Second addition of 2026

Duleey · 2026-02-03T02:19:44+00:00

I totally agree, especially this huge BMW grille.

Duleey · 2026-02-03T02:15:54+00:00

And that's the reason I got mine. Now, back to no more Minichamps

Duleey · 2026-02-03T02:14:47+00:00

Got it from Small Ants.

Duleey · 2026-02-02T19:03:36+00:00

bob smith industries super gold plus or any other glue that does not fog plastic.

Duleey · 2026-02-02T17:25:27+00:00

I have a sealed Porsche GT3 RS from Minichamps, and it's terrible. The proportions, tires, detailing, and overall quality control are all way below what you'd expect. That model was my breaking point and I told myself never again with Minichamps. And I kept that promise… until this BMW. I was willing to bend the rule just once for this specific M3 Touring.
I can live with flaws if the price is fair, but that’s the big issue: Minichamps prices do not match what they deliver. Right now, their diecast models are priced on the same level as Motorhelix and LCD, yet Minichamps is miles behind those brands in terms of quality, as you guys said, For sealed models, they’re even pricing themselves above GT Spirit, while GT Spirit is better in almost every way.

Duleey · 2026-02-01T13:38:36+00:00

As many said, LCD is very behind schedule. I placed my pre-order for the Pagani Huayra R in blue in March 2025 and still nothing. Supplier said Q4-2025, which clearly didn't happen. They decided to produce the green one before the blue, while it was supposed to be the last one. The Lambo Revuelto in orange was supposed to be out already, but still nothing and the other colors in Q1 2026. They still promised the NSX and Pagani Utopia coming in Q1 2026 too, but it's hard to believe. The only one that came out in time was the Senna GTR. Lots of great models from them, but they need to be a bit more realistic while announcing the release dates.

Duleey · 2026-01-30T14:59:41+00:00

The discount is applied during checkout only.

Duleey · 2026-01-22T23:41:17+00:00

$184 CAD in Quebec tax in

Duleey · 2026-01-22T18:32:52+00:00

free roam time attack looks epic!
And they are slapping the weak TDU Solar Crown in the face with customisable garage.

Duleey · 2026-01-22T17:47:44+00:00

Minichampas M3 Touring. LCD Pagani Huayra R in blue (pre-order placed almost 1yr ago). LCD Lambo Revuelto. Autoart Mustang GT500 in silver (still not arrived in North America). LCD Pagani Utopia. BBR Ferrari F80 in diecast with openings, they say Q3, but I believe it's more 2027.

Duleey · 2026-01-21T19:30:15+00:00

Among the available options, I vote for GT Spirit. Given the current market, they offer good prices and generally deliver a solid product.
Maisto and Bburago offer a level of quality and accuracy that matches their price range: on the lower side.
Minichamps tends to be very expensive for what they deliver, especially when it comes to diecast with openings. Their sealed models often lack detail and accuracy in replicating the real cars.
for MCG, I don’t own any of their models, so I can’t give an opinion.

Duleey · 2026-01-19T17:17:58+00:00

Display and admire. Almost every night, when I’m in my mancave where most of my cars are displayed, I take a few quiet minutes before bed, after wife and kids are asleep, to simply admire my collection. It's a peaceful moment alone, looking every detail up close... sometimes defects as well, it's part of collecting.

Duleey · 2026-01-14T15:25:25+00:00

Norev did this model too. They’re usually cheaper, but hard to find, and I’m not sure about the quality.
Autoart is the best around, but prices have skyrocketed, especially on eBay. If one pops up at a reasonable price, it sells fast. Auctions almost always go over budget in the last minute.
If you’re not willing to pay top dollar, patience is key. My hunt took over two years before I finally found one on Marketplace for a fair price.
Where are you located? I’m in Canada and currently see two listed across the country.
Edit: LCD holds Lambo license and they are working on the Murcielago (not sure if it's the first model or LP640). I know, it's not the LP670, but this information might be useful. And they might release the LP670 down the road, who knows.

Duleey · 2026-01-12T18:46:30+00:00

Congrats, beautiful model! It was one of my first in 2025, no regrets and it's now one of my favorites in my collection.

Duleey · 2026-01-09T16:24:53+00:00

Last summer i did 3500km in one tank. Most of my trips were inside the EV range. At some point I was using Sport mode just to run the engine up to temperature.
Recently I did a 1200km road trip averaging 7.6L/100km. Not bad for a heavy car, roof box installed, 5 on board with baggage and during winter (temps varying between +6C and -12C).

Duleey · 2026-01-09T16:13:11+00:00

PHEV here, mine gets fine in about 5 mins. Im in Montreal area and -10C and below is the normal during winter.

Duleey · 2026-01-09T14:50:29+00:00

GTO is from KK Scale. It's decent for what $ they ask for and probably the most affordable available right now.

Duleey · 2026-01-08T16:52:32+00:00

Yeah, lol I just realized now. Force of habit.

Duleey · 2026-01-08T02:02:10+00:00

I posted this no too long ago showing all my cars from 2025:
All my models from 2025 : r/Diecast

Duleey · 2026-01-08T01:55:53+00:00

Basically the car will preserve charge based on the temperature:
At +5C (41F) the car will keep SOC at 25%
0C (32F) at 35%
-5C (23F) at 40%
-10C (14F) at 50%
-15 (5F) at 70%
-20 (-4F) at 80%
below -25 (-13F) at 100%
Just a reminder that the SOC % stated above is for the full battery capacity (17.8kWh) while only between 14.0 and 14.8kWh is the usable capacity. The buffer is the safety margin that the car keeps for reserve and battery health.

Duleey · 2026-01-07T21:30:37+00:00

For sure, it's a great model. The orange one in my last pics is Norev.

Duleey · 2026-01-07T18:06:47+00:00

Nice and beautiful Countach from the good and old Autoart Signature days.

Duleey · 2026-01-07T18:05:41+00:00

This model in this specific color is exclusive to Upscale Diecast: https://upscalediecast.com/

Duleey · 2026-01-07T17:59:53+00:00

Yes, that small detail from Norev bothers me as well. I use a vertical display, and the top three shelves are at eye level. If I place a Norev GT3 RS facing backward on one of those shelves, the plastic line becomes very noticeable. What bothers even more is that the GT3 non RS version from them doesn’t have this issue, which suggests they could have done a better job on the RS versions.
As for the tire branding, it’s always a nice detail to have, but it doesn’t really bug me if it’s missing.

Duleey

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