Who's the name in Diecast models?

[Rednut05]

Hi.

Thinking of buying several diecast models soon. I was thinking of keeping it at a reasonable amount, maybe £50 per model 1/18th scale.

Models include some Le Mans cars, a Caterham, Original Mini and others over time....

So it all boils down to who are the names in the diecast industry?

I don't want to spend £50 and get a crap model, I want to get as good as I can for my money and none of these brands mean a thing to me.

So this is where you modellers come in

Help appreciated.

David

[tjdixon911]

I like Autoart and Mini Champs which are good quality and should fit the budget.

[Matt172]

another vote here for Autoart

[Rednut05]

Hi,

Thanks for the suggestions.

AutoArt seem to have a lot of models but not really the ones I'm looking for e.g. only the new mini etc... so I'll try Minichamps next.

David

[AMD87]

Rednut05 said:

so I'll try Minichamps next.

David

oh dear god no avoid!!! have you seen the price of the new bentleys? mind you their RS4 is great.

kyosho do the new minis

[m3evo2]

Matt172 said:

another vote here for Autoart

And another

[kennyf430]

Cant go wrong with Autoart

[hawkaye]

Autoart, ignore all others.

[AMD87]

hawkaye said:

Autoart, ignore all others.

cant ignore CMC

[M3John]

m3evo2 said:

Matt172 said:

another vote here for Autoart

And another

me too. Although Minichamps are pretty good also. I've also a Kyasho (sp?) e60 M5 which aint to bad either. All are in or around the £50 mark.

[hawkaye]

AMD87 said:

hawkaye said:

Autoart, ignore all others.

cant ignore CMC

limited selection though, but amazing quality all the same..

[AMD87]

hawkaye said:

AMD87 said:

hawkaye said:

Autoart, ignore all others.

cant ignore CMC

limited selection though, but amazing quality all the same..

true,another company that do have a limited selection but in the same price range is Classic Carlectibles,they only do aussie cars but the level of detail is alot better than autoart.

[Rednut05]

Hi,

Sorry for the lack of replies, I've been away lately.

I have found many but not all of the cars that I am after.

I would like one of the orignal minis, not the new ones.

I'm finding it hard to find a good quality one.

David

[motormania]

AUTOart, Minichamps, CMC, Exoto, Kyosho are the best brands to choose from.

As for where to by, well I can think of two companies to steer clear of