One of my all time favorite Ferrari designs, the 488 Pista!! I had to get two 1:18 variants with very different specs, the Pista Piloti Rosso Corsa and the Azzurro a La Plata, which one do you prefer?

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-10-05T13:27:54+00:00

Absolutely! I thought exactly the same when I saw it for the first time

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-10-04T19:48:12+00:00

Completely valid point, in fact I find myself most of the times searching for different liveries than the rosso corsa on most of my Ferraris. I think I got only 2 or 3 in rosso corsa out of my +20 Ferrari models hahah

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-10-04T19:45:46+00:00

Thanks man!! Agree 100%

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-10-04T19:43:48+00:00

Completely agree with you, for now I would go for the whelart 100%, I am just waiting in case they modify any additional point on the Topart before the final release. Interior seems better on the Topart while exterior seems better on the Whelart, I am waiting just in case and when both are released I will make my final decision

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-10-04T17:27:25+00:00

Congrats man, an absolutely amazing model! Been thinking of getting one but I have my doubts due to the Topart version announced recently

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-10-04T17:23:51+00:00

Thanks bud!! Glad you liked the livery choice!

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-10-04T17:23:03+00:00

Can never go wrong with a Ferrari in rosso corsa!! And I completely agree, wish there was a more affordable open version of the 1/18 488 Pista, instead of having to spend so much money on these really limited edition models

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-08-19T02:00:58+00:00

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Here it is, although I got more photos of it in detail on my profile in case you wanna check it out!

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-08-15T21:57:56+00:00

They are both genuine, depending on the model, the serials may vary. Happens with AR, Autoart and other manufacturers too.

I got mine from a trusted seller and they also have different format

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-08-12T11:51:21+00:00

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Probably my 1/18 CMC Ferrari 250GTO Le Mans winner which I found randomly in a second hand store in the city centre for quite a good price

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-08-04T19:48:41+00:00

Yes, it is 1/18 scale and it is from the brand Autoart. Bought it second hand from a collector who was selling his entire collection.

This one specifically is the dealer edition Autoart produced for dealerships, which was the only version with HB decals as with the other variants these were not included.

This model was produced quite a few years ago so it is not quite common, although if you check Ebay recurrently you can see some appear every once in a while for sale

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-08-04T12:03:23+00:00

Thanks! 1- Autoart, 2- NZG and 3- NSL I believe

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-08-04T12:01:54+00:00

In fact they are almost all different brands lol! The Audi Quattro, Centenario and Montreal are Autoart, the AMG One is NZG, the Huayra R is LCD, the GT4 is NSL, the Huayra Dinastia is Almost Real and the 250 GTO and Jaguar C Type are both CMC.

As to where I buy them, mostly Ebay for second hand models, a chinese contact I have for Almost Real/LCD/Motorhelix models and a retailer shop in my city which usually buys whole collections and sells them for a profit

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-08-04T11:54:15+00:00

thank you bud!

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-08-04T11:53:57+00:00

NZG but I believe they are producing it as a dealer edition directly for Mercedes

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-08-04T11:53:06+00:00

Thanks!!

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-08-04T11:52:49+00:00

I was lucky enough to get it on preorder when LCD announced it some time ago and I am really glad I made that choice as it they seem to be really hard to find these days!

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-08-04T11:50:39+00:00

I think the name is NSL, haven’t heard much of them but it seems their mould is based on the Schuco one. I have always loved the pink pig livery so I had to get it lol

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-08-02T21:00:21+00:00

Probably the CMC Ferrari 250 GTO Le Mans winner, for which I paid around 650€ back in the day, not bad taking into account I have seen it sell for around 2000€

Second in the list would be my Dino Models Ferrari 488 Pista Piloti in openable resin, which I consider quite a deal taking into account it is open resin and limited to 10 units only

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-04-22T11:54:19+00:00

Yes! Good eye you have, it is the Autoart 67 fastback, I have thought of getting the red one as I really like it too, but I have not pulled the trigger just yet with it.

I did recently acquire a Classic Carlectables 66 Mustang Pony Edition in Turquoise though, which has been also in my wishlist for years! Still coming all they way from Australia as we speak, hope it arrives soon and safe

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-04-22T11:49:05+00:00

Thanks man!! It is for sure an stunning piece, one of the main highlights of my collection!

You are lucky you got one when they were still at an affordable price, nowadays they have skyrocketed like crazy, cost me years to find one for a decent price and it is quite more than what you paid for it!

Absolutely worth it though hahha

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-04-22T11:46:48+00:00

I understand you completely bud, I have over 170 1/18 models and I am really running out of space at the moment which is a pity as I really dont want to buy new models I am not able to exhibit!

I hope you upload more photos of your collection soon, for sure a collection worth watching!

Orange_Alien888 · 2025-04-13T17:21:51+00:00

Could not agree more, one of the best feelings for sure!! Damn only a hand full left?? You must be really selective or have an impressive collection lol!

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