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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: PenguinGTI on 11 October 2010, 13:24

Title: 1/18 Models
Post by: PenguinGTI on 11 October 2010, 13:24
Hi there guys don't know if anyone else is interested in these things but there has been a good increase in 1/18 models of GTI mk6s on Ebay.

I've now ordered one in Tornado Red (my colour obv) so I'll confirm the quality in a couple of days. Most of them are German sellers it seems and the company behind the models is usually either Shuco or Norev. Both of which I believe supply the models to VW dealers for display cases.

I love my car collections at home (still a small boy ha ha) and like to buy a model of every car I own.

Just thought I'd stick this up in case it takes anyone elses fancy.
 :smiley:
Title: Re: 1/18 Models
Post by: MAW73 on 11 October 2010, 14:12
I would be interested to know how the model is. I was thinking of buying one for my little two year old...... get him into the German cars early  :smiley:

Do they do Candy White in the models?
Title: Re: 1/18 Models
Post by: herbie911 on 11 October 2010, 16:38
I like collecting models for cars that I owned!
Thunder grey is a bit tricky to find!
Might need to pay someone to do a good respray! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: 1/18 Models
Post by: Snoopy on 11 October 2010, 17:48
I had a look at one at the dealers. The thing i did not like was the one i looked at had a steel body coloured sunroof. (but im nit picking there  :grin: )
Title: Re: 1/18 Models
Post by: PenguinGTI on 12 October 2010, 00:53
I would be interested to know how the model is. I was thinking of buying one for my little two year old...... get him into the German cars early  :smiley:

Do they do Candy White in the models?

The models I am looking at are 1/18 accurate replicas... they might be a bit pricey for a 2 year old  :undecided: but as for your question I believe Candy white is available. At the start they were pretty much yellow or black but now tornado red and a few other colours are cropping up.

Title: Re: 1/18 Models
Post by: evo1986 on 12 October 2010, 09:32
I have got a pretty special model mk6 gti

one of 500 made Worthersee edition in white

someone pm me there email address so I can email photos of the gem
Title: Re: 1/18 Models
Post by: MAW73 on 12 October 2010, 10:56
Send me a pic then evo1986 to:
 m.withcombe@googlemail.com

Here was me thinking we were all sad with our real cars and now we're posting pics of model ones.

I'll never grow up!



Title: Re: 1/18 Models
Post by: mike. on 12 October 2010, 12:36
Like these ones..

(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i185/gto288tw/diecastmodel/model16178.jpg)
(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i185/gto288tw/diecastmodel/model16180.jpg)
(http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i185/gto288tw/diecastmodel/model16181.jpg)
Title: Re: 1/18 Models
Post by: PenguinGTI on 12 October 2010, 17:07
Pretty much except the model I'm getting is a 3 door with the tartan seats. I'll put up some pics when I get it  :smiley:
Title: Re: 1/18 Models
Post by: MAW73 on 12 October 2010, 17:28
PenguinGTI.... Will you be getting your airfix paint out and painting the alloy wheels black?

Shall we buy Asker one so he can hand paint the bumpers 5 times.

Sorry couldn't resist. LOL
Title: Re: 1/18 Models
Post by: PenguinGTI on 12 October 2010, 22:52
I fancy painting the wheels black  :grin:

Dont know if I'll really do it though
Title: Re: 1/18 Models
Post by: am1w on 13 October 2010, 08:35
Just seen Martin, The Wheel Whores, bumper dig. Huh. Not my fault if they can't get it right. I feel so embarrassed by you guys thinking I am a Bumper Bertie. IMA it is an attractive bright red shiny rump waiting to be explored. :sick:
Anyway, unlike you mini-me guys, I go for the real thing. :smile:
Title: Re: 1/18 Models
Post by: MAW73 on 13 October 2010, 14:26
I have got a pretty special model mk6 gti

one of 500 made Worthersee edition in white

someone pm me there email address so I can email photos of the gem

O.k. heres the photos of evo1986 little pride and joy! Very nice too.  :cool:

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/model2.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/photo2.jpg)

Title: Re: 1/18 Models
Post by: cjp64 on 14 October 2010, 09:45
These look great.  I've had a look around, but can't find one with 5 doors in silver.  Has anyone else seen that one?
Title: Re: 1/18 Models
Post by: RickS on 14 October 2010, 12:49
What about this one? Looks good, but wrong colour for me, I suppose I could have it resprayed in carbon grey.
Sorry MAW73, but this one looks a lot better quality than yours, plus it's got the Monza 18's and you can put your own reg number on.
http://www.model-marque.com/vw-golf-gti-model-car-1781.html (http://www.model-marque.com/vw-golf-gti-model-car-1781.html)