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Discussion in 'Collectables, Literature, & Models' started by JCM, Mar 27, 2010.

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  1. JCM

    JCM Karting

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    #1 JCM, Mar 27, 2010
    4 to 5 years ago I bought a die-cast 355 model which was painted proper body color and even included a detailed license tag. I thought the company name was Cavallino Models, but I can't find this name anywhere so I probably have it wrong. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
     
  2. moriaan1

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    #2 moriaan1, Mar 28, 2010
  3. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 Jack-the-lad, Oct 23, 2014
    Somewhat off topic, but what the heck.....4-1/2 years have gone by....:)


    Can someone give me an opinion on the best (most detailed, most accurate) 550 Maranello model, either built or kit? Scale is not particularly important to me.

    Thanks.

    Jack.
     
  4. Lusso123

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    #4 Lusso123, Oct 23, 2014

    They are no longer in business.
     
  5. lucky_13_2002

    lucky_13_2002 F1 Rookie

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    #5 lucky_13_2002, Oct 25, 2014
    There is not much choice really. You can have it in 1:24 plastic kit, which I believe is sealed or you can get it in 1:18 metal from Bburago, Maisto, UT models or Mattel. All four of these are very similar in quality and detail, the UT probably being the better one of the bunch.
    If you really want a proper well detailed model you can have a custom one build. Any of the above would be a decent starting point.
     
  6. Jack-the-lad

    Jack-the-lad Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 Jack-the-lad, Oct 29, 2014
    Thanks. You're right, none of those is really the quality or detail that I'm looking for. Can you (or anyone else) point me to some builders who can improve on the models you mentioned?

    Thanks again.

    Jack
     

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