the.x.man 1:43
Scale Model Collection
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Welcome to my all new 1/43 model car website. Well, this is actually version 5 since 2003. The last site grew too big and had become somewhat difficult to maintain – although laziness probably played a big part there…
07 May 2012
Another jet! Bill Models have just finished my super-detailed F-104S ASA/M Starfighter with the Ducati 9-99 sponsorship markings. Very impressive...
15 March 2012
Patrick and Stephen at Built Up Models have just finished a 1/48 scale De Havilland Vampire for me. All being well, it should arrive here very shortly. They have done a superb job of it, with a lot of additional detailing.
03 October 2011
Bannarit Rittaporn in Thailand, the man responsible for my Drowned Bugatti, has just released another “Barn Find” model, this time the 1926 Bugatti T38 found in Australia recently. The model is limited to seven pieces only.
08 September 2011
Phil Alderman has resurrected his AutoFare website. As well as many of the lines he originally carried, he now has several new ones, including some made especially for AutoFare by Ilario in his Chromes range.
15 July 2011
My good friend Laurent Tay now has a brand new website: Garage43
16 June 2011
I just picked up a black 1903 Cadillac 2 seater runabout, from EMC (I cannot speak highly enough of their work!), courtesy of Khan Modelcars. Now if only I could find an example of their Austro-Daimler “Sasha”...
The boring bit: about me…
I am nobody special, just an average Kiwi with a passion for 1/43 scale car models – and dabbling in web design.
Occassionally, I can be found trading on eBay, usually buying when I should be selling…
For those who maight be wondering, “the.x.man” name came about partly out of frustration when I first tried to register on eBay and found all the user names I wanted were already taken!
Latest Addition
21 April 2012
Model: Baymo
Builder: Ugo Fadini
Models For Sale
I have decided to reduce the size of my collection and concentrate more on high–end models; so a number of pieces will be offered for sale over the next while.
29 November 2011
Model: Make Up Co., Ltd (EM062B)
Builder: Factory
For sale: US$195 + shipping
See the rest of the models on offer »
Models Wanted
There are always a number of models that I am wanting to add to my collection – If anyone can help me with these, I would be very happy to hear from you.
1 June 20112008 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster Versace
Model: MR Collection for Nurnberg Toy Fair 2009
Builder: Factory (MR175 TF09)
1963 Lamborghini 350 GTV
Model: MR Collection, 40th Anniversary
Builder: Factory
Also, some collectors who have helped me in the past are very keen obtain these pieces:
Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Race version JLOC RainX (MR Collection for Romu or Provence Moulage)
Lamborghini Diablo Jota PO.1 RainX (MR Collection for Romu ROMU03)
Ligier Lamborghini JS35B (Provence Moulage K1499)
1999 Lamborghini Diablo SV (MR Collection MR157)
Lamborghini 400 GT 2+2 (LookSmart)
– If you can help, please let me know and I will put them in touch with you.