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Post by Christian on Dec 4, 2003 19:17:54 GMT 1
It seems so: cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3569587665I would pay quite a bit (29 Euros that is ) to get hold of such a model, but 60? Have you ever paid, or even been tempted to pay insane amounts of money for one of these little toy cars? I have recently acquired a BS Design kit for 34 Euros and I don't regret it, but this is not something I would do on a regular basis.
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Post by Eric on Dec 4, 2003 20:56:06 GMT 1
It all depends on how bad you want a certain model and if there is someone else bidding against you that wants it just as bad I guess. I've spent more then the 29 euro mentioned on a model (bought a second Piftorak model just last weekend, a Mercedes 770 open convertible .. ;D) but would not spend that amount easily on the Miber model auctioned here especially since it is damaged and missing it's original box. I wouldn't call those 60 euros insane though, have a look at this: cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3570213720&category=223 Now THAT is what I'd call insane, asking that much money for 45 grams of Herpa copy
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Post by Sylvain on Dec 4, 2003 21:15:17 GMT 1
THAT seems to me really insane!!!… I've also bought some models for more than 29 euros (40 at the most, may be 45, I think) but going as far as for this gold model is something I can not understand.
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Post by Christian on Dec 6, 2003 19:59:32 GMT 1
Sure, I wouldn't have a problem spending more than 30 Euros on a model - if it is worth it. The Miber model obviously wasn't to me.
I believe that my average buying price is somewhat higher than that of a less "specialized" collector, but I actually don't have many models at all that exceeded 25 Euros.
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Post by Lee on Dec 7, 2003 0:08:30 GMT 1
I try to keep my purchases to $5.00 each as I will be using them in dioramas in the future. There are only a couple of models that I have that I will not change, at least at this time. Collecting for collecting sake is not my bag. ;D If someone outbids me, there will be others.
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Post by Sylvain on Dec 7, 2003 15:30:36 GMT 1
About prices, I’ve seen yesterday an old Mercury Cadillac 1949 in good condition sold 60 euros in Parisian old toys show. I didn’t buy it, as it was too much for me. ;D
As I don’t know much about this brand, could someone tell me if this price seems fair or not?
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Post by skunk on Dec 9, 2003 4:00:49 GMT 1
I guess I don't qualify as a collector. I would never bid 60 euros (although seeing somebody else doing so makes me feel less like an addict ) just to fill that missing gap in the collection on the other hand, I spent 25 euros on a Donkervoort kit, followed by 20 more to get five suitable wheels (herpa's BMW Schnitzer rims look very much like the originals) - I guess I too am insane when it comes to getting my own creations just right... And finally: How much time have one of you ever spent on building a kit? Consider how much you make at work and all of a sudden one might realize that that BS-Design kit actually cost upwards of 100 euros, all things considered. What's the longest anyone has spent actually working on a single kit? Pictures, please.
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Post by keroliver on Dec 9, 2003 15:47:35 GMT 1
And finally: How much time have one of you ever spent on building a kit? Consider how much you make at work and all of a sudden one might realize that that BS-Design kit actually cost upwards of 100 euros, all things considered. I began my first drawing in February 1998. I finished the last Mac Laren F1 in July 2002. That makes more than 4 years... and still counting... Am I the winner ?
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Post by Lee on Dec 9, 2003 21:38:48 GMT 1
[Mercury Cadillac 1949 in good condition sold 60 euros ] What is a Mercury Cadillac? Ford made the Mercury line and General Motors made the Cadillac line.
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Post by Sylvain on Dec 9, 2003 22:57:56 GMT 1
Mercury is an old italian manufacturer of diecast models. Two american cars in their line, a 1947 Studebaker Champion (41E) and a 1949 Cadillac sedan (48A).
For more informations about Mercury models, have a look at 87thscale.info ;D
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Post by Eric on Dec 10, 2003 0:18:32 GMT 1
What's the longest anyone has spent actually working on a single kit? Pictures, please. Timewise Olivier has already beaten me, I thought it took me a long time to build something.... ;D I don't keep time when working on kits normally, but I can give you some estimates on several kits that are 'in progress' at the moment: 1) SDV Tatra towtruck --> this one has been on the workbench for more then two years now and still isn't finished. Ill-fitting kit, no fun in building 2) L'Obsidienne Berliet Stradair --> on the workbench for about four months now but near completion now. I finally decided on it's colour scheme. 3) SDV Praga --> on the workbench for about five weeks now, nearly finished, it only needs Czech decals. 4) Epoche Scania based towtruck --> over four months, nearly finished. 5) Top Model Citroen towtruck --> over a year, nearly finished which is going to be a relief. Not a very good kit. Other things that are taking quite 'some' time are the Focus Volvo ES480 and Mercedes 540K I am also working on. Both have been on the workbench for about three months or so. These are clear-resin kits however and masking and painting is taking a lot of time so I figure I will be able to finish these within about six months. Before you ask, I do finish the occasional kit every now and then..... The BS-Design Ford Capri (pictures here: www.87thscale.info/test_5.htm) took several months to build but I did finish it !
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Post by superba on Dec 10, 2003 0:29:13 GMT 1
I know I am insane, I recently paid several hundred US dollars for a Minix Rambler. I know it is extremely high, but quite frankly having tracked auctions on EBAY over the past year, the Rambler seems very rare. Additionally, the EBAY auctions have run between $250.00 and $300.00. So I guess I am not that insane.
Joe
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Post by Sylvain on Dec 10, 2003 0:47:20 GMT 1
Joe
So you’re one of the few lucky ones! I’ve been also looking for months for this Minix Rambler on eBay. They seem to be very rare and I’ve also noticed that their prices run always very high. As a matter of fact, when Christian have began this topic, I’ve immediately thought of this model. I’ve tried to win one a few times, but I’ve always stopped far below the final auction.
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Post by superba on Dec 11, 2003 4:00:10 GMT 1
Slyvain:
I actually bought mine off auction, from a well known collector. It took over a year of tracking on EBAY and negotiations over email. As you know, I do make molds for casting so I may soon make a mold ( I will not damage or take apart the original). From the molding and casting, I can probably make various other models, including Marlins and Ambassadors.....minor downscaling will allow for Rambler Americans. I love this hobby!
Joe
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Post by Alan on Dec 11, 2003 13:02:08 GMT 1
You mention making molds for casting - I assume you mean metal? How easy is it to do? I was told recently that for resin casting, the molds could be made from Silicone as opposed to latex. Has anyone tried this?
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