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Amalgam announced F40 1/8

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  1. -CD-

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  2. NürScud

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    This is amazing!
     
  3. -CD-

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    I hope the pics show the prototype!

    If it is the final modell i´m not in because too much details i don´t like.
     
  4. moriaan1

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    several 1:12's with better detail, so why would you get it in 1:8.. The only reason would be if you have more amalgam's.
     
  5. gt4me

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    Doesn't look hugely superior to the old Pocher F40 which can be had fairly cheaply.
     
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    The Pocher kit and the Autograph transkit for less than half the cost will make this one look like a Mattel. You will need serious modelling skills however.
     
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    I absolutely love it!!

    Don't love the price though. :eek:

    Thanks for sharing.
     
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    too bad i'm not a rich guy...
     
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    I sold all my 1/43, 1/18 and 1/12 years ago and since that i only collect Amalgam 1/8.

    Ok, collect is a big word for the less models i have... :)
     
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    which ones do you have? The classic Ferrari's are very good!

    To me Amalgam's are bit to "clean"..
    I like the personal touch most professional builders have.
    Its like the Ralph Lauren garage. The cars are better looking than new, I like them as Original as possible, Patina gives the cars a life.. they are not new.
     
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    +1

    I can barely afford 1:18 Hotwheels models these days. :eek::eek:
     
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    same here mate...but when i get one, it´s a lovely feeling!!:)
     
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    I've never looked at the models until today. Checked out the website, and almost fell to the floor when I saw the price. Just like the really thing, in price too!
     
  14. -CD-

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    100% agree for Patina!

    F150
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    917 "Steve McQueen"

    Just sold 250 GT Californa (too much red cars... :D)
    and wait for F2004

    Greetings Christian
     
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    I have the very first 1/8 F40s being made coming to the gallery in a week. Email for pix this model really does blow the Pocher version away - even those I have had with transkits.......

    Morry
     
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    Is the final model better than the pics on the Amalgam website?

    Greetings Christian
     
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    The F150 is one I would rather sell than the 250 cali..
     
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    Hi Stefane, I agree with you.
    That's why I'm creating the transkit for the Pocher lamborghini aventador.
    6.000 us dollars for a model is only for a limited group of people.
    I believe that creating a transkit will make everybody have the opportunity to afford a decent model fully detailed.
     
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    Sometime i will get the 250 California again, but in another colour.
     
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    Sure is! :D
     
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    Awesome! :)
     
  23. 360gtracer

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    There are things about the Pocher which do not look as good as the Amalgam (look/feel/scale of the steering wheel, shifter/knob, dashboard, etc.). What about installing the transkit into the Amalgam to give it the details it lacks?

    Just a thought.....
     
  24. Christian.Fr

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    Salut Stephan,
    Great model here, very detailed car. Pocher was in end 80 the best on market, and today is a reference.
    Concerning amalgam, yes their models looks new, but all cars a new when they start production.
    Patine it s question of patience.
     
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