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kmchow

7th December 2006, 04:16

Just as an aside, I'm curious about the Lacetti models doing the rounds. Has anyone got one of these and what are they like quality wise?
Is it going to be made by Spark or Minichamps or someone else? But now that Honda is all but confirmed, I wonder if someone will now produce a 1/43 model for them?

kmchow

8th December 2006, 20:53

Someone has just released a 1/43 WTCC Chevy Lacetti already!!! If you go to the premiere online auction website (you know who I'm talking about!) and type WTCC, you will bring up the model!! But at 26GBP, I think it's a bit too dear for me.

PDS

8th December 2006, 20:59

From memory, before the forum lost all it's history. I'm sure AlfaFan said he has one?

Could be wrong!

Alfa Fan

8th December 2006, 21:08

I have one on order, at 43r.com. I've seen them on ebay, but I prefer to buy from retailers.

PDS

8th December 2006, 22:03

Sorry AlfaFan, I thought it was you who said they have one!

Can you give me a link to where you are buying yours from? I have not been able to find a decent picture of one yet!

Alfa Fan

8th December 2006, 22:18

The site I bought it from did not have an image of it (yet).

Here's where I bought it from (43r.com)

http://www.43r.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4400

I have however, seen this image:

http://i16.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/7b/f3/b0dc_1_sbl.JPG

IMO it looks alright. Slightly too much like a toy model maybe, but its the only Chevvy WTCC model available anywhere, so I'll take it!

PDS

8th December 2006, 22:52

Plus it's a Menu car! I know people that collect Alan Menu cars. I have all his Renault Laguna's.

Worth considering!

daz90

8th December 2006, 23:48

I have seen alot off these Chevy models on eBay, although i have looked i must admit i am not yet temtped by one. They do look pretty smart though.

I have also noticed quite a few 2006 models are now on eBay, trouble is like Alfa Fan suggests when they are new its probably better to go to a retailer and buy them, no bargains on eBay just yet.

Alfa Fan

8th December 2006, 23:53

I prefer a retailer for many reasons:

1. Security
2. You KNOW you will get the model
3. They always arrive in top condition (at least in my experience)

daz90

8th December 2006, 23:57

Thats very true, but they are dearer most of the time.

I have only had two bad experiences with eBay models so far (touch wood) in 2 or 3 years that i have been a member (i forget how long), once the model didn't turn up, i chased it up but lost out. And the other was recently ish, i bought a 94 BTCC Harvey Laguna from a seller in Frnace, he sent me the wrong one (Menu) which i already had, i told him about this and he corrected his mistake by sending me the one i bought originaly. I got lucky too, he never asked for the wrong car back, two for the price of one.

Northern Monkey

9th December 2006, 14:14

Got my Priaulx Macau model in the post this morning - looks rather good. Just got to wait for my Rangoni car to arrive now.

El Sween

10th December 2006, 01:27

Got mine too, very nice it is.

sal

11th December 2006, 18:22

The Lacetti model is by Norev.

Alfa Fan

13th December 2006, 21:52

The Chevrolet Lacetti WTCC model is in stock at 43r.com now. Guess I just have to wait for it to be delivered to me now :)

Northern Monkey

14th December 2006, 00:26

Now added the Rangoni BMW to the collection - need to add an Alfa Romeo or Chevy really or I risk the chance of having all the same make!

PDS

14th December 2006, 00:48

There's one here... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=012&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=220058572674&rd=1&rd=1

Alfa Fan

14th December 2006, 00:55

Not much cheaper than where I got it from. I suspect quite a few will appear on ebay soon. No major UK diecast retailer appears to have taken it (Grand Prix Legends, Trax, etc)

PDS

14th December 2006, 10:05

Not much cheaper than where I got it from. I suspect quite a few will appear on ebay soon. No major UK diecast retailer appears to have taken it (Grand Prix Legends, Trax, etc)

Why does that not surprise me!

Alfa Fan

19th December 2006, 15:55

Marchetti's Alfa Romeo has reappeared on ebay now (having disappeared for a few days). Hope it arrives with the UK diecast retailers soon, as its one I'm really looking forward to adding to my collection.

Meanwhile, the Macau 2005 cars of Priaulx and Huisman arrived today. Both are of excellenet quality and are really good additions to my collection :)

Can't be long until my Chevrolet Lacetti arrives now either. Expect it will arrive some time this week.

kmchow

22nd December 2006, 06:11

Just picked up a 1/43 Priaulx Macau BMW. The Huisman one looks sooo plain.
I guess I have to wait a year or two for my cheap Chevy Lacetti. RIght now 25 GBP is just too much.

Alfa Fan

27th December 2006, 11:12

Sorry AlfaFan, I thought it was you who said they have one!

Can you give me a link to where you are buying yours from? I have not been able to find a decent picture of one yet!

My Lacetti eventually arrived this morning. Quality is as good as you would get from Minichamps - looks very good IMO.

http://www.43r.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4400

In stock there if you want to order it! I could take some photos of mine if you want, would probabily be able to do it for tomorrow.

EDIT

Real picture:
http://www.g-tanaka.jp/ITMP/img/A-4051.JPG

Captain VXR

27th December 2006, 11:40

Looks good :up:

daz90

27th December 2006, 14:11

The Lacetti model does look very good. I shan't be buying one though, sticking to BTCC models from now on.

Captain VXR

27th December 2006, 17:34

IF Clyde Valley DO get the £500000 needed to get the Chevies, you could buy the Chevrolet model and convert the graphics.

kmchow

3rd January 2007, 07:45

My 1/43 Priaulx Macau BMW just came. Overall, the car looks good except the BMW roundels seemed to be a bit poorly applied? How does everyone else's look? But I'm afraid to try and fix it as I may make it worse or damage the decals more?

PDS

6th January 2007, 00:59

For those of you who have decided to collect the Scalextric cars.. Have you seen these 2005 Seats of Plato and Rydell??

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEAT-TOLEDO-WTCC-2005-EDICION-LIMITADA-SILVERSTONE_W0QQitemZ260070365366QQihZ016QQcategor yZ4782QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

kmchow

10th January 2007, 07:55

Finally, a WTCC Accord, but sadly in Scalextric scale only??
http://cgi.ebay.com/Honda-Accord-WTCC-Scalextric-Slot-Car-1-32-SCX-6224_W0QQitemZ270074936613QQihZ017QQcategoryZ19853 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Alfa Fan

10th January 2007, 11:12

Seen a few of those on ebay. Not really tempted as it looks too toyish for me. (Yes, I know it is effectively a toy!). Would like to see someone make a proper model of it.

Les

10th January 2007, 14:20

I see there is a Huff 1/43 model - now I wouldn't half like that

Alfa Fan

10th January 2007, 14:29

Where?

daz90

10th January 2007, 18:36

Never seen a Huff 1/43 model, although i pressume he means a Chevy Laccetti diecast model?

Same as Alain Menu's.

As for that Scalextric Honda, the detail looks pretty good, but i would have doubts over the quality of the plastics, same goes for the Seats by Scalextric. And i also have my doubts over the scale of them, 1/32 ish, not sure how they would relate in terms of size (mm) too 1/43. Like you all, i wish Spark or someone similar would just build a Diecast of the WTCC grid, including the Seats, Hondas aswell as the current set of models they produce.

kmchow

10th January 2007, 19:29

And i also have my doubts over the scale of them, 1/32 ish, not sure how they would relate in terms of size (mm) too 1/43.
Well, I guess if position/pose the cars carefully enough, you could take action shots of the 1/32 and 1/43 cars together!

Like you all, i wish Spark or someone similar would just build a Diecast of the WTCC grid, including the Seats, Hondas aswell as the current set of models they produce.
Someone should send the WTCC/BTCC thread to Spark to followup on!! We can be their focus and feedback group! :D

Les

10th January 2007, 21:18

Where?

on ebay now

Alfa Fan

11th January 2007, 00:45

Yeah just seen it. Shall have to look out for that one!

Les

11th January 2007, 20:30

spoke to Huffy today and it is cosher and very nice and some will be available through Chevy in a few weeks I believe.

Alfa Fan

11th January 2007, 20:42

Like the Menu one? I got it from 43r.com, who stock Norev. Do you think they will have them? As I'd like to purchase a Huff one too.

Alfa Fan

26th January 2007, 00:38

After several false dawns, it appears the Elio Marchetti Alfa Romeo 156 is finally ready for official release. They have been on ebay for months now (although only in very limited quantity). I'm looking forward to getting this to complete my 2006 WTCC collection. (I really need to try and get hold of a Huff Chevy too)

kmchow

5th February 2007, 18:22

I guess it's still early to confirm if the '06 Watson Macau BMW entry will be created as a 1/43?

sal

12th February 2007, 12:55

Pictures from the Nuremburg Toy Fair of many of the planned 07 releases listed by manufacturer.

http://www.minicarshop.jp/report/nur07/

daz90

12th February 2007, 16:45

Minichamps have some nice cars coming out, wouldn't mind a couple of the new 1/43 road car models ie a mk3 Ford Escort.

I also saw (breifly) Minichamps seem to be producing some BMW WTCC models, not sure what year but there is a Priaux (sp?) model.

Nothing under Spark though, then again i presume the 2006 cars are allready out, and obviously 2007 is as yet unknown to anyone.

kmchow

17th February 2007, 22:24

Here's an interesting Macau BMW that was never produced,
http://www.autoindustriya.com/racingnews.php?id=124

kmchow

20th February 2007, 07:11

wow, who would have thought people would spend so much on an unbuilt resin of a stock Volvo 740 wagon. I was hoping to build it and display it alongside on my ST Volvo collection. But $61US?? OTOH, this is the first time in my life that I've seen such a resin available! It was for my year too

http://cgi.ebay.com/ESDO-VOLVO-740-STATION-WAGON-VINTAGE-KIT-1-43_W0QQitemZ140085548959QQihZ004QQcategoryZ2583QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem

PDS

20th February 2007, 12:16

daz90

20th February 2007, 17:17

More to the point why on earth would you want a Volvo 740 anyway? ;)

I added a Ford Sierra Cosworth the other day to my collection, not quite WTCC but i do believe it ran in the European Touring cars/Nurburg ring 24 hr, 1988, Claus Ludwig (Texaco). Been after one for ages, its not made by Minichamps though, but by Trofue, i now have to Sierra RS Cosworths by Trofue and both are very nice. But not quite as good as Minichamps.

kmchow

20th February 2007, 17:18

Why put a Volvo 740 with your ST Volvo collection?
I happen to own one of those old Volvo 740 wagons so I thought it would be cute to put them together, was planning to paint it the same burgundy red as my "real" one! :D But $61US is quite a bit of money, seems to be missing the right hand side mirror too. I was expecting it would be a cheap Ebay closing price too.

daz90

20th February 2007, 17:24

No instructions for it either.

$61 US, thats about £32 i think, to be honest thats the sort of money you might have to spend to buy a BTCC resin model, probably not a road car thats not complete.

kmchow

20th February 2007, 22:58

It seems like there's an untapped market for resin or "average" veh like the Volvo, Accord, etc...

PDS

25th April 2007, 12:39

Just added Roberto Ravaglia's BMW M3 from 1987. The first winner of the WTCC.

daz90

26th April 2007, 18:51

I would love one of those, the classic 80's E30 M3, but they always fetch quite a bit of money on eBay. One day though i will bite the bullit and buy one.

kmchow

26th April 2007, 19:20

Just added Roberto Ravaglia's BMW M3 from 1987. The first winner of the WTCC.
Is that a pre-built resin, unbuilt resin or modified diecast?

Alfa Fan

28th April 2007, 13:27

Spark have not yet decided which WTCC cars they'll be modelling from this season.

PDS

28th April 2007, 16:36

Is that a pre-built resin, unbuilt resin or modified diecast?

A re-decalled Mininchamp...

I haven't seen a resin M3 that looks right yet! The best body shape is the minichamp version.

daz90 I got it for £21.. so not to expensive.

PDS

12th May 2007, 13:56

Arrived in the post today.. 1/43 Minichamps Andy Priaulx BMW's from 2004 ETCC and 2005 WTCC.

Blimey...far superior to the spark models...

Alfa Fan

12th May 2007, 14:00

Yeah, but the Spark models were out over a year and 1/2 ago!

Just a shame Minichamps has taken over distribution of Spark models, thus its really slow now!

Plus I'm sure that the AUTOart 1:18 car (who also beat Minichamps) is superior.

Just found out AUTOart have a 1:18 WTCC 2006 BMW 320is E90 scheduled, no information yet on which driver, but I guess it will be Andy Priaulx. I look forward to that!!

PDS

12th May 2007, 18:21

Yeah, but the Spark models were out over a year and 1/2 ago!

And the adavantage of buying the spark model early was?????

Alfa Fan

12th May 2007, 19:42

Generally people have a positive time preferance. I know I certainly do!

El Sween

13th July 2007, 23:12

Finally the 2006 Seat WTCC cars have been announced in 1/43. I will post a link shortly :)

El Sween

13th July 2007, 23:14

Here is the link

http://www.grandprixlegends.com/DieCastSite/pages/category/category.asp?ctgry=D_ForthcomingProducts(Diecast)

Oh and there are also two new BMW WTCC's in 1/18 ;)

El Sween

13th July 2007, 23:16

Seems the link has failed try this

http://www.grandprixlegends.com/DieCastSite/D_ForthComingProducts(DieCast)/RAT013%28GPL_BaseCatalog%29/DieCast.htm

kmchow

16th July 2007, 22:56

Finally the 2006 Seat WTCC cars have been announced in 1/43. I will post a link shortly :)
They've been announced, but whether or not you'll see them could be another story.

Weren't the BTCC MGs going to be produced? Forgot who was supposed to produce them. I've also been waiting forever on the Group A Volvo 240s from minichamps. Same for the Autoart '97 nissan R390s in 1/18.

Alfa Fan

16th July 2007, 23:30

Not only announced, but produced and on their way to the UK atm! There's pictures of the finished models available on the net.

Alfa Fan

30th July 2007, 19:08

Bad news for anyone waiting on the Minichamps of the Luca Rangoni BMW 320si from the WTCC 2006 as it has just been cancelled.

You can still get the Spark version, S0417, at some model shops if you want it.

thompp

31st July 2007, 09:49

Very tempting to start buying the models but it could get very expensive and I've no room to put them anywhere!

kmchow

31st July 2007, 19:37

Very tempting to start buying the models but it could get very expensive and I've no room to put them anywhere!
Thankfully, no one told me about that problem before I started collecting! :D

PDS

30th October 2008, 18:16

Minichamps have finally released the BMW of Andy Priaulx 2006 WTCC Champion in 1/43.

#1JamesThompsonFan

1st November 2008, 01:39

I have all of Andy Priaulx Championship cars and the Menu and Huff Lacettis and the Alfa of Thompson. great models all of them. looking to expand my BTCC and WTCC collection all the time

PDS

8th May 2009, 16:11

Blimey, this thread has been quite for a while....

Minichamps have finally released the BMW of Andy Priaulx 2007 WTCC Champion in 1/43.

kmchow

10th May 2009, 10:08

I would also like to see the race winning cars from the Macua Guia grand prix produced.

PDS

10th May 2009, 10:53

Spark did some of the recent BMW's.

#1JamesThompsonFan

10th May 2009, 23:12

IXO Seat Leon 2006 models are on ebay

PDS

11th May 2009, 01:08

I am trying to find someone that can get me a Muller Leon from 2008!
Along with the 2008 BTCC Plato Leon...

PaulG

12th May 2009, 15:59

I am trying to find someone that can get me a Muller Leon from 2008!
Along with the 2008 BTCC Plato Leon...

J Collection make a 1/43 Muller 2008 Seat Leon there have been a few on ebay and there is a website http://www.kitcar43.com that has them listed for 38 Euros it's a Spanish site and I don't know what they are like for ordering as I've never dealt with them

#1JamesThompsonFan

12th May 2009, 16:45

My 2006 Yvan Muller Seat Leon came today and all I can say is WOW! Fantastic model! Awaiting my Thommo and Terting ones now

sal

15th May 2009, 17:23

The Muller Macau 08 car is due from Ixo very shortly as Ixo sponsored the works cars at thisevent...

PDS

15th May 2009, 17:38

Got my Muller car in the post today!

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c77/PeterStill/Models/WTCC-2008Muller.jpg

All the 2008 WTCC Leons are avaliable now!

http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c77/PeterStill/Models/?albumview=grid

m.lowe

19th July 2009, 22:29

Would love to see a Lada 110 or the New Priora made in the future

Les

20th July 2009, 07:11

the 2009 BMW's were on sale at Brands but I have to say I would love a Lada 110

Alfa Fan

20th July 2010, 19:52

Any ideas where I can get the 2009 Chevrolet Cruze models from? I've found Rob Huff's on eBay for £45 but I refused to pay the £65 a model Dread want for them.

m.lowe

22nd July 2010, 11:50

Norev are producing them
http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/7889/cruze.jpg

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1-43-Norev-Chevrolet-Cruze-Menu-2009-/330446103403?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item4cf01f636b

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=1/43%20chevrolet%20cruze&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=2&_dmpt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles _JN&_fln=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m283

I would love to make a Plato version, unless someone on here has plans

Alfa Fan

22nd July 2010, 16:01

No this is the Norev Chevrolet special livery Menu car which has been made available to the normal diecast retailers. I have already got this one. The ones causing problems are the standard livery cars, which are exclusive to dread at a ridiculous prices (unless you can get them through ebay like I'm doing with the Huff one so far).

PDS

23rd July 2010, 23:31

Any ideas where I can get the 2009 Chevrolet Cruze models from? I've found Rob Huff's on eBay for £45 but I refused to pay the £65 a model Dread want for them.

The ones that Dread are supposed to be the 2010 car? But the livery is wrong.

http://retail.dread.cc/shop/category/chevrolet_racing/product/chevrolet_racing_2010_cruze_09_143_model__r_huff/start/0/search_term/order_by/product_display_order/asc,/product_label/asc/

Anyway on a positive note, I see there are some 2008 SEAT WTCC models avaliable on e-bay.

Alfa Fan

26th July 2010, 14:42

The ones on Dread are actually 2009 models. And the livery looks pretty spot on for a mid-season version. I got my Rob Huff one today, from ebay at £45. The same seller had the Menu and Larini ones too but had sold out of those by the time I came across them. Dread seem to be the only place with them now :( Total rip-off at £60 + £8 p&p

Alfa Fan

1st August 2010, 21:19

Just bought an Altaya Jordi Gene 2003 SEAT Toledo Cupra model from ebay. First Toledo I've got...I know there's a Rydell one around too.

Alfa Fan

1st August 2010, 21:51

+ I've also now found the Rydell one and bought it too.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400134265002
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150469528055

PDS

1st August 2010, 23:30

If this helps Alfa Fan. This is the original list of SEAT models. But i undertsand that some of these listed have changed. The Adam Jones car is not listed This list is about 1 year-old... Likewise i undetsand that we may not see the 1993-94 TOLEDO SUPERTOURISME Giroix car.
http://www.altaya.es/public/microsites/seatsport/listado.pdf

Have a look down this page to see what models they say they have already released. Again it seems somewhat out of date.
http://www.altaya.es/coleccionable/coches-seat-sport-a-escala-143.html

Alfa Fan

1st August 2010, 23:56

Yes I discovered that list a couple of days ago. Useful to know whats out there. The only one (S2000 SEAT) that I've never seen in the Muller 2007 one.

Alfa Fan

1st August 2010, 23:56

Yes I discovered that list a couple of days ago. Useful to know whats out there. The only one (S2000 SEAT) that I've never seen in the Muller 2007 one. It was also why I believed the Jones car was a one-off...

Shame no-one is officially retailing them in the UK.

PDS

2nd August 2010, 00:08

Have a look down this page to see what models they say they have already released. Again it seems somewhat out of date.
http://www.altaya.es/coleccionable/coches-seat-sport-a-escala-143.html

The Adam Jones car is listed for issue 38. No Muller cars listed.

Alfa Fan

2nd August 2010, 00:13

http://www.altaya.es/public/microsites/seatsport/listado.pdf

2/3 way down the page. Don't know if this is something different.

PDS

2nd August 2010, 00:46

http://www.altaya.es/public/microsites/seatsport/listado.pdf

2/3 way down the page. Don't know if this is something different.

That list was originally produced.

But this link lists what models went out with each magazine. Don't forget these models were produced to go with a magazine. A bit like the magazines here where you can build a model of the titanic in weekly parts!

Click on the grey link that says 'Lista de entregas'. http://www.altaya.es/coleccionable/coches-seat-sport-a-escala-143.html
Here they list the models released and future models to come, although not specific for the later models.

Alfa Fan

2nd August 2010, 00:58

Must have been a very expensive magazine! I take it its still work in progress, so hope of some more BTCC SEATs perhaps?

Alfa Fan

3rd August 2010, 23:21

Now found and bought a Tom Coronel 2009 SEAT! I can't afford to keep discovering things.....

#1JamesThompsonFan

3rd August 2010, 23:43

That seems to be quite a collection already mate.

PDS

4th August 2010, 00:07

Do you have the Jordi Gene 2006 WTCC Leon?

Alfa Fan

4th August 2010, 00:28

I really should type up all the ones I have

In 1:43

2003 ETCC Alfa 156 #3 Tarquini SPARK
2003 ETCC SEAT Toledo #9 Gene IXO

2004 Test Alfa 156 #1 Schumacher SPARK
2004 ETCC Alfa 156 #1 Tarquini #2 Giovanardi (signed) #3 Farfus SPARK
2004 BTCC Alfa 156 #23 Breeze SPARK
2004 ETCC BMW 320i #11 Priaulx SPARK
2004 DMSB BMW #1 Hurtegen MINICHAMPS

2005 WTCC Alfa 156 #2 Tarquini #3 Thompson #6 Giovanardi #7 Farfus SPARK
2005 WTCC BMW 320i #1 Priaulx #4 Zanardi #30 D'Aste (#32 Hennerici) #43 D.Muller SPARK (MINICHAMPS)
2005 MACAU BMW 320i #1 Priaulx #41 Huisman SPARK
2005 WTCC SEAT Toledo #8 Rydell IXO

2006 WTCC Alfa 156 #15 Farfus #16 Morbidelli #18 Tavano #52 Marchetti SPARK
2006 WTCC BMW 320SI #1 Priaulx #4 Zanardi #5 Costa #30 Rangoni #42 J. Muller #43 D. Muller SPARK
2006 WTCC Chevrolet Lacetti #8 Menu Norev
2006 WTCC SEAT Leon #11 Thompson IXO

2007 WTCC Alfa 156 #15 Thompson #16 Tielemans SPARK
2007 WTCC BMW 320SI #1 Priaulx #2 J. Muller #3 Farfus #4 Zanardi SPARK
2007 WTCC SEAT Leon #20 Coronel #23 Corthals IXO
2007 BTCC BMW 320SI #3 Turkington #33 Onslow-Cole SPARK

2008 WTCC Chevrolet Lacetti #8 Menu NOREV
2008 WTCC SEAT Leon TDI #10 Rydell #11 Tarquini #12 Muller IXO
2008 BTCC SEAT Leon TDI #11 Plato IXO

2009 WTCC BMW 320SI #1 Priaulx #4 Zanardi SPARK
2009 WTCC SEAT Leon #21 Coronel IXO
2009 WTCC Chevrolet Cruze #11 Huff Norev #12 Menu PROVIDENCE MOULAGE

In 1:18

2003 ETCC Alfa 156 #3 Larini RICKO
2005 WTCC BMW 320i #1 Priaulx AUTOART
2007 WTCC BMW 320SI #1 Priaulx AUTOART
2007 WTCC SEAT Leon #9 Gene GUILOY
2008 BTCC BMW 320SI #7 Jackson AUTOART

Alfa Fan

4th August 2010, 00:29

Do you have the Jordi Gene 2006 WTCC Leon?

The Altaya one? I've seen it a few times on eBay but haven't got it yet. Its not a priority, but it is on the list to eventually get.

#1JamesThompsonFan

5th August 2010, 22:41

Do you have the Jordi Gene 2006 WTCC Leon?

I have the Gene Leon from '06 from IXO. Little stunner. So is the rydell one. But the best leon is the pierre corthals 2006

Alfa Fan

6th August 2010, 00:23

Just added the Rob Huff Chevrolet Lacetti from 2006. Bargain price of £14.49!

Eurotech

6th August 2010, 10:47

I have the Gene Leon from '06 from IXO. Little stunner. So is the rydell one. But the best leon is the pierre corthals 2006
Don't you mean 2007? He was a Honda driver in 06! ;)

Alfa Fan

6th August 2010, 13:09

Gene Toledo arrived a few minutes ago. Really nice model, much better than the pictures made it appear on ebay in fact! Very happy with it :)

m.lowe

7th August 2010, 09:37

Just added the Rob Huff Chevrolet Lacetti from 2006. Bargain price of £14.49!
You lucky bugger lol

Eurotech

7th August 2010, 12:19

Alfa Fan how much are you buying at the moment? Its like you've gone mad....

Alfa Fan

7th August 2010, 13:47

I'm slowly filling in the gaps in my collection. Not sure if it will ever be complete though. There's

13 Spark BMWs (difficult to get hold of now)
5 Spark Alfas (difficult to get hold of now)
2 Minichamps BMWs (reasonably easy to get hold of)
2 1:18 Kyosho BMWs (not out yet)
11 IXO/Altaya SEATs (reasonably easy to get hold of)
2 Norev Chevrolets (available on dread for rip-off prices)
4 AutoArt 1:18 BMWs (expensive to get hold of)

that have been released/announced to my knowledge that I don't have in my collection. (Not including duplicates where another manufacturer has released the model in the same scale previously).

Alfa Fan

8th August 2010, 21:01

Any ideas where I can get the 2009 Chevrolet Cruze models from? I've found Rob Huff's on eBay for £45 but I refused to pay the £65 a model Dread want for them.

Urgh I paid it. Still hadn't seen them on ebay again. Oh well, I'll do some more hours in work next week to pay for it :uhoh:

trebor901

8th August 2010, 23:29

Urgh I paid it. Still hadn't seen them on ebay again. Oh well, I'll do some more hours in work next week to pay for it :uhoh:

ive already got one of the Cruzes the Huff one in a proper Chevrolet box from a dealer but i want the special livery Menu one from Porto last year but even thats £40

PDS

9th August 2010, 21:56

I have the Gene Leon from '06 from IXO. Little stunner.

Yeah it is a great little model.

I stripped mine. Came apart real easy.

Alfa Fan

11th August 2010, 13:36

Rydell's Toldeo arrived today. Apart from the drivers name being far too low on the side windows its a brilliant model. Nicely detailed and good finish on it!

Alfa Fan

11th August 2010, 17:02

I just can't help myself! Bought the 2006 Larini Lacetti now which completes my 2006 Chevrolet collection to go alongside the 2009 ones :eek:

poulsonabean

11th August 2010, 17:34

Seeing as this thread seems to have been turned into a "look what i can buy" boasting match, i thought i'd bring it back from the dead with some good info... Those of you who were wanting a Lada Priora should be in luck soon! Dip models (part of spark) will be making a Ladygin and Thompson version *Stay tuned*

#1JamesThompsonFan

11th August 2010, 20:45

Fantastic news! Great! My Thompson collection can roll on!

Alfa Fan

12th August 2010, 00:25

Excellent :D Look forward to getting them

m.lowe

12th August 2010, 11:21

Looking forward to the Lada

m.lowe

12th August 2010, 11:22

Can we please see more pics of peoples conversions like we do on rallymodelforum.com

Alfa Fan

12th August 2010, 18:34

http://www.dipmodels.com/en/cars/racing

Found this for the Lada models. Anyone know who will be stocking them?

Captain VXR

12th August 2010, 20:39

http://www.dipmodels.com/en/cars/racing

Found this for the Lada models. Anyone know who will be stocking them?

Don't know but I need one in my life

PDS

12th August 2010, 23:26

http://www.dipmodels.com/en/cars/racing

Found this for the Lada models. Anyone know who will be stocking them?

According to their distributors list... no one!

No UK distributor.. Very unlikely to see a UK stockist!

Alfa Fan

13th August 2010, 00:22

Looks like more to look out for on eBay then!

m.lowe

13th August 2010, 00:59

Any release date for these
will keep an eye on Fleabay like said above or I might contact them to get them to supply a few to me

m.lowe

13th August 2010, 01:02

http://www.dipmodels.com/en/cars/racing/221703-lada-priora-wtcc-2009-k.-ladygin/image_small.png
http://www.dipmodels.com/en/cars/racing/221704-lada-priora-wtcc-2009-j.tompson/image_small.png

poulsonabean

13th August 2010, 08:47

Bow before me... lol Looks like due for december...
http://www.grandprixmodels.com/searchdetail.php?ref=DIP221704&view=9&page=2&back=2&cat=DATABASE SEARCH&back2=1

Alfa Fan

22nd August 2010, 20:25

RMLCruzeing82

2nd September 2010, 23:23

Hi guys

im after starting a project with a black 1:18th Seat Leon wtcc

i need some help finding a place that makes decals for model cars.

ive tried one place that does vinyl for real car that is close to wear i live and he wasn't even interested in looking at the model to see if it was possible he just clean out straight said no cant do it... its not possible....so i need some help.

link below is what im after making the 1:18th model look like

http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?pid=81537&id=100000885161633&ref=fbx_album

PDS

3rd September 2010, 00:17

You want them in Vinyl?

RMLCruzeing82

3rd September 2010, 01:02

You want them in Vinyl?

well i went the the the place to see if he could help me with an alternative since im guessing vinyl is going to be tricky since its going to involve lots of small pieces...but like i said he brushed it off straight away...but im thinking stuff that is used to make decals

PDS

3rd September 2010, 15:07

It's just that I know someone that has done some in vinyl. I will get his number and an e-mail address for you over the weekend if you want to give him a go?

RMLCruzeing82

4th September 2010, 18:21

It's just that I know someone that has done some in vinyl. I will get his number and an e-mail address for you over the weekend if you want to give him a go?

that would be great thank you

Iain

7th September 2010, 21:09

Picked up the Yvan Muller Leon from 2008 in World Champion packaging for £17 at Knockhill. Rather pleased with that as it retails for £30+ usually. Got it from the Car Crazy stand, which 9 times out of 10 is overpriced, but has some good offers on now and again. I was after Tarquini's Valeo sponsored version too, but they only had Gene's.

#1JamesThompsonFan

7th September 2010, 23:03

Nice model that one Iain. I have all the Leons upto 2009. Late being released for some reason. Can anyone shed any light on that please???

Alfa Fan

8th September 2010, 00:52

You have all the 2006 and 2007 ones? Where do you get them from? I've been trying to complete my 2006 collection for a while, proving quite hard :( Plus I've NEVER seen any 2007 ones?!

poulsonabean

8th September 2010, 09:45

As far as i know, the only 2007 Leon releases were Coronel and Corthals. No factory models though.

As for the 2009 ones, dont hold your breath. Seat sport models emailed me saying they hoped to have them out by next June!! No idea why its taking so long. Tim Coronels macau car is available on ebay though as it came with that magazine in Spain

#1JamesThompsonFan

8th September 2010, 10:27

Sorry Iain, I meant I have all Leons that have been released.

#1JamesThompsonFan

8th September 2010, 22:49

Just a quick note, on the SEAT Sport Models site, There are new sets of models including all 5 2008 models on one plinths for 235,95 EUROS. I might be abit hopeful, maybe desperate but on one of the it shows the 2009 WTCC Leon on the packaging. Could be coming soon?!

m.lowe

11th September 2010, 12:37

Paul Robson models has made one off decals in the past for me
If you are going to make a run of models then interdecal.com in France make them too

m.lowe

21st November 2010, 03:08

Hopefully not long till the Lada comes out

#1JamesThompsonFan

5th December 2010, 12:35

Bow before me... lol Looks like due for december...
http://www.grandprixmodels.com/searchdetail.php?ref=DIP221704&view=9&page=2&back=2&cat=DATABASE SEARCH&back2=1

Just a query, I have just checked the dip models website and it says a Feb '11 release?

poulsonabean

7th December 2010, 10:37

oh my! A diecast model release date being pushed back?!?!? I've never heard the like before! lol

Alfa Fan

9th January 2011, 21:57

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120668405487

Signed Alain Menu Cruze

PDS

10th January 2011, 01:12

I see Rob Huff isn't so popular...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SIGNED-ROB-HUFF-CHEVROLET-LACETTI-WTCC-2006-MINT-/120668406822?pt=UK_Sports_Memorabilia_ET&hash=item1c1865c426

Alfa Fan

10th January 2011, 02:21

Also found that one. I'm highest bidder on both atm. Under £40 I think will be a bargain. Not going to stick in much higher though.

I'm not actually too fussed about having signed models when I didn't get them personally signed. I'm only going to get these if I see profitable resale..

PDS

10th January 2011, 15:53

It's a bit of a cheat really.. It's the case that is signed, not the model!

£40 is about right, some have been going for that on E-bay.

Alfa Fan

10th January 2011, 16:48

£40 is about right, some have been going for that on E-bay.

£45 and I'm out on the Menu one...interested to see how high it gets

PDS

10th January 2011, 22:17

But it is £45 new direct from the GM store.. And that includes postage..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-2009-CHEVROLET-CRUZE-WTCC-MODEL-ALAIN-MENU-/270626767764?pt=UK_Sports_Memorabilia_ET&hash=item3f029cc394

I must admit, I do like the look of the 1/18 models that are about..

Alfa Fan

10th January 2011, 23:19

I've already got the unsigned ones! I was only interested if I was going to get it cheapish. I'll get mine signed personally at some point probably!

PDS

13th January 2011, 22:06

I've already got the unsigned ones! I was only interested if I was going to get it cheapish. I'll get mine signed personally at some point probably!
As you are the king of WTCC models... Am I right in saying they have not produced any 2010 Cruzes in 1/43???

Alfa Fan

14th January 2011, 02:47

Not yet! The '09 ones only came out in mid 2010 though so still good chance they could be done. There was rumour of a Plato BTCC version at some point too.

PDS

15th January 2011, 00:49

There was rumour of a Plato BTCC version at some point too.

That's interesting.. I shall hold back on my conversion then...

#1JamesThompsonFan

16th January 2011, 10:44

I remember the 2010 Muller Cruze for pre-order on GPL but they pulled it because the manufacturer had changed thir minds

kmchow

21st January 2011, 08:24

I remember the 2010 Muller Cruze for pre-order on GPL but they pulled it because the manufacturer had changed thir minds
You mean the scale model manufactuer backed out? I guess the '09 Cruze didn't sell well enough to justify a '10 run?

poulsonabean

21st January 2011, 09:30

Yeah it was Norev that pulled the Muller Cruze. Could be because of lack of 09 sales. I'd put this down to not enough retailers having it. GM Store on ebay (and at races) and Dread seem to be the only ones, both charge too much IMO. If they were £35 i guess most people on the forums would buy one. The 'monopoly' seems to have backfired! They need some competition!

Alfa Fan

23rd January 2011, 16:21

After extensive searching over a period of a couple of years I've managed to obtain 4 of the 6 2006 WTCC SEAT Leon factory team models. I have got/expect to get the following:

#2 Gabriele Tarquini
#9 Jordi Gene
#10 Peter Terting
#11 James Thompson

I would be very grateful if anyone knew where I could get the remaining two:

#3 Rickard Rydell
#12 Yvan Muller

Alfa Fan

23rd January 2011, 20:28

Lada WTCC's from Dip Models due out next month now.

3 of them now:

221703 Ladygin
221704 Thompson
221705 van Lagen

Alfa Fan

7th February 2011, 22:33

Come across two YVAN MULLER Seat Leon WTCC 2006 models on ebay recently. Now that I've secured one of them myself I thought I'd share the link to the other one if anyone was interested.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320650242027

Just need the Rickard Rydell 2006 car to complete the entire collection of every SEAT Super 2000 model ever made!

Alfa Fan

26th February 2011, 01:26

Anyone needing their Lada fix of diecasts will have to wait until April now! Still no sign of them at any retailer (which given they are part of Spark Model is slightly surprising).

Les

14th March 2011, 21:32

my Tom Boardman Seat appeared today and it is superb. Detail is just great.

m.lowe

22nd March 2011, 12:40

There is a base model Lada road car shown at model show in Germany, so hopefully the WTCC one will be with us soon as I can't wait to see it

m.lowe

19th June 2011, 00:40

Any news on the Lada model yet?

Alfa Fan

12th August 2011, 16:17

Just seen on Dip's website they are due in September. First time I've seen an "official" date.

m.lowe

14th August 2011, 13:04

Excellent news.
I have seen the Priora road car model
cant wait to get the wtcc models

m.lowe

28th October 2011, 20:45

Any Ladas's yet?

Alfa Fan

6th November 2011, 21:55

Just need the Rickard Rydell 2006 car to complete the entire collection of every SEAT Super 2000 model ever made!

Just won this a couple of minutes ago. £24, delighted.

The Lada's are supposed to come this month, but they've been delayed so often, should be taken with a pinch of salt.

Alfa Fan

17th November 2011, 14:50

Any Ladas's yet?

Reserve Order Special Offers - TRAX MOTORSPORTS MARKETING - Motorsport Model Specialist - Minichamps, Spark Model, IXO, Trofeu, Redline, Bizarre, Tameo, HPI, Kyosho, Mattel, and many more... (http://www.trax-models.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewCat&catId=450)

Trax are taking reserve orders at £52 a piece for the next few weeks. First place I've seen them in the UK.

Sorry that link looks like spam, it's MF's new system of converting raw URLs into text that's caused the issue!

Iain

22nd November 2011, 23:02

Got this one Alfa Fan? 1/43 SEAT Leon WTCC 2010 Macau A.Couto Star Wars 501 st legion | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-43-SEAT-Leon-WTCC-2010-Macau-A-Couto-Star-Wars-501-st-legion-/330644235665?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cfbeea591)

Edit: Just found another one and it's a new release of 300 pieces, on sale at the Macau Grand Prix.

Alfa Fan

22nd November 2011, 23:15

Ordered it yesterday, meant to share it here as well, so thanks for doing that as I'd forgotten!

As you say it's a special release, limited to 300 pieces, with the proceeds of the initial sales going to the charity for Afonso Couto, the son of Andre, who sadly died last year from leukaemia.

This is the one I bought, its a bit cheaper: eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370561589059?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649)

Iain

22nd November 2011, 23:26

No probs. :) Collection complete once again eh!

Found a good deal on the 2009 Muller Leon, so added that to my collection. Not too fussed about other Leons from the same years, unless they have a different livery.

Alfa Fan

22nd November 2011, 23:30

Pretty much, there's a few pieces I still need from various seasons, but I have the vast majority of them, only short of 2 WTCC models that have ever been made, and I intend to pick them up in the next few months. Some of the older ETCC Alfas and BMWs are very tricky to get now (I have to get brand new in box examples - which makes it even harder!)

The IXO SEATs are very nice, I'll be interested to see if they do the 2010 ones, but I doubt it.

PaulG

27th November 2011, 12:15

Now that Yvan Muller has won the WTCC twice with the Chevrolet Cruze it would be great if somebody would make the 1/43 models of them

Alfa Fan

27th November 2011, 16:56

Norev have. The 2009 cars were released; but nothing since.

m.lowe

14th December 2011, 19:30

http://www.modelcarworld.de/Artfotos/Art500x300/167/167598.jpg
http://www.modelcarworld.de/Artfotos/Art500x300/167/167597.jpg
http://www.modelcarworld.de/Artfotos/Art500x300/167/167599.jpg

m.lowe

14th December 2011, 19:38

I think I will be buying these

Alfa Fan

15th December 2011, 12:36

Got them sitting in my room at the moment! They are quite nice. Made by Spark so decent quality.

PDS

22nd February 2012, 22:42

New 2011 Chevvy Cruzes announced at Trax Alfa Fan..

And the D O'Young car!

Alfa Fan

23rd February 2012, 00:33

Pre-ordered the lot on the day they went up... I spend far too much on diecast!

O/T Also got myself on order some of those Spark 1/18 Le Mans cars, they are seriously nice, £150 a piece though :o , has just come down in the last month or so thankfully..

#1JamesThompsonFan

23rd February 2012, 14:29

The surprise is that it is spark that are producing the Cruze' not norev. *Thinks some gentle persuasion for some Plato/Macdowall /Paul O'neill/George models are in order ;) *

poulsonabean

24th February 2012, 22:31

The surprise is that it is spark that are producing the Cruze' not norev. *Thinks some gentle persuasion for some Plato/Macdowall /Paul O'neill/George models are in order ;) *

I would have thought you would be better off using the Norev model as a base for the BTCC car, as it is based on the non turbo version of the car. I guess the Spark will have the extra intakes on the front.

Is anyone in the process of producing the BTCC 2010 Cruze decals/ planning to? If not, I might but i dont want to double up if someone else is doing them

PDS

5th October 2012, 00:24

FINALLY! Something to talk about!

The 2011 Cruze's are out.

https://www.ck-modelcars.de/sites/liste.php?typ=&kat=&massstab=&saison=&hersteller=&suche=cruze&x=14&y=10

Alfa Fan

5th October 2012, 00:35

Yep, due into the UK any day now. Got mine @ £40 a piece. Will be interesting to compare to the Norev version.

PDS

17th December 2012, 20:43

Yep, due into the UK any day now. Got mine @ £40 a piece. Will be interesting to compare to the Norev version.

AND?? How does it compare??

Alfa Fan

17th December 2012, 23:10

AND?? How does it compare??

Sorry. The Spark version is much weightier, as would be expected. The Spark slightly edges the Norev in terms of finish as well, the decals, and more noticeably, their application is better on my Sparks. Spark capture the reflective outlines around the Chevrolet badges which is missing from the Norev, and if its something that concerns you on 1:43, the interior looks marginally better on the Spark. At least on my example of the Rob Huff one, the wheels were stuck to the base and I was seriously concerned it was going to damage the model pulling it away (it didn't, fortunately). In terms of poise, the Spark looks a lot better, much lower to the ground, however that comes at the cost of the wheels being stuck in place and unable to rotate, whereas the Norev is able to be rolled on its wheels. Overall fairly equal though, if they both produced a version of the same car, I'd just go for whichever was cheaper.