BTCC Models

[Iain]

Found a model with an identity crisis..... :s

Norev 1:43 BTCC Chevrolet lacetti code 3 | eBay UK (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Norev-1-43-BTCC-Chevrolet-lacetti-code-3-/170660807765?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_Dieca stVehicles_JN&hash=item27bc2d4455)

[JasonPotato]

Both the ones he's selling are wrong ;)

[vx1054]

Both the ones he's selling are wrong ;)

Most of the 1992 BMW Conversions are, should be 3 door not 5.

[daz90]

I once got carried away with a 1992 Rob Gravit Sierra cosworth....... He actually used the Saphire version of the Sierra that year, but i was so proud of my 'fake' cosworth i never realised untill someone else pointed it out to me on either this forum or a similar one. I dont remember how much i paid for it, but i dont think it was silly money, i might have got it cheap because it was indeed a fake. I still have it though, and the proper motorpro Saphire car too.

Basicly its easy to just bid on something without thinking about it too much, and along the way there will be one or two buys a collecter makes that in hindsight might not make much sense to him!

I actually like that John Cleland Chevy! if only i could bid!

[11benbay]

Haha I bought this. I had to refund it though. When i received it the wheel was hanging off and glue all over the inside of the wheel well. The guy tried to hide it in the picture. If anyone out there is looking to sale there racing replica cavaliers let me know,.
Has ebay gone totally mad???

JOHN CLELAND VAUXHALL CAVALIER 1:43 TOURING CAR -RARE- on eBay (end time 11-Jun-11 20:29:37 BST) (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190541499315&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

[PDS]

If anyone out there is looking to sale there racing replica cavaliers let me know,.
Why? What are you offering??

[JasonPotato]

You can have mine for £160. Its mint condition in box. I wouldn't be able to say no at that price...

DSC00919 | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50994422@N06/5588832478/in/set-72157626425742520)

[daz90]

Ah, if its a bidding war you want then you can have all five of my Cavaliers, 1993 John Cleland, 1994 John Cleland, 1994 Jeff Allam ( a mint conversion job) and the 1994 Nigel Smith Cavalier, these are all fully boxed and are mint, cardboard sleeves too. I also have a 1993 David Leslie Cavalier, Ecurie Ecosse Cavalier, this is not in the original racing replica's box though, however i do have it mounted in a different perspex case, similar in style to the norm, no cardboard sleeve though for this one.

I would take £500 going on prices quoted above ;) :D

(if only!!!!!!)

[JasonPotato]

Especially as i only payed £40 for it a year ago ;) I'm really collecting and not intending to sell any but at these crazy prices it does make you wonder.

[KILOHMUNNS]

Hmm, I wonder how much my Racing Replicas could go for??

With the usual ones (93 Cleland, 94 Cleland, 94 Leslie, 94 Nuttall and 94 Smith)
The conversions (91 Cleland, 92 Cleland, 92 Allam, 92 Leslie, 2 x 93 Ashley and 94 Cleland World Cup)
Could also include the Formule as well (94 Allam, 95 Cleland, 95 Thompson and 95 Briggs)

£2000 anyone????????

[JasonPotato]

I am looking for some Leslie/Neal Mazda Xedos 1993 decals, if anyone has any please PM me. Thanks.

[PDS]

Pretty much impossible to get the decals you list as David Leslie and Matt Neal raced the Mazda in 1994!

[JasonPotato]

Yes. Of course, thanks for pointing that out.

[miuqana]

PDS, you've a PM.

[vx1054]

Just spotted a couple of 1998 BTCC Audi A4 Conversions - Muller and Bintcliffe:

eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260825986470&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1156)

eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260825986884&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1156)

[PDS]

Now, come on fellars.. these prices are getting silly..

BTCC 1998 Audi A4 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260825986470&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

[JasonPotato]

If they want to pay that sort of money then go ahead, when it comes to sell them they won't be able to get there money back ;) Besides i already have 2 Audi dealer edition ready to convert and only got them for £20 each.

[m.lowe]

Anybody need rollcages for their conversions

[PDS]

Anybody need rollcages for their conversions
Built or kit form?

BTW. Out now.. Corgi Ford Merkur Sierra XR4Ti - 1985 British Touring Car Champion - Andy Rouse (http://www.corgi.co.uk/shop/968/ford-merkur-sierra-xr4ti--1985-british-touring-car-champion--andy-rouse-va12202/)

[miuqana]

Hi guys,

I want to ask you about any model cars of BTCC from late 80's or early 90's. I know there a quite few, like the Volvo Estate, Ford Mondeo, Renault Megane, and so on. I want to ask if there available some Cavaliers, Carinas, and M3 E30.

Best Regards,
João Anaquim

[JasonPotato]

Hi,

Most of the cars you can get but are hard to get hold of, the Volvo estates and Ford Mondeo's would be your best bet. A lot of the early 90s stuff is very rare and doesn't come up much, even then you will need a very deep wallet. There's a few Cavalier's up at the moment, i should know as i have put one up myself ;)

As for the late 80s stuff, some of the Rouse Sierra's you can buy from shops now.

Renault Megane in the BTCC? I must say i have never seen one of those before. Only Renault cars i remember are the 19 and laguna.

[m.lowe]

Built or kit form?

BTW. Out now.. Corgi Ford Merkur Sierra XR4Ti - 1985 British Touring Car Champion - Andy Rouse (http://www.corgi.co.uk/shop/968/ford-merkur-sierra-xr4ti--1985-british-touring-car-champion--andy-rouse-va12202/)

Ready to fit but still in the plastic frame

[PDS]

just sent you a PM..

[m.lowe]

Replied PDS

[11benbay]

I ended up winning that muller audi and I just got all 5 of the racing replicas BTCC Cavaliers and 2 from french touring and the jap reid cavalier for less than £100 on another ebay. WIN

[11benbay]

If they want to pay that sort of money then go ahead, when it comes to sell them they won't be able to get there money back ;) Besides i already have 2 Audi dealer edition ready to convert and only got them for £20 each.

HAHA I can easily make it back iv'e been buying cheap and selling at over triple for months now

[JasonPotato]

When i said that i was referring to the people who were paying over £100 for a model. Good luck, the prices won't stay at these high prices. As you said RR Cavaliers are going for £40 again compared to the hundreds they were going for not too long ago.

[miuqana]

Hi,

Most of the cars you can get but are hard to get hold of, the Volvo estates and Ford Mondeo's would be your best bet. A lot of the early 90s stuff is very rare and doesn't come up much, even then you will need a very deep wallet. There's a few Cavalier's up at the moment, i should know as i have put one up myself ;)

As for the late 80s stuff, some of the Rouse Sierra's you can buy from shops now.

Renault Megane in the BTCC? I must say i have never seen one of those before. Only Renault cars i remember are the 19 and laguna.

Thank you for the imformation. It was my error, I was obviously talking about the Lagunas.

[daz90]

Does anyone have the Ford Merkuer (sierra xr4i) and if so what do you think of the model? i dont have one, my collecting is very much on hold because my eBay account wont work for me here in Romania, but i am tempted to get a friend to buy one on my behalf and send it over.

I still keep an eye out, and a watchfull eye on the BTCC listings on eBay, the prices seemed high untill very recently, but the market seems flooded again with Onyx made models so prices are dropping a little, even the Cavaliers have popped up in numbers recently. I look forward to seeing my collection again when i come back to England for a long weekend next spring, i want to reunite myself with it, but my wife is insisting that out son can play with them as toys, this is not happening, so my collection will reside in England for now untill i can build a safe room at home here lol...

[KILOHMUNNS]

The Rouse Sierra is OK but the term 'you get what you pay for' rings true with this model and I don't think it's right either as the ICS decal on the front was surrounding by white in all the photos i've seen of the car.

When you come back you will need to show your wife that it clearly states 'not for under 14's' on the boxes of the models, so clearly NOT to be played with!

I'll have to post my last 5 models that have been added to the collection.

[KILOHMUNNS]

As I've not been able to go to any meetings this year and the weather hasn't been that great I thought I'd continue with the model collection. Another 5 to add to the collection (including 2 winners).

1958 winning Austin A105 Westminster of Jack Sears (converted Lansdown model)

1958 BTCC - 102 - Austin - Sears | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28372122@N05/6113529041/in/set-72157607220392687)

1985 winning Ford Sierra XR4Ti of Andy Rouse

1985 BTCC - 1 - Ford - Rouse | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28372122@N05/6113525117/in/set-72157607220392687)

1995 Peugeot 405 of Simon Harrison (Formule kit)

1995 BTCC - 18 - Peugeot - Harrison | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28372122@N05/6114071812/in/set-72157607220392687)

1998 Vauxhall Vectra of Figueiredo (Converted ONYX)

1998 BTCC - 99 - Vauxhall - Figueiredo | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28372122@N05/6113523195/in/set-72157607220392687)

2007 Vauxhall Vectra of Tom Chilton (Converted Oxford Diecast)

2007 BTCC - 7 - Vauxhall - Chilton | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28372122@N05/6113521405/in/set-72157607220392687)

That's it for now, not sure which car to do next.

[Iain]

There seems to be a lot of Onyx models on eBay at the moment. Every time I go to list some of mine, more of them appear! So I'm holding off until they're not there. Pointless listing them at the same time.

[PaulG]

Here are a couple of pictures of a project that I have just finished of a model that has never been made before, a 1983 Alfa Romeo GTV6 as driven by Andy Rouse to winhttp://ar2 the BTCC Championship

[PaulG]

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[PaulG]

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[PaulG]

Andy Rouse Alfa Romeo

[PaulG]

Andy Rouse BTCC Alfa Romeo

[PaulG]

Andy Rouse BTCC Alfa Romeo

Finally loaded the pictures. I have some decal sheets available if anyone wants to make this model or I can build it for you please PM me for a price

[Iain]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/btcc-cavalier-racing-replicas-not-minichamps-leslie-nutthall-/230686338609?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_Dieca stVehicles_JN&hash=item35b5fa2e31

Seriously?! What an insane starting price.

[JasonPotato]

You would think he would include special delivery for free lol

[m.lowe]

Anyone making the Insiginia?

[KILOHMUNNS]

Added this to my collection today

2007 BTCC - 88 - Vauxhall - Menu | Flickr*: partage de photos*! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28372122@N05/6287104138/)

2007 Menu Vectra

[m.lowe]

I have this forsale at £20 if anyone interested
postage included, if not sold i'm gonna fleabay it
http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/3008/ebay8.jpg

[JasonPotato]

I am after a 1994 Nissan Primera base model by BBR.

If anyone has one to offer please pm me, thanks.

[PDS]

btcc cavalier racing replicas not minichamps leslie nutthall | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/btcc-cavalier-racing-replicas-not-minichamps-leslie-nutthall-/230686338609?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_Dieca stVehicles_JN&hash=item35b5fa2e31)

Seriously?! What an insane starting price.
I see it finally went for £99????


Anyone making the Insiginia?

Whoever does, will also provide the MG!


Added this to my collection today

2007 BTCC - 88 - Vauxhall - Menu | Flickr*: partage de photos*! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28372122@N05/6287104138/)

2007 Menu Vectra
That race number plate looks MASSIVE!!!

[JasonPotato]

Dragging up the RR Cavaliers again i just got a 1994 Cleland Cavalier for 20EUR which is around £16-17. Thought it would pay off to wait a while ;-)

Have just been looking at the 1/18 1994 Rydell Volvo estate which has been confirmed by Autoart but does anyone have a date for this?

[KILOHMUNNS]

As this thread has come back I thought I'd update my collection with my latest additions

1959 BTCC - 117 - Ford - Uren | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28372122@N05/6660423471/in/photostream/)

1961 BTCC - 97 - Ford - Haynes | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28372122@N05/6660428363/in/photostream/)

1965 BTCC - 61 - Austin - Taylor | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28372122@N05/6660425869/in/photostream/)

1980 BTCC - 61 - Ford - Curnow | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28372122@N05/6843250159/in/photostream/)

1993 BTCC - 14 - Peugeot - Flux | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28372122@N05/6660420901/in/photostream/)

2010 BTCC - 888 - Vauxhall - Giovanardi | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28372122@N05/6843251919/in/photostream)

thanks for looking

[daz90]

I am missing my collection now, cant wait untill i can reunite myself with it again. I live in Romania, my collection is back in England, i have not added a new model in over a year now, i still look on eBay and dream of the day i can again though.

JasonPotato, interesting little fact for you, (you might be aware of this anyway, apologies if you are) the 1994 Renault Lagunas of Tim Harvey and Alain Menu came with two different versions of the model by Vitesse, the two you have in your collection are pre rule changes, they also did a version of the laguna sporting front and rear spoilers.

In the 1994 btcc, Alfa came along with the 155 and won everything to begin with, Vauxhall and Renault complained about the Alfa's front and rear spoilers, the governing body changed the rules slightly and allowed the teams to add small spoilers to there cars too, Vitesse then made the two different versions of the Laguna, pre and post rule change, i have all four of the Laguna's from 1994, just to cover myself :)

Anyway, i shall go back to dreaming again now, now i have bored you all with this ;)

[BDunnell]

In the 1994 btcc, Alfa came along with the 155 and won everything to begin with, Vauxhall and Renault complained about the Alfa's front and rear spoilers, the governing body changed the rules slightly and allowed the teams to add small spoilers to there cars too, Vitesse then made the two different versions of the Laguna, pre and post rule change, i have all four of the Laguna's from 1994, just to cover myself :)

Somewhat off-topic, I know, but wasn't it the case that Renault intended the car to have spoilers from the start of the season, but made some mistake in the homologation process and had to begin the year without?

[JasonPotato]

Good job in pointing that out but i was aware of this when i first began collecting these as they were one of the first models i got hold of. At the time i was really puzzled why there were a few variations of the same model. I had 3 of them but 2 were the same and i ended up selling one a few years back. I was intending just to have the two with spoilers but as you have probably seen i need the Tim Harvey one still. Both my versions are very poor anyway so i think it best just to replace them both when i come across them in good condition.

[daz90]

Somewhat off-topic, I know, but wasn't it the case that Renault intended the car to have spoilers from the start of the season, but made some mistake in the homologation process and had to begin the year without?

I dont know exactly, i just remember from my old 1994 btcc review video, where it says some teams were unhappy with the Alfa dominance and launched an appeal, it was lead by Vauxhall and Renault, Alfa were less than happy and refused to race at Brands (from what i can remember) they were then docked points, only for a counter appeal to succeed and all points re awarded, then both Renault and BMW gave there respective cars new spoilers. Not that it mattered all that much anyway as Alfa still ran away with the title anyway.

[BDunnell]

I dont know exactly, i just remember from my old 1994 btcc review video, where it says some teams were unhappy with the Alfa dominance and launched an appeal, it was lead by Vauxhall and Renault, Alfa were less than happy and refused to race at Brands (from what i can remember) they were then docked points, only for a counter appeal to succeed and all points re awarded, then both Renault and BMW gave there respective cars new spoilers.

It was Oulton where Alfa didn't race, in fact.

[mattie007]

There is a MG6 model being sold on eBay by MG themselves. Good basis for a BTCC conversion?

[PDS]

There is a MG6 model being sold on eBay by MG themselves. Good basis for a BTCC conversion?

Yes. But WHY 1/16th scale??

[JasonPotato]

1/16? lol why not just make 1/18.

[daz90]

It was Oulton where Alfa didn't race, in fact.

Oulten, as i said i couldn't remember very well, and my videos are all back home in England, not seen them in over a year now.

[KILOHMUNNS]

Bad luck on not winning this one JasonPotato

eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160744078936?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

But that price for an unmade kit

[JasonPotato]

Bad luck on not winning this one JasonPotato

eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160744078936?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

But that price for an unmade kit

I thought what i bid was a reasonable price but i was away when it run out so you can imagine my surprise when i saw that. I wouldn't even expect to pay half that for a fully made kit. Think you should stick your one up m8 ;)

[Stevieb123]

This is my first post, I have watched this thread with interest for a while but so far i haven't joined in, I am a keen BTCC model collector and would like a bit of info if possible, The Tim Harvey 94 Laguna with the rear spoiler i have never seen one, I have the 2 without spoilers and the Menu car with the spoiler, Is there a model number for the Harvey car with spoiler or is it a special Renault dealer model ?.
I am also trying to find Formule Kits, I have had a bit of sucess but the 2 lists i have contradict each other on some of the numbers, Does anyone have a list that has been confirmed please, I'd be happy with just finding decals for Formule kits if anyone knows where i could try to find any especially the Toyota Carina 93 Hoy/Bailey Omega car, I'd been happy just to see a scan of the decals just to keep me going while looking for a real copy, I know they are very hard to find but i would be very gratefull if anyone could point me in the right direction

Many thanks

Steve

[JasonPotato]

Welcome. I don't have the Harvey Laguna with a spoiler so i can't help you with that aspect but i believe they have the same model numbers because my Menu Laguna (with spoiler) is L069B and my Harvey (without spoiler) is L069A so i'm guessing that the opposites would have the same model numbers. Please correct me if i'm wrong.

No idea where you can find formule kits except on ebay but i don't remember seeing a Carina E model in the last 2 years. I believe they were made but extremely hard to get of. I am aware of this model LINK (http://www.modelcar43.ch/seiten/toyota.html) (top left) which seems to be a good base model but again i have never seen one nor do i know who its made by.

[PDS]

I love the price that some of these models are going for...

eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/260963204765?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649)

[PDS]

No idea where you can find formule kits except on ebay but i don't remember seeing a Carina E model in the last 2 years. I believe they were made but extremely hard to get of. I am aware of this model LINK (http://www.modelcar43.ch/seiten/toyota.html) (top left) which seems to be a good base model but again i have never seen one nor do i know who its made by.

If you check the price of this model, it will cost you £154!

[KILOHMUNNS]

You can also buy the kit direct from Me-Mod but that will cost you about £60 in kit form.

[Stevieb123]

Thanks for your reply, I think you are right with the Menu Laguna (with spoiler) being L069B and the Harvey (without spoiler) being L069A, Most of my collection is in boxes in the loft but from memory the Menu Laguna without spoiler was a Renault dealer model and came in a purple and yellow box, I assume that the Harvey model with spoiler is a dealer model if it exists, I did buy a spare Menu car and was hoping to swap the windows, doors and bonnet but none of the side decals lined up so i think i'll have to try and reproduce and replace the door numbers and drivers name somehow.
I have seen the Carina in your link for sale somewhere in kit form, I have managed to find 3 Spa 94 Carina's and i have the Hoy/Bailey 94 Carina so i have base models but i'm looking for decals to convert the models i already have, One of the lists i have mentions the 93 Omega Carina and also the Kaye/Verdon-Roe Enny Carina's but i have never seen them so wouldn't know if they exist, However going through either old Autosports or Touring Car World mags i remember seeing an advert from either Trax, Touring Car Models or Grand Prix Models that they would soon be available so they might exist or might have been scrapped the same as the 99 Vectra's.
I'm also looking for the Peugeot 405's, I believe a few companies produced a version of the 405 (Gamma, Provence Moulage and Altaya) so again the base model shouldn't be too difficult to find just the decals, I have the Flux decals but have drawn a blank on the others.

[PDS]

You can also buy the kit direct from Me-Mod but that will cost you about £60 in kit form.

Which is also overpriced!

[JasonPotato]

I wish i could spend that much on 1 model but sadly my pockets aren't that deep.

If i was to ever get the Carina's i would definitely buy the ME-MOD one as the Formule just don't look right to me.

No idea where to find decals i'm afraid except on some of the early 90s beamers. My Pug 405 is formule which you can see in my btcc collection and in my opinion is far superior to any other models out there. The model i'm most after are the late 90s mondeos so i can try and complete my 1998 grid but i'm not sure if anyone has them.

I am in the process of converting 3 models but just waiting for the weather to get a little warmer so i can start spraying them, trying to get a few of the Beamers done; BBR 1995 brabham 318is, Baymo 1995 Soper world cup 318is and a Provence moulage 1994 Xedos Neal or Leslie, not decided yet ;)

[JasonPotato]

Just had a look through my decals and i have 2 sets of Brabham/Cecotto 1995 BMW 318is. Will ebay the second set once i have made the model so if i make a mistake it wouldn't be a problem.

[PDS]

Just sent you a PM.

[m.lowe]

As some of you know I do Code 3 rally stuff, but the touring cars I would love to make seeing what PDS makes I will leave it for a good while, but I would be interested if anyone makes BTCC Code 3 stuff from this year

[JasonPotato]

Going to be listing both my 1996 Audi's in the near future but before i do if anyone is interested feel free to send me a pm. Pictures can be found in the link on my sig.

[PDS]

What your two conversions with the wrong decals used???

[JasonPotato]

Wrong decals??? Maybe you need to compare them to the real thing, only thing wrong is the 'racing with catalysts' window sticker on Bintcliffe's car.

[PDS]

The race number decals used are the wrong ones! There were two versions in the kit the original with the thick red outline AND the proper ones with the correct thin red outline... Check them if you want!

96-biela.jpg | PSP Images (http://psp-images.photoshelter.com/gallery-image/Archive-BTCC-Images/G00000HMI_11c99Q/I0000FCs2PscWtb4)

Compare that against your model..

[JasonPotato]

That all lol you don't have to bid :p

[poulsonabean]

lol dont argue with PDS about decals being wrong/right. he has the keenest eye for detail I know of! He is right about the race number plates being wrong, there are indeed both sets on the BBR decal sheets.

Did you scratch off the original Window names on the Biela model? Might just be the light in the picture but the window looks scratched under the name. Might be interested in the model if its not scratched

[JasonPotato]

argue? hmmm if you say so. Friendly banter i would call it. I never said he was wrong plus i wasn't the one who made them, that would be someone on this forum ;) . Yes they are faint scratch marks.

[JasonPotato]

Mazda Xedos BTCC | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50994422@N06/6836249868/in/photostream)

Can anyone help?

[m.lowe]

touring car transkits ie cage, seat, rear spoiler and wheels forsale soon

[KILOHMUNNS]

Might be interested, like to see what you've got (a 2005 Integra wing would be good!)

I've done 4 more models that all cost under £10 to do.

1965 Vitafoam Mini Cooper driven by Ratcliffe

1965 BTCC - 67 - Austin - Ratcliffe | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28372122@N05/6899518076/in/photostream)

1968 Alan Mann Racing Ford Escort driven by Clark

1968 BTCC - 34 - Ford - Clark | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28372122@N05/6899519136/in/photostream/)

1968 Cooper Car Co Mini Cooper driven by Neal

1968 BTCC - 12 - Austin - Neal | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28372122@N05/6899520266/in/photostream/)

1967 AFN Porsche 911 driven by Vic Elford

1967 BTCC - 38 - Porsche - Elford | Flickr - Photo Sharing! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28372122@N05/6948405812/in/photostream/)

Thanks

[KILOHMUNNS]

I wasn't expecting this announcement from Corgi.

Corgi Diecast Models - Vauxhall Cavalier Mk3 GSI 1992, 2.0-litre super-touring, John Cleland (http://www.corgi.co.uk/shop/vanguards/motorsport/va13101-vauxhall-cavalier-mk3-gsi-1992-20-litre-super-touring-john-cleland/)

[JasonPotato]

Great spot and a nice price, just a shame you cant preorder. Hopefully it will look better then the RR Cavaliers. If so might be an idea to buy a few to convert.

[Alfa Fan]

Great spot and a nice price, just a shame you cant preorder. Hopefully it will look better then the RR Cavaliers. If so might be an idea to buy a few to convert.

Touring - BTCC - Vauxhall Cavalier MK3 GSi - BTCC 1992 - TRAX MOTORSPORTS MARKETING - Motorsport Model Specialist - Minichamps, Spark Model, IXO, Trofeu, Redline, Bizarre, Tameo, HPI, Kyosho, Mattel, and many more... (http://www.trax-models.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=9824)

Available to pre-order for £22 here. Seems a reasonable price, I've got one reserved.

[[Sorry about the spammy link, I didn't post it like that, it seems to be what this forum does automatically to URLs...]]

[JasonPotato]

Thankyou sir. I put down 2 so i can convert the other to the Allam sister car.

[kmchow]

Are there some inexpensive model shops in "central" London that carry ST and DTM models? I know there's Die Cast Model Cars and Plastic Model Car Kits from Grand Prix Models (http://www.grandprixmodels.com/), but they're pretty far away from London.

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[JasonPotato]

I am currently looking for some 1998 Audi decals and a Tommy Rustad Laguna from 1998 if anyone has these to offer.

[#1jamesnashfan]

Hi
Is someone able to make me a James nash vauxhall.
Would would be the cost to make and send to Australia.
Thank you

[vx1054]

Just seen in Diecast Legends magazine from Sun Star in 1:18 scale:

Chris Hodgetts 1984 Ford Escort:
Sun Star 1:18 Ford Escort RS1600i - 1984 British Saloon Car Championship - #69 C. Hodgetts Diecast Model Touring Cars (http://www.grandprixlegends.com/diecast-legends/motorsport/touring-cars/ford-escort-rs1600i-1984-british-saloon-car-championship-69-c-hodgetts-1-18.html)

Alan Cunrow 1984 Ford Escort:
Sun Star 1:18 Ford Escort RS1600i - 1984 British Saloon Car Championship - #66 A. Curnow Diecast Model Touring Cars (http://www.grandprixlegends.com/diecast-legends/motorsport/touring-cars/ford-escort-rs1600i-1984-british-saloon-car-championship-66-a-curnow-1-18.html)

[JasonPotato]

Decent price for a 1/18 too. Shame i only collect from 1991>

[Alfa Fan]

Decent price for a 1/18 too. Shame i only collect from 1991>

If you change your mind... cheaper here £55/piece.
Touring - Other - Ford Escort RS1600i - BSCC 1984 - TRAX MOTORSPORTS MARKETING - Motorsport Model Specialist - Minichamps, Spark Model, IXO, Trofeu, Redline, Bizarre, Tameo, HPI, Kyosho, Mattel, and many more... (http://www.trax-models.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=10001)
Touring - Other - Ford Escort RS1600i - BSCC 1984 - TRAX MOTORSPORTS MARKETING - Motorsport Model Specialist - Minichamps, Spark Model, IXO, Trofeu, Redline, Bizarre, Tameo, HPI, Kyosho, Mattel, and many more...

Oh how I wish this forum software didn't do that to URLs.. (http://www.trax-models.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=10002)

[GravettFan99]

How come nobody makes BTCC models bar Scalextric?

How come none are made in the US? ;(

[JasonPotato]

If you change your mind... cheaper here £55/piece.
Touring - Other - Ford Escort RS1600i - BSCC 1984 - TRAX MOTORSPORTS MARKETING - Motorsport Model Specialist - Minichamps, Spark Model, IXO, Trofeu, Redline, Bizarre, Tameo, HPI, Kyosho, Mattel, and many more... (http://www.trax-models.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=10001)
Touring - Other - Ford Escort RS1600i - BSCC 1984 - TRAX MOTORSPORTS MARKETING - Motorsport Model Specialist - Minichamps, Spark Model, IXO, Trofeu, Redline, Bizarre, Tameo, HPI, Kyosho, Mattel, and many more...

Oh how I wish this forum software didn't do that to URLs.. (http://www.trax-models.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=10002)

The only exception to that is the Minichamps Robb Gravett 1990 champion car which i have on preorder but i'm sure it'll be a while yet.

[JasonPotato]

Got some models i acquired as part of a bundle which i don't want so if anyone is interested please PM me. Thanks

1996 ONYX Vauxhall Vectra Cleland
1996 ONYX Vauxhall Vectra Thompson
1997 ONYX Vauxhall Vectra Cleland Livery1
1997 ONYX Vauxhall Vectra Cleland Livery2
1999 ONYX Vauxhall Vectra Blair
1999 ONYX Nissan Primera Neal
1999 ONYX Nissan Primera Leslie
1999 ONYX Honda Accord Brookes
1999 ONYX Honda Accord Cook

[#1JamesThompsonFan]

Look out for these guys!!! Website goes live this month

DS Models (http://www.dsmodelsonline.com)

[JasonPotato]

Cant edit my post! Anyway these are the ones left.

1996 ONYX Vauxhall Vectra Cleland
1996 ONYX Vauxhall Vectra Thompson
1997 ONYX Vauxhall Vectra Cleland Livery1
1997 ONYX Vauxhall Vectra Cleland Livery2
1999 ONYX Nissan Primera Neal
1999 ONYX Nissan Primera Leslie

[PDS]

Look out for these guys!!! Website goes live this month

DS Models (http://www.dsmodelsonline.com)

That looks stunning. Is that the only model they will be doing do you know?

[#1JamesThompsonFan]

Hi PDS,

From the email I received, it seems they are doing professional conversions of models already available from the top model manufacturers.

I did ask about ONeills Cruze, as they are doing Platos Cruze but they didnt say yes or no. However they did say that there is more than one model from BTCC.

I personally hope for a range of beemers

[PDS]

Beemers?? Not much range there?

The RAC cars have already been done. Just Motorbase and WSR worth doing..

[KILOHMUNNS]

Beemers?? Not much range there?

The RAC cars have already been done. Just Motorbase and WSR worth doing..

Just because you have 3 different seasons of RAC car doesn't mean the rest of us have!! :D


And the one they have done is a pre season press one and hasn't got the correct decals on it. ;)

[PDS]

Just because you have 3 different seasons of RAC car doesn't mean the rest of us have!! :D

You haven't got these Chris????



And the one they have done is a pre season press one and hasn't got the correct decals on it. ;)

This was the one I was talking about....

I have spoken to one of the guys behind this site, He won't tell me specifics but I get the impression they won't be doing the BMW's for a while at least.

[JasonPotato]

Almost all sold now, just 3 Vectras left.

I would also like the 08/09 RAC Beamers as much as the Plato car. I did send them an email a while back about availability and price but got nothing back.

[JasonPotato]

Got a couple of Volvo's for sale


1/43 ONYX VOLVO S40 RYDELL 1999 - £30 with box and certificate.
1/43 ONYX VOLVO S40 RYDELL 1997 - £25 box is slightly tatty.


or £50 for the 2. Postage not included.


Cheap for what they usually go for!


PM me if interested, thanks.

[PDS]

That looks stunning. Is that the only model they will be doing do you know?
They have a lot more listed now..

DS Models (http://www.dsmodelsonline.com)

[Alfa Fan]

Pretty nice line-up. Got to wonder about the legalities of this though? Hate to put a downer on it, but I just hope its all legit for their sake!

[JasonPotato]

Out of my price range. The plato model is the only one worth it's price tag as the donor car isn't cheap nor are the decals. £75 for a 2010 Gio car? You can pick up a donor car for less than £5 and a can of black gloss will set you back a few quid. so the decals and time are worth £65! Same with the 2008 Turner car really.

The other cars they have lined up on the other hand £75 is quite high but reasonable.

[Alfa Fan]

I think you underestimate the effort that goes into them. The Turner one is perhaps the worst deal as it's literally just changing a number and name, £50 for a £25-30 base model.

The 888 Vectra costs the most compared to its base price because of the amount of changes in comparison to the original Oxford diecast. I paid PDS to do one for me for a not dissimilar amount, and felt what I received in return was worth it!

[JasonPotato]

You can get a 2008 Plato base car for around £12-15!

Im sure the quality is very good but i would rather do the Gio 2010 myself at that price, like i said you could get the car and spray it for under a tenner and the decals wouldn't set you back £65 plus the £5 postage they charge. Not knocking there work at all but the price for that model should be lower in my own opinion.

[PDS]

You can get a 2008 Plato base car for around £12-15!

Im sure the quality is very good but i would rather do the Gio 2010 myself at that price, like i said you could get the car and spray it for under a tenner and the decals wouldn't set you back £65 plus the £5 postage they charge. Not knocking there work at all but the price for that model should be lower in my own opinion.

Yes but even the Plato decals are wrong!

Can I have a set of Giovanardi decals for 'under a tenner'?
If it was that simple everyone would be doing it!

[PDS]

I think you underestimate the effort that goes into them. The Turner one is perhaps the worst deal as it's literally just changing a number and name, £50 for a £25-30 base model. A bit more involved if you look closely.


The 888 Vectra costs the most compared to its base price because of the amount of changes in comparison to the original Oxford diecast. I paid PDS to do one for me for a not dissimilar amount, and felt what I received in return was worth it!
And have seen one of theirs and trust me it is lot better than the one you got from me.

I have one of their Cruzes, and I tell you, it's the best looking model I have in my collection.

[JasonPotato]

Yes but even the Plato decals are wrong!

Can I have a set of Giovanardi decals for 'under a tenner'?
If it was that simple everyone would be doing it!

I suggest you read my post again. I'm not sure what price you could get the decals for but it would be less than £65! Even if you couldn't get it up to the same standard as them you would be getting it for under half the price. Assuming the decals cost around £20.

[PDS]

I suggest you read my post again. I'm not sure what price you could get the decals for but it would be less than £65! Even if you couldn't get it up to the same standard as them you would be getting it for under half the price. Assuming the decals cost around £20.

If you really feel you are being ripped off, why not make one yourself?

I just find it pleasing that someone has actually made these models available irrespective of the price.

As I said, I have bought one, and with the growing price of models (I see the 2012 DTM BMW's from minichamps are listed at £59.99) I am more than happy with what I got for my money.

[KILOHMUNNS]

I agree with Peter that I think all the models are reasonably priced, initial thought is wow that price is big but actually it's not.

Matt, just think how much work you have put in making your recent models, manhours alone would be a high cost, yes the base model could be cheap but stripping is pain then the re building and printing decals with white or shiny silver as in the Uniq decals on the Gio car certainly in cheap.

I can't wait for my Plato car and wish I had a bit more money to order a couple more cars.

I wish people wouldn't put down this fledgling company who is actually making the cars we really WANT! As Peter has stated new 'off the shelf' models are being released at £50+ and some of these models are even correct, where as these cars are going to be correct plus being high quality and build with passion (after speaking to them) and a small premium to these off the shelf models. These people also need to make a profit so they can bring us other models we want.

Hats off to them in my option. Also just a side note, I asked for a company to quote on making some decals for me and they came back quoting £400 for the artwork and just 10 decal sheets (so that £40 per decal sheet)

[JasonPotato]

I put in a lot of man hours yes but model making is a hobby so i really don't mind how long it takes. I would rather do the Gio 2010 and Turner cars myself as i have previously explained why, these were the only 2 i thought overpriced.

Glad to see them doing all the Plato models ;) Wheres the Plato Lacetti? wink wink and the 2001 Astra he won his first title!

[Alfa Fan]

Has the site gone down for everyone else today too?

[PDS]

Has the site gone down for everyone else today too?

It's working for me.

In fact I have noticed they have put some new pictures of the Cruze on the site.

[Alfa Fan]

Just placed an order with them. Their site seems to be a bit broken, payment went through but my order is showing as "cancelled"

[KILOHMUNNS]

Just placed an order with them. Their site seems to be a bit broken, payment went through but my order is showing as "cancelled"

Mine did that as well, seems to be a glitch as they did get the order and it changed next day to processing.

[Iain]

Pretty nice line-up. Got to wonder about the legalities of this though? Hate to put a downer on it, but I just hope its all legit for their sake!

I suppose it's just like that rally model site that does the conversions? As long as the bodyshape is licenced, I doubt anyone would be bothered with them using their company logos for what is free advertising, as it's good quality by the looks of it.

I can understand why it's priced like it is. I've got a custom made 2010 WTCC eBay BMW and it's stunning. I'd hate to think how much work has gone into it. It says Decal Dynamics on the back of the plinth, anything to do with these people?

I'm very interested in the Cavalier models that are due. I presume they'd be conversions of the forthcoming Corgi car.

[JasonPotato]

My order is placed. I also got the 'Cancelled' status showing but within 30 minutes it changed to processing. Really looking forward to receiving it!

[vx1054]

I have just ordered the Plato Cruze, I see there is now a Signed Plato version too.

When I first looked I thought all the price's were too expensive, but now I am glad there are models being made, and I am looking forward to see what the Cavalier's look like complete (I imagine once the Vanguards/Corgi Cavalier is out?)

By the way JasonPotato I have a 2001 Plato Astra Coupe!

[PaulG]

I have just received my 2010 Plato Cruze after ordering it on Monday so pretty quick delivery and the model is excellant, the decals are great quality and it is fairly priced. As some of you know I have made some models before, the Vauxhall Astra 2001/02 , Honda Integra 2005/06 and Alfa Romeo 1983 and I have to say I could not have made a better model so well done DS models I hope they are successful and produce plenty more models in the future

[KILOHMUNNS]

Got mine today as well, very happy with it.

Here are some pics so you can judge for yourself.

Plato 2010 Cruze - a set on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28372122@N05/sets/72157631469989206/)

enjoy

[#1JamesThompsonFan]

Hi guys!

This is a messsage to say that I would love for you all to have a look at my new website and join my forum.

BTCC Diecast Models Homepage (http://www.btccdiecastmodels.com)

It is still a work in progress, models are being added all the time. The website is for reference purposes only and cars will only be added when I have the time to add them. To see how it will look when finished, have a look at 1998 season.

Please join the forum and contribute to help build knowledge on how models are made etc. Lots of other things to discuss too!

[Alfa Fan]

Got my Cruze today, looks superb! Number 8 of 25, so if they are selling sequentially, a third of the run gone already. Turner SEAT came as well, looks very smart, but given the limited changes from the existing one, to be expected. Really looking forward to whatever they release next!

[JasonPotato]

Not sure how yours can be number 8 when mine is!

[Alfa Fan]

Not sure how yours can be number 8 when mine is!

Actually, it's 6 on a closer inspection. The font they use makes it look like an 8. Only if you look very, very closely can you tell the difference.

[vx1054]

I have finally been motivated to complete some more conversions.

The next one I am going to attempt is the 1991 Tim Harvey Labatts BMW E30.

Does anyone know what the correct paint is to use for the car, and what wheels are best for it?

I am using an IXO Racing E30 for the conversion which has the BBS Wire Wheels currently.

[JasonPotato]

lol Glad theres not 2 8s ;)

I may have found some alloys for that 1991 car, 4 euros for all 4 wheels with tyres but would need to be sprayed gold.

[Alfa Fan]

lol Glad theres not 2 8s ;)

I may have found some alloys for that 1991 car, 4 euros for all 4 wheels with tyres but would need to be sprayed gold.

Honestly I couldn't care less about limited editions or whatever. I'm not looking to ever sell them, so re-sale values are irrelevant.

[JasonPotato]

I don't care about the numbers either but i do care about whether they are limited edition. Much nicer to have a really rare model compared to an ONYX model from a run of 2500 for example.

[PDS]

I may have found some alloys for that 1991 car, 4 euros for all 4 wheels with tyres but would need to be sprayed gold.

Who makes them? You have to watch some wheel manufacturers, you dont get 4 wheels the same size in some sets?

[Alfa Fan]

I don't care about the numbers either but i do care about whether they are limited edition. Much nicer to have a really rare model compared to an ONYX model from a run of 2500 for example.

I'd rather everyone who wanted one was able to get one.

[JasonPotato]

Starter 43 they are called. I thought they were very cheap so instead went for some more expensive but more accurate wheels for my 1992 BMW's. £12 a set! Hopefully they will be well worth it.

[PDS]

Starter 43 they are called. I thought they were very cheap so instead went for some more expensive but more accurate wheels for my 1992 BMW's. £12 a set! Hopefully they will be well worth it.

STARTER43?? That's a new one on me. I've heard of SCALA43 and SPRINT43. There is also a RACING43.

Were did you find these STARTER43 wheels can I ask?

[JasonPotato]

Sorry they are called startupmodels, they have a catalog of wheels (about 20 or so) 1 euro a wheel and tyres are 0.50 euros lol

Don't expect quality.

[PDS]

Sorry they are called startupmodels, they have a catalog of wheels (about 20 or so) 1 euro a wheel and tyres are 0.50 euros lol

Don't expect quality.

Do you have a web address? When I put in startupmodels in google it comes up with something different!

[JasonPotato]

Yeh you get something much better :P

[vx1054]

My Cruze came today, number 9!

http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg638/vx1054/BTCC/55263d34.jpg

[PDS]

My Cruze came today, number 9!

http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg638/vx1054/BTCC/55263d34.jpg

It clearly has a number 2 on the side...LOL!

Sorry, could'nt resist it!

I found out today who's got number 1! Jason Plato!

[Alfa Fan]

I found out today who's got number 1! Jason Plato!

Not overly surprising given they are getting him to sign some of them!

[m.lowe]

My Cruze came today, number 9!

http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg638/vx1054/BTCC/55263d34.jpg
Who did that for you?
I like it even with the Plato name lol

Edit seen who done it now

[m.lowe]

Pretty nice line-up. Got to wonder about the legalities of this though? Hate to put a downer on it, but I just hope its all legit for their sake!

Are you meaning royalties to teams?

I know what you mean as some will want a run of models from themselves for sponsors etc and a bit of money.

Regarding code 3 model prices I am a Rally Model builder and those prices quoted are quite reasonable.
Its not just a case of respraying and re decal.

Sometimes if you can buy a batch of base models for a good price then that is fine but there is the time taken to strip and hope you dont crack windows. buying what i get the Styprit wood and varnish remover to take the car back to metal
The cost of paint as rattle cans if you use them or airbrush, then if you need a special colour mixed thats not cheap.
cost of decals to have done with all the artwork and produced and how many sets you need. then depending on what detail you want to put in the model for the price you are going to charge is another thing.
I also have parts cast now in white metal such as dashboards to rhd which i make the master and get them cast and to pay for the moulds.

In the rally model world some people want to pay diecast prices for a converted to code 3 car. but if you are a true collector and you want the car you will get it unless you can't afford it but you will know yourself you won't moan about the price becaus thats what it is.
This isn't aimed at anyone on here its just what happens elsewhere.
I do have spares like seats, and belt decals and wheels fire extinguishers etc etc

The London Perfume Company sponser the young car racer Declan Jones and are offering two free tickets for the British Touring Car Championship this weekend! It's simple, just follow the link :) Free British Touring Car Championship tickets when you buy Diesel Only the Brave or Jean Paul Gaulti (http://www.thelondonperfumecompany.com/blog/september-2012/free-british-touring-car-championship-tickets-when.html)

The London Perfume Company sponser the young car racer Declan Jones and are offering two free tickets for the British Touring Car Championship this weekend! It's simple, just follow the link :) Free British Touring Car Championship tickets when you buy Diesel Only the Brave or Jean Paul Gaulti (http://www.thelondonperfumecompany.com/blog/september-2012/free-british-touring-car-championship-tickets-when.html)

[vx1054]

Vanguards 1989 Cleland Vauxhall Astra at last:

Corgi Diecast Models - Vauxhall Astra Mk2 GTE 16V 1989 RAC Esso British Touring Car Championship, John Cleland (http://www.corgi.co.uk/shop/corgi-direct/corgi-catalogue-january-june-2013/vanguards/va13202-vauxhall-astra-mk2-gte-16v-1989-rac-esso-british-touring-car-championship-john-cleland/)

[vx1054]

I have just seen that DS Models have some new decals on the site:

1998 Audi A4 Yvan Muller

1998 Renault Laguna Tommy Rustad

2009 Seat Leon Adam Jones (correct sponsor/number decals)

[JasonPotato]

Got a couple of 98 Volvo S40's for sale, pm me if interested.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8310/8070257784_64c44ea615_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50994422@N06/8070257784/)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8031/8070257504_57431565f1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50994422@N06/8070257504/)

[JasonPotato]

Heres a few models from 1992 i have made in the last few months.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8175/8070668513_11d56b31ef_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50994422@N06/8070668513/)

[JasonPotato]

2 Volvo's are now sold!

[LD1983]

2 Volvo's are now sold!

I wouldn't but these, they only cost him just over £10 each.

Check his ebay account before buying: petrolhead_matt

[JasonPotato]

lol so??????

I knew they were cheap, that's why i bought them to resell... Hardly a crime!

Please do check out my account.

The award for most silly comment goes to you, well done sir.

[Alfa Fan]

I do hope this thread is going to turn into members trying to flog their own models.

[KILOHMUNNS]

I wouldn't but these, they only cost him just over £10 each.

Check his ebay account before buying: petrolhead_matt

If you were the seller then I'm sorry you free agrieved but the first rule of ebay is NEVER sell when someone makes an offer as normally it's worth at lot more. If originally you/the seller was happy with the price then there shouldn't be any come back as it was a price that was deemed fair at the time.

And why shouldn't someone try and make a profit to help fund their passion/collection etc in a world where everything costs more. Your comments is like saying 'don't buy from a supermarket as they buy the things cheaper and sell them for more'!!

[KILOHMUNNS]

I do hope this thread is going to turn into members trying to flog their own models.

Is this a typo? or do you want want it to turn into a selling page?

I personally would rather it didn't and we had a seperate page for it.

[Alfa Fan]

Is this a typo? or do you want want it to turn into a selling page?

I personally would rather it didn't and we had a seperate page for it.

A typo indeed.

[JasonPotato]

Pointless comment by him to be honest seen as they were already sold. Doesn't matter if I paid £1 or £100, I can do what I like with them.

Figured this is the best place to try and advertise "btcc models". Granted not ideal to advertise loads but the odd 1 or 2, I see no problem.

Personally would like to see some more collections or new models being posted, get this thread back on track as its been kind of dead.

[PaulG]

Has anyone else seen that Trax are now advertising a Jason Plato 2010 Cruze on their website for £99.99 supposedly reduced from £119.99 and with the photos of the packaging it looks very much like the model from DS models for £75. There is no indication of the model maker either which is unusual

[Alfa Fan]

Has anyone else seen that Trax are now advertising a Jason Plato 2010 Cruze on their website for £99.99 supposedly reduced from £119.99 and with the photos of the packaging it looks very much like the model from DS models for £75. There is no indication of the model maker either which is unusual

Pretty sure it is the DS one. Trax can be pretty imaginative when it comes to RRPs... I imagine they've simply struck up a deal with DS to market their product (taking a cut in the process).

[PDS]

Finally! The Corgi BTCC Cavaliers are due out in January... Yipee!

I hope to get my hands on one later this week.

[PDS]

Got my hands on one of these Cavaliers today.

Overall, I'm a bit disappointed with it. With all the resources that Cargi have I am amazed the detail is not as good as it should be.

You decide.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c77/PeterStill/Cavalierside.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c77/PeterStill/Cavalierquarter.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c77/PeterStill/Cavalierrear.jpg

The side windows are massive, the ride height is too high, the wheels are too small, it has a standard road car exhaust and some of the decal are wrong!

[Alfa Fan]

Honestly, priced at £20, its exactly what I expected. It seems you get what you pay for. Oxford diecast at £10 a piece, lots of errors/inaccuracies. Spark/Minichamps at anything between £40-60 these days, you should expect a lot better.

[Alfa Fan]

Minichamps have announced they are doing the BMW M3 that Will Hoy won the 1991 BTCC with in 1:18 scale!

[PDS]

Minichamps have announced they are doing the BMW M3 that Will Hoy won the 1991 BTCC with in 1:18 scale!

Yep, just seen it.

Minichamps 1:18 BMW M3 - 1991 British Touring Car Championship - #11 W. Hoy Diecast Model Touring Cars (http://www.diecastlegends.com/minichamps-2013-new-announcements/bmw-m3-1991-british-touring-car-championship-11-w-hoy-1-18.html)

[JasonPotato]

Have just preordered it :P

Although considering we have been waiting for the Gravett 1990 Sierra Cosworth for over 3years don't expect it to be released anytime soon.

[PaulG]

I thought since there has been no activity in this section for a while I would put my wish list of BTCC models that I would like in my collection
and I would be interested in what models everybody else would like also. 1975 Triumph Dolomite Andy Rouse 1980 Mazda RX7 Win Percy 1982 Toyota Corolla Win Percy 1986 Toyota Corolla GT Chris Hodgetts 1987 Toyota Corolla GT Chris Hodgetts 1998 Ford Mondeo Nigel Mansell 2003 Vauxhall Astra Yvan Muller 2004 Vauxhall Astra James Thompson 2011 Honda Civic Matt Neal 2012 Honda Civic Gordon Shedden and any of the Seat's from the BTCC Legends race at Donington Park. I know there is a Vanguards model of the Dolomite but it's more like a road car than a race car.

[PDS]

I hear that DS Models are having problems at the moment with nothing new being announced? I understand one of the guys has been taken ill so production has slowed dramatically.. Hoping for some more news in July.

[Alfa Fan]

I dropped them an e-mail 9 days ago enquiring as to whether they were still active, didn't get any response.

[KILOHMUNNS]

They definitely are still active as they have just finished off a couple of models I ordered, should be being delivered later this week. They couldn't apologise enough for how long it took but given the circumstances it wasn't an issue.

[JasonPotato]

I would have asked for a discount :P

[m.lowe]

I will be doing a model prototype for someone of a Skoda Rapid but I need some decals making like the excellent Vauxhall ones I bought before but cannot remember the person i got them from.
also some sort of decal design too. The base models are on order, the cages are hear ready to make up and i will need to make wheel arches and such

[PDS]

New Cavalier announced by Corgi. The David Leslie Ecurie Ecosse 1993 car which actually looks better than the Cleland version they did.

http://www.corgi.co.uk/shop/corgi-direc ... -rac-btcc/ (http://www.corgi.co.uk/shop/corgi-direct/corgi-catalogue-january-june-2014/vanguards/va13105-vauxhall-cavalier-gsi-david-leslie-and-ecurie-ecosse-team-1993-auto-trader-rac-btcc/)

[Alfa Fan]

They also announced James Shead's VW Golf from the BTCC in 1988 as well. http://www.flickr.com/photos/richard_of ... 046843078/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/richard_of_leicester/6046843078/)

[JasonPotato]

Although the picture of the Golf makes it look like a matchbox car on the Corgi site.

[Alfa Fan]

They aren't all that much beyond that really. But, they are about half the price of the nearest competitor in 1:43s, and the only company doing BTCC cars lately, so I'm not complaining.

[JasonPotato]

Will be interesting to see what other Cavaliers they plan to make.

[AMD]

Aiden Moffat's Cruze :)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5335/10144416284_0ee5c6d45c_o.jpg

[JasonPotato]

Good job, have to say it looks really nice. Just a shame it's a model which doesn't have much 'appeal'. Not having the most amazing livery or driver/team. No disrespect to them :)

[AMD]

I like it :) and Aiden's not that bad, nearly beat the team i work for in the scottish Fiesta's although we managed to get the championship, he won 8 out of the last 9 races and his team gave me amazing access at the BTCC round.

I was one of the ones thier till 3 am watching and helping when i could when they were rebuilding the engine with matt brown from neil brown engineering, neil giddings, jake giddings and all the rest. :laugh: I only had about 2 hours sleep that night.

[PDS]

Unfortunate that it is a one race car..

Good looking model though.

[JasonPotato]

Letting go around 50 or so btcc diecast models, mainly Onyx. If interested please contact me via PM and i will send you the list.

[PaulG]

I see that Spark are making the Honda Civic WTCC model from last year, I wonder if anybody will make the decals to change it to the BTCC car. Please

[JasonPotato]

Wrong bodykit.

[Alfa Fan]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321430038764

Mat Jackson BMW 320SI from the 2008 BTCC for sale if anyone is interested.

[AndyJamesMac]

Hi All, New to the site and I must say what a fantastic read this thread has been!
I'm a massive fan of the BTCC. I have converted all my old VHS to DVD, seasons from the 80's and 90's!
I only have few cars in my 1:43 collection,
1990 Triplex Rover SD (J.Allam)
1991 Ford Sapphire (R.Gravett)
1997 Volvo (R.Rydell)

I was wondering if anyone on here still creates decals?
And if anyone is selling their models?

Andy