Car Room Magazine "Playing With Cars": Exoto 1:10 GT40

[Newman8881]

Thank for the reply! As u say there is big dollars for the large scale model, but why in general scale 1:12(or above) are usually much more expensive than the 1:18? Is it because 1:12 assemble by more parts / more difficult to make / produce in less numbers?

[Thecarroom]

@Newman8881 It's more about exclusivity with the larger scale models - and most of them are limited in numbers when compared to the smaller scale offerings. There's also (usually) a more intense level of detail and features - hence a more intensive build required. That being said, we've seen a couple of large scale models made by Premium Classixx (BUB) and Motormax (1:12 Porsches and Ford GTs, to be exact) that ticketed for under $200.00.

Thanks for watching!

[Newman8881]

Great model. Is this model a prototype race car or GT class in Le Mans?

How big the model will consider is "VERY LARGE" scale model?

[Thecarroom]

@Newman8881 It was a GT (I think), hence the "GT40" moniker. It's absolutely beautiful. Every once in a while - say, twice a year - I take it out and really go through it, polishing it, checking it out, making any necessary repairs, etc. It's about as stunning a model car as I've ever seen, and it's a never ending source of enjoyment.

Models above 1:12 are large scale, but we've seen 1:6 and 1:8 scale. I've even seen 1:4 scale. BIG dollars, there!

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[sandrochatlos1]

do they have diecast cars bigger that this??

[Thecarroom]

@sandrochatlos1 Yep! Diecast Promotions made a 1:6 1957 Corvette (also reviewed on this channel) a while back. Pretty outrageous model!

Thanks for watching!

[Newman8881]

Great review! but how about if it compare to GMP's real art replica 1:8?

[Thecarroom]

@Newman8881 It's really "Apples and Oranges:" - those Real Art cars are amazing pieces, but they're built more to the aesthetic of museum models - resin bodies, very large scale, and a limited amount of working features, designed and built more for representative static display and occasional hands-on fun, as compared to the Exoto, which is diecast, fully-featured, and meant to be enjoyed as much on display as in hand.

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[HortonKansas]

I'm lucky to own six Exoto cars and the level of detail is as good and intricate as he says well worth the extra money if you're a starting out as a collector.

Try to ad these to your collection before Exoto does retire the mold or you'll pay dearly on the secondary market.

[Thecarroom]

@HortonKansas Absolutely agree - Exotos can appreciate drastically. This one, however, was re-released a while back - still affordable. Killer model! It's one that you can re-visit several times, and always find something new to appreciate!

Thanks for watching!

[HortonKansas]

@Thecarroom I just received my second car in the Altered Wheelbase series of releases from Supercar1 and if you can buy them!

I have been adding historic cars to my collection and now I am concentrating more on the late 50's - early 70's cars.

I have also purchased cars on the secondary market at flea markets, yard sales and even pawn shops and a pawn shop is where i purchased three of my six Exoto models for about 1/4 of retail all in great shape in original boxes and packaging.

[Rawr454]

Absolutely stunning,  a MUST have!

[Thecarroom]

@Rawr454 Yep! I'd love to see a Duesenberg or Packard done to this level of completeness. It's incredible!

Thanks for watching!

[wardawg07]

awesome model !!

[Thecarroom]

@wardawg07 True... very true! It's almost time for this one's annual cleaning/waxing - I'm looking forward to it!

Thanks for watching - and for being a regular viewer on "Car Room LIVE!" :-)