| Working in a model shop we get asked this | | | | exact model of your mans car. If your fella has a |
| question all the time by lady's trying to buy male | | | | top of the range Porsche 911 or Audi TT you |
| relatives, partners or their children a special die | | | | stand much more chance that if he has a Honda |
| cast model. | | | | Jazz. If this is the case look for a model that he |
| We try to narrow the field firstly by asking their | | | | may aspire to. |
| age. Any one over the age of 50 is generally fond | | | | How Much To Pay For A Model Car |
| of 1950/60s British classics like Jaguar mk2's, | | | | Another thing to consider is obviously cost. Prices |
| E-Type Jags, Aston Marten Db5's (Made famous | | | | of die cast models range from £25 to £90. |
| by Sean Connery in James Bond movies) or MGB | | | | What you are paying for is in the main detail. Most |
| sports cars. Grandads tend to like E-Type jags | | | | models have opening doors, bonnets and boots |
| again or earlier MGTC's. Men in their 20's to 30's | | | | but the amount of detailing varies inside. Kids tend |
| really like Aston Martens so you can't go too far | | | | not to be too fussy and are happy with a |
| wrong with a DB9 or even a Bugatti Veyron. | | | | cheaper model but the bigger boys will spend |
| Anyone younger loves the expensive super cars. | | | | ages looking over their model so it is worth |
| Ferrari springs to mind instantly but Lamborghinis, | | | | spending a little more for the added wow factor. |
| Mercedes and Porsche Models should not be | | | | Model Cars With Custom Fitted Number Plates |
| forgotten. | | | | In our store we make and fit custom number |
| Model Cars From Popular TV Show | | | | plates so you can personalise you're present with |
| There are many men out there who follow the | | | | his name or if it is a model of his real car, the |
| BBC Top Gear program and these guys love | | | | actual plate registration number. We can even |
| Pagini Zonda's, Bugatti Veyrons, Porsche GT's and | | | | supply plate in black and white so if you had a pre |
| Jeremy Clarkson's favourite the Aston Marten V8 | | | | 1973 car it would still look authentic. |
| Vanquish. This Christmas a series of super cars | | | | Model Display Cases |
| with a Stig figurine was released by a diecast | | | | Dust is a real pain in the neck for any one with a |
| manufacturer called Minichamp and these were | | | | die cast model; it gets into every nook and |
| particularly popular with Top Gear enthusiasts. | | | | cranny. We sell lexan display cases to stop the |
| Does your man follow cult TV programs? There | | | | dust spoiling the look of your pride and joy and |
| are many TV and film cars re produced in die | | | | enhancing the beauty of your model. These cases |
| cast models. Classics like Dukes of Hazzard, The | | | | are low in price and well worth considering when |
| A Team, Batman, Ghostbusters, Smokey and the | | | | purchasing a special die-cast model car. |
| Bandit and Knight Rider are always appealing to | | | | Where to Buy Diecast Model Cars |
| anyone in their 40's. Lots of these programs are | | | | Look in your local model shop for the diecast |
| still popular on satellite channels so do discount | | | | section if you are lucky to have one in your city. |
| them for youngsters who are watching them for | | | | You can see them in the flesh and study the |
| the first time. | | | | detailing so you get the exact model car you |
| Model Race Cars | | | | want. If not you will have to try on the internet. |
| Followers of motor sports would love to receive | | | | If it is your first diecast present 1/18th scale is |
| a model of their favourite racing Car. Model | | | | the most impressive and best value for money. |
| manufacturers like Minichamps, Hot Wheels, Solido | | | | There is also a good selection of models to |
| and Sunstar have fantastic ranges of F1, Rally, | | | | choose from in this scale. If you want to make |
| and Le Mans cars in racing livery that would grace | | | | your model unique you will find a company like |
| any mantel piece. | | | | Model Marque that can supply model cars with |
| Model Road Cars | | | | fitted number plates as cutting them to size and |
| There are so many cars on the road today and in | | | | attaching them yourself can be tricky. |
| so many colours you will be very lucky to get the | | | | Hope this helps! |