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pierotecchio63
Italy
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 Posted - 01/02/2011 : 09:46:57
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Interesting topic!
First a bit of history...
I started some 30 years ago buying a Ferrari 308 GTB by FDS.
Slowly my goals have changed "subtly"...
I started collecting every 308 that has been produced in 1/43, then slowly changed to every Ferrari I liked.
Then Bosica released the 356 Coupe and so I started collecting even other cars than Ferraris.
Anyway I collected every 308 and 355.
Then McLaren released the F1 GTR and that became my goal. I think that before starting selling them I had the biggest collection around of that car (including all the Minichamps, and last but not least 3 Kamimuras, 1 Momose, 1 Barnett and 1 Shimoma).
That leads the ultimate change in my collection... Quality
I focused on Japanese builders or top quality ones around the world.
I never meant to gain money from the models I bought. Only emotions.
So it will be a never ending story, until I can feel emotions.
So the goal is simply to gain emotions. |
Edited by - pierotecchio63 on 01/02/2011 13:44:57 |
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zimodels
Switzerland
9 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2011 : 02:08:02
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I prefer to BBR and MR models, and Eidolon, LookSmart, Concept, Tron and easy all hand-made model in 1/43. But none of AMR, which are too big! For me important to have any type of Ferrari, but should be real, not fantasy models (or only exceptions). I collect for myself and have been for 24 years and I have a lot of hand-built Ferrari models. Every collector should buy what makes people happy and pay what they can. I've seen every day of fun my collection. For me, BBR and Eidolon is still the best thing there is! Unfortunately, the great MR models have become rare, and fortunately, I have many. So, happy collecting and I have to look for more space in case! Sorry for my bad English .........
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Mazmatt
Australia
55 Posts |
Posted - 01/03/2011 : 19:03:53
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| words of a true Italian Piero (if indeed you are Italian!). That's why I drive an Italian car - only they can deliver emotion which I have learned having owned many great German and Japanese cars |
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pierotecchio63
Italy
39 Posts |
Posted - 01/04/2011 : 01:10:21
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Yes, indeed I am a true Italian.
And indeed you are right when you say that Italina cars give emotions.
On models, however, I think that emotions are on the Japanese side.... |
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ferrari4evr1
USA
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Posted - 01/04/2011 : 08:19:05
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Originally posted by pierotecchio63
On models, however, I think that emotions are on the Japanese side....
I find that the French offer some emotions as well. I recently started collecting Le Phoenix and AMR and they are spectacular, to say the least....
They are slightly bigger than BBR and Make up models but I only have a few of them so, it really isn't that noticable.
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pierotecchio63
Italy
39 Posts |
Posted - 01/05/2011 : 08:05:28
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| In my opinion the top builders from Japan can give emotions no one else can offer... |
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zuoscrib
Switzerland
24 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2011 : 11:09:11
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Originally posted by Mazmatt
words of a true Italian Piero (if indeed you are Italian!). That's why I drive an Italian car - only they can deliver emotion which I have learned having owned many great German and Japanese cars
The smallest car are built in Japan, the biggest in the US.
The ugliest in China, the most beautiful in Italy,
but the BEST in Germany!
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360driver
Netherlands
454 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2011 : 11:45:02
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| that is why they call it Deutsche Grunlichkeit.... |
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Eagle
Italy
131 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2011 : 11:55:39
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Japan:
Italy:
Germany:
US:
China???:
lol :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
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Eagle
Italy
131 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2011 : 11:59:08
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Telinoz
Australia
14 Posts |
Posted - 06/10/2012 : 03:03:39
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Hi,
New to this forum, so first off hello to all.
I am very new in this Hobby, I bought my first 4 cars last weekend on 2nd June 2012.
Since then, my desire to reach my first goal is in full flow and I have 10 cars on order awaiting delivery.
I came across this website and forum a week ago and have been using it and others to find top model makers, top end factories, mid range models and the entry level items in white metal, resin and diecast.
I knew my goal before buying my first model.
About 4 weeks before buying my first few models I put together a photo gallery of all my favourite Road Cars - both Production and Concepts since I can remember (not to give away my age, but basically 30+ years of memories).
So, with 49 photos of my favourites which are also in the colours I like down to the year and variation in some cases I now had a shopping list.
Some go back to 1950's to current.
Some of these cars are in a special place for me, so I also worked out which ones I desired the most down to ones I really like but don't stop me in my tracks if I see one.
This ranking for me then determined how much I would likely spend on each model.
So at the top end I will try and find the best examples, hand made or rare limited editions.
Now, it's not just about value for me. The model has to be the most accurate representation at 1/43 scale I can find. As a bi-product it often ends up being the most expensive anyway!
Make Up, Looksmart, FrontiArt, BBR, MR have covered some of my favourites but the top 3 cars I like I have looked into real top end.
I had a chat with MOMO Factory (Kazuhiko Momose) and got a price on one model in particular. Certainly more then I expected, but his work stands out to me. That one I will have to save up for, along with the other top 2.
I think once I reach my goal of getting these first 49 cars, some I may look at replacing as time goes on.
A few I've only found one maker, so no choice in some cases!
As new cars come out and are in the magazines I read, TV I watch etc I'm sure my list will be added to. The Aventador J was one recently, already found and ordered one of those!
The next collection I will look at is for 1/43 Racing cars.
I love F1 of all era's, Le Mans, Rally are next inline.
Like my road car list, I will collect information and photos on all the models I've like in the past growing up watching the racing.
The fun collection I started at the same time as my Roadcar collection are Movie / TV cars and vehicles.
Easy to make this list, I just look at my BluRay/DVD collection!
For all 3 collections, I have started to compile a spreadsheet with photo of real car and it's stats and then the models I've been looking at along with a photo of the final one I buy.
I also ordered one 8.8cm rotating display.
I plan on seeing if I can produce my own version in a custom display 5 x 5 for 25 cars that can each be rotated at the flick of a switch all behind Acrylic for dust protection. No need to handle the models then once you can see all angles.
The boxes will be kept in a safe place, but I want to see my models clearly and some boxes are not meant for that. I certainly won't be a collector who never opens a box!
So my final goal is 3 collections, each to be displayed in a different part of the house. |
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Performance
Netherlands
87 Posts |
Posted - 06/13/2012 : 01:27:41
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Very interesting topic!
For myself I only collect models of Frederic Suber, simply because I like the quality of the Suberfactory models. From now I try only collect Suberfactory Aston Martin models, but sometimes also other famous classic cars such as Mercedes 300SL, Lamborghini Miura, Ferrari 250GTO and Jaguar XJ13. But the priority is always Aston Martin.
In the past I collected MR, BBR and AutoBarn models...but since I picked up my first Suber models (DBR1 & DB4 GT Zagato, and thanks to Mike), then I was sold and since I collect only Suberfactory models.
Currently my collection covers 15 Suberfactory models. For me quality is more and more important than quantity. I never have hurry to expand my collection. Each year I will buy minimal 2 Suberfactory models, that is for me good enough.
I know the Suberfactory models are not cheap (certainly in comparison with models made by BBR or MR), but the passion of Freds work and the quality of the models gives me a good feeling and that is for me important enough. All that really matters is just enjoy your own collection and feel the emotions and passions of the miniature artworks.
Have fun with in collecting models!!
Never drive faster than your guadrian angel! |
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