Here are a few lame photos of my Minichamps 1:43 BMW M3 GT2. I'll of course take more photos of it once I receive the bigger 1:18 version next week.
Here are photos of my NEW Minichamps 1:18 BMW M3 GT2 (2010) Art Car! ...A few more photos coming in the following post.
Cars: 1:18 Minichamps 2010 BMW M3 GT2 (Art Car - Jeff Koons) -- raced at 2010 24Hr of LeMans 1:43 Minichamps 2010 BMW M3 GT2 -- won 2010 Nurburgring 24Hr 1:24 Lionel 2011 Toyota Camry (Kyle Busch) with special "9/11 Never Forget" paint scheme -- raced at Richmond 2011 -- Autographed by Kyle Busch. And that's all the photos.
Once again fantastic photos mate, I think you should post these up on the diecast model forum as well, I am a member there and I know the guys will appreciate these photos very much. Full credit to Minichamps for accurately replicate the livery on the real car. The rest of the model is surprisingly well detailed, great effort from Minichamps and a great collectable for any BMW fans.
Which particular diecast forum are you a member of Monster? Even though I'm not an 'enthusiast' when it comes to diecasts (as in, I don't compare in great detail the build quality and accuracy of Minichamps-vs-Kyosho-vs-AutoArt..etc.), I still think the 1:18 M3 GT2 is fantastically detailed, even to the point of having the name of the brand on the brake calipers! It cost a pretty penny (US$198 incl. shipping), so by far my most expensive model (those NASCAR diecasts sell for $60~), but this will probably also be my last model since it's the be-all, and end-all for a model I'd love to have. Makes it extra special since I own an E92..so there's a little bit of bloodline there.
Check out diecastxchange.com, every forum member there is friendly, extremely helpful and very knowledgeable, I am sure your fantastic photos will be much appreciated. I wish I have the chance to get this model for $198 incl shipping, currently it is going for at least $250 USD to $300 USD plus, not including shipping, and it is becoming extremely difficult to find now. Kyosho made a few 1:18 E92, not sure if they made it in silver, if so you can get one to match your real car.
I doubt you'll find this model for less than US$250 simply because you can't order it any more. Ebay might be your best option, but the limited supply and specialty of this model definitely raises the premium. I know an Ebay they have the normal BMW Motorsports colors version of this model for less than this Art Car special version. It may not be as fancy, but in my opinion it's a more genuine option.
I might have found a place which sells it for a reasonable price, but they only ship within US, so I will probably need your help if you are able to. Will PM you about the details soon.
