Why can't they make nice models?

FG Two · 12-31-2006, 02:02 PM

Model cars that is... I found these at a local k-mart and walmart. Honda will let toy companies make these ridiculous things but there is not one real model kit out. The hot-wheels cars are alright but I want to build one.

lambo doors with a sticker for an interior

smaller version. you push one button on the top and the rear wheels spin

**Tim** · 12-31-2006, 02:05 PM

I wish my car had scissor door action.

aodmisery · 12-31-2006, 02:15 PM

what are those things on the green car on the back windshield

**Tim** · 12-31-2006, 02:40 PM

My guess is solar collectors. It's a new hybrid model.

Chance · 12-31-2006, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aodmisery

what are those things on the green car on the back windshield

SUBZ FOR DA KNOCK BOI.

***fuller083*** · 12-31-2006, 03:27 PM

I got this for christmas:

I like it, except for the wing... Especially because it's the color of my REAL si..

Tybeedon · 12-31-2006, 05:35 PM

One reason is that really nice model cars are expensive as hell! The market for models that cost mucho dinero is very small. Now these aren't kits (although kits might be in here somewhere... I haven't checked):

http://www.mintmodels.com/index.asp?...S&Category=270

You can also see some expensive Ferrari models in different scales by Googling "SpeedGear."

I know this doesn't fully answer your question, but thought it worthwhile to at least post this.

BLU BY U · 12-31-2006, 06:09 PM

i dont mind, at least we even have toys of our cars. eventually there will be a model.

Reliant K20Z3 · 01-02-2007, 12:57 AM

I bet those wheels on the Road Ripper Si weigh at least 5 grams a piece. Too heavy for my blood. I would def upgrade to some SSR comps, Volk TE37 or even just motegi traklites and save at least a good 500 mg a wheel. You know how much unsprung weight that would be??? Geez.

$4000 for a model diecast model. and if you buy one i bet you probably wipe with hundred dolla bills yo.

I like the transformer Si, aka Rumble. Just not that into toys these days except my actual Si, to spend $20 on it.

cny · 01-02-2007, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reliant K20Z3

$4000 for a model diecast model. and if you buy one i bet you probably wipe with hundred dolla bills yo.

This isnt bad for $80 though.

Ep3racer954 · 01-02-2007, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cny

This isnt bad for $80 though.

NSX-R!!!! DROOOOOLLL!!!!!!

CHRIS · 01-02-2007, 11:26 AM

HA a RWD civic

Driving91LX · 01-02-2007, 11:35 AM

I found this in my son's car collection a couple years ago. I was not there at the time of purchase, he just picked it out himself...

***Celcius*** · 01-02-2007, 03:06 PM

They're toys designed for kids, what do you expect? They have to be colorful and attractive to stand out among the billions of other toy cars.

Pdl2thmdl · 01-02-2007, 03:12 PM

AutoArt makes some pretty cool ones. Cost is $60-80 on ebay I think. Their race versions are sweet.

http://www.autoartmodels.com/pages/1_18/18index.htm
http://www.automodels-indonesia.com/...art/80178a.jpg

Reliant K20Z3 · 01-02-2007, 09:21 PM

that takata dome is purty. me likes on Forza.

FG Two · 01-03-2007, 12:08 AM

i like these models but i would like to see one that you have to put together. i had one of my old car and i modified it to look like my actualy car. it took 3 kits to make and a lot of custom work.

06CivEXJon · 01-03-2007, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHRIS

HA a RWD civic

Haha thats what i was going to say! "press the button and the rear wheels spin" ignorant mattel inc.

12-31-2006, 02:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
FG Two Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 107 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Why can't they make nice models? Model cars that is... I found these at a local k-mart and walmart. Honda will let toy companies make these ridiculous things but there is not one real model kit out. The hot-wheels cars are alright but I want to build one. lambo doors with a sticker for an interior smaller version. you push one button on the top and the rear wheels spin

12-31-2006, 05:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tybeedon Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 190 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nice Model Cars? One reason is that really nice model cars are expensive as hell! The market for models that cost mucho dinero is very small. Now these aren't kits (although kits might be in here somewhere... I haven't checked): http://www.mintmodels.com/index.asp?...S&Category=270 You can also see some expensive Ferrari models in different scales by Googling "SpeedGear." I know this doesn't fully answer your question, but thought it worthwhile to at least post this.

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*Celcius* www.yospeed.com Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Age: 23 Posts: 4,451 David Yonehara iTrader: 17 / 100%	They're toys designed for kids, what do you expect? They have to be colorful and attractive to stand out among the billions of other toy cars. __________________

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*fuller083* VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valdosta, Ga Age: 25 Posts: 457 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	I got this for christmas: I like it, except for the wing... Especially because it's the color of my REAL si..

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BLU BY U Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 24 Posts: 7,571 iTrader: 2 / 100%	i dont mind, at least we even have toys of our cars. eventually there will be a model.

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Reliant K20Z3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 405 iTrader: 4 / 100%	I bet those wheels on the Road Ripper Si weigh at least 5 grams a piece. Too heavy for my blood. I would def upgrade to some SSR comps, Volk TE37 or even just motegi traklites and save at least a good 500 mg a wheel. You know how much unsprung weight that would be??? Geez. $4000 for a model diecast model. and if you buy one i bet you probably wipe with hundred dolla bills yo. I like the transformer Si, aka Rumble. Just not that into toys these days except my actual Si, to spend $20 on it.

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CHRIS Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Big Apple Age: 23 Posts: 5,361 iTrader: 0 / 0%	HA a RWD civic

01-02-2007, 11:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
Driving91LX Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Temple, TX Age: 39 Posts: 967 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I found this in my son's car collection a couple years ago. I was not there at the time of purchase, he just picked it out himself...

01-02-2007, 03:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
Pdl2thmdl Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Age: 24 Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 / 0%	AutoArt makes some pretty cool ones. Cost is $60-80 on ebay I think. Their race versions are sweet. http://www.autoartmodels.com/pages/1_18/18index.htm http://www.automodels-indonesia.com/...art/80178a.jpg

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Reliant K20Z3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 405 iTrader: 4 / 100%	that takata dome is purty. me likes on Forza.

01-03-2007, 12:08 AM	#17 (permalink)
FG Two Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 107 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i like these models but i would like to see one that you have to put together. i had one of my old car and i modified it to look like my actualy car. it took 3 kits to make and a lot of custom work.