1/43 models

[Christian]

Does anyone know if the following models are available in 1/43 (preferably good quality diecast)?

- Chrysler Crossfire
- Nissan 350Z
- Cadillac CTS

[Sylvain]

"1/43 models"?…Tssss… ;D

[Christian]

Whoa, that was quick. Not very helpful though.

For my defense: they are needed for 1/87 projects. ;D

[h0collector]

Christian said:

Does anyone know if the following models are available in 1/43 (preferably good quality diecast)?

- Chrysler Crossfire
- Nissan 350Z
- Cadillac CTS

Christian - I have a Nissan 350Z as a key chain model (very well done, with interior etc.). It is not 1/43 (I think it is about 1/64). If you can use also this size, I would be glad to forward it to you.

[Christian]

Well, what I need are accurate models (read: Minichamps etc.). The scale is not that important to me, but I figured that 1/43 would be the best compromise. I already have a few models in that scale so the 350Z and the others would fit in there.

I guess a 1/64 scale model can be helpful, too, especially if I don't find a 1/43 version.

[only87]

I think this could be the one you are searching for:

www.modellautoladen-bielefeld.de/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=8099&osCsid=4f96fe317cf0b6dddc0b01b20d6bed35

A Chrysler Crossfire is manufactured by Motormax. But it's of minor quality than Minichamps models.

Here's one in an ebay shop:

cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3583810715&category=223

Don't know anything of a Chrysler CTS in 1-43. Sorry.

[h0collector]

I took a closer look on the 350Z keychain, it is not 1/64 either. I'm sorry for the confusion.
Its basic measurements: wheelbase: 36,5 mm, overall length: 59,7 mm, overall width: 25 mm.
From a 2004 car catalogue, I have found this to be in very accurate 1/72 scale. Its bottom only says "Nissan 350Z, under licence. Made in China". My guess is that this is one of Cararama 1/72 models being made as a key chain (?).

[h0collector]

Christian: I see that there is 1/43 models of the 350Z, and I will suggest you go for this - " downsizing" from 1/43 to 1/87 should be much easier to calculate, just divide all proportions by 2.
Anyway, if you would like to have that 1/72, just drop me a note and I will send it to you (at no costs).

[Christian]

Peter,

thanks, just what I need! A 1/43 CTS is probably a hopeless issue, but I'm not going for the Mattel 1/18.

Bjarte: what do you think, how accurate is the keychain?

[h0collector]

Christian said:

Bjarte: what do you think, how accurate is the keychain?

The 2004 Nissan 350Z has following dimensions:
wheelbase: 2650 mm, overall length: 4310 mm, width: 1815 mm, heigth: 1315 mm. (compare with the specs for the keychain model above). I have concluded that this is very accurate 1/72 scale. Its proportion and overall appearance looks very good when I compare it with pictures (I have not seen this vehicle here in Bergen yet), and is a highly detailed model (interior, free rolling wheels, inserted headlights etc.) to be on a key chain. I only bought it bacause I thought it was in 1/87.......

[h0collector]

Christian - I have never seen a Cadillac CTS in 1/43 either. I can understand why you will not go for a 1/18 model, but could a 1/24 model be useful ? (there are plenty of those at ebay.com at reasonable prices).

By the way, I also saw some CTS as keychains - they seems to have a lot in common with my 350Z keychain (if I remember right, it came from the same Canadian seller);

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6755&item=2462379401

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50431&item=2462382183

As a pure 1/87 collector I would love to see all these 3 mentioned vehicles being made in 1/87 also

[h0collector]

Christian - this seller also lists a 350Z;

cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6755&item=2462086813

but this seems to be a special (racing ?) version of the 350Z and is NOT the same as the one I have.

[skunk]

Judging from Christian's various postings, I'm expecting a flood of Prometheus products this coming year. ;D

Completely unrelated, I always wished that Tamiya would release 1/87 cars. They're big enough in Japan to make it conceivable that this would create a Japanese H0 market - with fantastic consequences. Their 1/24 models seem like excellent material for building 1/87 cars, I purchased a Toyota Hi-Ace delivery truck with the intention of scratchbuilding one in our scale. Once I'm retired...

And lastly: Why the CTS? I find it quite terribly looking myself.

[Christian]

skunk said:

Judging from Christian's various postings, I'm expecting a flood of Prometheus products this coming year. ;D

I didn't say anything.

skunk said:

And lastly: Why the CTS? I find it quite terribly looking myself.

I generally like the appearance of the new Cadillacs and since I am not too fond of SUVs I ended up with the CTS. The XLR looks nicer, but I want a sedan first.

[h0collector]

Christian said:

I generally like the appearance of the new Cadillacs and since I am not too fond of SUVs I ended up with the CTS. The XLR looks nicer, but I want a sedan first.

Dear Christian - I also like the CTS, and I would prefer a sedan first too. You can count in me for this project. After all, there are no modern Cadillac models available in 1/87, and this will be a great addition to our hobby. A wise choice !