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Old 02-11-2006, 12:44 PM
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Who makes the best 1/18 three door? seen a few types for sale
Old 02-11-2006, 12:47 PM
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I've got two AutoArt models and one Minichamps.
The difference is
AutoArt any day
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AutoArt.
Old 02-11-2006, 12:48 PM
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Thought as much cheers
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I'm a big fan of Autoart, so most of my models are theirs (3-door, DBR9, CSL, M3 Sport EVO, M635csi R34 GTR, Lotus Cortina etc)


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Old 02-11-2006, 01:47 PM
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autoart deffo, mine are still in the boxes, never got the fookers out

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Old 02-11-2006, 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike C
I'm a big fan of Autoart, so most of my models are theirs (3-door, DBR9, CSL, M3 Sport EVO, M635csi R34 GTR, Lotus Cortina etc)


I have the moonstone 3 door and the cortina too and the rally scoobs

The attention to detail is fantastic right down to the straps for the parcel shelf.
Old 02-11-2006, 02:32 PM
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yeah minichamps is a bit shit, its the one ive got, the missus bought it for me !

Good enough for my desk at work though!
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Ive got a black 3dr by Minichamps, the box has never been opened on it yet,
Dunno what its worth but cost me 20 Euros
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not worth more than a tenner really...
Old 02-11-2006, 05:22 PM
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most minichamps models ain't all that

only nice Minichamps model I have is the MK1 RS1600 AVO, now that's spot on!
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The Autoart models are soooo good its unbeleivable..... I liked them so much I got all 3 colours in 1 day
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Originally Posted by Steve_B
The Autoart models are soooo good its unbeleivable..... I liked them so much I got all 3 colours in 1 day
Fuckin Hell Steve, my missus went mad when I brought 1 and I even told her it cost £25 instead of the £40 odd
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we have the autoart one in white, but the boys broke into the cabinet & removed the spoiler, mirrors, etc....
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i have the 3 standard colour one and 4 rs500 touring cars £50each one
not to mention the 50 or so other cars
rs200
american muscles
import tuned
fords
subarus
supercars
all round my garage walls
Old 02-11-2006, 06:35 PM
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The MiniChamps and Biante Touring car RS500's are very good-almost but not quite as good as the AutoArt ones but the MiniChamps road 3 doors are aweful
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