Whats the Value of Minichamps 1/43's?

[payso]

I always have my eyes on 1/43rd Scale F1's. Im sure you all know the following link:

http://kkwhung.topcities.com/reference.html

But it was last updated on July 1st 2005

Was just wandering if anyone had an updated value pricelist of Minichamps F1 GTR's in 1/43 Scale? and is there such auction place (other than ebay) to put these?

Also, would be interesting to know how many forum users own a West #8 Promo Model?




payso

[Peloton25]

I think you have found the most accurate source available for that info. It's a shame he hasn't updated it in so long.

I don't have any 1/43rd scale GTRs, but I have almost all the Minichamps F1 road cars in that size as well as the 1/64th, and 1/87th scale versions. I also have most of the UT 1/18ths - GTRs included.

>8^)
ER

[Thorst13]

I've got a #8 WEST.

[payso]

Originally Posted by Thorst13

I've got a #8 WEST.

Mr Thorst, i feel jealous! You are the guy who has just purchased a custom 1/12 F50 GT, are you not?
I have been looking for one over a year now!!!!

Guess I have to carry on searching!
Hopefully the next one wont end early to the highest bidder! (unless its me)

[Peloton25]

Sounds like something he would buy. I believe both Thorst and I rank the F50 GT as our second favorite supercar, unless he's allowed the Koenigsegg CCR ride that he got earlier this year to go to his head.

>8^)
ER

[payso]

I still think the ranking goes like this>>>

F1 GT
F1 LM
F1 GTR
F50 GT

skip a few

then you find Koenigsegg.

While browsing on the net searching for F50GT's, i found this!



If that was mine, i would seriously cry.

[Peloton25]

That's F50 GT 001, and that shot was taken the second time it was crashed, which although ugly was supposedly rather minor. The first time it was crashed it actually cracked the tub and had to be sent back to Italy for extensive repairs. Both accidents occurred on the car's outlap on cold tires, however there was a different driver (not the owner) the first time. Must be tricky controlling that much power in such a lightweight car.

>8^)
ER

[Thorst13]

Yup, it's my 1:12 F50 GT!
I've spent a couple of days fixing it up to better it looks.



My mods:
-Refitting of all the panels because they were wrong and full of large gaps.
-Giving it a proper engine and not a stock, partly ruined Tamiya leftover.
-Repainted ALL the black parts, including the wheels.
-Detailed all kinds of small objects, switches, bolts, nuts etc.
-Lowered the model
-Given it a "Thorst13" style overly aggressive exhausts :giggle
-Fitted metal inserts in the air intakes front and fans in front hood.
-Moved the whole rear end with approx 1cm to make the parts fit together properly.
-Cutting and reshaping unnecessary objects and bettering the quality of the build.

Still missing some small details, but I will get back to them after christmas.

And Erik, the Koenigsegg will NEVER take F50 GT's definate place in my heart! The swede is truly a magnificent car, but I don't even think it's on my top 5, definately on top 10 though....
I rank all the McLaren F1's as one car because of the mainly cosmetical diffrences, then followed extremely close by the ultimate Ferrari!

[payso]

Thanks for posting pics Thorst! At least some users here are making an effort!

I think with it approaching Christmas and all, everyone's getting a bit lazy!

Where is everybody???

Thorst, do you have a custom F1 GT??? That would be one id like to see! or a Black LM?

[mclarenmaniac]

Originally Posted by Thorst13

I've got a #8 WEST.

i am not into 1/43s but just to have some RARE ones in collection ended up buying the 1/43 West and East #8's both in perfect mint condtion!!!!

The only other 1/43s i have are road cars in all colors, wresling with their 1/12 BIG Bros.... and Lark GTRs and NOT to forget the Orange and RED LM GTR Roadcars!!!

MM

[PatrickT82]

where did you buy the 1/18 F50 GT1?

[payso]

Originally Posted by PatrickT82

where did you buy the 1/18 F50 GT1?

the 1/12 is from a custom from a seller on ebay who makes kits for a selection of models!

check it out here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-12-F50-GT-Fe...QQcmdZViewItem

i dont think ill see another 1/12 F50 GT again!
Maybe if you ask the guy, he may have a kit for 1/18's?

Merry Christmas to everyone!!!

[Thorst13]

Originally Posted by payso

Thanks for posting pics Thorst! At least some users here are making an effort!

I think with it approaching Christmas and all, everyone's getting a bit lazy!

Where is everybody???

Thorst, do you have a custom F1 GT??? That would be one id like to see! or a Black LM?

[payso]

Originally Posted by Thorst13

now i never use all capital letters but,

THAT IS AMAZING!!!!

can you make me a custom 1/18? and are there better wheels to match the GT for 1/18's?

thanks for posting these pics!!!!

Thorst=

[christophe320d]

hey i also own some West F1 GTR's

@thorst13 That F50 is looking great

I bought a matt black BBR made for Romu in japan.