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  1. steve meltzer

    steve meltzer Formula 3

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    #1 steve meltzer, Jul 19, 2011
    I've never owned or even thought of a model Ferrari, but my recent purchase of a Daytona has changed that a bit. Thinking of buying a model of that car, but am bewildered by all that are available. Probably a 1/18, but what brands are most true to the cars they model? thanx s
     
  2. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 PAP 348, Jul 20, 2011
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  3. steve meltzer

    steve meltzer Formula 3

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    #3 steve meltzer, Jul 20, 2011
    thanx so much. s
     
  4. MassaFan

    MassaFan Karting

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    #4 MassaFan, Jul 20, 2011
    Last edited: Jul 20, 2011
    Well Kyosho does the best job on the Daytona they offer first and secound serie versions but only coupes no convertibles. When it comes to convertible you should look vor a elite version. Can you post a picture or tell us what kind of Daytona you own.
     
  5. steve meltzer

    steve meltzer Formula 3

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    #5 steve meltzer, Jul 20, 2011
    I bought car #14599 from Fantasy Jxn in late April. Red coupe with black/black seats, gray carpets. I'm the fourth owner, tho' one guy owned it for 90% of it's life. Borranis, books, tools and a great provenance. Of course I'm just ectstatic. s
     
  6. MassaFan

    MassaFan Karting

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    #6 MassaFan, Jul 21, 2011
    Kyosho made this model nearly the same as yours. By now it's hard to find but the patience will pay off. Only the rims are different but for a modelbuilder this won't be a problem.
     
  7. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 PAP 348, Jul 22, 2011
    Congrats, any pics?? Car sounds like a beauty! :):)
     
  8. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #8 BigTex, Jul 27, 2011
    Collector Studio could hook you up with one of the Custom Builders that will match your color/trim exactly...

    You jumped way up in the pricing levels obviously, at that point.

    I had a red/black coupe but I recently gave it away to make room for one of the snazzy race versions they have out these days.

    Congrats on that buy, sounds like a SUPER car!!
     
  9. steve meltzer

    steve meltzer Formula 3

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    #9 steve meltzer, Jul 27, 2011
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    I'll probably just get a cheap model, as it will just sit on my desk at work, and likely get handled by one of my patient's kids! Or, get broken by the housekeeping staff. Enclosed is a picture of the Daytona, shot at Fantasy Junction. Also enclosed a picture of my new 'Vette, just purchased in NW Florida. s
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  10. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #10 BigTex, Jul 27, 2011
    I've got one that is "in the metal" from a Hot Wheels commemorative series...pretty cool actually, it looks like clear coated aluminum or something..
     
  11. Martin308GTB

    Martin308GTB F1 Rookie

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    #11 Martin308GTB, Jul 31, 2011
    you're kidding. Right ?

    Best Regards

    Martin
     
  12. steve meltzer

    steve meltzer Formula 3

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    #12 steve meltzer, Jul 31, 2011
    Nah, I was gonna buy it, but it was an automatic. (On the 'net, no one really knows diddly about you, 'cause if you did, you'd know I was laughing like crazy!). Wild car, eh? s
     
  13. Martin308GTB

    Martin308GTB F1 Rookie

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    #13 Martin308GTB, Aug 1, 2011
    ....

    so may we hope, that the same doesn't apply to the Daytona purchase :)
    I have to admit, if I had bought a Daytona and FChat asks me for pictures I would have taken my camera equipment, shooting all weekend long, and present the results here with PROUD...... rather than taking a tiny pic from the dealer's website.

    Best Regards

    Martin
     
  14. steve meltzer

    steve meltzer Formula 3

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    #14 steve meltzer, Aug 1, 2011
    I'm terribly proud of my new Daytona and, honestly, I think of little else (except of course that 'Vette in north Florida!). However, I'm a very private person and was reluctant to even post that one picture. Posting a lot of pictures of another red Daytona just ain't my style, so I didn't and won't. To each his own. s
     
  15. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
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    #15 PAP 348, Aug 3, 2011
    Daytona is a beauty! Thanks for the pic buddy! :)

    Hope you're enjoying that wonderful machine. :)
     
  16. steve meltzer

    steve meltzer Formula 3

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    #16 steve meltzer, Aug 3, 2011
    I need to work out a flat spot when I accelerate, but I do love the car and feel fortunate to own it. Thanx for your kind words. s
     
  17. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Dec 10, 2005
    100,220
    Mount Isa, Australia
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    Pap
    #17 PAP 348, Aug 3, 2011
    Very good sir! Hope you have the flat spot sorted asap. :):)

    Take care and enjoy. :):)
     

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