1:18 scale Volante from Living Daylights

Dave2024

Hi all. I'm new here. I was wondering if anyone new of a 1:18 scale 1987 Aston Martin Volante model (from the Living Daylights). I know that no such model of the actual Daylights vehicle exists apart from the smaller Corgi version, but as I have a background in scale model making I am seeking to convert any 1:18 scale Aston Volante to fit the bill. I've searched E:bay and Google to no avail so if anyone knows of any in existence please shout.

Thanks

Dave

SpectreIsland

Hi, I've been collecting Bond cars for years and to my knowledge there has never been a 1:18 scale version of the Bond Volante.

Tilly Masterson 007

The only Bond cars I know of that are vastly produced are the Corgi range, but as said, I too don't recall that any 1:18 versions being produced.

Dave2024

Anyone come across ANY 1:18 scale Volante from this period that could be converted/re-painted etc? The only Volante model I can find is the 1:43 scale soft top version and the Corgi.
Surely in 1987 someone must have produced a model of this car? Even Aston themselves?

Dave

Loeffelholz

I wish someone would do one in a 1:24, so I could display it alongside my Danbury Mint DB5 B-)

superado

In 1990, I bought this 1/24th scale AM V8 by Polistil, which I believe was produced in the late 80's.

[img=http://www.carmodel.net/itemsPhotosEncrypter.php?0-10708.jpg]It's not as crisp as Franklin or Danbury Mint models. I actually attempted to replicate Dalton's AM and went as far as adding a roof w/annealed brass sheet and plumbers' epoxy putty, and buying metal after-market sports wheels very similar to the 1:1 TLD version. I have to say that I did a pretty good job with the lines and contours of the body up to the point of refining and polishing, but unfortunately never got around to finishing it I'm with Dave2024, that having this AM in 1/18th scale has been a long time dream and I was hoped that AutoArt, Ertl, or whoever else had the license recently would have eventually gotten around to making these "lesser" Bond Aston Martins. But let's just say that I'm really glad that Corgi and Fabbri (the current "JB Car Collection") eventually made their TLD Aston Martin renditions.[/img]

superado

Loeffelholz wrote:

I wish someone would do one in a 1:24, so I could display it alongside my Danbury Mint DB5 B-)

I have that model too. The only thing I'm not pleased with are the wheels, which have a lesser, toy-like look compared to the model's overall quality. I swapped them out for replacement wheels from Tamiya's 1/24 Mk. II Jaguar kit.
Compare:

Dave2024

Well after spending many hours now searching for a 1:18 Volante Vantage I have realised that surprisingly one has never been made! Not even a Japanese resin kit!
Can I suggest some of us take the initiative and launch a mini campaign to Joyride/ERTL in an effort to get them to manufacture one? It's long been proven in marketing that the "gadget" cars sell more than the "static" vehicles and the Living Daylight's Aston would look superb in 1:18th with working features and I'm sure would generate high sales for the company. Their contact details are below :

e-mail : FAQ@racn.com

RC2 Corp.
Attn: Consumer Service
2021 9th St. SE
Dyersville, IA 52040
USA
FAX: (563) 875-8263
PHONE: (563) 875-5959
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST.

Dave

superado

Does Ertl still have the Bond license?

Dave2024

ERTL own Joyride and are still producing cars as far as I know.