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Discussion in 'Collectables, Literature, & Models' started by India Whiskey Charlie, Mar 20, 2006.

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  1. India Whiskey Charlie

    India Whiskey Charlie Formula Junior

    May 24, 2001
    554
    Way Out West
    #1 India Whiskey Charlie, Mar 20, 2006
    Has anyone ordered a custom model from FChat sponsor Cavallino Models? I am wondering about the finish and the detail. How good are they?

    http://www.cavallinomodels.com/

    TIA
     
  2. Eddie@CavallinoModels

    Eddie@CavallinoModels Formula Junior

    Feb 21, 2006
    322
    Massachusetts
    Full Name:
    Eddie
    #2 Eddie@CavallinoModels, Mar 21, 2006
  3. BigHead

    BigHead Formula Junior

    Oct 31, 2003
    995
    Outside of Boston
    Full Name:
    Dennis
    #3 BigHead, Mar 21, 2006
    Howdy, Viken! Great to see you over here on the DARK SIDE!!! :) Did you getcherself an Italian beast too? Be aware, the tech info isn't nearly as complete as on the German side!

    Anyway, I'm a VERY happy customer of Cavallino Models. I ordered a custom painted 355 Challenge last year, to match the Tommy Hilfiger colors on the real car, and it came out INCREDIBLE. Can't recommend them highly enough.

    vty,

    --Dennis
     
  4. cavallinomodels

    cavallinomodels Formula Junior

    Feb 2, 2004
    415
    USA
    #4 cavallinomodels, Mar 21, 2006
    Dennis,

    Thank you for kind words. Is your car ready, so I can make you a model.
     
  5. India Whiskey Charlie

    India Whiskey Charlie Formula Junior

    May 24, 2001
    554
    Way Out West
    #5 India Whiskey Charlie, Mar 21, 2006
    Hi Dennis, where do you know me from? Rennlist? Yes, I've been on FChat since 2001. I am on my second F-Car, currently a 2004 Challenge Stradale. Tech info? Who needs tech info? LOL!

    Thank you. I've already corresponded with Rita who emailed me pictures of a few CS's they made. They did look good, but I was slightly disappointed at the mirrors. They are black 360 mirrors rather than bespoke CS mirrors. A minor detail for sure.
     
  6. cavallinomodels

    cavallinomodels Formula Junior

    Feb 2, 2004
    415
    USA
    #6 cavallinomodels, Mar 21, 2006
    We are looking into having someone make the correct style mirrors for us.
     
  7. India Whiskey Charlie

    India Whiskey Charlie Formula Junior

    May 24, 2001
    554
    Way Out West
    #7 India Whiskey Charlie, Mar 21, 2006
    That's great. Thank you, Rita.
     
  8. Eddie@CavallinoModels

    Eddie@CavallinoModels Formula Junior

    Feb 21, 2006
    322
    Massachusetts
    Full Name:
    Eddie
    #8 Eddie@CavallinoModels, Apr 10, 2006
    We have contracted someone to make the mirrors, we should be receiving them shortly.

    e
     
  9. Harold

    Harold F1 Rookie

    Jun 19, 2004
    3,305
    Singapore/Australia
    #9 Harold, Apr 22, 2006
    Viken,

    You could also see if custom builders such as Garage43 will make a custom 1/43 scale model for you..... completely different style of model, unfortunately much more expensive but far more collectible from the point of view of model collectors (if you ever want to sell it there is a ready market with little loss in initial cost, though I'm sure you wouldnt look to do so) and attention to detail/accuracy is quite different as they will use BBR based models and add whatever custom details/colour combo you may have on the car. By the way always loved your tech assistance on Rennlist too!!!!
     
  10. India Whiskey Charlie

    India Whiskey Charlie Formula Junior

    May 24, 2001
    554
    Way Out West
    #10 India Whiskey Charlie, Apr 22, 2006
    Thanks, Harold. My entire collection is 1:43rd. Who are Garage43, where are they and how do I contact them?
     
  11. Harold

    Harold F1 Rookie

    Jun 19, 2004
    3,305
    Singapore/Australia
    #11 Harold, Apr 22, 2006
    Viken,

    Their website is at www.garage43.com

    Best to contact them by phone as they are snowed down with email requests. Garage43 builds primarily for the Japanese Ferrari collector market, but also sells models internationally through Miniwerks ( www.miniwerks.com ).

    If you want a custom model built, you will need to contact them direct and have some patience as they are SSSSLLLOOOOWWWW to build custom models.

    I will PM you the phone details and contact of the person.
     
  12. slk99

    slk99 Formula 3

    Jun 8, 2004
    1,425
    #12 slk99, May 3, 2006
    I found the 360CS rear rim...
     
  13. slk99

    slk99 Formula 3

    Jun 8, 2004
    1,425
    #13 slk99, May 6, 2006
    Rita, I will see chow sunday and give him the CS rim, I think they will work out them for you soon....
     

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