the.x.man 1:43
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22-02-10
Now here is a good score!
I have just secured a 1903 Cadillac Model A 4-Seat by EMC, finished in burgundy with red upholstery.
All I have to do now is track down their red and black 2-seater Runabouts...
09-02-10
The new Mike Craig (Piranha Models), & Fred Suber venture, Mont Ventoux Montage, now has a new website up and running; www.mvm43.com
They have some very exciting limited edition projects in the pipeline, an Aston Martin DB4S Barchetta in particular... The model presentation is also a work of art!
14-01-10
The Countachs just continue to arrive — this time, it is Eidolon’s bright green one.
At this rate, I will end up making good on my original intention to have one of each of the Make Up Lamborghinis...
10-12-09
Gararge43 has just finished the first of a pair of LookSmart Lamborghini Gallardos for me, this one modelled after one in the UK, which features a trick “flip” paint finish.
02-12-09
At long last someone has released the Porsche 930 in 1:43 scale! Available in black, white and a special red version for Raccoon Auto.
16-11-09
I have just added a long overdue 250 GTO to my Ferrari collection, an Oro Metallizzato version on a leather base — #25/25 of a series built by BBR for Calsito Models.
14-11-09
The Van Dorens have finally released the very first model of their own: a stunning Bugatti Type 30! (1923, #4532)
Anyone who has ever seen the models the Van Dorens built for CCC will know what sort of ultra–high quality finish & detailing to expect...
The T30 is limited to 100 pieces and pre–orders will receive free shipping!
1:43 Model Builders
This list is a collaborative effort, including a lot of input from members of the MiniWerks forum. It is by no means a complete list. This is partly intentional, as we are trying to include only the ‘best of the best’, so to speak. But, there are doubtless many more worthy builders that we are so far unaware of...
The ones that have been included, are divided into two categories; those who offer their services and build by commission, and those who merely build because they love it — and are happy to show what they do.
One company is often asked about — and that is Davis & Giovanni. So far, they remain somewhat of a mystery, with no website and very little indication of either who or where (Japan?), they are. However, the good news is that MiniWerks sometimes represents their work, along with the elusive Shin Collection.
Available for commission
A lot of these are represented by MiniWerks.
Please bear in mind that most of these builders are booked out for many months in advance.
Suber Factory
Who: Frédéric Suber
Where: Belgium
www: http://www.suberfactory.com/
Language: French, English, German
Stephen Barnett
Who: Stephen Barnett
Where: United Kingdom
www: http://www.stevebarnettmodelcars.com/
Language: English
Built Up Models
Who: Stéphane Dufrêne
Where: France
www: http://www.builtupmodels.com/
Language: French, English
DMP Studios
Who: Dean Paolucci
Where: Canada
www: none contact: modelcrafters@cogeco.ca
Language: English
GT1 Factory
Who: Pierre Fabrègues
Where: France
www: none contact: gt1.factory@orange.fr
Language: French, English
Italian Horses
Who: Alex Kustov
Where: United States
www: http://www.italianhorses.net/
Language: English
Dennis Koleber
Who: Dennis Koleber
Where: United States
www: http://www.denniskoleber.com/
Language: English
Alain Bouissou
Who: Alain Bouissou
Where: France
www: http://pagesperso-orange.fr/alain.bouissou/
Language: French, English
Roberto's Cave
Who: Roberto Quaranta
Where: Italy
www: http://www.robertocave.it/
Language: Italian, English
Antelmi
Who: Pier Angelo Antelmi
Where: Italy
www: http://www.antelmimodels.com/
Language: Italian, English
Dave's F1 Model Site
Who: Dave Carr
Where: United Kingdom
www: http://www.f1model.co.uk/
Language: English
Claude Cordina
Who: Claude Cordina
Where: France
www: http://www.c-cordinamodelcar.com/
Language: French, English, Spanish, Italian
One Man Factory
Who: Klaus Göpfert
Where: Germany
www: http://www.one-man-factory.de/
Language: German, French
Jürgen Renardy
Who: Jürgen Renardy
Where: Germany
www: http://www.renardy-modellbau.de/
Language: German, English
Artisans
It is always possible that some of these people will build on commission — from what I understand, MOMO Factory and Matsuyoshi Hayakawa will (among others), in very limited numbers. I guess if there are contact details available on their sites, it cannot hurt to ask...
Brian Ebbinghaus
Who: Brian Ebbinghaus
Where: Canada
www: coming soon...
contact: ebbinghaus@sympatico.ca
Language: English
Serge Divies (formerly Feeling43)
Who: Serge Divies
Where: France
www: http://serge-divies-modelcars.hautetfort.com/
Language: French, English
MOMO Factory
Who: Kazuhiko Momose
Where: Japan
www: http://www.momofactory.com/
Language: Japanese, English
Matsuyoshi Hayakawa
Who: Matsuyoshi Hayakawa
Where: Japan
www: http://www.ks-collection.co.jp/hayakawa.html
Language: Japanese
LP Creation
Who: Pierre Laugier
Where: France
www: http://lpcreation.fr/lpcreation/
Language: French, English
Van Doren Automobiles Miniatures
Who:
Where: France
www: http://vandoren.blogg.org/
Language: French
Jacques Brauer
Who: Jacques Brauer
Where: France
www: http://web.me.com/brauerj/
Language: French, English
Other scales
Alistair Brookman
Who: Alistair Brookman
Where: Australia
www: http://www.carmodeller.au.com/
Language: English
Gerald Wingrove
Who: Gerald A. Wingrove MBE
Where: United Kingdom
www: http://www.wworkshop.net/
Language: English
Olive Sans
Who: Manuel Olivé Sans
Where: Spain
www: http://www.olivesans.com/
Language: Spanish, English
Display cases
Both BBR and MR Collection sell their 1:43 scale display cases separately (usually available through most retailers), and I believe Tecnomodel's aluminium based cases are also available. However, a top–end model often needs a high quality custom built display case.
Display Case NZ
Who: Carol Johnson
Where: New Zealand
Ships internationally: No
www: http://www.displaycase.co.nz/
Language: English
Victoryscale Display Case
Who: Todd Koller
Where: USA
Ships internationally: Yes
www: http://www.victoryscaledisplaycase.com/
Language: English
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