Kyosho 1:18 diecast models - incredible!

Voodoomelon

I don't know how I've never come across these models before, but the attention to detail is beyond belief! Take a look at some of these models, outstanding stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbqQ0tUtX3U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3vCB-BNXEk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suMVhF8n09w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCeSQ8w5B-k

The even include real leather seats and carpets. :eek:

Nissan doctor

I have a few 1:18 Autoart models. They don't have working lights but do have imitation sued on the seats and door trims and carpet on the floor and boot etc. as well as readable warning stickers in the engine bay and on the sun visors.

The Autoart models are expensive but nothing compared to certain Kyosho ones:eek:

Guy:Incognito

Is it any wonder BMW drivers have a rep for not indicating when the switch is under the car?

VolvoMan

Nissan doctor wrote: »

I have a few 1:18 Autoart models. They don't have working lights but do have imitation sued on the seats and door trims and carpet on the floor and boot etc. as well as readable warning stickers in the engine bay and on the sun visors.

The Autoart models are expensive but nothing compared to certain Kyosho ones:eek:

Autoart seem to have gone upmarket in recent years and are pitching themselves at the very top.

I've been trying to get my hands on one of these for the past while, but I can't find them for less than 100 quid:



There's a few details they got wrong with the 850R and the T-5R. I noticed wheels on one car that should be on the other etc.

Paparazzo

Impressive, but if i somehow get shrunk down, I'll want a go in this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxYRa0pqxlw

Nonoperational

Very cool...

L-M

I have tonnes of models, nothing to that caliber though, most I've ever spent on one is probably 50quid.

They look pretty epic! I'd probably only buy one if I had the car though.

Voodoomelon

In fairness buying one would be the closest most of us will come to owning a Maybach.

You could do little tricks like this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gev-LyRUEk4

Harcrid

Now this is model making on a different level.

http://youtu.be/-kkhhlezdSU

Nissan doctor

VolvoMan wrote: »

Autoart seem to have gone upmarket in recent years and are pitching themselves at the very top.

True. They are also the only maker I know of that offers their model cars in right or left hand drive:eek:

BnB

Me want

Elessar

Amazing - I want one! Anyone know where I can buy? the Kyosho site isn't listing the LED models.

I'd love to get my hands on a VW Golf Mk6 with all the lights!

galwaytt

OMG. Didn't think I'd ever say this, but........that's the first Bangled car I've ever wanted........

Voodoomelon

Probably because he had nothing to do with it.

Esel

VolvoMan wrote: »

I've been trying to get my hands on one of these for the past while, but I can't find them for less than 100 quid:

Sure for a bit more you could get a 1:1 model!

blastman

I only have one Autoart model (Mugen Integra DC5), they are very impressive bits of kit. Never realised the Kyosho models were so impressive, must have a look to see what they have available.

no1beemerfan

I have approx 470 models, a lot of Autoart, Minichamps, Kyosho etc etc. Some look very very real but they are getting a lot more expensive...the ones I bought 6 or 7 years ago were €39.99.....they now go for over €100!

As for the leds, Autoart etc don't do them....its people who buy them convert them. You'd need some patience to do it.

Voodoomelon

One of the chaps who owns one of those videos is selling the LED kit himself.

Cmar-Ireland

Serious amount of work gone into those cars. The cars are around €130 before you start adding LEDs, fibre optics and other modifications. You would want to be fairly handy with a soldering iron to make one like it. the amount of LED circuits depends on how many channels on the LED controller.
This is the Kyosho 750Li in standard form.

Esel

no1beemerfan wrote: »

I have approx 470 models, a lot of Autoart, Minichamps, Kyosho etc etc. Some look very very real but they are getting a lot more expensive...the ones I bought 6 or 7 years ago were €39.99.....they now go for over €100!

Gulp! :eek:

470*€40 = €18,800, and you imply you paid higher prices for some of your models...

What do you reckon your collection would be worth now if sold individually? VRT paid and all that...

Not slagging, btw. I know that collecting does not mean investing, and that the 'value' is not counted in monetary terma.

tossy

The paint and panel gaps on the 750 are dodgy,i'd say she was rolled - buyer beware!

Nissan doctor

no1beemerfan wrote: »

I have approx 470 models

:eek:I though I had alot with 120odd..

VolvoMan

Esel wrote: »

Sure for a bit more you could get a 1:1 model!

I wish.

Can't get a good one for less than £3k sterling in the UK.

gdev77

Voodoomelon wrote: »

I don't know how I've never come across these models before, but the attention to detail is beyond belief! Take a look at some of these models, outstanding stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbqQ0tUtX3U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3vCB-BNXEk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suMVhF8n09w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCeSQ8w5B-k

The even include real leather seats and carpets. :eek:

I've a couple of Kyosho models but none with actual working lights. That is pretty cool. Are these expensive?

Voodoomelon

Not too sure.
Can't imagine having much change left out of €250 with shipping.

gdev77

Expensive alright. How do they compere wih CMC models?

smash

Nissan doctor wrote: »

The Autoart models are expensive but nothing compared to certain Kyosho ones:eek:

Great models though. here's a few of mine

Bandara

I got myself a girlfriend instead








(joke)

smash

Hammertime wrote: »

I got myself a girlfriend instead

the one in your avy? Is she still inflated?

Bandara

smash wrote: »

Hammertime wrote: »

I got myself a girlfriend instead

the one in your avy? Is she still inflated?

lol, good one!

Sadly no, I burst her bubble after a night out