1/43 Minicar and Western Models Viper question

[WickedV]

My question is about the RT/10 by Minicar and Western Models.
They seem to pop up sometimes on eBay, usually with a steep price tag, but nobody seems to bother.
What's up with that? What makes them so expensive? Is it something like the Viper by Creative Masters, a high retail price that fell like a brick?
Thanks in advance!

 

[InjectTheVenom]

Never heard of either brand, please post pics?

 

[Sittingbull101]

They are hand made, very limited production, that explains the asking price.

 

[vipernut]

I believe they are very old and collectible (Western) ....they were some of my first purchases back in the mid nineties...I have quite a few!! and are (probably) some of my my best and most treausured pieces!! If you get the opportunity ...go for it!!

 

[WickedV]

I believe they are very old and collectible (Western) ....they were some of my first purchases back in the mid nineties...I have quite a few!! and are (probably) some of my my best and most treausured pieces!! If you get the opportunity ...go for it!!

Thanks for the response, Vipernut!
So how much would you advise me to pay (a realistic price) for a Western Model or a Minicar?

Regards,

WickedV

 

[WickedV]

Never heard of either brand, please post pics?

Here you go, ITV! The Minicar is quite the same...

[media]http://www.pthinc.com/userImages/productImages/wm126.jpg[/media]

I got the pic from this website:

Past-Time Hobbies, Inc. Code 3 Die Cast Corgi Airplanes Herpa Dragon Wings Britains Collectibles Solido

It can be yours, if you have $110 burning a hole in your pocket...

 

[vipernut]

I'm pretty sure I got mine from PTH back in the day!!
I can't advise on prices or anything 'cuz it's too long ago....but I would have probably paid the $110..... ; )

 

[InjectTheVenom]

Thanks man, much appreciated Don't have $110 burning a hole in my pocket, but if anyone is willing to buy a red one for me I turn the big 'ole age of 25 at the end of this month (March 31st)... *hint hint, wink wink, nudge nudge*

Here you go, ITV! The Minicar is quite the same...

[media]http://www.pthinc.com/userImages/productImages/wm126.jpg[/media]

I got the pic from this website:

Past-Time Hobbies, Inc. Code 3 Die Cast Corgi Airplanes Herpa Dragon Wings Britains Collectibles Solido

It can be yours, if you have $110 burning a hole in your pocket...

 

[WickedV]

Speaking of rare and uncommon Viper models....
What in God's name is an Aroutcheff Viper!?
XIII Dodge Viper Michel Aroutcheff Modellauto bei eBay.de: Sonstige (endet 26.03.09 17:36:50 MEZ)

And look at the price tag!

 

[Joe Dozzo]

Anyone into 1/32nd Slot Cars? This one will take your breath away!

FLY VIPER E2 PACE CAR BRANDNEW IN BOX very rare - eBay (item 350010213899 end time Apr-20-09 14:43:29 PDT)

 

[ViperGTS]

Western=full metal also!

The ebay thing looks french to me - comic thing - around 500 Euro price tag - saw that in real and is not worth the money for me (having +600 model viper)...

 

[ViperArry]

I've seen those WM and Minicar models too on Ebay. Also had a few in my hands, and were not too happy about the quality.
The tires dry out and burst into loose things.... and if it's anything you want to prevent on your top dollar models, its damage.

For the collector that wants it all their are a must have... but if you want good models, I think it's better to leave them were they are.

Compared to Minichamps-Ixo and even Eagles race(streetcars) they look "funny" around the headlights.

 

[WickedV]

Thanks everyone for the input!
I've just bought a Minicar on eBay for about $25.
They are indeed less detailed than the Minichamps I have in my collection, but nevertheless it's still a nice looking model. Furthermore, it also gives you a very old school and artistic feeling when you look at it, what I actually quite like.
As far as I can see, no cracked tyres yet, so that's a good thing. (Or is tyre cracking only for the WM?)

Regards,

WickedV

 

[ViperArry]

For sure on the WM's. But Minicar should be the same if I'm correct.
Can you post some pictures here when you get it?

 

[WickedV]

For sure on the WM's. But Minicar should be the same if I'm correct.
Can you post some pictures here when you get it?

Ask and you shall receive!
I went to pick it up locally last week. Eventually, I was going to post some pics.
I've tried to document it as good as possible so that other people can look back at this if they were to buy one in the near future.
I've even included some pics with a Minichamps for comparison.
Enjoy!

 

[ViperArry]

Difficult.....

I wanted to say, easy... the Minichamps is better looking.
But the Minicar has more detail....

Nevertheless the Minicar's detail and paintwork is done too quick. Had they spent a little more time on it it would have been better than any other model.
Personally I think they messed up with that, so I would rather have a Minichamps or even an Eagles Race streetcar instead.

But when you have it all.... every addition is a good one
I'd love to see some pictures of your collection!

(Did you snipe me on those 2000 Le Mans models on ebay last week?)

 

[WickedV]

(Did you snipe me on those 2000 Le Mans models on ebay last week?)

Not to my knowledge.

I'd love to see some pictures of your collection!

How funny, you're the second person today to ask me that question!