One advantage of metal kits is the huge back catalog of cars to choose from compared to the limited releases of the more popular pre-assembled or boxed cars. In 2020, Ebbro have released 1:12 scale kit for 1968 Matra MS11 (with photo-etched parts) and also have a number of classic JPS Lotus and Brabham F1 cars in 1:20 kits.įor diecast metal kits, you can find excellent kits from Tameo, S.R.C., Studio 27, Hiro and Kyosho – these are usually in 1:43 scale and will require intermediate to high modelling experience. Other plastic kit manufacturers are Fujimi (recent cars in 1:20 scale), Hasegawa (1:20 and 1:24 scale Ferrari’s), Revell (1:24 scale cars from Schumacher era Ferrari’s, Williams BMW, etc.) and Aoshima (have a 1:64 WilliamsF1 12 car collection set). The most mainstream manufacturer is Tamiya who make a lot of plastic kit models from all eras in 1:20 and the larger 1:12 scale. The Japanese hobby manufacturers dominate here. Hobby modellers with plenty of time and the thrill of the challenge will probably collect or build from car kits. The trade-off is shelf space but for serious collectors popular 1:18 models will retain higher values than 1:43 models.
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The more expensive 1:18’s will have front wheels connected to the driver steering wheel. 1:18 scale models are more detailed and often have movable front wheels. There are pros and cons though between different scales. If you have limited furniture space, 1:43 scale is the way to go. Scale is an important consideration – collecting car models takes up lots of shelf or cabinet space, especially the 1:18 models.
Metal will feel cold when touching.į1 grand prix model cars come in 3 types – model kits (metal, resin or plastic), assembled cars (diecast metal, resin or plastic) and radio control cars. An easy way to tell the difference between metal diecast and resin or plastic is by touch. Models made of metal parts should usually be more expensive. There are also a few simple rules in terms of cost when it comes to Formula 1 model cars – proper metal diecast vs plastic, handmade assembly, inclusion of a driver figure, accurate tobacco decals, engine detailing (usually with a removable engine cowling) and rarity all add to the retail price of a model. Although there are lots of grand prix model car manufacturers, you can narrow down the list to just a few based on price.
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