i would like to start to collect die cast ford models but i dont know what to go for ?

do i collect 1:18 or 1:43 ones ?

what has the best range ie mk1 , mk2 , mk3 escorts and cosworths ?

any help would be great cheeRS

 

there are more 1.43's out there BUT the 1.18's are better detailed and display better, BUT lol the 1.18 take up more space so can't have so many

 

How much space do you have?

 

space not a problem .

i have got 2 3dr cosworths 1:18 and i do like the size of them .

ive got a big ford GT but cant remember what scale it is

 

Space wasnt a problem for me at the start, now its tight.

Closed / sealed to keep dust out:




And opened for viewing:

 

Thats quite a collection...... Few ŁŁŁ well spent!

 

Certainly is.
I could have bought a MK2 Focus Rs with the money!!!

 

Thats the best collection of models ive ever seen.Well done mate.Look after them mate.

I would collect the 1/18th scale cause i think the smaller ones are dear.

 

1/43 is the best option, vast range of models and they require much less space to store.

 

true i have been looking around today and ive found that there is a better range in 1:43 .

 

1.18 have all the open door bonnet and boot so you get to see lots more detail like the engine, 1.43 are sealed, the choice is yrs

 

ive just got my two 1:18 3dr cosworths out and i love the size of them so i might just get 1:18 scale ones .

anyone know where to find some 1:18 escort cosworths and mk1 escorts ?

 

just found some on ebay

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11051...TQ%3AGB%3A1123

just sent the chap a message about them having boxes , he said he chucked the boxes , would that put you off buying them ?

 

Resale and collector value is effected with no boxes.

 

depends if you want the boxes, im not a keep in boxers in exceptional condition person so it wouldnt put me off........

 

Fair comment mate.
Mine are all out of the box on display, but kept boxes in case I ever sell (unlikely tho lol)

 

thats the thing i want them for show but if i ever need to sell are the going to hold there money without boxes ?

 

Thats only about 3 miles from me.

 

i have been shopping today , i will put some pics up tomorrow .

 

i wont buy a model if it dont come in the original box

 

Most models i would want to come in the orignal box, even if it was going in a cabinat. If it was a bargin, then wouldnt be too fussed.