Spark have improved a lot from the 2018 models and seem to be on the up plus a little cheaper then the minichamps, minichamps seems to be on the decline a little bit
Does this also relate in 1:18 cars aswell? I'm looking forward to getting the W11 1:18 mercedes but I'm not sure which brand to go with. I don't mind the absence of the base in the Minichamps one, but the lower front wing on the Minichamps is a plus to me.
@@NotKnoll Yeah, it may be a bit late but I now own a 1:18 VB W11 and it is plain black, even under a flashlight... I don't really know what it looks like in the Hamilton version since it has some dust on it
Yes absolutely agree with the colour problem, that’s why I buy spark w11, the minichamps got so many white tiny dots when we look closer. Moreover, if you look closer to the air box of the minichamps, the front of it is black but the real car is whole red Ineos logo. So spark did it right
I asked Chatgpt about the color of mercedes w11. Here is the answer: "Yes, the Mercedes-AMG F1 W11 is primarily dark grey, not pure black. The color can sometimes appear very dark, especially under certain lighting conditions, but it is officially classified as dark grey with metallic elements, creating that distinctive look." So, what do you think?
Spark or Minichamps? There is no right answer for that question. It always depense on the actual models, as both MC and Spark release better and poorer quality models. Even from the same line, you might pick a better one, someone get a bad one. But, I think on long term you better off getting resin models, as they always will be more detailed. It is simply just easier to work resin than metal, that's why they are usually better. On the other hand, you will might get shocked by my next video. I have a Spark model and... they did a terrible mistake on that, and allegedly they make those kind of mistakes more and more often. Im talkin about uneven wings and things like that. Just as you mentioned, colour can be another thing that makes a huge difference. From that point of view, I think MC is more likely to get it right, but as your example prove me wrong, its not the case every time. MC is usually a little bit more expensive, but if you decide to spend that much on a model, you won't decide on that tiny difference. Competition, it is indeed a good thing for us, collectors, as the standard will be higher and higher. The down side is, the prices are going higher and higher too. About 8-10 years ago they were half the price compared to what they are now. And inlfation wasn't that much. My choice currently would be MC as they seem to be more consistant about quality. I would say if you get a faultless Spark, almost sure you get better quality, but that little gumble is always there. Quality check seems to be working better at MC as you never get a terrible car from them. Is this makes your choice easy? Probably not. My latest model, the 2020 Sakhir Winner Perez is a very nice piece and I wanted that from Spark as it comes with tge white hard Pirelli's, while MC is not race specific edition and the tyres are yellow, which I think is not that nice on the RP20 Racing Point. This detail was more important, than any potential little errors on the car. So we are really talkin about tiny differences. Great Video btw 👍
Excited for your next video, they are definitely so close, I would also say MC, despite what I said in this video. I only briefly mentioned it in the video but I've always preferred the tyres on the minichamps, when the quality it so close it really is the little things that make the difference.
I have always loved details from Minichamps, have been collecting them since 1996-1997. What made me change to Spark was bad decals quality on Minichamps. Of course I have experienced also issue with Spark, but not in same way as with Minichamps. In Europe Minichamps 1:43, cost about 79 euros, same size Spark costs 10-15 euro less. The range from Spark in 1:43 is also much, much bigger then Minichamps. Overall, Minichamps have to wake up, otherwise they will history.
As a 1:64 only collector, I’m still pissed Spark hasn’t made any 1:64 F1 cars since the 2018 Hulkenberg car (unless there’s been any that was released since that I’m not aware of) It’s why I mainly collect Indycars
all nice and fun but...the front wing on the hamilton one looks too small??its not nearly as wide as it should be 8:03 esepcially at the left it doesnt line along the tyres
New collector. I pre ordered 2 different 1:18 models from spark. Red Bull Turkish GP (white livery) and the abu dhabi verstappen car. Super excited to get both. I wanted amalgam but my wallet didn't. Hope I chose right
@@danielmuro62 where do you live? I've heard good things about die cast legends in the uk. They have both. Replicarz is based in the US tho. I actually ordered one from each because replicarz didn't have the Turkish verstappen car
Minichamps has nicer Pirelli tyres the colour is brighter and appears more accurate more whereas the Spark has somewhat dull tyres. Minichamps Front wing sits closer to the ground whereas the Spark front wing sits higher off the ground. Spark has more finer detail such as screw hole indents holding body panels whereas Minichamps doesn't. The colours maybe a little more accurate on Spark depending on the model. Overall they're very close, for me the nicer Pirelli tyres and front wing heights are important. I've pre ordered both 1/18 RB16B Abu Dhabi from Spark and Minichamps.
Spark 1/18 scale F1 cars, imo, are far better than the majority of Minichamps 1/18 scales out today. Resin versus metal. Resin captures details much better than metal. Minichamps produces some 1/18 scale F1 cars in resin but they are oddly about a $100 more than Spark models. I was told by a dealer that resin 1/18 Minichamps and Looksmarts are produced by Spark's manufacturer, Minimax. As far as 1/43s go, I find that Minichamps resin cars are better than their metal versions and Spark's similar resin versions.
You see, I do NASCAR stop motions, and I love F1 more than I love NASCAR, so I say we need F1 diecast that can be used for that, and maybe make them 1:55 or 1:64
Very difficult separate spark and minichamps both very good models, I have several of both, I think the 1/43 scale spark heve more detail.spark are better priced in 1/43 & 1/18 scale.
sorry but this is all based on 1 model (and even from 2 different materials) so ... in my opinion not very accurate. I agree that they are on the same level, but better choose 2 the same models from the same material next time
In my opinion, it's more about attention to detail and presentation. In regards to presentation, Mini Champs bases are very poor. Attention to detail and quality control go to Spark as well.
Spark have improved a lot from the 2018 models and seem to be on the up plus a little cheaper then the minichamps, minichamps seems to be on the decline a little bit
Does this also relate in 1:18 cars aswell? I'm looking forward to getting the W11 1:18 mercedes but I'm not sure which brand to go with. I don't mind the absence of the base in the Minichamps one, but the lower front wing on the Minichamps is a plus to me.
I'm not sure, I haven't seen pictures of the 1:18 scale.
@@NotKnoll Yeah, it may be a bit late but I now own a 1:18 VB W11 and it is plain black, even under a flashlight... I don't really know what it looks like in the Hamilton version since it has some dust on it
@@manuellapa2929 1/18. I swapped to Spark a few years back. But it is tough year on year. Especially with consistency with the front wings
@@manuellapa2929 Do you own a Minichamps or a Spark?
@@pyroxxx Minichamps Mercedes W11 VB Austria, and it looks absolutely stunning
You hit 2k subscribers. Will you review that car?
Yes absolutely agree with the colour problem, that’s why I buy spark w11, the minichamps got so many white tiny dots when we look closer. Moreover, if you look closer to the air box of the minichamps, the front of it is black but the real car is whole red Ineos logo. So spark did it right
I asked Chatgpt about the color of mercedes w11. Here is the answer: "Yes, the Mercedes-AMG F1 W11 is primarily dark grey, not pure black. The color can sometimes appear very dark, especially under certain lighting conditions, but it is officially classified as dark grey with metallic elements, creating that distinctive look." So, what do you think?
Spark or Minichamps? There is no right answer for that question. It always depense on the actual models, as both MC and Spark release better and poorer quality models. Even from the same line, you might pick a better one, someone get a bad one. But, I think on long term you better off getting resin models, as they always will be more detailed. It is simply just easier to work resin than metal, that's why they are usually better.
On the other hand, you will might get shocked by my next video. I have a Spark model and... they did a terrible mistake on that, and allegedly they make those kind of mistakes more and more often. Im talkin about uneven wings and things like that. Just as you mentioned, colour can be another thing that makes a huge difference. From that point of view, I think MC is more likely to get it right, but as your example prove me wrong, its not the case every time.
MC is usually a little bit more expensive, but if you decide to spend that much on a model, you won't decide on that tiny difference.
Competition, it is indeed a good thing for us, collectors, as the standard will be higher and higher. The down side is, the prices are going higher and higher too. About 8-10 years ago they were half the price compared to what they are now. And inlfation wasn't that much.
My choice currently would be MC as they seem to be more consistant about quality. I would say if you get a faultless Spark, almost sure you get better quality, but that little gumble is always there. Quality check seems to be working better at MC as you never get a terrible car from them.
Is this makes your choice easy? Probably not.
My latest model, the 2020 Sakhir Winner Perez is a very nice piece and I wanted that from Spark as it comes with tge white hard Pirelli's, while MC is not race specific edition and the tyres are yellow, which I think is not that nice on the RP20 Racing Point. This detail was more important, than any potential little errors on the car. So we are really talkin about tiny differences.
Great Video btw 👍
Excited for your next video, they are definitely so close, I would also say MC, despite what I said in this video. I only briefly mentioned it in the video but I've always preferred the tyres on the minichamps, when the quality it so close it really is the little things that make the difference.
I have always loved details from Minichamps, have been collecting them since 1996-1997. What made me change to Spark was bad decals quality on Minichamps. Of course I have experienced also issue with Spark, but not in same way as with Minichamps. In Europe Minichamps 1:43, cost about 79 euros, same size Spark costs 10-15 euro less. The range from Spark in 1:43 is also much, much bigger then Minichamps. Overall, Minichamps have to wake up, otherwise they will history.
As a 1:64 only collector, I’m still pissed Spark hasn’t made any 1:64 F1 cars since the 2018 Hulkenberg car (unless there’s been any that was released since that I’m not aware of)
It’s why I mainly collect Indycars
they released more
Spark are making 2022 f1 1/64 scale models!
@@RLLuke really? Which drivers
@@LessGo7921 every car beside Mclaren, Ferrari, Haas and Williams.
all nice and fun but...the front wing on the hamilton one looks too small??its not nearly as wide as it should be 8:03
esepcially at the left it doesnt line along the tyres
What was the song you used at 6:35?
do a test between the 1:18 scale in the W11. the Turkish GP model is dirty looking too because obvys his car with filthy at the end
I'm currently trying to work out whether to buy the Spark or Minichamps 1:18 W12 and it's hurting my head :D
New collector. I pre ordered 2 different 1:18 models from spark. Red Bull Turkish GP (white livery) and the abu dhabi verstappen car. Super excited to get both. I wanted amalgam but my wallet didn't. Hope I chose right
I only own 1 1:18 scale spark model, but it is super well detailed. I think you made the right decision
What site did you order from? I am looking to get the same
@@danielmuro62 where do you live? I've heard good things about die cast legends in the uk. They have both. Replicarz is based in the US tho. I actually ordered one from each because replicarz didn't have the Turkish verstappen car
@@BangtidyVideos not sure sorry
@@danielmuro62 grand prix legends or Racing models, both pretty good, and well priced.
great video , where is the best store to buy F1 models ? I'm looking for 1990's models.
Could the greyish colour be a bad attempt at weathering? Like what they did with the 1/18 scale Hamilton W11 championship winner?
Do you have a 2021 diecast because I am looking at buying a 2021 diecast and I don’t know what brand to buy it from can you help?
Congrats on 2k subs!!!!
now spark is a loot better the detail is just insane on the spark W
Will you sell any of your 1:18?
Man your collection is soo good, but can you do a review on the 2016 ones, if there are any
where do you buy your sparks and minichamps from?
I love these F1 Diecast videos
Do da wheels spin?
I prefer the shaping of the car with mimichamps and the tyres also look better ( in my opinion )
Minichamps has nicer Pirelli tyres the colour is brighter and appears more accurate more whereas the Spark has somewhat dull tyres. Minichamps Front wing sits closer to the ground whereas the Spark front wing sits higher off the ground. Spark has more finer detail such as screw hole indents holding body panels whereas Minichamps doesn't. The colours maybe a little more accurate on Spark depending on the model. Overall they're very close, for me the nicer Pirelli tyres and front wing heights are important. I've pre ordered both 1/18 RB16B Abu Dhabi from Spark and Minichamps.
can i ask you where do you ordered that? i mean, the website, can you tell me the website name?
@@sapry7583 Grand prix legends are good
Can you do a video how you clean your cars
Does the wheels spin?
I agree 100% As soon as I opened the box to my spark Mercedes f1 model the front wing fell off mini champ all the way!
Man, everyone are waiting for a review for the Mercedes AMG F1 W12. Can you please make that review?
I think the the colours on the Spark models look kinda weird compared to Minichamps, specially when you look closely.
These models are ridiculous pricey if shipped to my country so i can only get Burago models 😓, i wished i can get one of these premium models one day.
Minichamps feel like overpriced but cheaper quality as compared to spark. My only issue with spark is that the drivers are small as hell
Spark 1/18 scale F1 cars, imo, are far better than the majority of Minichamps 1/18 scales out today. Resin versus metal. Resin captures details much better than metal. Minichamps produces some 1/18 scale F1 cars in resin but they are oddly about a $100 more than Spark models. I was told by a dealer that resin 1/18 Minichamps and Looksmarts are produced by Spark's manufacturer, Minimax. As far as 1/43s go, I find that Minichamps resin cars are better than their metal versions and Spark's similar resin versions.
Minichamps certainly does suck when they choose to take the resin and non-rolling wheel route
You see, I do NASCAR stop motions, and I love F1 more than I love NASCAR, so I say we need F1 diecast that can be used for that, and maybe make them 1:55 or 1:64
In a word NO. Excellent models, been collecting for 30 years with higher end models to.
Very difficult separate spark and minichamps both very good models, I have several of both, I think the 1/43 scale spark heve more detail.spark are better priced in 1/43 & 1/18 scale.
I think Spark is better cuz they are very close and Spark is cheaper
I swapped to Spark a few years ago. I only collect 1/18 size
YES!
u should compare the Spark and minichamps 2020 RB, u'll see the diiference
I've always bought spark because I like their wooden base. I dont like the minichamps one idk why
Pretty much the same reason for me. The models are similar, but Minichamps' chequered flag base hurts my eyes.
See I always preferred the minichamps bases and the stack-ability of the cases. All preference
Absolutely agree..As I never remove cars from the base, Mini Champs suck in that regard as well.
the only thing Minichamps better is the tyre colour is brighter
Yes
the suspension on the Minichamps is too flat, the inside of the tyre of Spark is much more realistic than Minichamps
it's unfair. minichamps have completely different performance on their metal and resin models. minichamps' resin models are much better
Except it sux that resin wheels don’t roll. BOO
I almost forgot about you.
2023 Spark is much better than Mini Champs particularly in 1/43 scale sports cars.
Can I have all of them please for £0?
I suggest that you stop touching the models with your bare fingers. The oil in your skin will, over time, affect the decals.
sorry but this is all based on 1 model (and even from 2 different materials) so ... in my opinion not very accurate. I agree that they are on the same level, but better choose 2 the same models from the same material next time
In my opinion, it's more about attention to detail and presentation. In regards to presentation, Mini Champs bases are very poor. Attention to detail and quality control go to Spark as well.
I always uhh