Best Companies

[Legion]

Well, i'm new in this forum and since i'm not doing anything, i tought about posting a list about the best companies of die-cast models. I'm not very knowledged about the subject, but i think it's a good idea.

I'll start:

AUTOart
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I don't have any models from this company, but from this forum and from pictures i have seen, the models are very good quality.
Site --> http://www.autoartmodels.com

Kyosho
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Same as above, don't have any models.
Site --> http://www.kyosho.com/diecast/index.html

Hot Wheels
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From them i have the 1:18 Enzo Ferrari, a positive mark about them is that the Ferrari models usually are only from them.

Maisto
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From them i have a 1:18 Mercedes Benz 280SE 1966, 1:18 1993 BMW 325i Cabrio, 1:18 Mercedes CLK LM and a 1:18 Hummer (Hard Top). For the price, the models are good quality.
Site --> http://www.maisto.com

BBurago
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I have a 1:18 Ferrari F40 and a 1:18 Ford Focus Rally Car 2000.
Site --> http://www.bburago.com/index.php


As you can see, I just have 7 models and the Enzo was the first model i bought this year and after a 5 or 6 years without buying anything.

I'm putting also a online shop link where i bought the Enzo Ferrari, it's from the uk --> http://www.grandprixlegends.com[/url]

[Eric]

You should add Exoto and CMC to the top of the list.

[Legion]

My idea is that all can post a brief description about the company and the link for their site, if possible. Since i'm a newbie about this, we could help others that have this hobby see what the best companies are.

[stracing]

BBR
www.bbrmodels.it

Italian cars, mainly Ferrari in 43 scale. but occasioanlly they have larger ones.

thats all i know of

i know more about plastic kits than die casts

[gis]

for 1:18 u cant go wrong with auto art,i have between 15-20 auto art models.they are great.

[ZfrkS62]

http://www.scalecars.com/ <--- out of Scottsdale,AZ. I tried to visit the shop once just before i moved from Phoenix but they were closed or had moved. i don't remember which.

[sameerrao]

Also can add Minichamps for F1 cars as well as Exoto as Eric already mentioned.

[bmagni]

for 1/8 amalgam is great

and 1/20, studio 27

[tigerx]

exoto, exoto, exoto . not cheap, but the quality is OUTSTANDING.

[Evo]

Originally Posted by tigerx exoto, exoto, exoto . not cheap, but the quality is OUTSTANDING.

I'm 100% with him.. The only thing about Exoto is that they made old racing cars.. except for now.. An Enzo and AM Vanguish

[Eric]

BBR is now joining in on building 1/18 diecast. Quality should be as good as or better than Exoto's. There first 1/18 scale model will be the Ferrari Enzo.

1/18 BBR Ferrari Enzo

[bmagni]

Originally Posted by Eric BBR is now joining in on building 1/18 diecast. Quality should be as good as or better than Exoto's. There first 1/18 scale model will be the Ferrari Enzo. 1/18 BBR Ferrari Enzo

yeah, as soon as its out im gonna buy it
its gonna have carbon fibre
photo etched engine and brakes
leather seats

[Mr.Vercetti]

Also MR models are xtremely nice handbuild models.

Check this to see some amazing handbuilds: www.miniwerks.com

[jon_s]

How much will that Enzo cost? :shock:

[bmagni]

Originally Posted by jon_s How much will that Enzo cost? :shock:

BBR is makin it in china so that the price is lower so it should be around 300-400 usd