scale models - which are most detailed?
06-19-2003, 09:12 PM
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scale models - which are most detailed?
My 4 yr old son has become fixated on the 996, and proudly points out every one on the road. (There are lots in northern california).
I want to get him one of the 1/18 or so scale models. Anyone know anything about the various brands? In a quick web search I've seen UT, AutoArt, Gate, Gateway to name a few. Prices appear to be between $20 and $50.
Which are most realistic / detailed?
Do any of the cabrio models have working tops?
I bet a lot of you have one of these on your desk or bookshelf. Pls let me know the mfr and your opinion of how authenitic the model is.
Thx!
-jerry
I want to get him one of the 1/18 or so scale models. Anyone know anything about the various brands? In a quick web search I've seen UT, AutoArt, Gate, Gateway to name a few. Prices appear to be between $20 and $50.
Which are most realistic / detailed?
Do any of the cabrio models have working tops?
I bet a lot of you have one of these on your desk or bookshelf. Pls let me know the mfr and your opinion of how authenitic the model is.
Thx!
-jerry
06-19-2003, 10:14 PM
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UT and AutoArt are probably the best detailed in 1/18th scale. Check <a href="http://www.autofanatics.com" target="_blank">www.autofanatics.com</a> for a good source other than Ebay.
06-20-2003, 12:31 PM
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I agree with RJT's recommendation, but I'll add that I prefer 1/43 scale for detail. Even though they are much smaller, I find them to be more accurate. Whatever you do, skip 1/24 scale. Very few of that size are even close.
-Paul
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06-20-2003, 05:25 PM
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Don't care about detail ! A 4y old kid doesn't know the value of it. You'd better buy a remote controlled Porsche. You can find them on the Porsche website : there is a Cayenne, turbo and Boxster. He will be much more impressed I think.
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06-20-2003, 05:54 PM
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Redcab,
Go to <a href="http://www.exoticar.com" target="_blank">www.exoticar.com</a>
they have everything! There is a nice hotwheels 1/18 conv w/hardtop, tho its blue, $29.99
Go to <a href="http://www.exoticar.com" target="_blank">www.exoticar.com</a>
they have everything! There is a nice hotwheels 1/18 conv w/hardtop, tho its blue, $29.99
06-20-2003, 07:32 PM
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Thanks for thinking of it in terms of my 4 yr old. Actually it is okay for it to be a little fragile. It's good for teaching him to respect things. Maybe I can teach him some detailing skills on the model and then when he's older.... 
Here's another huge website of scale models with many Porsche choices that came up...
<a href="http://autoearth.com" target="_blank">http://autoearth.com</a> and then you have to search for the Porsches.
(Don.....They even have a arctic silver cab w/ sport design wheels for you.....but then you'll have to change the bumpers and add a spoiler and ...)
Here's another huge website of scale models with many Porsche choices that came up...
<a href="http://autoearth.com" target="_blank">http://autoearth.com</a> and then you have to search for the Porsches.
(Don.....They even have a arctic silver cab w/ sport design wheels for you.....but then you'll have to change the bumpers and add a spoiler and ...)
