View Full Version : 1/18 AutoArt RX-8 Models
miata35 07-09-2003, 04:09 PM here are the first official photos of the titanium grey rx-8. The detail is superb and includes a fully detailed interior, rear freestyle doors, deatiled head and tail lights, carpeted trunk and floormats, and hand painted dash and engine details. The model will be available next month in titanium, red, yellow, and in LHD and RHD versions. Autoart also makes a winning blue 1/43rd model so maybe we can expect blue to come on the 1/18 model. The price will most likely cost $60+. More info to come.
http://www.autoartmodels.com/images/photo/bigphoto/75928_1.jpg
http://www.autoartmodels.com/images/photo/bigphoto/75928_2.jpg
http://www.autoartmodels.com/images/photo/bigphoto/75928_3.jpg
http://www.autoartmodels.com/images/photo/bigphoto/75928_4.jpg
http://www.autoartmodels.com/images/photo/bigphoto/75928_5.jpg
http://www.autoartmodels.com/images/photo/bigphoto/75928_6.jpg
http://www.autoartmodels.com/images/photo/bigphoto/75928_7.jpg
props to tim at mad4models.com for the pics
j1mb0x99 07-09-2003, 04:43 PM That is amazing... the detail is incredible!
I want one...
-JiM
Lyn Vogel 07-09-2003, 11:45 PM Very nice! (But that front license plate better be removable. ;) )
RotorGeek 07-10-2003, 12:03 AM Man that is just crazy detail
Gamera 07-10-2003, 01:20 AM Man, that looks great, I can't believe it's actually carpeted! Thanks for the pics.
The Beav 07-10-2003, 01:23 AM i want one, that is soo tight, keep us informed
M-ster 07-10-2003, 06:54 AM That's one amazing craftmanship! I hope it does come with 2 tone leather as well:D
Lensman 07-10-2003, 07:07 AM MUST HAVE!!!
RobDickinson 07-10-2003, 07:11 AM I want one too!
But then again I want my damned car too!
morganrogers 07-10-2003, 07:21 AM Sold !
That is the best model I have ever seen.
More news please - like where and when ! ! !
oilman 07-10-2003, 07:44 AM Where can I get one, two, three?
Cheers
Oilman
rx-ache 07-10-2003, 08:02 AM Great! Now I have to wait in anticipation for my actual RX8 and now this model. Arg!!! I am dying! Thanks for the info, I had actually been searching in vain for a die cast to relieve the endless waiting!
jtimbck2 07-10-2003, 08:06 AM I bought a Titanium Gray 1:43 AutoArt RX-8 model from a guy in Hong Kong (on eBay), and I was disappointed...the level of detail wasn't what I expected. Then again, I have a small collection of 1:24 size diecasts, and maybe my expectations were too high for the 1:43.
At any rate, I definitely plan to get one of these 1:18 versions when they're available -- the detail on these is incredible!
rowentx 07-10-2003, 09:08 AM This is so cool, what detail. I wish Mazda would have given us this instead of the book. The Book is ok, and the thermos and coffee mug aren't bad either but this is just cool.
Patiently waiting for the real thing. :)
rxeightr 07-10-2003, 09:14 AM Count me in when the Blue becomes available.
Awesome craftsmanship !
Strider 07-10-2003, 09:36 AM Very nice. Count me in when they come in. You got a website for us?
Strider-
tripwire 07-10-2003, 09:56 AM can you add strakes, a lip spoiler, and appearance package? love the detail. I want one!
94medition 07-10-2003, 10:05 AM For those who like to build your own model, Fujimi will release a 1/24 model for the RX-8 (2500 Yen ~ $22)some time this month. Check out this site:
http://www.hlj.com/cgi-perl/hljpage.cgi?FUJ03552
There is no actual photo of the model yet. They will probably post it once it is released. The model will not have as much details as the AutoArt. The AutoArt one is just incredible!
Very nice. Now who would like to bet: Which will we get first, the car or the model?;)
Wolverine 07-10-2003, 11:54 AM Very nice! I'll definately get one! I hope in the future they make one that is similar to the ones that are made by Muscle Machines....
http://www.1stopdiecast.com/musclemachines/MMTunerPhotos/118th/MM89001-B-A.JPG
RX-Nut 07-10-2003, 12:44 PM Originally posted by vix8
Very nice. Now who would like to bet: Which will we get first, the car or the model?;)
Ooh.. both were promised in the Summer.... hmmm..
Maybe it's a worldwide same day release HAHAH
Lensman 07-10-2003, 01:24 PM Well I've pre-ordered two models (seriously) but no money (£39.99 + p&p) will change hands until they are available, probably in August.
The Beav 07-10-2003, 02:20 PM Originally posted by Lensman
Well I've pre-ordered two models (seriously) but no money (£39.99 + p&p) will change hands until they are available, probably in August.
where at? isn't that roughly 60 dollars american
Renesis08 07-10-2003, 02:29 PM Looks as good as the real thing. It's amazing how detailed the interior of the cockpit looks.
Lensman 07-10-2003, 02:39 PM Originally posted by The Beav
where at? isn't that roughly 60 dollars american
The answer was below the image:
www.mad4models.com ;)
The Beav 07-10-2003, 02:57 PM Originally posted by Lensman
The answer was below the image:
www.mad4models.com ;)
very nice, but they only have RHD models for now
Rexor 07-11-2003, 12:17 AM Try here:
http://www.wildcollections.com/category/3.mazda/
They are waiting for a shipment of red, yellow & silver in LHD & RHD, to arrive this month or next. Not bad for $45 plus tax & shipping.
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