An Introduction To Collecting Diecast Model Cars
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 พ.ย. 2017
- As young kids, we all knew about, played with and loved Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars which are scale 1/64. Today I want to introduce you to other scales, and the hobby of collecting detailed scale replicas. From slightly larger 1/43s all the way to big 1/18 cars which can fill a shoe box - each! There are even bigger scales like 1/14, 1/12 and even 1/8 but these remain exceptions.
Jump to:
1:06 Scale 1/43
5:20 Scales 1/32, 1/34, 1/36, 1/38, 1/40
6:50 Scale 1/24
20:17 Scale 1/18
21:23 Scale 1/18 High-end sealed resin models
23:33 Scale 1/18 Hot Wheels (+Elite) Ferraris
28:17 Scale 1/18 AUTOart
33:57 1/18 Welly
So in this video I'll tell you about 1/43, 1/24, 1/18 and a few other scales and price/quality differences - everything you need to know before you start collecting. For those of you already in the hobby, perhaps this video can provide some new insights.
I forgot to name some more companies like Yat Ming, GT Spirit, BoS models etc. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Back in the 1960s, most mainstream 1/43 scale cars had lots of working features, like opening everything, working steering, folding seatbacks, sliding seats, working suspension, colored plastic light lenses, chrome plating, rubber tires etc.
These were considered toy cars from makers like Corgi, Dinky, Solido, MebeToys, Tekno, Matchbox (King Size), Siku, Märklin and PoliStil/PoliToys. The big makers were in a mad race to keep adding more features and details, but the costs were skyrocketing and because the market was still aimed at kids, there were limits on how much you could charge for a car before the parents would stop buying them for their children.
Finally the bubble burst, and HotWheels were more or less the instigator of the collapse. It turned out, that fast wheels were as much of a selling point as all the detail and authenticity in the world. In other words, a toy car didn't need to have much in the way of detail or features, as long as it had fast rolling wheels and looked "cool"
With HotWheels showing the way, all the other makers took the hint, and started "dumbing down" existing models in exchange for fast wheels and "cool" stickers. First to go were the opening parts - in particular hood/bonnet and trunk/boot (the opening doors lasted a little longer), then the working steering, chrome plating and colored plastic light lenses folllowed as victims. Ordinary street cars disappeared from the line-ups in favor of supercars, dragsters, prototypes and fantasy creations invented by the toy companies. Common trait for most new releases was, that they had to look "cool"
By the mid 70s, most models had become extremely plain toy cars with little to no features. If opening doors were present, the shut lines tended to be absolutely terrible with huge gaps. The castings often had major problems with excess flash.
At this time, many companies had folded, and the few survivors were mere shadows of their former glorious selves. One of the problems, as I see it, was that kids stopped playing with cars at an increasingly younger age, which may have a lot to do with the cars losing authenticy: a toddler doesn't care if his/her toy car is a (good) miniature version of an actual car or not, but this changes as he/she grows older, so the "dumbed down" toy cars of the mid 70s didn't have nearly as big a target audience as the older ones used to have. On the other hand, costs had increased so much, that it was impossible to go back to the former level of detail and still keep the consumer prices reasonable enough to sell.
So slowly, the market split into two directions: simple toy cars for young children and collectors models for adults. With the rise of the later category, it once again became possible to start producing better quality models, since the restrictions of parents' toy budgets no longer applied.
The big problem with opening parts has always been shutlines (the gaps/misalignments between individual parts) In the late 60s, just before the "collapse" the shutlines had started to become reasonably good, but they were never perfect, and when companies started cutting costs, the shutlines immediately suffered, also because there's no margin when it comes to wear on the cast. Once a cast starts to wear, opening doors will start sagging, hoods/bonnets and boots/trunks won't stay open etc. In other words: if you want to create a model with opening parts, you need to be prepared to spend a large part of the budget on making sure the the opening parts are first class. No compromises allowed.
Nowadays, with metal etched parts and all sorts of high tech, you can create astonishingly accurate miniature models in almost every aspect but one: opening parts are still problematic and this is why you so rarely see it on high(er) end models in any scale smaller that 1/12... you can create an almost perfect miniature, but as soon as you add opening parts, it will detract from the accuracy. For models from the likes of Bburago, Maisto, Jada, this isn't a critical thing, since there are other parts of the models that are also not 100% accurate, and in such cases, opening parts can be nice extras that allow added possibilties when it comes to posing/displaying, but once you get into real high-end territory, where almost everything is near perfect, a not-quite-perfect opening part is no longer considered an asset, but a detractor.
Greetings from a long-time collector in the 1960s and 70s, and again since 2010. 2500+ models vintage and modern in scales ranging from 1/87th to 1/8th (but primarily 1/43)
Wow, that's amazing. You should make videos about these cars, maybe show off your collection. It would be interesting to see a car in such detail and a small scale.
ppoptarts Yes I would like to see that, also which current brand makes the most highly accurate, detailed opening models?
@@MaZEEZaM depends on the scale. In 1/18, the answer would be Exoto and CMC, but they dont make many cars, if you are into vintage Porsche and Ferraris from the 60s they are the best. Otherwise, keeping opening parts in mind, the next best would be Autoart but their recent releases are made from composite (fancy word for plastic). If you want diecast metal, the next best would be Almost Real. In 1/24 it is Welly, in 1/43 it is a bit hard to find models with opening parts, I dont know of any except (some) Autoarts and Herpa.
@@ImperialDiecast it’s funny how they all make different products. No matter how much searching you do, you’ll never find the most realistic car.
It’s as if they know who you are and what you want to buy. They know how to force you to spend more money than you want to.
@@MaZEEZaM they know that’s what you want so they never make it.
Ok I can’t be the only one here that is not a beginner. Just watching for enjoyment
Definitely not! :D
This was an excellent video. As a complete noob to this fandom, it's nice to have a straightforward introduction to all of the important factors within this world. Thank you!!
I personally like 1:18 for the details it have. Thanks for the information you gave us. Surely I will take note when going buying spree.
I see that the subject of resin models have been mentioned several times in the comments, so I thought I'd bring it up as well.
Resin is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to diecast models, since it allows for finer details in the castings and the casts are less costly to make. The major downside is, that the casts also wear out very fast, making the method unsuitable for conventional mass production.
But it's very good for limited production runs up to a few hundred - a market previously held by so-called white metal casting - but white metal models tended to look clumsy and crude, even warped, and the production costs were very high, so collectors were asked to pay a fortune for a crude model, sometimes warped so badly that not all 4 wheels would even touch the ground! Now, with resin models you get a far superior build quality with very fine level of detail. Price tags are still quite high, but this is mainly because you need to cover all expenses with a production run of just - say - 250 models compared to the thousands possible using conventional diecast techniques.
Resin offers the chance to make models that would not otherwise be viable, like estate versions of cars widely available as diecasts in sallon or coupe versions, or models of cars that were commercial flops, like the Austin Maxi, often refered to as "the worst car ever" and "the car that ruined the british motor industry"
Think of resin models as a supplement to diecasts, not as a replacement. The collector would still be able to build most of his collection of diecasts, but have the opportunity to turn to resin models in order to fill gaps.
Zamak is terrible for model making, it wears files twice and varnish grips with more difficulty, meanwhile various polymerics can be engraved with every metal tool
I have just started collecting 10 weeks ago I now have nearly 400 models vintage corgi and new and old hotwheels matchbox and some dinky. Mostly 1.64. and 1.43 scale. It's very addictive but great fun. And could be a nice little retirement fund you never know. Great channel thanks for the video.
Finally a detailed content, very well narrated and guiding. Thank you!
I collect since 10 years model cars in 1:43. I have 850 cars now :-). It is a wonderfull hobby. And this year i started to collect vintage cars by matchbox and siku . I have 133 cars now.
Wow. You basically summarised what would have taken / months or years of time and hundreds of money. In 30 mins. Thank you so much🙏 A positive use of TH-cam .
I should have watched this video when I started my collection. I jumped right into 1/18 and, I think I might need to stop soon! No more room and no money! Lol! But what the heck. Personally, I think 1/24 is definitely the perfect size to build a collection, but again, some models only come in a specific size. Anyway, great video!
Thanks buddy! If you have costcos or sams clubs in your area I'd say 1/18 would be the perfect scale because you can get them for the same price as 1/24s there. But you're right about the space lol. 1/18s are meant to be shelf pieces.
1 24 is my favorite scale. I started with classic cars from a store and now I get super car models and I order them all. Maybe once or twice I’ll buy them in a store but that’s it.
What website do you order them off of? If you dont mind me asking
@@connorkendall1430 i get mine all of Aliexpress.com good prices, i pay about $14-17 for 1:24
Me too. 1/24 cars are the best
I love 124 just started collecting I get mine on Amazon and from die cast collectibles
1/64 1/43 1/24 1/18. I stick to 1/24 now cause of price and space. I built a two story garage to house 9 and parking lot holds 3 more. It’s my Fast and Furious portion of my collection. The 2f2f skyline has its own room in the aforementioned garage.
2:11 That rally car collection is awesome!
This is best Guide anyone can find on TH-cam.
It is!
I like 1:43 its not big, it may not have open parts but if you dont have to much space, and you cant buy expensive 1:18 its good.
Thank you for taking the time and making such a detailed video. It's immensely helpful to new collectors!
A fantastic video. Without a doubt the most professional advice I have ever had on the hobby of diecast model car collecting. Only wish I came across it sooner. I have viewed many other presenters and none give such honest and practical advise. Well done!
Thanks, man! Really means a lot. If you have any other doubts or questions, let me know. :)
Even though I have been collecting for a long time it was still very interesting and enjoyable to watch this video. I am on the same page as you regarding resin 1:18 scale models. I have a small number of them just out of necessity to be a completist and they still bother me, particularly since I can't show as many details when I make videos for my page.
Hi. First off I would like to say how much I enjoyed your introduction to collecting diecast model cars. You obviously have a passion for this hobby and your knowledge and the way you explain aspects of the various manufacturers and various scales is first class. I have been collecting and selling across various themes for a few decades now. With newer manufacturers and tooling available these days there are a lot more premium models and a lot more choice out there. These days I tend to buy more models by Auto Art & Almost Real. Almost Real 1:18, I buy their Land Rover Defenders and other premium branded 4x4 and even a couple of 1:18 6x6 Land Rover and Mercedes vehicles. I also buy others too (It's a very addictive hobby). I have in the past had even more collections of 1:43 F1, GTR, Rally and Le Mans cars and even 1:50 scale construction vehicle and trucks. Yep I have spent a fortune over the years and have been thinning out my collections over the years 3 house moves makes you realise just how much you have boxed up and put away. You can't display them all.
The Danbury and Franklin mint I would consider 1/24 scale, luxury manufacturers. Their cars are all handbuilt and handpainted, and all of the ones that I have in my collection have leather or vinyl seats and the convertibles either have cloth wrapped around plastic frames or they have plastic roofs wrapped in vinyl Plus opening hood doors, trunks and stair wheels. They also have full undercarriage detail. Essentially they are as accurate as possible but they are also quite expensive. I’ve been fortunate enough to find them cheaply at antique stores.
Huge thumbs up for making such a great video, buddy ; Truely in depth analysis across brands and scales, from the point of view of a budget collector. I also prefer 1/24 as it's the best compromise between detail and storage convenience. I bought Ferrari La Ferrari and Bugatti EB 110 after watching your reviews....keep up the good work ...God bless you.
Thanks man, that means a lot to me! :) I'll review more 1/24s again soon
Yeah but every la Ferrari is different. Don’t forget, country of origin is a problem for buyers. Inferior versions are sold or not in countries outside the country of origin.
Amazing, just the overview I needed!
Great video with lots of useful information :) The biggest reason why more and more company make model cars in resin, are rising steel prices, but makes like Bos Models and Otto Mobile do make many model cars, in scale 1:18 that no one else makes, which is great i think, even if you can`t open the doors :)
I also think it's about how many models they are planning to sell. Making a fully opening diecast mold is very expensive but budget brands like Bburago and Maisto can afford to do this because they cast and sell tens of thousands of each car model they make from one such mold, so investing into the fully opening mold / cast / tooling pays off. Other manufacturers like MCG, GT Spirit, BoS, BBR, MR etc. have very limited releases of only a few hundred models per mold so even tho their individual models are so expensive, they cant make them fully opening or it would cost even more.
Awesome vid! Bummer to see the 1:43 quality going down since I was a kid back in the 80's
Wow... you offered a LOT of great info! I was just trying to decide which scale to decide for my grandson. Think 1/24’s will be the way to go!
Excellent video and breakdown 👍🏾
Excellent into video, exquisitely narrated, thank you for creating this.
Very informative video .Im a 1/43 collector and I have a mixed bag of manufacturers and I am happy with all the models . The most expensive model I have is a BBR Ferrari la Ferrari . Thank you 🙏.
I started collecting about 1 and half a year ago. My friend gave me some of his old collection. My gf supported my hobby and bought me one. I now have 62 cars from Hotwheels, majorette and mini gt. I love 1/64 because they require less space.
I opened a tab for all of the brands of cars you mentioned. Lotta tabs...
welcome to the hobby! you'll make an epic journey of discovery over the next few months, maybe years :D
Imperial Diecast thank you for the reply! I have a car coming in the mail. Super excited for it to get here!
Lots of the brands aren’t relevant to you. Brands exclude some countries from buying.
Great video my friend! You make a very good point about collecting diecast. I appreciate the advice. Count me in as a loyal subscriber. Keep the videos coming, I really enjoy your content. Take care and God bless you and your loved ones during these challenging times my friend. 👋😃
same to you bro, and thanks for checking out my videos.
My pleasure my friend! It's good karma to support one another. No channel grows without support so, I guess you can say I'm paying it forward. Take care my friend. 🤜🏼🤛🏼👍🏼✌🏽
Really helpful introduction, cheers 👹
a good oversight. thanks for your thoughts. I am strictly 1/43 due to space restrictions (already collect tanks, soldiers, RC everything etc etc)
Very informative.....thank you!
It's very helpful for newbie collectors like me, thank you so much for the instruction!
Thank you! This was very helpful! 😃
I am so glad I watched this video! This was so informative! I am pretty new into this hobby, and have been collecting for 4-5 months now. I have bought all kinds of models, 1:34s, 1:24s, and now 1:18s. As I got more into the hobby, I changed my preferences and now I only want to collect 1:18s. I am going to be selling most of my 1:24 diecasts. Thank you so much for subscribing to my channel. I have done the same for you! This is literally the best guide to watch to know what to do when starting a diecast collection.
thanks, man! Yeah, I really like your reviews and definitely will become a regular watcher. Although my tip would be to not sell your cars unless you are running out of space because you might regret having sold them later. Keep up the good work :)
@@ImperialDiecast Unfortunately, I am running out of space. I started to collect 1:34s first and then i moved on to 1:24s and then after a couple of months, I had mostly 1:24s. Them I bought a 1:18 and then been collecting those and then some 1:24s. I have lots of diecasts but not lots of space. I have changed my liking to 1:18s even though I have some 1:24s that I will probably not ever let go. Thank you for your tip though and I will take that into consideration.
What’s the best website to go and buy, ie. 1:24 or 1:18 models.
i prefer 1/24 and 1/32. i bought 1/18, 1/36, 1/43 for some models only if its not available in 1/24 or 1/32. 1/32 usually comes with lights, pull-back & go, sound (police car siren), those feature are useful in making a stop-motion video.
I collect 1:18 American muscle cars, and 1:24 NASCAR. I have reached the point that I only buy something I'm blown away by, or nostalgic about. I also decided to only buy elite cars in very limited runs, preferably autographed.
Man I was hoping you would cover 1/64, I’m planning on starting up a 1/64 collection along with my 1/18’s. Still a great video!
I'd love to see an updated version of this video!
I love your videos 😅 so much good info 😊
About to start my collection and I like the 1:24 scale the most. Thank you for your helpful video it is full of information!
glad to have been helpful. happy collecting! :)
1:43 is nice because they come with the display box. I'd love to have 1:18 but they are very big and expensive
Sometime I found it hard to stay with one scale because for some model 1:24 scale is the same price as a 1:43 model, bigger always better
I started with 1/24, by Danbury Mint & Franklin Mint (super high quality), but switched to predominately 1/43rd. Now I'm into 1/64....
I got a 1/18 welly huracan. When i compared it to other more expensive 1/18s, it was so much better and cheaper, i got it for like $27 from an online shop
This video is very important and useful for us beginners! Great job, thanks :-)
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another thing as well, i just started collecting some 1:43 autoart lambo's, and although i do agree with the non opening features the level of detail autoart puts into these little versions amazes me. obviously i wouldnt recommend you go spending over $80 for one unless youre just a hardcore collector. much better 1:18 cars can be had at that price range!
Scale 1:24 is perfect because they’re affordable. Not too big. But to too small. Perfect scale.
Great 🔥 video man!!! Hope to get this on my channel soon.. Keep up good work 💪💪💪🔥 🔥
Nice car collection right there
Hope to see your nxt video..
Love from diecaster malaysia 😍 😍
I saw it well. I collect all diecasts regardless of scale. It has been 20 days since I started TH-cam, and I am uploading diecasts one by one. I've been collecting for almost 44 years.
1/18 is definitely the best
Collector of 1:24 Franklin and Danbury Mints. I find them to be the most interesting. One exception. My prized 1:18 Exoto triple black 1963 Cobra w/289. Amazing and very rare.
Great video much appreciated.
Very good show 😊
this video is very helpful would recommend :)
Great video
I’m not new to this, but great video!
1:18 its the best!
I don't think you can put it as simple as that (this is also illustrated by other comments saying that other scales are "the best")...
How much space do you have available? If you have LOTS of space, then maybe 1:18 is indeed the best for you, but if space is severely restricted, a smaller scale is probably a better choice
You also have to consider the range of your interest. If you're only into "Ferraris of the 1960s" or something like that, the scope of your potential collection will be limited, meaning that you will be able to assign more room and a bigger budget for each individual model, but if you're fascinated by a all types of cars from the last 50 years or so, your collection could keep growing for decades, so the bigger the scale, the sooner you'll be running into the inevitable storage problems.
Also some types of cars are more common in certain scales. If you're into supercars, exotics and american muscle cars, 1/18 or 1/24 should suit you well, but if you'd like to collect everyday family cars and "workhorses" of the 1950s to 1990s, then 1/43 will be a much better choice. Trucks? Go for 1/50. Farming equipment? Choose 1/32. Japanese cars of the 1970s? Go for 1/64. One method that could help you make the right choice is to sit down and make a list of your 10-15 favorite cars, then go to a certain well known auction site and look them up, paying attention to the scales they're available in, as well as the quality and pricing. Y'oull almost certainly find, that some of your favorites are unavailable in some scales, while other will cost more than you're ever going to be willing to spend, and others of poorer quality than you'd ever consider buying. Once you've eliminated those, take a good careful look at what's left of potential candidates, and you may then know, which scale will be the best one for you.
Remember, that every collection will tend to have a few "holy grails", models that are outside the normal budget, and the ones you really like to show off, but try to be realistic budgetwise for the majority of your picks.
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1:18 universe is the best of diecast world...
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A very nice video. congratulations.
Great video. I prefer 1/18 and to be more specific cars from the FIA WEC and IMSA only.
Impressive...☺
Nice, it will help some new People in diecast :)
I really like 2 more companies in 1/24 - Whitebox and oldschool Polistil :)
Thank you for giving this information I'm actually starting a diecast collection and the will be held inside a huge 6 mile long city on a table I'm getting my first one today it's a rastar size 1/24 mclaren p1 thank you :)
an excellent way to start your collection. I only have the motormax one where the front trunk doesnt open. Happy collecting!
@@ImperialDiecast I'm also going to start with 90 something diecast cars and about 4 planes 3 helicopters and a cruise ship thank you for replying :)
Edit: I love your videos they are great keep it up
Franklin Mint produce gorgeous model cars too, some models are quite rare and extremely detailed made with as much as 127 parts.
yeah, I completely forgot about Franklin Mint and Danbury Mint when making this video, I was still quite new to the hobby back then and didnt realize there used to be manufacturers in the past who made these great models, but sadly theyre out of production and you can only come across them online if someone is selling his collection.
nice video ive been collecting them for 10 years
Welly has gone down in quality control. I found that out in my Porche 911 Turbo 3.0. The black trim peels by simply wiping the car softly with a lint free cloth. You also forgot to mention Franklin's mint. Not in production anymore, but highly detailed well made cars.
In my Opinion welly 1:43 is awesome! In my country they cost 2,99$ Each so thats kinda a Advantage
Which country to find it pls ?
all the maisto models I bought here in America have brake calipers and rotors I take them apart and redo all the models to the way that somebody who wants to purchase it or the way I see it. Can purchase greenlight 1/24 at Meijer's.
Tomica TLV in 1/64 with doors open and good QC.
I probably have 5 to 6 hundred 1/18 and there's no control that I know of for limiting growth the plastic storage units with drawers work well for me and you'll need a feather duster
Yes but we’ll didn’t paint one of my brake disc on a car just 1 they didn’t paint and it’s impossible to get into there to paint it
Ahah, such a big focus on (asian) toy makers. This is the point, actually things like Jada metal TOYS is that they are toys. Over, we start talking about scale models which aren't thought for childrens. However, restoring toys is more relaxing than working on scale models looking for perfection.
Another big issue in collecting proper scale models: dust! Cleaning a model fulfilled of antennas and perfectly painted, is a lot stressfull and requires patience. A toy, well, a pass with a cloth is perfect, if a little of dust remains or a scratch is made with a paper tissue doesn't add any sensible unaesthetism.
You can also notice that toys are made with more defects: a proper scale model has zamak casted perfectly and closure that match perfectly, a child doesn't care theese details while playing, so, there's less room for perfectionism
I would also suggest 1/64 and Ho scale if you like diorama with multiple car display. For 1/64 I suggest Tomica limited vintage.
22:15 i could listen to that for hours
Hi, I actually thought of collecting 1:43 scale but it looked relatively small no opening parts like doors etc..
Then thought of 1:36 which has opening parts but that too looked small for me lol.
On the other hand, I thought of 1:18 but again stopped collecting them as I came to know they occupy more space and are bit pricy too.
Finally in the end I decided to go with 1:24 scale which has opening parts, good detailing, less space compared to 1:18, not too small neither too big and not too expensive like 1:18 or 1:12
excellent choice, my friend. in terms of size it really is the perfect scale. i just wish more high end manufacturers made models in 1/24 too.
Thank you a lot. I would love to buy 1/24 model, but my office desk is already full of 1:36, 1:64 cars and 1:12, 1:10 motorbikes models. But, I think I will buy one 1:24 car as a focal point for my office corner.
When it comes to the value of anything sold on Ebay... The only true value of say..a car, is what the car sells for. I see sellers on Ebay selling cars for prices far higher than others that, never sell. You can ask what you want but will only sell for what the market will bear. 😊
1/43 hits the sweet spot for size details pricing
Hi Arron and thank you for getting back to me the list of brands and the model cars they make seems to be endless and after many hours of research, looking at the models that most appeal and of course the price as some models I'm finding are way above what I'm prepared to spend I've finally made a decision firstly I really do like the rally cars and I've since discovered there are other models that come under rally such as safety cars, then there are the support vehicles like the ford transit van carrying spare tires all are dicast there in 1/43 scale there well detailed there is a large selection to chose from dating back to the 90s right up to the present day and there affordable and the brand is IXO !!! I'm also a big fan of F1 and the brand that does this particular car that is also available in a 1/43 scale comes with a good selection to chose from and are known for very good detail is SPARK but when checking the material that these models are made from its RESIN and I'm seeing resin being used in quite a few other brands will resin be the way the hobby is to go im only a beginner and there are a lot more collectors in the hobby who I'm sure know far more than me but what I do know Arron is IXO and spark are the 2 brands that can supply me with what I'm looking for ! its taken me several weeks and watching many hours of reviews but it's been worth it and in the process I've learned that little bit more were 6 weeks ago I knew nothing regards Paul
yes, welcome to the world of model cars paul, i was initially overwhelmed too but you learn something new every day and i have been in this hobby for almost 6 years now thinking back in late 2015 that it would just be for a few weeks haha.
ixo is my favorite 1/43 brand. they are diecast, they are affordable, and their models have great detail, so i suggest you get some of them first and then later move on to spark which is more expensive but in my opinion not a whole lot more detailed. of course, they do make cars that ixo doesnt, so that should then be the real deciding factor. have a nice day :)
@@ImperialDiecast I totally agree, that IXO is a great brand for 1/43th rally cars. Their decals and tampo prints are really sharp and crisp, and for a rally car, the most deciding factor is probably the authenticity of the livery.
Unfortunately the ban on tobacco adverts means, that many classic rally cars (as well as Formula 1, NASCAR, long distance racing etc.) can not be issued with realistic liveries. Tobacco companies used to dominate sponsoring, to a degree where the actual names on the cars were just a minor part of the sponsorship - often the whole car would be in the colour scheme of the tobacco brand and models of such cars just don't look right without the historic livery.
The good thing is, that it's possible to get aftermarket decals and sometimes you may even get a decal sheet included with the model, especially for the higher end models from Spark etc.
I have a collection of classic (1980s) NASCARs from Quartzo and they did things a little differently - I think they were made before the total ban on tobacco ads, but even then it was seen as "unfortunate" and not something you'd want to be associated with, so the Quartzo models with tobacco ads didn't come in their usual brightly coloured boxes (fluoroscent red and black), but instead in totally plain white boxes with just a small white sticker showing the catalogue number, bar code and driver name. This way, you would not see a Quartzo box with a tobacco sponsored car, and by keeping the boxes totally plain, Quartzo also made them the least appealing to casual (and possibly young) buyers.
I have 4 1/24 scale cars w/o knowing it if I’m a collector bc I’d go on my bike as a kid and get some I liked, I have another on the way, as a Christmas gift. Also have my first 1/18 car, LaFerrari to be specific. The only thing to say abt 1/24 is for the price it’s not bad, especially compared to 1/18 & I don’t feel as bad to customize 1/24 as opposed to 1/18 bc of the price & fear of messing up/breaking something. Also I love how much bigger 1/18 are and it’s so much more detailed to 1/24 but in the future I’d like to collect both
*the only thing I don’t like abt my 1/18 LaFerrari is I want to make the break calipers red but also keep it saying “Ferrari” on them. I want to do that bc the car is 💯 red with black rims & I think that would make it pop but I am too afraid to disassemble for fear of breaking something. I already disassembled it but couldn’t take the tires off & don’t want to force it
I like collecting 1/32 but I think about 1/24 models now.
I like Jada. Their toy grade rc hyper charger cars are a lot of fun. I do want to get their 2004 Ford GT 1:24 scale.
Other scales I recommend if you like diorama with plenty of cars are 1/64 and Ho scale. For the 1/64 I recommend Tomica Limited Vintage as their scale is accurate all the way and Europe is famous for Detailed Ho scale.
yes, TLV is awesome! In 1/64 especially in America there's also a series called M2 Machines and they make vintage and muscle cars with good looking exteriors
Imperial Diecast Oh yes, I do have plenty of those. The only thing with M2;which I heard from collectors and tested by me is they are not consistently 1/64 across the board. Still their vintage cars look great.
1:43 should also be popular to go with O scale train Layouts at 1 :48 and HO at a distance at 1:87.
Thank you
what a nice collections
Great video, i've used to collect 1:24,but like year ago stepped up to 1:18, definitely share your opinion on Welly, i have mk. 1 Golf and '50 Beetle made by them and they are stunning!, but don't have carpeting, and their lineup seem kinda limited for me, so i went to the Norev, which i must recommend to everybody think its best for its value, since it has all the fancy features (especially new ones) as Autoart for friction of the price, also have 2 Ottomobile models (R34 GT-R and Miata) and they are perfect!, but sealed, which can be big problem for somebody... But i think its worth it, coz they look much more like a real thing, the paint and the edges and gaps around the door etc. are so great...! Btw ur great! Im shocked, that you dont have more subscribers!
thanks bro. and I agree, although I don't have any ottos myself, the two you mentioned look amazing, I do have some MCG and GT Spirit sealed ones though, I usually go for them if I want to have that one particular car, but there is no opening alternative in the same price range.
@@ImperialDiecast true!, also should've mentioned i prefer quality over quantity
I know someone close who spent £130 on a 1/43 model. It was of a rare _Auto Art_ Jaguar XJ13. Now and again one will pop up on eBay for £60 or £70 either Buy it Now or auction starting price. No opening features but superb external and engine detail is all there. Its a great model to treasure but disconcerting price point. The 1/18 variant often commands £300+ and usually acquires this demand. Its a great 1966 Jag, classic style, classic lines, all singing and dancing to Jaguars vogue panache....but agaain...very high price point.
Would you like to see a lot of metal models 1/24 and 1/32 on my channel? Including new items in 2020!
Wonderful guidance for beginners. Sir please enlighten us about SIKU,SCHUCO and OXFORD DIECAST.Please let us know your opinion about those brands and models they make.
There is a 1/18 Mercades Maybach Concept Car that I really want, but its an entirely sealed resin kit. Its windows aren't even transparent, and its selling for $300+, which is absurd, however its the only example of that particular car, at least in 1/18.
Norev is not luxury, Solido too, they are simply proper modelmakers.
They surely make 1/24.
Minichamps starts to be a quite high quality, but still diecasts.
BBR, Tameo, MR, CMC and Autoart are luxury brands.
You forgot 1/43, it is probably the most popular scale, Minichamps is famous mainly for its 43s
I used to like making model planes and owning diecast cars. But then I realized: what do you do with them after you have them? I didn't have a good answer.
So now, I've limited myself to a few items, and I have since moved on with the times. I found a better hobby: pc simulators. Specifically, flight simulators. They are cheaper, they don't take up physical space, they move around and shoot, you don't have to dust them, they are portable and everything can fit in a laptop, etc. :-)
Nice im actually scale plastick modeling past year only im ok. better out there than ill ever be as a starter
The other issue with Jada is that the scale is a bit off. I was not able to mix the 1/24 scale models and the 1/18 models from that brand with other brands. the looked huge alongside the others.
yeah I noticed this on a 1/24 dodge viper from jada I reviewed. It was more like 1/22.5 So you are saying jada's 1/18s are also too big?
@@ImperialDiecast yes I had a couple and I also could not display them with the other cars 1/18
I totally agree 1:24 are the best for me. Im still in college so obviously on a budget. I can buy like 5 cars for $100 USD but 5 1:18 cars will cost me A TON. And I also mostly do super & hyper cars so I only care for the shape of the car, not the interior. interior on most 1:24 looks horrible, not gonna lie. but they are large enough to craft out the beautiful shape of the car, as 1:32 cannot. However, on sedans or more daily car where you will care for the interior, 1:18 is certainly prettier.
I’ve been collecting cars since I was probably eight years old I started with 1/64 and 1/32 scale and now I have gotten rid of that collection and I have a 1/24 scale and 1/18 scale collection i’ve noticed that going to antique stores in small towns is a very good way to find 1/18 and 1/24 scale models at a very good price. In fact, I have found some models in certain antique stores for around $20-$40 that sell typically for $100-$200, so if you are on a budget that would be a good place to look. I also have a question I’m looking to purchase a Danbury mint 1/12 scale 1957 Chevrolet Belair. It’s a lot of money to spend on a diecast model and if anyone can tell me if it’s worth it or not, that would be greatly appreciated, thank you
This might be the most not-smartest question, but I've watched some of the diecast racing videos and have been wondering: What powers them? Thanks.
I remember when I started collecting AutoArt they were the most expensive at £45 to £50 a 1.18 highly detailed car i had hundreds!
minichamps came out with their cars lower detail but £25 a car in 1.18 good fair prices! Then joyride with the move car's, roughly the same as AutoArt pricing! After i got my collection stolen from a break in i have collected since! I am looking into it now 2024 but seriously what has happened to these prices?! The cars i had at 25 bucks are like 80 to 130 for the lower detailed minichamps now! What the heck! 23 years ago ish when the Peugeot 205 Gti was first released it was 19.99! Then the mk2 escorts were 25 i had 4 of them in all livery and then my subaras n evos etc from AutoArt beautiful models all carpeted etc £45 each! The model's i had now I'd never pay what their asking for them for today, simple fact is i know there only worth 25 to 50 bucks a piece! Yeah its hard to start a new collection today!
I love 1:64 scales hot wheels and matchbox are the best
You can focus on collecting one scalle particulary but, I don't see any problem collecting different kinds of scales.