing.

[Sami Aaltonen]

Originally Posted by DMFerrari

Exactly...
I wont ever pay more than $200 for any 1:43rd, and even that would be very rare for me.

yep, 200€ is much for 1/43. There should that case be something special, like singature or something.

[Sami Aaltonen]

Originally Posted by DocGTR

At least the box wasn't original, as it should be the same as on the Jacadi #7 with a green sticker on the bar code. I'm not sure of the authenticity of the model either, as the photo on that auction was not good enough to see those details to be sure of it.

The real version of Minichamps has also such errors that I would prefer to buy a kit and let a builder do it much closer to one of the versions as the 03R raced with the West livery. Especially the front of the Minichamps is incorrect, having the early '95 season 7-hole-nose and the LM-style front lid air intakes. Only 05R has had the front as on that model recently.

So for such a price and questions over its authenticity, not my thing.

Yep, this just reminds me that allways be carefull.
The Mincihamps FINA #8 1/43 which was on sale couple of days ago; I was interested but sametime very suspicious.
I asked Greg and Doc about it and after reading their opinion; I forget it and try to find another.

Imagine; I asked the saler two times; an English and German some details of that model; never got answer back. So really, if someone believes that he can do what he likes; that's very much wrong conclude!

Fortuntaley here at this Forum; we have a true experts who really knows these things. Thanks Greg and Doc again.

[DMFerrari]

Are the Guiloy 1:18 cars worth getting? They don't look right to me..

[Peloton25]

I bought the silver road car from Guiloy because it is the only diecast out there that looks like the Clinic Model. It has the foglamps, the 'eyebrow' vents over the headlights, the correct number of vents on the rear bumper, and also features the high mirrors. On the underside its even stamped "F1 Prototype".

The porportions are a little off (it's a little too long and flat), there's issues with the wheels (design and fitment), the engine is all wrong (disappointly bad), the two engine covers open together as a single piece, the front bonnet opens to an empty trunk, and the underfloor is open beneath the engine and gearbox, which is not correct either.

I've seen their GTRs and wasn't impressed enough to buy one. The engine is a little more realistic to the BMW S70/2 V12, but still not great. They solved the engine cover problem, but that probably had more to do with the spoiler needing to go back there. My bigger issue is that most of them have some really wacky and totally unrealistic paint colors and graphics - like someone spent too much time in that one aisle at Pep Boys.

There is one that looks the part of the LM, and could be a good UT F1 LM substitute if the budget doesn't allow for anything more.

>8^)
ER

[Sami Aaltonen]

Originally Posted by DMFerrari

Are the Guiloy 1:18 cars worth getting? They don't look right to me..

No what I have heard. Put your money to UT Models if you want 1/18's.
The Guiloy's are even close to UT.

[DMFerrari]

Thanks for the info guys.
I decided to buy this set instead.

1:64 scale Kyosho set.

[hurstg01]

That looks pretty cool! $$$$$'s......??

[DMFerrari]

Originally Posted by hurstg01

That looks pretty cool! $$$$$'s......??

Thanks. I saw them and didn't think twice lol.
$100.00 plus shipping. My guess is these wont last long.

http://cgi.ebay.com/KYOSHO-MCLAREN-F...item3ca9a6318e

[andybee]

Originally Posted by hurstg01

£££££'s................

(not mine by the way!.)

Anyone know who makes the original Franck Muller. In the middle, Orange arc, Black front end. Different to the Le Mans cars. I just need that, a early 96 Sal Oppenheim car and a San Miguel car to complete my collection of ones I have designed.

I do have a West liveried 95 GTR , but alas, the rear wing is partly broken

[hurstg01]

That's the Silverstone car - I very nearly made this my first 1/43......

[andybee]

Originally Posted by hurstg01

That's the Silverstone car - I very nearly made this my first 1/43......

I was worried you were going to Say Autobahn!

[DocGTR]

Seems that AutoArt and HPI are bringing new F1 models to the markets in the near future. I found these images by checking Romu's 'report' from recent Nurnberg Toy Fair.

AutoArt


More images of the AutoArt F1 at the end of the page:
http://www.auto-und-modell.de/pages/...-2010-Autoart/

HPI Racing


The Romu's whole report categorized by manufacturers can be viewed at:
http://www.romu-romu.com/site/report/2010nur/top.html

I have earlier seen somewhere else HPI's proto of the longtail GTR and images in the back that hinted to all the 1997 Le Mans versions in 1/43 scale. If I'm correct they should have detachable engine cover and the engine bay should be very detailed like their recent Le Mans 1998 Porsche 911 GT1 models.