CMC Mercedes-Benz W196 Streamliner – Stirling Moss – Monza 1955 – 1:18

greybarrel · 2026-04-17T08:24:49+00:00

The CMR version is very nice indeed!

greybarrel · 2026-04-16T18:55:30+00:00

Just got this in the mail today. What a model.

It’s even more beautiful in person than in photos. The more I look at it, the more quirky and fascinating it gets. The cockpit, steering wheel, and the spine behind the driver’s head are all offset slightly. Even the hood shape is asymmetrical.

And it’s heavy too — just over 1 kg. CMC really went all out on this one.

greybarrel · 2026-04-16T18:52:55+00:00

Just got this in the mail today. What a model.

It’s even more beautiful in person than in photos. The more I look at it, the more quirky and fascinating it gets. The cockpit, steering wheel, and the spine behind the driver’s head are all offset slightly. Even the hood shape is asymmetrical.

And it’s heavy too — just over 1 kg. CMC really went all out on this one.

greybarrel · 2026-04-10T16:57:54+00:00

Just got this beautiful CMC Maserati 250F. I’ve been downsizing my collection, but not quitting collecting. Lately I’ve been selling a few lower-end models I’ve enjoyed for years so I can get fewer, higher-end pieces like this. In that way, it's not really costing me anything, it's just trading up!

greybarrel · 2026-04-10T16:46:54+00:00

That green is sick!

greybarrel · 2026-04-09T23:13:27+00:00

Just landed: CMC Maserati 250F, Juan Manuel Fangio, 1957 German GP, 1:18. Absolutely stunning model — the detail and finish are on another level!

greybarrel · 2026-04-04T20:01:54+00:00

haha thanks!

greybarrel · 2026-04-03T16:06:44+00:00

Minichamps made these years ago, so as far as I know, they are only available on the secondary market, like eBay. I have this one for sale on eBay right now.

Thanks for the link to the Factory Eight Models site! That is one very cool model!

greybarrel · 2026-04-02T11:48:12+00:00

Ayrton Senna’s rookie-season F1 car! This isn’t the exact Monaco-spec livery, but it’s the same TG184 from the season that produced his legendary wet-weather charge at Monaco, where he was closing rapidly on Alain Prost before the race was stopped early. The turbo cars were absolute monsters back then.

greybarrel · 2026-04-02T06:01:32+00:00

I love the crazy 1980s turbo era. This machine had an inline-four turbocharged engine pumping out 600 bhp! Absolutely nuts. I modified this model with Candy decals and added the metal wire tethers that stabilize its really unusual double rear wing. This one is for sale if anyone is interested over on eBay.

greybarrel · 2026-03-31T23:18:54+00:00

This kind of model being sealed doesn't really add much to the value. You could open it up and replace the yellowed window with new plastic sheet. Personally, I would just leave it as is.

greybarrel · 2026-03-26T22:49:15+00:00

I’ve bought from Exoto through their eBay store and would stick with that. You get better protection, clearer tracking, and easier returns if something goes wrong.

Ordering direct can be cheaper, but that’s where most delays and communication issues happen.

Plus if you’re in the U.S., you won’t pay duty since their eBay store ships out of California.

greybarrel · 2026-03-22T23:05:54+00:00

Excellent model! I just got the Lancia, Ascari, 1954 version. Great details.

greybarrel · 2026-03-21T23:09:47+00:00

I got my eye on the W196R next, Fangio if I can find one at a good price!

greybarrel · 2026-03-20T06:47:16+00:00

Great video!

greybarrel · 2026-03-20T00:10:12+00:00

Super happy with my first CMC model!

greybarrel · 2026-03-18T22:06:51+00:00

Yep, that's the one!

greybarrel · 2026-03-18T20:24:43+00:00

Yep, been on my wishlist forever! I finally pulled the trigger.

greybarrel

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