Z4 scale model advice?

I bought a Maisto brand 1/18 scale a while back and quite like it. I did a quick search and it looks as though they do not make it any longer. I did find this Amazon link that says there are a couple still available. The price is about what I believe I paid - very reasonable. Doors, hood (bonnet) and truck (boot) all open, but is only available with the top down (no additional hard top). http://www.amazon.com/BMW-Z4-1-18-Grey/dp/B0034EAKSG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_t_2
 
I got a Kyosho one from eBay (the same one in your link) second hand for about £30, so shop around. If there arent any ont eBay at the moment, wait a couple of weeks and some should turn up. Stick "search other countries" on and put in Kyosho Z4, gives you the best chance of finding one... :thumbsup:

Just realised thats a Minichamps one in the link :P What I say still stands... Maybe :oops:
 
The Kyosho/Minichamp model is the best detailed 1/18th model you can get, much better than the Maisto, I have both of them. The Kyosho comes with a removeable closed hardtop and the engine bay is much more detailed, it even has the the two brace bars for the suspension towers on it. Although, the Maisto does actually have compressable sprung suspension.

A cheaper seller for the Kyosho here in sterling grey.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-18-Kyosho-BMW-Dealer-e85-Z4-Roadster-Grey-/260883241016?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item3cbdda5838

If you don't mind a smaller scale, the 1/24th Burago model is quite nice.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-Metallic-Grey1-24-Scale-Model-New-box-/120820634454?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item1c21789356

but if you really want to splash out :D get one of these 1/12th scale
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-KYOSHO-1-12-/150694242399?pt=FR_YO_Jeux_VehiculesMiniaturesCircuits_VehiculesMiniatures&hash=item231613a85f
Picked a titanium silver one with red leather up from a German seller the other week. Amazing detailing, with a fully foldable cloth roof and even working bonnet struts instead of hinges :o
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kyosho-1-12-BMW-Z4-Dealer-Edition-Special-Very-RARE-/290639255087?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item43ab73162f

have one of these sat on the bench in the garage waiting to be built, shame Tamiya never did a roadster version
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tamiya-BMW-Z4-Hatsune-Miku-/370551793547?pt=UK_ToysGames_RadioControlled_JN&hash=item56469ba78b
 
I never really understood why people wanted models of cars they actually owned ... until I got my Z4.

I still don't understand it, but I want one. :)
 
ZeeFore said:
I never really understood why people wanted models of cars they actually owned ... until I got my Z4.

I still don't understand it, but I want one. :)
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But then you will want to start adding the mods, stubby, nicer alloys.......boys lol
 
sars said:
ZeeFore said:
I never really understood why people wanted models of cars they actually owned ... until I got my Z4.

I still don't understand it, but I want one. :)
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But then you will want to start adding the mods, stubby, nicer alloys.......boys lol
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Hoboy! A 1/18th scale model of a 2-inch stubby is going to be 0.111111 inches long! Gonna have some fun attaching that!

You're right ... I need to think this through ... :?
 
zelmen said:
I bought a Maisto brand 1/18 scale a while back and quite like it. I did a quick search and it looks as though they do not make it any longer. I did find this Amazon link that says there are a couple still available. The price is about what I believe I paid - very reasonable. Doors, hood (bonnet) and truck (boot) all open, but is only available with the top down (no additional hard top). http://www.amazon.com/BMW-Z4-1-18-Grey/dp/B0034EAKSG/ref=pd_sim_sbs_t_2
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I have one of these too.
Fairly well detailed. working steering suspension, painted parts detailed underbonnet, interior, etc.

Not a top end collectors item but does its job on my office desk.
 
I never even knew I needed one till reading this thread .....
I had no choice ...... there was a button telling me to "buy it now" ....
so I did what it said .........
 
teamemmenracing said:
I never even knew I needed one till reading this thread .....
I had no choice ...... there was a button telling me to "buy it now" ....
so I did what it said .........
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sense, than, money & more are four words that spring to mind....... and I thought you were saving for the AP's :poke:
 
You know you want one too Sars ........... :P

AP's may have to wait a few weeks - just booked a zillion star weekend in berlin to keep herself happy ........... :cry:

You go to work, you earn money .... then you can either .......

enjoy whatever days you got left cos you only get one shot at life
or
put it in the bank and let some sleazy banker gamble it away
or
put it in the bank and wait for the government to take it away
or
put it on the kitchen worktop and let herself spend it
or
hold it in yer hand until the kids absolutley need it for something

:driving:
 
I've got a Maisto 1/18 in my office as well, it's very nice. It's blue, wish I could find a white one. But it does the trick, and it was only ~$12.00 US at Costco about a year ago.
 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z4-KYOSHO-1-12-/150694242399?pt=FR_YO_Jeux_VehiculesMiniaturesCircuits_VehiculesMiniatures&hash=item231613a85f
I have the 1-12 scale , fantastic detail even the ashe tray and storage locker open, roof opens/closes, fantastic model, purchased mine from main dealers £60.00
 
sars said:
teamemmenracing said:
I never even knew I needed one till reading this thread .....
I had no choice ...... there was a button telling me to "buy it now" ....
so I did what it said .........
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sense, than, money & more are four words that spring to mind....... and I thought you were saving for the AP's :poke:
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So you wouldn't fancy this one then sars ?

http://www.amazon.com/BMW-Black-Fully-Retractable-Kyosho/dp/B002Z8S4FI/ref=pd_sim_sbs_t_20

(not a great pic, but ooooo - a working roof !)
 
Bing said:
sars said:
teamemmenracing said:
I never even knew I needed one till reading this thread .....
I had no choice ...... there was a button telling me to "buy it now" ....
so I did what it said .........
Click to expand...

sense, than, money & more are four words that spring to mind....... and I thought you were saving for the AP's :poke:
Click to expand...

So you wouldn't fancy this one then sars ?

http://www.amazon.com/BMW-Black-Fully-Retractable-Kyosho/dp/B002Z8S4FI/ref=pd_sim_sbs_t_20

(not a great pic, but ooooo - a working roof !)
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Nah, don't like the wheels :tumbleweed:

In my office though I have 46" model of the 1934 J boat Endeavour, which is absolutely stunning.
 
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