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Discussion in 'Collectables, Literature, & Models' started by akist, Dec 28, 2008.

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  1. akist

    akist Rookie

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    #1 akist, Dec 28, 2008
    just got mine (#009). Am curious who else from F-chat has already got one and your opinion about it. I was a little disappointed , because it does not have hinges for the rear body (hood) and the small screws fixing the headlamp covers are omitted. Strange, because the 1:18 model does have them. I expected the same amount of details as with their Porsche 550 spyder.
     
  2. slk99

    slk99 Formula 3

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    #2 slk99, Dec 28, 2008
    I have had a visit of the factory (Century Dragon) who makes this GMP 1/8 330 P4... I have order mine, but it was not delivered yet...
     
  3. CollectorMorry

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    #3 CollectorMorry, Dec 28, 2008
    I have these in stock and have delivered many and all of my clients have been happy with their models. I think RAE did a very good job, the P4 is way better than their previous releases, especially the 550 Spyder.
     
  4. michael platzer

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    #4 michael platzer, Dec 29, 2008
    how much do they ask for the 1:8 ?
     
  5. Peperbus

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    #5 Peperbus, Dec 29, 2008
    $3995. fully built :)
     
  6. moriaan1

    moriaan1 Formula 3

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    #6 moriaan1, Dec 29, 2008
    I'm sorry but for that kind of money, there are cars I'd rather get..... its still a big diecast.....
     
  7. dm_n_stuff

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    #7 dm_n_stuff, Dec 29, 2008
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  8. CollectorMorry

    CollectorMorry Formula 3

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    #8 CollectorMorry, Dec 29, 2008
    I have models in my shop for 10x this amount. At a certain point, these miniatures transcend from models to artwork, so the price needs to be legitimized differently.
     
  9. dm_n_stuff

    dm_n_stuff Four Time F1 World Champ
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    #9 dm_n_stuff, Dec 29, 2008
    Yup, completely agree.

    Just see them as collectible art, not as "just" a miniature.

    Not arguing with the price at all Morrie. I guess the same thinking behind folks who wonder why we would "waste" $100K or more on a Ferrari would apply to this too.

    I'm more of a Hot Wheels kind of guy. Some are more of GMP kind of guy. "Different strokes for different folks" to quote Sly and the Family Stone.

    DM
     
  10. moriaan1

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    #10 moriaan1, Dec 29, 2008
    I agree, allthough I cannot classifie this P4 as art, You have better models in stock!
     
  11. Peperbus

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    #11 Peperbus, Dec 29, 2008
    I cannot consider this as art too...this car is not " alive"...(a) real art(model) is
     
  12. CollectorMorry

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    #12 CollectorMorry, Dec 29, 2008
    It all depends how you define 'art'...is it something hand made? In which case it will most probably not be completely accurate. Or can it be something produced in limited numbers (ie. a print vs. an original painting). I think this particular model is quite well done. I can tell you that models I sell that are 10x this price can still be 'picked apart' in the very same way one could critique the very best car, watch or painting for its faults.

    At the end of the day some people are happy with the performance of their Corvettes and Seikos and see no reason for themselves or others to pay more and buy Ferraris and Pateks....
     
  13. Dino246gt

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    #13 Dino246gt, Jan 1, 2009
    Well said...PLUS.........a 4K work of art is not expected to be as a 40K work of art.
     

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