1/18 AutoArt RX-8 Models

Jul 9, 2003 | 04:09 PM

miata35

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1/18 AutoArt RX-8 Models

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.

props to tim at mad4models.com for the pics

Jul 9, 2003 | 04:43 PM

j1mb0x99

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thats a model!?

That is amazing... the detail is incredible!

I want one...

-JiM

Jul 9, 2003 | 11:45 PM

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Very nice! (But that front license plate better be removable.

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Jul 10, 2003 | 12:03 AM

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Man that is just crazy detail

Jul 10, 2003 | 01:20 AM

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Man, that looks great, I can't believe it's actually carpeted! Thanks for the pics.

Jul 10, 2003 | 01:23 AM

The Beav

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i want one, that is soo tight, keep us informed

Jul 10, 2003 | 06:54 AM

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That's one amazing craftmanship! I hope it does come with 2 tone leather as well:D

Jul 10, 2003 | 07:07 AM

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MUST HAVE!!!

Jul 10, 2003 | 07:11 AM

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I want one too!

But then again I want my damned car too!

Jul 10, 2003 | 07:21 AM

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Sold !

That is the best model I have ever seen.
More news please - like where and when ! ! !

Jul 10, 2003 | 07:44 AM

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Where can I get one, two, three?

Cheers
Oilman

Jul 10, 2003 | 08:02 AM

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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!

Jul 10, 2003 | 08:06 AM

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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!

Jul 10, 2003 | 09:08 AM

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I would rather have this than the Book

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.

Jul 10, 2003 | 09:14 AM

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Count me in when the Blue becomes available.

Awesome craftsmanship !

Jul 10, 2003 | 09:36 AM

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Very nice. Count me in when they come in. You got a website for us?

Strider-

Jul 10, 2003 | 09:56 AM

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can you add strakes, a lip spoiler, and appearance package? love the detail. I want one!

Jul 10, 2003 | 10:05 AM

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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!

Jul 10, 2003 | 10:06 AM

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Very nice. Now who would like to bet: Which will we get first, the car or the model?

Jul 10, 2003 | 11:54 AM

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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....

Jul 10, 2003 | 12:44 PM

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Quote:

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

Jul 10, 2003 | 01:24 PM

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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.

Jul 10, 2003 | 02:20 PM

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Quote:

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