The Definitive McLaren F1 Scale Model List.

[DocGTR]

Originally Posted by countachal

Hi guys, sorry if this is a known answer to most , but im looking for a 1/43 mclaren F1 LM model in Papaya, does such a model exist or will i have to settle for a 1/43 GTR in papaya like the Fline Model ?? thanks for your help!

The most of the 1/43's are only papaya orange GTRs as they are made of the similar molds they use for the other GTRs, especially the diecasts (Minichamps, IXO). Some handbuilt makers or pro builders have made some customs but the only 1/43 LM that was made in a bigger series (200 pcs) is the Davis&Giovanni's LM. It was built using the AutoBarn GTR kit and modified to present better the LM, but still not perfect. Romu (Japan) has sold it already out few years ago so the only chance is to get a second hand copy of it, but if you really want it, prepare to pay something USD 500+ of it.

Here's one pic of the DG16C from Romu's site, not the best though, as the lighting makes it look too red:

[Dave_k]

Originally Posted by countachal

Hi guys, sorry if this is a known answer to most , but im looking for a 1/43 mclaren F1 LM model in Papaya, does such a model exist or will i have to settle for a 1/43 GTR in papaya like the Fline Model ?? thanks for your help!

the only one i've ever seen was made by a company called "Davis & Giovanni", but the only place i've ever seen one was on an japaenese website, which is now sold out of them. best bet would be a papaya GTR as you mentioned.

[Manic1888]

Does anybody know a good website to purchase these models from?

[hurstg01]

Originally Posted by Manic1888

Does anybody know a good website to purchase these models from?

I must admit I haven't looked too hard, but they very rarely pop up on eBay

ETA try here



or here, or here, or here for some more detailed shots

[hurstg01]

Thought I'd take some more pics of my collection - just now waiting on that Autobarn Marlboro GTR





You will notice some duplicates - they are [relatively] cheap at the moment, so thought I'd buy them cheap and then sell high but still keep one of each

I've always got my eye out for other Autobarn short tail Mclarens, hopefully they'll pop up on eBay soon..........

[arjan916]

What about the actual prices (and availabilty) of the Autobarn 1:43 GTR test day car?
(handbuild AB kit)
Is it worth about €150,- / approx $ 200,- ?

[DocGTR]

Originally Posted by arjan916

What about the actual prices (and availabilty) of the Autobarn 1:43 GTR test day car?
(handbuild AB kit)
Is it worth about €150,- / approx $ 200,- ?

I would guess that current value of that AMS012 version with CF-base is worth about USD 300-400 depending on how well it's kept. The regular base version AM013 would maybe be some USD 50 less of that.

Availability is very limited currently but AutoBarn has one for sale on eBay (autex) but I'm not sure which one it is as the image is of AMS012 and text says AMS013. Would need to ask.

[Sami Aaltonen]

That Pre-Qualifying liveried #01R is super rare case. If you have one, do not sell it!

I really would like to have one, but never those prices.
IXO has done a quite often seen model of that, but it lacks detailing guite much, no drivers names on the door is the biggest reason not to get one.
That Autobarn model would be the most perfect to me, having Lehto's name on the door.

There has been rumours from Autobarn, that in the future, they might release both again, Pre-Qualifying and the race liveried #01R.... If someone is interested, please contact there, I'm sure you'll get more information of that.

[hurstg01]

I've been keeping an eye on the listing of #01R in prequalifying livery by autex, and bought a few GTR's off him and he is [for what my recommendation is worth?...] a great eBayer.

His one is going for approx £269, a lot more than the £168 for the other GTR models; is there a reason for this do you reckon? They aren't super-rare, as only 100 are made, but on the flip side this is the first I have noticed for a long time up for sale

[DocGTR]

Originally Posted by hurstg01

His one is going for approx £269, a lot more than the £168 for the other GTR models; is there a reason for this do you reckon? They aren't super-rare, as only 100 are made, but on the flip side this is the first I have noticed for a long time up for sale

Actually there were 102 official pieces of this 01R pre-qualifying car, 52 of them as "forum model" AMS012 with the CF-base and with the first owners nickname on the plaque. This version has the incorrect "Test Day" on it. Then there is the AMS013 limited to 50 pieces with the regular base and with the correct "Pre-Qualifying - 30 April 1995" plaque. Both of these were released around 2005/2006 when the markets were booming and also the AMS013 sold out very quickly and its prices on eBay went sky high, one I saw going for USD 555. Only few others have topped that. But as we're talking about eBay, it only needs two to want it such badly... and you know the rest.

[webslinger283]

If you guys check out Minichamps website, they now have an Orange 1:12 listed....of course when this actually comes out is up in the air, they state June 2010...but anyway my point is could this be a 1:12 scale LM from minichamps? Does anyone have any insite?

[Peloton25]

Originally Posted by hurstg01

I've been keeping an eye on the listing of #01R in prequalifying livery by autex, and bought a few GTR's off him and he is [for what my recommendation is worth?...] a great eBayer.

I actually live not too far from where Autobarn's retail store is, and have met the man behind the 'autex' Ebay profile a few times over the years. I believe he is part owner of the shop. Good guy in person too.

>8^)
ER

[DocGTR]

Originally Posted by webslinger283

If you guys check out Minichamps website, they now have an Orange 1:12 listed....of course when this actually comes out is up in the air, they state June 2010...but anyway my point is could this be a 1:12 scale LM from minichamps? Does anyone have any insite?

As long as there's "roadcar 1994" I can't believe it being anything else than just the similar 1:12 standard street version as they've had in different colors. LM would necessitate a whole new mold and it is questionable would it be profitable to do it as they would need to do at least some 5000 models with it to come anywhere near to the costs doing it and if the models had to be priced competitively. Maybe they could do some GTRs then with little tweaks to make it work out.

[hurstg01]

[Sami Aaltonen]

Greg, that looks very very good indeed!