I'm after a hot model...

aussie74GTV · #1 (**permalink**) 12-03-2003, 05:11 AM

of a red 75 (or similar) 105 spider.

I need the european version not the american one which looks markedly different. Basically I'm thinking of a christmas present for my old man who has the version of this car that resides in the garage but not on the shelf .

Anyone know some good suppliers that make say 1:43 model of this car? I'm after something not too expensive but reasonable quality and detail.

164QV · #2 (**permalink**) 12-03-2003, 05:24 AM

Vitesse makes a Spider in 1/43

- but you dont want that. Give your old man a Minichamps Spider in 1/18:

aussie74GTV · #3 (**permalink**) 12-03-2003, 06:14 AM

Wow that 1:18 is exactly like his accept in LHD!!

Cheers Jorgen

164QV · #4 (**permalink**) 12-03-2003, 06:37 AM

Yup, that IS a nice Spider - I have been considering it to stand next to my Yat Ming GTA - they would make a nice pair.

You could probably convert it to RHD - nice winter project..

aussie74GTV · #5 (**permalink**) 12-03-2003, 06:56 AM

He can sort out LHD registration cos 45 pounds plus postage to AUS is only just gonna be in my price range

That GTA is cool.

164QV · #6 (**permalink**) 12-03-2003, 07:03 AM

45 pounds? You can get it cheaper than that. Theres one for sale at ebay for 39 euro right now. He ships worldwide.

The GTA is nice - only the B-pillars are way to wide. My project is to take it apart and paint the interior black.

aussie74GTV · #7 (**permalink**) 12-03-2003, 07:13 AM

Hmmm ok. That was off the minichamps website. Guess I'll have to look around.

From what I can see it looks like the A and C pillars are too wide. Did the GTA come with a wooden steering wheel??

I agree with you on the black interior department. I've never liked cream interior on anything.

I quite like those scale43 GTAs that you pointed out a while ago. Guess they're pretty pricey eh?

164QV · #8 (**permalink**) 12-03-2003, 07:18 AM

The Vitesse 1/43 models are REALLY nice - and pricey. I just like a 1/18 better - you can enjoy if from your favorite chair at a distance.

I think you should get the one from ebay - its at "buy now", and I think 39 euros is OK. But there are quite a few at ebay.de so you could follow them a bit.
The YatMing GTA is VERY detailed - more than the Minichamps Spider I think - I havent seen it IRL.

aussie74GTV · #9 (**permalink**) 12-03-2003, 07:26 AM

Yep I think he'd prefer the 1:18 scale even if its a skimp on the price and detail.

The only other thing is dad's car doesn't have those hub caps but just the polished wheels. I wonder if they're removable?

164QV · #10 (**permalink**) 12-03-2003, 07:34 AM

I guess you'll have to give him a set of hubcaps too.

The 1/18 is more detailed than the 1/43. Bigger models = more detail (usually). But for a 1/43, the Vitesse is VERY detailed.

aussie74GTV · #11 (**permalink**) 12-03-2003, 07:43 AM

Jorgen, I need your German-English interpreting skills again!!

Does he say anywhere what the freight costs would be??

I must confess I'm not used to this ebay business especially when its in GERMAN

164QV · #12 (**permalink**) 12-03-2003, 07:46 AM

Jørgens Translations Services to the rescue: He says that freight WITHIN GERMANY costs 5,90 euro. You'll have to ask him how much it is to Australia. (Fragen an Verkaufer) Just write him in english - he'll understand.

aussie74GTV · #13 (**permalink**) 12-03-2003, 07:55 AM

ok its asking me to sign in for which I don't have a "passwort" and "mitgliedesname"

This is when I click on "Frage an den Verkaufer" (is that what you meant?? )

Sorry man. I just got no idea. Dese crazy Germans

164QV · #14 (**permalink**) 12-03-2003, 07:56 AM

He, he. You gotta register with Ebay first.

aussie74GTV · #15 (**permalink**) 12-03-2003, 07:58 AM

I might try and do that on an english ebay!!