Hi guys im a 1:64 collector. And thinking of moving up to 1:43 focusing on gt and jdm cars. What brand would you guys recommend? What brands are the cheaper ones and which are the more high end ones?

averagebryan: I'm not too familiar with 1/43 scale but I think HPI is pretty good for JDM. Other brands that are good is Spark(more towards european marques) and Kyosho is also quite good. These are kinda high end.

For cheap ones, I think Ebbro and J-collection is good. That said, cheap is pretty subjective. Lol.

Hopefully, 1/43 sifus can add more info.

[Off-topic]
Anyone going to KL motorshow? There's a GT500,BRZ and LFA there. Don't expect much supercars cause judging from the pics people posting its gonna be like another repeat of 10' lol.

This post has been edited by sp6068: Nov 15 2013, 04:23 PM

For rare super cars better luck checking pavilion valet area

Thanks for the tips bro. So far I've found some HPI, Kyosho, Minichamps, Ebbro, and J-Collection for sale. Saw some IXO ones for sale too. Is their quality okay? So far I like what I'm seeing from HPI, Ebbro and IXO. Many GT cars.

My little Collection journey 1st Anniversary!

From your pic the SLS is seriously well produced model by Norev.

LEH1988: Neat and clean display! Notice that u didn't put any lifter to lift up ur model ixxit? Better get it asap, other wise u will experience wheel dented issue.

Morning spam!

LEH1988: Happy 1st Anniversary! 1st anniversary should capture whole collection la, just not one fraction.
blu3hamm3r : What do you use to support your models? I don't want to use eraser as it will stick to the car and leave residue there.

Anyways, when GT5 came out, Citroen had their futuristic GT car for the game.
Now that GT6 is coming out and it's their 15th Anniversary, there are 15 brands that will be doing the same thing.
I'm already preparing my hands (and wallet) to grab the Mercedes and BMW one, if ever it is produced as a diecast.
How bout you guys?



This post has been edited by jeremysoon93: Nov 19 2013, 06:51 PM

Skyline = Ebbro, Autoart & HPI
Evo = Autoart & HPI
Impreza = Autoart, J-Collection, HPI

In terms of quality/details etc of JDM cars, IMO

A - Autoart, Ebbro (on racing cars), HPI
B - Kyosho, Ebbro (on plain cars), Ixo, J-Collections
C - Vitesse

Price is not different much but HPI R34 is more expensive due to it's resin & very limited for some cars. If you like JGTC/Super GT cars, get Ebbro.

Some sample

Ebbro


HPI


Autoart


This post has been edited by Sauron76: Nov 18 2013, 02:25 PM

Just bek from motorshow. Its worse than the 2010 one
Guess what I found there?



They are RM499 EACH. Minichamps and HW. Then got one F1 challenge one of the prize was a brand new Red HWElite 360 CS

jeremysoon93: I use 4" paper core with 12mm width.

Thank you very very much for the detailed info and heads up bro. Was actually waiting for your feedback cos I was surfing through previous threads and notice you're a 1:43 JDM collector as well. I've already got my eyes on a few Ebbro models. Will be getting it next month lepas dapat gaji.

As of now my focus will first be on R34 (plain type) and R35 (racing type). But it seems like R34 no matter what brand also price higher than normal. :\

Bro awesome collection and display! simple and clean!

Ah alright thanks.
Will do when I shift next year la.

If you're looking for any Ebbro models, let me know. I'll try to search around.

ya, but the both door now can't stand already, maybe i open and close so many time...so now i use a transparent wire to tie it the both side-mirror...

Thanks bro! Yeah, i got put a chipboard to lift up my model, just the pagani not yet put, haha~ Bro, u always using what brand of wax to polish your car?

Nice photo! the custom plate looks better!

Thanks bro! i was thinking before to take it out all and capture together, but lazy to take it out and put it back to my cabinet and need to adjust again my car~ but will do it next time when got time...

Thanks bro!

Honda stand at KLIMS had these models for sale. The sales personnel said these are from Japan. 1:24 scale for RM122.


I got one myself. From the box, apparently these are models made to show colour sample to customers. They are not die-cast, but plastic model with friction motor.



Seems a bit expensive considering it's not metal, but then consider the fact that there are no CR-Z models that are this size, I think the price is fair.

This post has been edited by jay8393: Nov 19 2013, 11:54 AM

Volkswagen's stand got die-casts for sale as well. That 1:18 Scirocco looks like from Norev.