Model car to complement the real thing

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santoshlv426

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I love collecting model cars and since getting the F Type, I just must have a model F type.
Do any of ther other owners have a scale model (or even intend getting one) to complement their prized joy ?

Finding a "good" scale model is difficult !

By far, the best on the market is the Autoart 1:18 scale. It's very expensive though.
 
Jaguar does one for £100. ;)
I'd thought about it, but it'd be a disappointment compared to the real thing .... :D
 
The Jaguar Model is indeed cheaper, but it's made by Minichamps and doesn't have opening doors/bonnet etc.
The Autoart is by far the BEST and most realistic model of the F Type available. It's about $160 ex. postage. I was after one that had a variant with a rear fixed wing - like mine - but that's being a bit too specific.

This is the one I'm going for - in white

https://diecastsociety.com/review-autoart-jaguar-f-type-r-coupe/
 
http://www.ixomodels.com

I have a 1:43 Convertible in Salsa Red with Black Pack and Black Seats. I was bought it so i'm not sure where it was from but it's a perfect match for my car. They usually seem to have silver wheels on the models.
 
Pleased to report I finally got the auto art model and it's really great to be able to hold an F type in ones hand.

Doesn't match my car 100% . Doesn't have the rear wing but I'm nitpicking
 

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I just went for the small Triple 9 model.

At 1:43rd scale It's not fantastic on detail but it has the same wheels, paint colour, trim features and Perfomance seats as my car so matches perfectly.

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...I do wonder how many of the "limited edition" they've sold though :lol:
 
santoshlv426 said:
I love collecting model cars and since getting the F Type, I just must have a model F type.
Do any of ther other owners have a scale model (or even intend getting one) to complement their prized joy ?

Finding a "good" scale model is difficult !

By far, the best on the market is the Autoart 1:18 scale. It's very expensive though.
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I have the Jaguar, Jaguar. It's not the best reproduction, but it's good enough.

Got it autographed by Ian Callum when I had the full scale car autographed amongst other things as well! (He's my hero!).
 
@ Tel,
He's my hero too (Ian). IMO, he highhandedly transformed an entire company. Let's not forget Rattan Tata though- who provided the funding to Ian to "do his thing".
Take a picture, I'd like to see his signature.

I just noticed - quite coincidentally, my Autoart model is right hand drive - which is what I have here in SOuth Africa.
 
errrm currently I only have 1.48 scale war bird models .. any one interested ? , as my 1st year apprenticeship was in the RAF
but love models, those rose tinted glasses Air fix days in my youth
 
The logic of getting a model of this car, or any sports/exotic if you own it is that - well you just must.
The F Type model I bought is the most expensive I've paid for a single die cast model and when complained to the guy that it's so expensive, his reposonse was "yeah but you have a real one", which I might add is the logic I used to justify the purchase.
 
santoshlv426 said:
I'm glad - you got the Autoart right ?
It's great isn't it ?

You get to take in the beauty of the F Type in a single scene.
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Hi, Yes it's the Autoart. Without doubt the best (and probably most expensive). It really feels like an authentic model rather than a toy. I particularly liked the fact it has the white roof, like mine, rather than the black panoramic one.
 
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IXO-Premium-X-1-43-Jaguar-F-Type-V8-S-With-Soft-Top-2013-White-PRD303-Resin-Auto/132545972210
White roadster. A bit small though.
 
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