AutoArt will produce 1/18 scale Mazda Rx-8's to be released around the time the car begins production. The car will come in red and yellow, LHD or RHD. The interior is handpainted and fully carpeted, with working doors, trunk, hood, and steering. They will cost upwards of 55 bucks. I preordered mine at www.mad4models.com. Here are some pics of some other autoart models to show the great detail done by the manufacturer.

http://pic4.picturetrail.com/VOL53/818280/1654778/19460730.jpg
http://community.webshots.com/image4/3/55/22/59135522LnjMAo_ph.jpg
http://community.webshots.com/image1/0/39/92/38303992UtXMyr_ph.jpg

Model Codes:
AA75921 Mazda RX-8 2003 LHD - Yellow
AA75926 Mazda RX-8 2003 RHD - Yellow
AA75922 Mazda RX-8 2003 LHD - Red
AA75927 Mazda RX-8 2003 RHD – Red

do you have a more direct link? i can't seem to find it from the link you provided.:(

No direct link because the model isnt being made yet but you can email the guy sales@mad4models.com and request a preorder

Sounds like time to start group buys. I will take a yellow one.

I will take everyones orders just PM me with your name number and code of the car you would like.

Will we get to see a prototype model? I would like to see the detail work.

No prototypes yet, but maybe by march

Originally posted by Renesis08
Will we get to see a prototype model? I would like to see the detail work.

My experience with every AutoArt model that I have seen or owned is that they are of absolutely fantastic quality and detailing.

What's the price going to be (estimate)? I'm in if the price is reasonable.

Strider-

Hopefully less than $30.

Originally posted by miata35
... They will cost upwards of 55 bucks.

U'know guys, they'll probably be worth it.

Alright! An Rx-8 I can afford!


:D

Alright! An Rx-8 I can afford!
That's what I was thinking too!

AutoArt models sell for a lot more than other models because of the quality and attention to detail. The 350Z is 60 bucks, so the rx-8 will be comparable to that.

yeah but these autoart models are the BEST models you can buy ANYWHERE for $60. it's likely to have real carpeting, all the doors open, all the markings/decals done in absolute detail, antenna (but the 8 doens't have antenna, so...), maybe even working suspension, the whole nine yards. and 1/18 scales are big. these models are AWESOME. i can't wait...closest thing to a real rx-8 for me...for now

fyi some of the future 1/18 release by them include toyota 2000gt, lotus esprit v8, e30 m3, various corvettes, '71 mustang mach 1, the original countach. makes me want to go crazy buy them all. geez

if we're gonna do a group buy on the 8 model, i'd be interested. it should be out in a few months, hopefully

miata35.. any new news on these?

Autoart RX-8 (http://www.autoartmodels.com/pages/oldpage/perfor4.htm)

http://www.autoartmodels.com/images/photo/oldpage/1_18/75921_7.jpg

I sent them an email requesting info. This is the response i got


"Many thanks for your e-mail.
There will be 1/18 scale models of the Mazda RX-8 available from Autoart sometime during 2003. They have not set an official release date as yet but I would think it will be later in the year.
The model will be available in either Red or Yellow.
It will be very highly detailed and will feature opening doors, boot and bonnet. I am not sure as yet if the rear doors will open on the model.
The price of the model will be $69.99 plus postage.
Please let me know by return if you would like to pre-order this model."

autoart told me the models are estimated to be due out in june...so i'm guessing july or august =P

and they also said the price is 64.95 directly from them, sent me an order form, and didn't answer my question whether more colors will be available later. so we can get'em in about 3 months for ~50 bucks in stores...i guess roughly around the time the real 8's start hitting the streets

Hopefully you'll have better luck in preorder than those of us with the real RX8! Looks like a cool model though...