Model cars in 1/18 - my collection

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The best way to get an iconic race-car in your room is to collect it as a modelcar. This is my other passion apart from visiting motorsport events. I want to share some pictures of my diecasts - enjoy them!


Model: Mercedes-Benz W165 1939
Brand: CMC in 1/18 (M-018)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, photo etched applications, rubber tires
Edition: Mercedes-Benz, 1939 ‘Der große Sieger von Tripolis’
Limited edition / Serial number: #0850

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Vivitar HD4 MC AF High Definition 0.43X Wide Angle Converter

F/22, 1/20, ISO-100, 18mm (2014)

© logo by carlogos.org/Car-Logos/Mercedes-Benz-logo.html
 
Thank you, here's another one:


Model: Hermann Lang - Mercedes-Benz W165 #16 1939
Chassis number: 449547/2

Brand: CMC in 1/18 (M-035)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, lettering with decals
Edition: Mercedes-Benz, 1939 ‘Der große Sieger von Tripolis’ – Hermann Lang
Limited Edition / serial number: 1 of 1.500pcs.

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/20, 1/15, ISO-100, 44mm (2015)

© logo by carlogos.org/Car-Logos/Mercedes-Benz-logo.html
 
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I particularly like the first shot look forward to seeing some more.
 
Thank you for compliments!
@Bobsyeruncle: I'm a lousy one in using artificial light so these pictures were made outside - light cloudy, not direct sunlight:


Model: Emerson Fittipaldi - Lotus 56B Turbine Pratt & Whitney #5 1971
Chassis number: #56B/R1
Brand: TrueScale Miniatures in 1/18 (TSM111804)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, photo-echted parts, cotton parts, lettering with decals
Edition: Italian Grand Prix 1971
Serial number: ltd. edition #0412 of 3.000pcs.

Modifications by me: Some adjustments fitting the cowling to the chassis

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/22, 1/6, ISO-100, 28mm (2013)

© logo by de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/DateiPratt-%26-Whitney-Logo.svg
 
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Model: Jackie Stewart – ELF Team Tyrrell 003 Ford Cosworth V8 #11 1971
Chassis number: #003

Brand: Exoto in 1/18 (GPC97024)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, photo etched applications, cotton parts, rubber tires, lettering with decals
Edition: Winner, 1971 Grand Prix of Canada, driven by Jackie Stewart
Limited Edition / Serial number: A2042

Modifications by me: new visor for the figures' helmet

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/22, 1/15, ISO-100, 33mm (2014)

© logo by worldvectorlogo.com/logo/tyrrell-f1
 
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Model: Bill Vukovich - 'Fuel Injection Special' Kurtis Kraft Roadster KK500A #14 Indianapolis500 1953
Chassis number: #353-53
Owner / Entrant: Howard Keck / 'Fuel Injection Special'

Brand: Carousel1 in 1/18 (C4553), 2002
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, lettering with decals
Edition: Indianapolis500 1953
Limited Edition / serial number: #202 of 10.000pcs.

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Vivitar HD4 MC AF High Definition 0.43X Wide Angle Converter

F/22, 0.8, ISO-400, 18mm (2014)

© logo by formel1.wikia.com/wiki/Datei:Kurtis_Kraft.svg
 
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Love the reflection of the trees on the Kurtis.
 
Thank you both for nice comliments!


Model: Jacques Swaters - Ferrari 500 F2 L4 #18 1953
Chassis number: #0208
Team: Ecurie Francorchamps
Brand: Revival in 1/20 (85101/Y)
Edition: 'Ecurie Francorchamps 1953'
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, photo etched applications, cotton parts, rubber tires, lettering with decals
Serial number / limited edition: #1

Modifications by me: Kit built by me

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/20, 1/8, ISO-100, 40mm (2012)

© logo by fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fichier:Logo_Ecurie_Francorchamps.jpg
 
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Model: Mercedes-Benz W154 V12 1938
Brand: CMC in 1/18 (M-025)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires
Edition: Mercedes-Benz, 1938 ‘Der große Sieger von Frankreich’
Limited Edition / serial number: #8.301

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/13, 1/13, ISO-100, 32mm (2014)

© logo by carlogos.org/Car-Logos/Mercedes-Benz-logo.html
 
Thank you Dave for these kind words! I wish you a rainy day with good inspirations, beautiful model cars and a cup of hot tea - I'm curious about your pictures!


Model: Mario Andretti - Gold Leaf Team Lotus 49 #12 1968
Chassis number: 49B/R5
Brand: Exoto in 1/18 (GPC97006)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, photo-echted parts, cotton parts, lettering with decals
Edition: U.S. Grand Prix 1968
Limited Edition / Serial number: -

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Vivitar HD4 MC AF High Definition 0.43X Wide Angle Converter

F/22, 1/4, ISO-100, 18mm (2013)

© logo by de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Lotus_Cars_Logo.svg
 
Brilliant shots, I love all of those. I have a few Motorcycles and a couple of F1 cars which are like those, I may have to try my hand at this, loving the white background and shadows, how have you achieved that?
 
Thank you, Rick, for compliments! I used hidden sunlight, a tripod, and a white cardboard for taking the shots. Afterwards it's a long procedure to edit the picture in PS. Wish you good luck for your plan - just curious about the results!


Model: Jean-Pierre Jabouille – ELF Renault RE20 V6 #15 1980
Chassis number: RE20/23
Brand: Exoto in 1/18 (GPC97092)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, photo-echted parts, lettering with decals
Edition: Winner, 1980 Grand Prix of Austria, driven by Jean-Pierre Jabouille
Limited Edtion / Serial number: A0382

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/25, 1/3, ISO-100, 49mm (2013)

© logo by logos.wikia.com/wiki/File:Renault_F1_Team_logo.png
 

Model: François Cevert – ELF Team Tyrrell 002 Ford Cosworth V8 #12 1971
Chassis number: #002
Brand: Exoto in 1/18 (GPC97027)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, photo-echted parts, lettering with decals
Edition: 1971 Grand Prix of Monaco, driven by François Cevert
Limited Edition / serial number: A0626

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/20, 1/3, ISO-100, 20mm (2015)

© logo by worldvectorlogo.com/logo/tyrrell-f1
 
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Model: Jody Scheckter – Scuderia Ferrari 312T4 V12 #11 1979
Chassis number: 312T4/040
Brand: Exoto in 1/18 (GPC97072)
Edition: Winner, 1979 Grand Prix of Belgium
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, photo-echted parts, lettering with decals
Limited Edtion / Serial number: A2131

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/22, 1.0, ISO-100, 55mm (2014)

© logo by de.wikipedia.org/wiki/
 
Thank you very much - enjoy the next one!


Model: Nigel Mansell - Camel Williams FW14 Renault 3.5 V10 #5 1991
Brand: Minichamps / PMA in 1/18 (PMA540-911805)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, lettering with decals
Edition: Ayrton Senna riding on Nigel Mansell’s car – British GP 14-07-1991 (= Ayrton Senna Racing Car Collection)
Serial number: -

Modifications by me:
.) Camel-Decals in 1/18 from Tallyho-Shop (only pictogram)
.) Decals for ‘Senna-Taxi’ in 1/18 by Museum Collection (MCLDC-360)

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/29, 1/13, ISO-100, 29mm (2013)

© logo by seeklogo.com/vector-logo/252177/ayrton-senna-sempre
 

Model: Ayrton Senna - Marlboro McLaren Honda MP4/6 1991
Brand: Minichamps / PMA in 1/18 (PMA4012138013865)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, photo etched applications, cotton parts, rubber tires, lettering with decals
Edition: -
Serial number: -

Modifications by me:
.) 1/18 Decals by F'Artefice (FM-0077)
.) Seat belt system in 1/18 by Tremonia & MFH
.) Oil tube for rear part
.) 2x Mesh 325 (42mμ) by Zivipf

Model (Figure): Ayrton Senna
Brand: True Scale Miniatures in 1/18 (TSM11AC04)
Edition: Ayrton Senna Figurine - Type 1
Material: Resin, lettering with decals

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/22, 1/15, ISO-100, 55mm (2013)

© logo by seeklogo.com/vector-logo/252177/ayrton-senna-sempre
 
These are great images.

Can I make one suggestion?

Line the wheels up. i.e. get the arms of the alloys pointing in the same direction front and back.

It's more noticeable on the models with white lettering (like the Fittipaldi car) but I find it really distracting from otherwise excellent shots.

Also, ignore the above if it was a conscious decision.
 
Thank you for your idea! I have to look for a while to find a pic in this way. I do not bother if the lettering is symetric but I guess you're right that it might be distracting if they are not.



Model: Dave MacDonald - AC Cobra 260 Competition 1963
Chassis number: CSX2026
Brand: Exoto in 1/18 (RGL18126AC)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, photo etched applications, cotton parts, rubber tires, lettering with decals
Edition: '1963 Riverside SCCA, First Cobra Victory’
Serial number: #A0152

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/22, 1/8, ISO-100, 32mm (2017)

© logo by de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Cobra-Logo-Shelby3.svg
 
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Model: Jo Schlesser / Bob Bondurant - AC Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupé #26 1965
Chassis number: CSX2601
Brand: Exoto in 1/18 (RGL18006)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, photo etched applications, cotton parts, rubber tires
Edition: 12h de Reims 1965, ‚The Championship Coupe’
Serial number: #A3590

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/25, 1/3, ISO-100, 35mm (2012)

© logo by car-logos.org/shelby-car-company-logo
 
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Model: Jochen Rindt – Gold Leaf Lotus 49B/C Ford Cosworth DFV V8 #3 1970
Chassis number: 49B/C R6
Brand: Quartzo in 1/18 (QTZ18220)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, photo-echted parts, lettering with decals
Edition: Winner GP Monte Carlo 1970 - World Champion 1970
Limited Edition / Serial number: ltd. edition #722 of 2.500pcs.

Modifications by me:
1) Removal of the driver’s body – replaced with an Exoto part (Graham Hill)
2) New underfloor from a donor-car – the old one didn’t fit well
3) Painting a part of the visor in white
4) Cotton seat-belts with photo-etched parts (Tremonia & Model Factory Hiro)
5) Tubes for the braking system on both front wheels (Fujimi 11009)
6) Painting of the fire extinguisher and tubing
7) Wiring of the dash-board

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Vivitar HD4 MC AF High Definition 0.43X Wide Angle Converter

F/22, 1/6, ISO-100, 18mm (2013)

© logo by lotuselan.net/forums/lotus-talk-f50/gold-leaf-team-lotus-t37730.html
 

Model: Patrick Depailler – Tyrrell Type P34 Cosworth V8 #4 1976
Chassis number: P34/2
Team: ELF Team Tyrrell (GBR)
Brand: TSM for Kyosho in 1/18 (TSM111811)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, photo etched applications, cotton parts, rubber tires, lettering with decals
Edition: Japanese Grand Prix 1976 #4
Limited Edition / serial number: #365 of 1.500pcs.

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/29, 1/20, ISO-400, 32mm (2012)

© logo by Tamiya, Inc.
 
You have some great models here, the pictures are superb :)
 
Looking at you Flickr you have some awesome models and the photographs are superb. I wish I had some of those beauties. I have a couple of F1 cars and a few MotoGP bikes which I’ll start my own thread with. This has inspired me.
 
Thankx all of you for nice words!
@rick448: Every collector starts with a few models I guess. I'm collecting model cars about 20 years so my collection has been grown over years. Wish you luck with your thread!



Model: Dan Gurney – Lotus 38 Ford Cosworth V8 #17 1965
Chassis number: 38/3
Team: All American Racers (USA)

Brand: Carousel1 in 1/18 #5203), 2004
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, photo etched applications, cotton parts, rubber tires, lettering with decals
Edition: 1965 Indianapolis500
Limited Edition / Serial number: #0572 of 1.200pcs.

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/22, 1/13, ISO-100, 49mm (2014)

© logo by Indianapolis Motor Speedway

 
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Model: Ayrton Senna – Ralt RT3/83 Toyota 2T-G #3 1983
Chassis number: #380
Team: West Surrey Racing / Theodore Racing (GBR/HKG)

Brand: Minichamps in 1/18 (MC540831813)
Edition: Ayrton Senna – Winner GP Macau 1983
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, photo etched applications, cotton parts, rubber tires, lettering with decals
Limited Edition / Serial number: -

Modifications by me:
.) Radiator Mesh (0,30mm) by Scale production
.) Seat belt for driver’s figure by Model Factory Hiro
.) Braking tubes Einzelader LIFY, 0,05mm2 by Conrad
.) Marlboro & Yokohama Decals by 2012tbdecals in 1/18
.) Marlboro decals by Museum Collection in 1/18
.) Bonnets and other photo-etched parts by Acu.Stion

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/22, 1/6, ISO-100, 29mm (2014)

© logo by theodoreracing.com
 

Model: Mercedes-Benz W25 1934
Brand: CMC in 1/18 (M-033)
Edition: Mercedes-Benz, 1934
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires and decals
Limited Edition / serial number: -

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/25, 1/3, ISO-100, 34mm (2015)

© logo by carlogos.org/Car-Logos/Mercedes-Benz-logo.html
 

Model: Jim Rathmann – 'Ken-Paul-Special' Watson Roadster #4 1960
Chassis number: 60/2
Team: Ken Paul (USA)

Brand: Carousel1 scaled 1/18 (#4402), 1999
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, photo etched applications, rubber tires, lettering with decals
Edition: Winner 1960 Indianapolis 500
Limited edition / Serial number: #0856 of 10.000pcs.

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/29, 1/15, ISO-400, 37mm (2012)

© logo by Indianapolis Motor Speedway
 
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Model: Johnny Rutherford – ‘Bardahl Special’ Watson Roadster #86 1964
Chassis number: 63/6
Team / Sponsor: Racing Associates / Bardahl

Brand: Carousel1 in 1/18 (#4407), 2002
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, photo etched applications, rubber tires, lettering with decals
Edition: 1964 Indianapolis 500
Limited Edition / serial number: #0180 of 10.000pcs.

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/36, 1/10, ISO-400, 55mm (2012)

© logo by brandsoftheworld.com/logo/bardahl
 

Model: Tony Kanaan – 7-Eleven AGR / Hulk Dallara Honda IR3 #11 2003
Team: Andretti Autosport / Andretti Green Racing (USA)

Brand: Action Performance in 1/18 (AC-104816), 2003
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires and decals
Edition: IndyCar Series 2003
Limited Edition / Serial number: 1 of 1.272pcs.

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/25, 1/2, ISO-100, 25mm (2013)

© logo by dallara.it
 
The best way to get an iconic race-car in your room is to collect it as a modelcar. This is my other passion apart from visiting motorsport events. I want to share some pictures of my diecasts - enjoy them!


If you didn't mention that they're 1/18 die cast, I could have thought that this photo looked like it was done in a studio with a real car!!!! That's pretty good.
 
Thank you very much for your reply! It would be great to have the possibility taking pictures of such cars in 1:1 in a studio!


Model: Danica Patrick – Motorola Dallara IR3 Honda #7 2008
Team: Andretti / Green Racing (USA)

Brand: GreenLight in 1/18 (GLC 10872)
Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires and decals
Edition: Danica Patrick 1st Win #7 Twin Ring Motegi
Limited Edition / Serial number: #3.628 of 4.000pcs.

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/18, 1/6, ISO-100, 24mm (2012)

© logo by andrettiautosport.com
 

Model: Ronnie Peterson – John Player Lotus Type 72E Ford Cosworth DFV V8 #2 1973
Chassis number: 72E/6
Brand: Exoto in 1/18 (GPC97037), 2000

Material: Diecast body with attached parts, rubber tires, photo-echted parts, cotton parts, lettering with decals
Edition: Winner, 1973 Grand Prix of Italy, driven by Ronnie Peterson, Victory Salute
Limited Edition / Serial number: A1020

Modifications by me: none

GEAR
Canon EOS 1000D
Canon EFS 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II

F/29, 0.8, ISO-100, 49mm (2014)

© logo by de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:JPS_John_Player_Special_logo.svg and bellracing.eu/drivers/hall-of-fame/ronnie-peterson.html [autograph]
 
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