Rallye Racing Forum

Verfasst am: 10.04.2010, 13:15 Aufrufe: 1285

Hi I'm Horia from Romania.. I colect cars for 20 years... My recent pasion is to realize racing cars from different diecast models. I don't have a prefrence... here a 1:24 Ford Escort from Burago - a very old model....that I converted into the 1976 Monte - Roger Clark's Ford i can't upload the picture!!! why?

Verfasst am: 18.02.2010, 18:14 Aufrufe: 784

Hallo. Wie in der Überschrift schon steht, suche ich einen 1:18 Ford Escort WRC von der Firma UT Models. Es waren sogar mal einige "Fehlexemplare" im Umlauf mit blauen Farbspritzern auf der Motorhaube. Das wäre egal, wo finde ich sowas und zu welchen Preisen ? Danke schon mal für jede Hilfe ... Ciao, Micha

Verfasst am: 15.10.2007, 17:48 Aufrufe: 3639

CITROEN - XSARA WRC #20 J.Tuohino-M.Markkula Rally Finland (2006) iXO Models Product Code: RAM250 Scale: 1:43 FORD - FOCUS WRC #3 M.Grönholm Rally Monte-Carlo (2007) iXO Models Product Code: RAM281 Scale: 1:43 FORD - FOCUS WRC M.Grönholm Test Car (2006) iXO Models Product Code: RAM271 Scale: 1:43 PEUGEOT - 307 WRC #5 B.Thiry-R.Jamoul Rally Condroz (BELGIUM) (2006) iXO Models Product Code: RAM253 Scale: 1:43 SUB ...

Verfasst am: 12.10.2007, 20:50 Aufrufe: 3639

ALPINE-RENAULT - A310 #7 J-L.Thérier-M.Vial 3rd Tour de Corse (1974) iXO Models Product Code: RAC139 Scale: 1:43 CITROEN - C2 S1600 #54 (OMV) A.Burkart-T.Geilhausen Rally Germany (2006) iXO Models Product Code: RAM228 Scale: 1:43 CITROEN - XSARA WRC #19 X.Pons-C.Del Barrio Rally Acropolis (2005) iXO Models Product Code: RAM198 Scale: 1:43 CITROEN - XSARA WRC #2 C.Sainz-M.Marti Rally Turkey (2005) iXO Models Prod ...

Verfasst am: 09.03.2006, 15:34 Aufrufe: 1739

Hello: The english part of the forum must be only me Very nice collection you got there. You even have some models from portuguese drivers. It seems everybody has the Corolla WRC from Rui Madeira except me I see you have only modern rallyecars. Don't you like the older stuff? 60's/70's/80's, etc Best regards from Portugal: Pedro Oliveira

Verfasst am: 17.01.2006, 12:41 Aufrufe: 4038

Finally the collection was launched. A big disappointment. The detail is nothing like the Sainz Collection. It's the normal Altaya detail - black interiors, etc, etc. At least the models come with the full acrylic case. The list of models is interesting mainly for portuguese collectors and the offers are what I said in the first post. Here goes the full list: 1. FORD ESCORT RS1800 - JOAQUIM SANTOS / M. OLIVEIRA - 19 ...

Verfasst am: 10.01.2006, 13:18 Aufrufe: 4038

The 2nd will be one trailer and the 3rd some mechanics. But the 4th is the best. It seems they will give a diorama of one corner of the Arganil special stage. It really looks promissing. My only doubt is the detail of the models. They launched a preliminary collection a couple of months ago only in some parts of the country. Only came out the Escort MKII "Diabolique" and the Lancer Evo8 from Armindo Araujo. Both mode ...

Verfasst am: 05.01.2006, 12:35 Aufrufe: 1830

Hello! Here goes my list of rallye models with some new stuff I've recently got: Altaya/Ixo - Alfa Romeo TZ1 - Coupe des Alpes 1964 - J. Rolland - 10 euros Altaya/Ixo - Peugeot 205 T16 E2 - Winner 1000 Lakes 1986 - T. Salonen - 12 euros Altaya/Ixo - Renault 5 Maxi Turbo - Rallye Principe de Asturias 1986 - Carlos Sainz - 16 euros Altaya/Ixo - BMW M3 - Winner Tour de Corse 1987 - B. Beguin - 11 euros Altaya/Ixo ...

Verfasst am: 03.12.2005, 07:41 Aufrufe: 1076

Hi Pedro, i know the guy. I bought many models from him and had up to now no problems at all. But if i hear what you experienced with that guy, i´m getting very angry . Maybe it is because you are not german and cannot make him trouble at all. I hope some more people will read your story not to make any bussiness with that person anymore. I agree with you on the contact delay. He answers emails very late and som ...

Verfasst am: 02.12.2005, 16:58 Aufrufe: 1076

Hi guys: I would like to tell you all a bad situation that happened to me so it doesn’t happen to you. Has most of you know, besides being a collector, I also sell some models here in Portugal to support my collection. Last year I found a seller on Ebay that had some interesting models for my collection. The username is rallye43 and the webpage is www.rally43.com. The guy who always talked to me is called Ralf Dienb ...

Verfasst am: 06.10.2005, 11:30 Aufrufe: 951

Andre: Very interesting subject! I'm a big fan of Auto Art models. Even when they have some mistakes, usually I prefer them to Ixos because the molds are usually great. In this case, I never saw the AA in person but, from pics I've seen, it looks very good. The Ixo is quite good and much better than all the other (except the AA). If you get the AA version and if you have time, try making a review. It would be really ...

Verfasst am: 30.09.2005, 10:43 Aufrufe: 951

The rear wing changed from 2003 to 2004 and the older IXO models compared to the AA have the same nice wing. 2003: 2004:

Verfasst am: 30.09.2005, 08:29 Aufrufe: 951

In my opinion the Autoart and the IXO are the best models. On the first look i like the IXO more than the AA but i have to compare the models itself. Maybe i have one AA next week, due to ebay, than i can make a comparison of both models.

Verfasst am: 26.09.2005, 13:45 Aufrufe: 1336

I also save the boxes in case I get a better representation of the model in question. But that's not the point. I was talking about guys who don't buy certain models because of the looks of the box or because it's a special edition or not. It's different. Regards: Pedro Oliveira

Verfasst am: 25.09.2005, 19:23 Aufrufe: 1336

Models with original boxes can be reselled at a higher price, that is the reason I keep the boxes. I do not want to resell my models, but if a better one is announced I maybe will.

Verfasst am: 25.09.2005, 17:21 Aufrufe: 1336

Hehe, collecting Boxes is really strange... But he is not alone. In another Forum is a guy, who give s a lot of money for Models when they have a Socket wich say "Limited" "Pormo" etc. The same Model on a regular Socket costs 35.- Euros, he give over 100.- Euro for the same Model only with another Print on the Socket. Crazy.....

Verfasst am: 25.09.2005, 16:55 Aufrufe: 1336

Talking about the packing of some models, reminds me of some situations sometimes I get from time to time. As you and the rest of the guys who read my posts know, besides being a collector like all of you I also sell some models. Since I began selling models, I found all kind of collectors with all kind of different ideas regarding boxes and packaging. There are some that if the box has a little crack (even if it is ...

Verfasst am: 25.09.2005, 15:12 Aufrufe: 1336

Quote:ao25AC schrieb am 25.09.2005 15:07 Aren't the Vitesse models with driver and codriver? Your diorama is very nice, I like it. Thank you Andreas The model is from Minichamps, not Vitesse. I meant the base, where the model stands on, not the model car itself. Sorry for the missunderstanding.

Verfasst am: 25.09.2005, 15:07 Aufrufe: 1336

Aren't the Vitesse models with driver and codriver? Your diorama is very nice, I like it.

Verfasst am: 23.09.2005, 11:17 Aufrufe: 1108

Very nice!! One thing where die-cast models still need to improve is the details under the cars. Exaust systems, etc, etc. As we can see in this kit, the detail is quite good. 1/43 models are still too weak in this area. Regards: Pedro Oliveira

Verfasst am: 01.09.2005, 19:53 Aufrufe: 1108

Good luck with the project. I would really like to have the time, patience and specially the talent to assemble kits but I really don't. The best I'm able to do is to repair small defects the models sometimes bring. But only very easy stuff. I hope it comes out good. Regards: Pedro

Verfasst am: 30.08.2005, 19:53 Aufrufe: 1108

Here's my new project: Subaru Impreza WRC 2005 Rally Japan with photo-etched parts and drivers maybe. It's a moot question whether to use primer or not. Any experiences with primer and Tamiya colors? I have paintet my three previous models with Revell colors and without primer, but the result has not satisfied me, so i will switch to Tamiya paint.

Verfasst am: 23.08.2005, 19:15 Aufrufe: 1760

First of all thank you Pedro for the very nice comparison of those two models. I also have the Vitesse model, but the interior is not that bad. The model have seat belts and decals on the inside. So it´s not that bad in comparison to the IXO. Maybe different years of manufacturing. The two nice elephants on the back are missing on my IXO. I think it depends on the mood of the builder if he adds those tiny decals o ...

Verfasst am: 22.08.2005, 18:52 Aufrufe: 1760

The position of the lateral decals, is different on both models and much more accurate on the Ixo. The Ixo has a “Martini Racing” decal on the rear windows and the Vitesse hasn’t. In this case I can’t say which is more accurate because I don’t have a pic of the real car (from this rally) from behind. The decals on the doors simulating the opening system, look much better on the Ixo. Also, the Ixo has small decals for ...

Verfasst am: 22.08.2005, 18:50 Aufrufe: 1760

Hi guys: Here goes another review I just finished for another forum (Portuguese). This review is interesting because we can clearly see the evolution in models. The models are: Ixo – Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V Evo2 – Winner Monte Carlo 1992 – Didier Auriol Vitesse - Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V Evo2 – Winner Monte Carlo 1992 – Didier Auriol As probably you already know, the Ixo is a recent release. I sent an e ...

Verfasst am: 03.08.2005, 13:20 Aufrufe: 1760

Just received the new Deltas (all 4 versions)! Very nice models. Still, after looking carefully at them, I really believe that when Ixo really decides to launch these models as a "normal" release they will be improved. There are some small details missing. For instance the front wheels are correct in the Skid version. This new Ixo doesn't have those strange wheels. Still, very nice models. Let's wait and see what the ...

Verfasst am: 18.07.2005, 16:04 Aufrufe: 1830

Michael! You got an autograph from the driver. Real nice I've just updated the list of rallye models I have for sale. If anyone is interested in anything just tell me. Best regards from Portugal: Pedro Oliveira

Verfasst am: 11.07.2005, 17:13 Aufrufe: 1760

Hi Pedro, the models do have an ixo sign underneath.

Verfasst am: 09.07.2005, 20:24 Aufrufe: 1760

I´ve made some pics of the two models. Unfortunately i had to use a flash. In this case sorry for the medium quality. First: IXO SCR002 Lancia Delta Integrale - Winner Monte Carlo 1989 - M. Biasion/T. Siviero Very nice model with double tube exhaust! Wow! Detail as good as normal IXO models i think. There are some better but in any case better than Altaya. Fully Equippted interior with seat belts, s ...

Verfasst am: 09.07.2005, 12:48 Aufrufe: 1760

Andre! Are the models good? Are they full Ixos and not similar to Ixo Juniors or Altayas? How are the interiors? Detailed or like the Altayas? Regards: Pedro

Verfasst am: 08.07.2005, 21:23 Aufrufe: 1760

Hello Pedro, thank you for the pictures. I bought the first two, some days ago. If anyone is interested i will post some pictures of them tomorrow. Both are good and cheap models which outperform the elder Vitesse models in detail and decaling.

Verfasst am: 08.07.2005, 18:59 Aufrufe: 1760

Hi guys: Have you seen the new Deltas from Ixo on the Internet. There are 4 different models that were just released: SCR001 Lancia Delta HF Integrale - Winner Monte Carlo 1992 - D. Auriol/B. Occelli SCR002 Lancia Delta Integrale - Winner Monte Carlo 1989 - M. Biasion/T. Siviero SCR003 Lancia Delta HF 4WD TOTIP - Sanremo 1987 - A. Fiorio/L. Pirollo SCR004 Lancia Delta HF 4WD ESSO - Sanremo 1987 - F. Tabat ...

Verfasst am: 27.06.2005, 20:20 Aufrufe: 1249

Hi Andre: Regarding the ixo Juniors, I read on some place that Ixo will not produce this models in "full" Ixo. Obvisously they mean only that particular car of that rallye. Surely they will use the mold for many different models. I don't know if this is true but I read it somewhere and I think it is like this. Regarding Altaya, as far as I know it doesn't belong to Ixo. Altaya is a wll known multi-national. It's Alt ...

Verfasst am: 27.06.2005, 20:10 Aufrufe: 1249

Hi Pedro, thank you for the interesting information about the IXO Juniors. I think you are right. The quality is not as good as the "real" IXOs but good enough for the price. Do IXO sell this models also as "IXO" versions? And another question. Do the Altaya company belongs to IXO or is it only a reseller of IXO products?

Verfasst am: 27.06.2005, 16:31 Aufrufe: 1249

Believe me, it's the same as Altayas. Ixo finally saw they have market to sell these less detailed models. If you compare for instance the 1995 Subaru Impreza from Altaya with the Ixo Junior version you will see it's the same. I haven't yet seen any Ixo Junior. Still, I saw some on pics over the Internet and I already talked to some guys who got some and they agree with me. It's the same as Altayas. Regards: Pedro

Verfasst am: 27.06.2005, 14:20 Aufrufe: 1249

2005 13:20 Hi there: Ixo juniors have exactly the same detail has Altayas. Simply they come in the normal acrylic case. In these older models the difference is harder to find because these cars had less detail to reproduce. Mainly, they had less sponsors and the interiors of the cars were less complex. That's why older cars made by Altaya/ Ixo Junior are quite good and have few differences when compared with the ful ...

Verfasst am: 27.06.2005, 13:20 Aufrufe: 1249

Hi there: Ixo juniors have exactly the same detail has Altayas. Simply they come in the normal acrylic case. In these older models the difference is harder to find because these cars had less detail to reproduce. Mainly, they had less sponsors and the interiors of the cars were less complex. That's why older cars made by Altaya/ Ixo Junior are quite good and have few differences when compared with the full Ixo. Try ...

Verfasst am: 21.06.2005, 18:00 Aufrufe: 1325

My older Models of the 131 (1977 & 1978) from Trofeu also have the small Rearlights. So i think fiat changed the Lamps on the roadcar during 1980 (Facelift ?), and so they do it on the Rallye-Cars too.

Verfasst am: 21.06.2005, 16:18 Aufrufe: 1325

And some pics of the real car: This last one is from the 1981 Monte Carlo - just to see taht the Troféu configuration of the rear lights existed. Conclusion: for me the better model is the Troféu. The front lights look a lot better on the Troféu and even the proportions look better. The biggest question in these two models is really the rear lights which are completely different. I don’t have pics ...

Verfasst am: 21.06.2005, 16:12 Aufrufe: 1325

Finally I got the time and patience to finish the review I talked about in some of the last posts. So the car is: Fiat 131 Abarth – Winner Monte Carlo 1980 – Walter Rohrl. The models in question are the versions from Ixo and Troféu – the manufacturers that produce this car. Solido also makes the 131 Abarth but we can’t compare because it’s quite weak. Starting with the exterior: The first thing we can notice is the ...

Verfasst am: 20.06.2005, 12:00 Aufrufe: 1249

Hi Andre: Thanks for your words. Still, I'm not any kind of expert in models. It's simply my favourite hobby. I have the big advantage over most of the other collectors, of already have had tons of models. Hundreds of models have already passed in my hands so I have the change of learning a lot about it. Regarding the Evo6.5, I had some pics in my personal PC. It doesn't show the rear of the car but you will be able ...

Verfasst am: 20.06.2005, 11:14 Aufrufe: 1430

Surely, Minichamps didn't allow Minipartes to use their mold, so they had to go to Bburago. The mold is quite weak but still, the model is much better than the "normal" Bburago. Specially the interiors which are quite improved. I believe they will soon start using the Ixo mold which is quite good (better than the existing Minichamps mold) and the models will finally be quite good. Also, I really didn't knew that Mont ...

Verfasst am: 17.06.2005, 20:32 Aufrufe: 1249

Hi Pedro, i see, you know much about models. A lot to learn for a beginner like me. You´re absolutly right about the Trofeu Celica. It is an old model and could not easily compare to the newer IXO. But i think years ago the model was quite good. The former Minichamps models from the early 90ties are also not very good in detail and poor manufatured. I also tried to find some pictures of the Lancer Monte 2001 and fa ...

Verfasst am: 17.06.2005, 20:21 Aufrufe: 1430

Hello Pedro, i think the Escort could be a Bburago model Mine just is: There are some missing details (cage, number plate etc.) but very nice for a Ex-Bburago. Some of the Minipartes models are really nice They do not have much Monte cars i think?!

Verfasst am: 16.06.2005, 19:21 Aufrufe: 1430

I forgot to mention one last thing about Minipartes models. They usually have tabacco decals. Applyed or in the sheet - do you yourself style. No "bullshit" of anti-tabacco stuff. Uwe. regarding the Escort, you are wrong! Keep trying!!!! I really don't believe any of you will guess but we will see... Regards: Pedro

Verfasst am: 16.06.2005, 17:48 Aufrufe: 1430

Hi! As I promised on the last post, here are some pics of some Minipartes models. For those who didn't read the last post, this portuguese manufacturer assembles models of the portuguese rallye winners and models from portuguese drivers. To do so, they use molds from different manufacturers. Mainly Troféu, Vitesse/Skid and Ixo. Here they go: Ford Escort MKII - Rallye of Portugal 1980 - Cesár Torres (best placed por ...

Verfasst am: 14.06.2005, 20:31 Aufrufe: 1249

Regarding the Celica, it's another great comparison. We have to remember that the Celica from Troféu was made almost 10 years ago and the Ixo has one year or something like that. I think both molds are quite good (I know very well these 2 models because I have the Ixo on my collection and I already had a couple of Troféu Celicas to sell). The big problem with the Troféu is really the finishing. You will noticed the ...

Verfasst am: 09.06.2005, 11:40 Aufrufe: 1249

In the Monte Carlo and other tarmac rallyes, I'm not sure but I think they kept it in some cases. You will also noticed that the interiors on the Ixo are more detailed. For me it's one of the problems with Auto Art rallye cars. The models are great and usually better than the equivalent from Ixo, but the interiors are too simple. I already saw some pics of the real car and, as I said, I think the shape is better on ...

Verfasst am: 08.06.2005, 20:01 Aufrufe: 1249

Quote: Unfortunatelly for us, Auto Art doesn't make a lot of rallyecars and the ones they do, are not that easy to find. Still, I've been lucky in the past because I already had several Auto Art rallye models: Subaru Burns 99, Subaru Kremer 2000, Subaru Burns MC and Portugal 2001, Subaru Solberg Portugal 2001, Mitsubishi Evo6 - Winner NZ 1999, Mitsubishi Evo6.5 - Winner MC 2001, Corolla WRC - Safari 1999, Mitsubush ...

Verfasst am: 30.05.2005, 19:06 Aufrufe: 1830

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