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Monster · 12-14-2006, 10:18 AM

thanks for answering my questions.

Isn't there a plastic rod to support the engine cover when it is open?
I think i will get one soon....when they have stock in Sydney. It was sold out ages ago.

Bruce · 12-14-2006, 10:29 AM

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thanks for answering my questions.

Anytime

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Originally Posted by monster

Isn't there a plastic rod to support the engine cover when it is open?
I think i will get one soon....when they have stock in Sydney. It was sold out ages ago.

Nope, no plastic rod..

FasterHigherBetter · 12-16-2006, 09:36 AM

I have:

Auto Art
Ford Mustang Mach 1(2004)-red

Monster · 02-11-2007, 11:04 PM

Finally got my hands on an Autoart Ford GT

Bruce · 02-11-2007, 11:13 PM

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Finally got my hands on an Autoart Ford GT

Nice purchase. What do you think of the overall model ? (and what's next on your list ?

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Monster · 02-11-2007, 11:39 PM

Thanks mate. Overall i will give it a 8.5/10. Autoart has done a fantastic job on the exterior and the interior of this model. The paintwork is super smooth with no orange peeling effect at all. The colour matching between the metal and plastic parts are generally good, but the color of the side mirrors are a shade darker than the rest of the model. All the body panels are tightly fitted together and the panel gaps are narrow and very even. Autoart really knows how to make good wheels and brakes. The ones on the GT are probably as real as a model can get.

But there are some minor details that aren't as impressive as the rest of the model. The detailing on the main headlights can be improved. The lever for the front hood is simply painted on instead of an individual piece by itself.
I absolutely agree with what you said about the engine bay. It could be better. The gearbox casing seems to be too simple and i am a bit annoyed that the exhaust muffler is left unpainted, and how the engine cover wont' stay up.

I have a few models on my "next to buy" list. I would like to get a Audi R8 model (really hope Autoart is making it), if not, a BBR Ferrari Enzo, CMC Mercedes McLaren (i saw your red one, awsome model, but probably out of my bugdet, how much is it anyway), a Koysho AC cobra 427 (blue with white strips), or a M6 models (love that carbon fibre effect roof on the model, does it look real in real life?), and a 997 turbo when it is released.

Bruce · 02-11-2007, 11:59 PM

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Thanks mate. Overall i will give it a 8.5/10. Autoart has done a fantastic job on the exterior and the interior of this model. The paintwork is super smooth with no orange peeling effect at all. The colour matching between the metal and plastic parts are generally good, but the color of the side mirrors are a shade darker than the rest of the model. All the body panels are tightly fitted together and the panel gaps are narrow and very even. Autoart really knows how to make good wheels and brakes. The ones on the GT are probably as real as a model can get.

Agreed on all counts. Especially the alloys and brakes, fantastic job by AutoArts.

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But there are some minor details that aren't as impressive as the rest of the model. The detailing on the main headlights can be improved. The lever for the front hood is simply painted on instead of an individual piece by itself.
I absolutely agree with what you said about the engine bay. It could be better. The gearbox casing seems to be too simple and i am a bit annoyed that the exhaust muffler is left unpainted, and how the engine cover wont' stay up.

Yep..

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..CMC Mercedes McLaren (i saw your red one, awsome model, but probably out of my bugdet, how much is it anyway)..

My CMC SLR was $289 Canadian.

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or a M6 models (love that carbon fibre effect roof on the model, does it look real in real life?)

The carbon roof on my M6 (Kyosho) looks very good. Same effect as Kyosho fitted to the M3 CSL (not sure if you have seen it before, but I've also got that)

Looks great.. Although I must say it scratches easily.

Monster · 02-12-2007, 12:51 AM

the CMC SLR is really $$$$, but i am sure it is worth the price, the only minior issue i have with the CMC SLR is that the profile of the tyres seems to be a bit too high.

Speedster · 02-12-2007, 08:53 AM

Hey all, i collect diecasts! I began collecting 1/18's but now i collect 1/43's. I used to mainly concentrate on F1 cars but the lure and beauty of Mercedes-Benz race and road cars has drawn me away and im about to add my second DTM Merc to my collection!

Anyway, here is the collection!:

1/18
Aston Martin DBR9 - Solido
Peugeot 206 WRC Burns - Solido
Porsche Carrera GT - Minichamps
Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG F1 Saefty Car - AutoArt
Porsche 996 GT3 RS - AutoArt
Audi R8 Crocodile - Maisto
BMW Z8 - Maisto
Ferrari Enzo - Hotwheels
Ferrari F430 - Hotwheels
Maserati MC12 - Hotwheels
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish - 007 Version
Jaguar XKR Cabriolet - 007 Version
Toyota Supra (Fast Furious) - Racing Champions
Mitsubishi Eclipse (Fast Furious) - Racing Champions
Nissan Skyline (2 Fast 2 Furious) - JoyRide

1/24
BMW M Roadster (old version) - Bburago
Shelby Series 1 - Bburago

1/43
Formula One
1998 - Ferrari F399 (msc collection) - M.Schumacher - Minichamps
1999 - BAR 01 Supertec Test Car - J.Villeneuve - Minichamps
1999 - BAR 01 Supertec "zipper" - R.Zonta - Minichamps
1999 - Williams Supertec - A.Zanardi - Minichamps
2000 - Ferrari F2000 - M.Schumacher - Hotwheels
2000 - Jordan EJ10 - H.H.Frentzen - Hothwheels
2000 - Williams FW22 - R.Schumacher - Hotwheels
2001 - Ferrari F2001 CONSTRUCTORS CHAMPIONS - Both Drivers - Hotwheels
2002 - USGP Event Car - No Driver - Minichamps
2002 - Toyota - Mika Salo - Minichamps
2003 - Minardi PS03 BRAZIL GP - J.Verstappen - Minichamps
2004 - Toyota Presentation - No Driver - Minichamps
2004 - BAR Honda J.Button 1st Pole - J.Button - Minichamps
2005 - Toyota - R.Schumacher - Minichamps
2005 - BAR Honda - J.Button - Minichamps
2005 - Jordan 3rd Place USGP - T.Montiero - Minichamps
2005 - Sauber - J.Villeneuve - Minichamps
2006 - BMW Sauber - N.Heidfeld - Minichamps
2006 - McLaren ORANGE Test Car - P.D.L. Rosa - Minichamps
2006 - Honda Racing - R.Barrichello - Minichamps
2006 - Toyota - J.Trulli - Minichamps
2006 - Ferrari - M.Schumacher - Hotwheels

DTM
2005 - Mercedes C-DTM - B.Schneider - Minichamps (Merc Pack)

Hope you like my colection

Bruce · 02-12-2007, 09:14 AM

Nice collection Speedster

If I may ask, what colour scheme does your GT3 RS wear ?

12-14-2006, 10:18 AM	#21
Monster Advocate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 924 Thanks: 86 Thanked 105 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Model Collections thanks for answering my questions. Isn't there a plastic rod to support the engine cover when it is open? I think i will get one soon....when they have stock in Sydney. It was sold out ages ago.

12-16-2006, 09:36 AM	#23
FasterHigherBetter Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tel Aviv, Israel Posts: 84 Thanks: 7 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Model Collections I have: Auto Art Ford Mustang Mach 1(2004)-red

02-11-2007, 11:04 PM	#24
Monster Advocate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 924 Thanks: 86 Thanked 105 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Model Collections Finally got my hands on an Autoart Ford GT

02-11-2007, 11:39 PM	#26
Monster Advocate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 924 Thanks: 86 Thanked 105 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Model Collections Thanks mate. Overall i will give it a 8.5/10. Autoart has done a fantastic job on the exterior and the interior of this model. The paintwork is super smooth with no orange peeling effect at all. The colour matching between the metal and plastic parts are generally good, but the color of the side mirrors are a shade darker than the rest of the model. All the body panels are tightly fitted together and the panel gaps are narrow and very even. Autoart really knows how to make good wheels and brakes. The ones on the GT are probably as real as a model can get. But there are some minor details that aren't as impressive as the rest of the model. The detailing on the main headlights can be improved. The lever for the front hood is simply painted on instead of an individual piece by itself. I absolutely agree with what you said about the engine bay. It could be better. The gearbox casing seems to be too simple and i am a bit annoyed that the exhaust muffler is left unpainted, and how the engine cover wont' stay up. I have a few models on my "next to buy" list. I would like to get a Audi R8 model (really hope Autoart is making it), if not, a BBR Ferrari Enzo, CMC Mercedes McLaren (i saw your red one, awsome model, but probably out of my bugdet, how much is it anyway), a Koysho AC cobra 427 (blue with white strips), or a M6 models (love that carbon fibre effect roof on the model, does it look real in real life?), and a 997 turbo when it is released.

02-12-2007, 12:51 AM	#28
Monster Advocate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney Posts: 924 Thanks: 86 Thanked 105 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Model Collections the CMC SLR is really $$$$, but i am sure it is worth the price, the only minior issue i have with the CMC SLR is that the profile of the tyres seems to be a bit too high.

02-12-2007, 08:53 AM	#29
Speedster Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 34 Thanks: 5 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Model Collections Hey all, i collect diecasts! I began collecting 1/18's but now i collect 1/43's. I used to mainly concentrate on F1 cars but the lure and beauty of Mercedes-Benz race and road cars has drawn me away and im about to add my second DTM Merc to my collection! Anyway, here is the collection!: 1/18 Aston Martin DBR9 - Solido Peugeot 206 WRC Burns - Solido Porsche Carrera GT - Minichamps Mercedes Benz CL55 AMG F1 Saefty Car - AutoArt Porsche 996 GT3 RS - AutoArt Audi R8 Crocodile - Maisto BMW Z8 - Maisto Ferrari Enzo - Hotwheels Ferrari F430 - Hotwheels Maserati MC12 - Hotwheels Aston Martin V12 Vanquish - 007 Version Jaguar XKR Cabriolet - 007 Version Toyota Supra (Fast Furious) - Racing Champions Mitsubishi Eclipse (Fast Furious) - Racing Champions Nissan Skyline (2 Fast 2 Furious) - JoyRide 1/24 BMW M Roadster (old version) - Bburago Shelby Series 1 - Bburago 1/43 *Formula One* 1998 - Ferrari F399 (msc collection) - M.Schumacher - Minichamps 1999 - BAR 01 Supertec Test Car - J.Villeneuve - Minichamps 1999 - BAR 01 Supertec "zipper" - R.Zonta - Minichamps 1999 - Williams Supertec - A.Zanardi - Minichamps 2000 - Ferrari F2000 - M.Schumacher - Hotwheels 2000 - Jordan EJ10 - H.H.Frentzen - Hothwheels 2000 - Williams FW22 - R.Schumacher - Hotwheels 2001 - Ferrari F2001 CONSTRUCTORS CHAMPIONS - Both Drivers - Hotwheels 2002 - USGP Event Car - No Driver - Minichamps 2002 - Toyota - Mika Salo - Minichamps 2003 - Minardi PS03 BRAZIL GP - J.Verstappen - Minichamps 2004 - Toyota Presentation - No Driver - Minichamps 2004 - BAR Honda J.Button 1st Pole - J.Button - Minichamps 2005 - Toyota - R.Schumacher - Minichamps 2005 - BAR Honda - J.Button - Minichamps 2005 - Jordan 3rd Place USGP - T.Montiero - Minichamps 2005 - Sauber - J.Villeneuve - Minichamps 2006 - BMW Sauber - N.Heidfeld - Minichamps 2006 - McLaren ORANGE Test Car - P.D.L. Rosa - Minichamps 2006 - Honda Racing - R.Barrichello - Minichamps 2006 - Toyota - J.Trulli - Minichamps 2006 - Ferrari - M.Schumacher - Hotwheels *DTM* 2005 - Mercedes C-DTM - B.Schneider - Minichamps (Merc Pack) Hope you like my colection

02-12-2007, 09:14 AM	#30
Bruce Connoisseur Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 6,703 Thanks: 1,282 Thanked 957 Times in 556 Posts	Re: Model Collections Nice collection Speedster If I may ask, what colour scheme does your GT3 RS wear ?

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