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1971 Martini 917 LH Elford Diecast
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12-04-2003, 03:01 PM
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That's and awesome car and is worth the money. The detail is great on those cars. I have a few AutoArts myself, but not this one...yet.
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Damn you, Curt!!
I'm going to hold you personally responsible for the destruction of my pension nest egg!!!.
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12-04-2003, 05:42 PM
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Very nice.
Let's see, if I get 18 of them then I'll have a full size 917 for only $1,260 
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12-04-2003, 06:08 PM
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BTW... do you, Curt, or any other poor, model-addicted souls have this 1:18 Minichamps (906 - 1966 H. Herrmann)?
 Ja? Please comment on the quality and level of detail etc.
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12-04-2003, 06:11 PM
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I don't have it Doug, but I did look at it in the shop a while back. It's very nice. Not Exoto-level detail of course, but typical Minichamps high-quality. This is another 906 that should be coming very soon - the 66 Targa Florio winner.
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12-04-2003, 07:26 PM
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Or you could buy a real one:
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12-04-2003, 08:27 PM
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The AutoArt 917K, but the #3 car in Martini livery for $36
Can't decide if I want this one or the Shell colors.
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12-04-2003, 09:13 PM
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That's a great deal for a $60-$70 model. (and Doug, that's about the return you'll be getting on your diecast investment at retirement time!
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12-05-2003, 03:25 AM
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Curt, et al:
What do you think of this 1:18 1979 Porsche 935K from Carousel 1? I haven't seen any of theirs in person. My china cabinet, sans ex-wedding china, has a little more room. Not sure if glass shelves for diecast models is my smartest move, though. You, sir, are a very bad influence on me!  Bob 
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12-05-2003, 03:49 AM
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They're not bad at all. Not quite up to Minichamps standards though, IMO.
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12-05-2003, 06:40 AM
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Curt once warned me that collecting 1:18's as I do, would soon over-run the house. While not quite at that stage, I am giving Mrs. Z's china cabinet covetous glances. I think I might be able to pull it off, but I'm afraid of concussions.
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Some good info on glass shelves:
http://www.diecast-pub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=51326&highlight=displays#51326 |
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12-05-2003, 07:19 AM
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Oh man!
Just what I needed....a die-cast collectors forum! This madness is consuming my life!
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I got that 917 LH, and yep, the details are fantastic~! Now if i could only find the Eagles Race dark blue Brands Hatch 917 (same graphics as the red #23 le mans winner , but in dark blue) then my collection of 917s would be complete. I waited too long and all the sellers no longer have any. boo hoo....
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12-05-2003, 07:37 AM
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Well, I bought the ebay Martini 917, but I really liked this one:
The builders website has some REALLY outrageous stuff.
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12-05-2003, 10:36 AM
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Just talked to my "pusher"....
He said the Autoart 917 LH (Elford) was available a while ago, and sold out quickly. Again in production, but will be a while arriving from the Chinese sweatshops. My order is in!
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12-05-2003, 02:43 PM
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Another must-have for you 1:18 collectors. Just released by Minichamps this week:
PMA Nr. 100736102 
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11-18-2004, 04:43 PM
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Holy Cow, Kurt! How many of these things do you have?!
I talked to Mark Haverman a couple of weeks ago at his store. I ended up getting 996 GTSRS White/Blue. My cabinet is maxed out at this point. See ya around, Wayne
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11-18-2004, 05:17 PM
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Cool store, huh? I mainly collect 1:43 Porsches now. I've got maybe 150 displayed. Another 300 non-Porsche models collecting dust in the attic somewhere ....
Minichamps will be doing a series of 917/10's in 1:43 scale next year. |
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11-18-2004, 05:37 PM
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1971 Porsche Targa 2.5L
