Last year I decided to sell off my extensive collection of 1:18 diecast model cars and concentrate on my collection of MX-5 models. The lockdown has given me the opportunity to sort, arrange and display the models in my “Man Cave”.
No, I don’t collect Hotwheels as I’m trying to keep it a collection of authentic scale models rather than “toys” as far as possible.
Hotwheels are a bit of a collection on their own - just not for me
A bit pricy some of these models!! I have a collection of a few 1/18 - several CMC ones and the details are amazing. I like your pewter looking models, they are very detailed and I would not mind a 1/43 size Mk1 - I am looking on e-bay and came across the above…
These were being sold at a NEC show for about £140 each.
Motormax models are cheap, and the profile is actually very accurate when compared to the same scale Tamiya Eunos Roadster, to the extent that some parts might be interchangeable.
I too have the silver Mk1 Otto model in a display case and the red Eunos Tamiya kit unmade, new in box. The only one I didn’t see there is my ‘JDM Tuners’ black Mk1 Miata but thats a modified car, nice die cast model
I don’t think I saw the new Tamiya RF or any of the various AE30 die casts in your collection; which looks nice and congratulations on the discipline of sticking to one vehicle type!
I don’t go searching for models anymore, if I come across one (at a reasonable price!) I will buy it if I think it will enhance the collection.
However, I would like to find a 1:24 diecast Mk2 as I don’t currently have one and they seem to be very few and far between these days
I really like the ‘pewter’ coloured MK3 Sport model in your sixth picture - it looks like it is quite a nice size model too.
Can you please tell me where you found that one?!
Many thanks
JMK
The resin Mk3 is 1:24 scale and was produced in a limited number and sold at the Sandringham National Rally in 2013 by a local OC Member who also ran a model making business.
