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The BMW scale models thread.
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Woohoooo!!
Awesome forum guys. I also collect scale models.
Here's some of my pics: http://s1097.photobucket.com/albums/g346/BMWCollector/
I have some doubles if anyone is keen on swapping or buying.
If anyone has models they would like to sell kindly let me know.
Keep't up,
Awesome forum guys. I also collect scale models.
Here's some of my pics: http://s1097.photobucket.com/albums/g346/BMWCollector/
I have some doubles if anyone is keen on swapping or buying.
If anyone has models they would like to sell kindly let me know.
Keep't up,
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Hellas said:@BMW Collector. Just add the code from the pics you want to add in the thread. I'll add them here:
Very nice collection.
[IMG]http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g346/BMWCollector/PIC025.jpg
Thanx Hellas!
I wanted to ad images, but it didnt allow me to. Let me try again:
///M3 - ZN
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OMG , you have a top shelf collection ...
dont u wanna sell me the E36 M3 and the E46 CSL :thumbs:
dont u wanna sell me the E36 M3 and the E46 CSL :thumbs:
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///M3 - ZN said:
:rollsmile: Thanks M3-ZN
If only you know how much the CSL scale model is worth... is almost priceless!! (especially this silver one)
The blue E36 is the only E36 model I have and like everyone else I'm struggling to get hold of another blue one. Yellow you sometimes get.
Last week I ordered a silver E30 M3 from Germany - I'm as excited as a kid for it to arrive in three weeks time :joy:
If I do find a source for E36 I'll let everyone know
Rgrds,
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The New X3 scale model was recently launched.
In recent years BMW used to get their models from one maker; Kyosho. BMW gave Kyosho the rights to manufacture scale model versions of the real cars on condition that certain specific colors are only supplied to BMW to be sold at BMW dealerships. These models came in ‘Dealership edition’ boxes (normally a grey BMW box) and sold only at BMW dealerships. Kyosho was allowed to manufacture the same model in different colors to be sold outside of BMW dealerships. Of course, BMW made sure that the Dealership Edition were those colors that best fitted the real life BMW’s for example the Quartz Blue One Series and the ever (in)famous Phoenix Yellow of the E46 M3.
I always though that this was a winning formula for BMW because BMW was doing it for last few years. That was until late last year when BMW launched the scale model of the new 5 series (F10) manufactured by Norev – a name the ordinary collector like me has never heard of before. Being a die-hard(cast) collector I was nervous about ordering a scale model all the way from Germany but the rumor was out that only limited numbers of the F10 models was made available (I regret to admit I fell for that) thus I decided to buy me one.
She arrived a couple of weeks later and the quality was exactly like the review said: Not 100% the same as Kyosho models but very close. The Norev models had some small details that the Kyosho models never had for example the petrol cap can open and dealership sticker on the rear window. But the interior of the Kyosho models was a lot better. The front suspension of the Norev F10 was a disaster because the gap between the front wheels and the body was enormous. Some collectors decided not to go for the Norev model but rather wait for Kyosho’s version. Unfortunately they are still waiting…
With the launch of the X3 scale model everyone was keen to known the who the manufacturer of the model was – on the look of things the model seems to be fantastic with engine detail we’ve never seen before. Big was the surprise when I came across this review last week:
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(Review from another website)
Never before a diecast caused so much confusion about the maker behind it like the latest dealer edition from BMW.
Is it made by AUTOart, as the kind of window box may tell you and some ebay-vendors predicate because of this? Or is it made by Kyosho, because that's how it's listed in the BMW Lifestyle catalogue? Or is it at last a Norev again, which could enhance quality in almost any way, though it can't hide its origin in some detail points?
Neither the box nor any label at the bottom of the model tells you the truth.
Well, even if the kind of packaging (including the wire locking feature of doors and hoods) was copied from AUTOart, that's where the common grounds end. Watching the overall finish, which is really nice, you still can see and feel this little difference an AUTOart makes. No, this is definitely no AUTOart!
It looks much more like a Kyosho...if there were not these little details, that tell you in the end, that this new X3 was made by NOREV.
In other words: if Norev is able to keep or even better this level, just as they have done now, compared to the F10 5 series, then there's no need to complain about the changes in BMW's order practice.
Pictures tell more, so get your own impression:
The painting is flawless and - meanwhile this is to point out unfortunately - without any shade difference.
The lamp glasses all around are fitting well and are attached without visible stubs, though the reflectors inside could be made better. But this is nagging on a high level, the overall look isn't spoiled by this.
Very typical for Norev are the license plates, which are a bit off from reality. Indeed they are keen to show details with a tiny typing on the frames (which says: BMW Design) but that can't compensate the wrong font style/size and stickers.
The badges on front and hatch doors are printed accurately, which is better than this weak 3D-stickers used by Kyosho, which come off easily at cleaning.
The rims are sized correctly and the finish is fine, even the tires are much better than on other Norevs before. Also the height of stance is perfect this time.
The exhaust tips are chromed but could be blacked inside.
Turning to the interior:
This shows a huge step ahead compared to the 5 series, the quality is now equal with Kyosho. No annoying flashs anymore.
Of course the trunk is also flocked with carpet, the door is opening wide enough and stays open without help.
A real surprise for a modern 1:18-bimmer is the engine!
Where Kyosho usually shows just a simple and sparely coloured plate, you can find a really nice engine block with adequate depth, a lot of tubes and wires and some sharp printed warning stickers.
Hardly possible to implement a modern engine better than that.
**************
My conclusion: No idea why BMW wants to hide the maker, because theres no need to hide anything here!
And to put salt in the wounds of those of you that are drooling by now...I've already ordered my Norev X3 scale model
JOY is BMW scale models!!
In recent years BMW used to get their models from one maker; Kyosho. BMW gave Kyosho the rights to manufacture scale model versions of the real cars on condition that certain specific colors are only supplied to BMW to be sold at BMW dealerships. These models came in ‘Dealership edition’ boxes (normally a grey BMW box) and sold only at BMW dealerships. Kyosho was allowed to manufacture the same model in different colors to be sold outside of BMW dealerships. Of course, BMW made sure that the Dealership Edition were those colors that best fitted the real life BMW’s for example the Quartz Blue One Series and the ever (in)famous Phoenix Yellow of the E46 M3.
I always though that this was a winning formula for BMW because BMW was doing it for last few years. That was until late last year when BMW launched the scale model of the new 5 series (F10) manufactured by Norev – a name the ordinary collector like me has never heard of before. Being a die-hard(cast) collector I was nervous about ordering a scale model all the way from Germany but the rumor was out that only limited numbers of the F10 models was made available (I regret to admit I fell for that) thus I decided to buy me one.
She arrived a couple of weeks later and the quality was exactly like the review said: Not 100% the same as Kyosho models but very close. The Norev models had some small details that the Kyosho models never had for example the petrol cap can open and dealership sticker on the rear window. But the interior of the Kyosho models was a lot better. The front suspension of the Norev F10 was a disaster because the gap between the front wheels and the body was enormous. Some collectors decided not to go for the Norev model but rather wait for Kyosho’s version. Unfortunately they are still waiting…
With the launch of the X3 scale model everyone was keen to known the who the manufacturer of the model was – on the look of things the model seems to be fantastic with engine detail we’ve never seen before. Big was the surprise when I came across this review last week:
***********************
(Review from another website)
Never before a diecast caused so much confusion about the maker behind it like the latest dealer edition from BMW.
Is it made by AUTOart, as the kind of window box may tell you and some ebay-vendors predicate because of this? Or is it made by Kyosho, because that's how it's listed in the BMW Lifestyle catalogue? Or is it at last a Norev again, which could enhance quality in almost any way, though it can't hide its origin in some detail points?
Neither the box nor any label at the bottom of the model tells you the truth.
Well, even if the kind of packaging (including the wire locking feature of doors and hoods) was copied from AUTOart, that's where the common grounds end. Watching the overall finish, which is really nice, you still can see and feel this little difference an AUTOart makes. No, this is definitely no AUTOart!
It looks much more like a Kyosho...if there were not these little details, that tell you in the end, that this new X3 was made by NOREV.
In other words: if Norev is able to keep or even better this level, just as they have done now, compared to the F10 5 series, then there's no need to complain about the changes in BMW's order practice.
Pictures tell more, so get your own impression:
The painting is flawless and - meanwhile this is to point out unfortunately - without any shade difference.
The lamp glasses all around are fitting well and are attached without visible stubs, though the reflectors inside could be made better. But this is nagging on a high level, the overall look isn't spoiled by this.
Very typical for Norev are the license plates, which are a bit off from reality. Indeed they are keen to show details with a tiny typing on the frames (which says: BMW Design) but that can't compensate the wrong font style/size and stickers.
The badges on front and hatch doors are printed accurately, which is better than this weak 3D-stickers used by Kyosho, which come off easily at cleaning.
The rims are sized correctly and the finish is fine, even the tires are much better than on other Norevs before. Also the height of stance is perfect this time.
The exhaust tips are chromed but could be blacked inside.
Turning to the interior:
This shows a huge step ahead compared to the 5 series, the quality is now equal with Kyosho. No annoying flashs anymore.
Of course the trunk is also flocked with carpet, the door is opening wide enough and stays open without help.
A real surprise for a modern 1:18-bimmer is the engine!
Where Kyosho usually shows just a simple and sparely coloured plate, you can find a really nice engine block with adequate depth, a lot of tubes and wires and some sharp printed warning stickers.
Hardly possible to implement a modern engine better than that.
**************
My conclusion: No idea why BMW wants to hide the maker, because theres no need to hide anything here!
And to put salt in the wounds of those of you that are drooling by now...I've already ordered my Norev X3 scale model
JOY is BMW scale models!!
M3M5POWER
Active member
Hellas said:@BMW Collector. Just add the code from the pics you want to add in the thread. I'll add them here:
Very nice collection.
[IMG]http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g346/BMWCollector/PIC025.jpg
Eish.I really need them scale model of that GTR .pleez pretty please
protegetech
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some lovely cars in your giyz collection Shiraz :bravo:
protegetech
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just received this, my first AutoArt model :=):
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MFD 187 said:
I disagree - I have AUTOart, Norev and Kyosho models and Kyosho models have by far the best detail etc.
But all three brands makes great models!
Just wanted to ad my 2c worth.
Rgrds,
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