DieCast DC Era - 1/18 Vantage V8

Hart008

Hey guys, as we head closer and closer to NTTD, im starting to look for a Vantage V8 DieCast 1/18 scale.
ive got the Db10, DBS, and DB5 and want to complete my DC era Bond Car Collection.
Would any of you guys know of a Vantage v8 outthere? saw an auotart one but no longer available.
Pics and links would be much appreciated.
Thank you Everyone
Stay safe and healthy -{

emtiem

It’s one car I’ve never seen a decent model of, sadly. Although the new NTTD slot racer actually looks the best representation of the shape I’ve seen!

The Red Kind

Doesn't exist unfortunately. Closest thing I've seen is a Vantage in Cumberland Grey with red interior. But it's not the TLD V8 model. I would like this and the OHMSS DBS in Olive Green to complete my 1/18 collection.

MFisher

Same.. was hoping Hot Wheels or Auto Art would not a correct one with the NTTD release..

Hart008

The Red Kind wrote:

Doesn't exist unfortunately. Closest thing I've seen is a Vantage in Cumberland Grey with red interior. But it's not the TLD V8 model. I would like this and the OHMSS DBS in Olive Green to complete my 1/18 collection.

mind posting pics of your 1/18 collection? im lining mine up for a photo hehe

Hart008

yes me too
i dont know if a good decision or not but im contemplating on getting a green one by GT spirit and then paying a scale collector to repaint it into dark grey... but still not sure on this move haha

MFisher wrote:

Same.. was hoping Hot Wheels or Auto Art would not a correct one with the NTTD release..

emtiem

Hart008 wrote:

yes me too
i dont know if a good decision or not but im contemplating on getting a green one by GT spirit and then paying a scale collector to repaint it into dark grey... but still not sure on this move haha

MFisher wrote:

Same.. was hoping Hot Wheels or Auto Art would not a correct one with the NTTD release..

Oh wow, I've not seen that before- I didn't know anyone made a decent AMV8 model. That one should have the Vantage side strakes you'd think as it's in Vantage spec.

Sadly to make it a NTTD car you'd need to change the wheels and remove the front splitter and replace with the standard front end, plus add foglights, overriders and the front grille, plus the Vantage side strakes too.
To make it a TLD one you'd need to add a sunroof too.

Hart008

wow you certainly know what your talkin about haha, i was just thinkin make it grey hahaha

emtiem wrote:

Hart008 wrote:

yes me too
i dont know if a good decision or not but im contemplating on getting a green one by GT spirit and then paying a scale collector to repaint it into dark grey... but still not sure on this move haha

MFisher wrote:

Same.. was hoping Hot Wheels or Auto Art would not a correct one with the NTTD release..

Oh wow, I've not seen that before- I didn't know anyone made a decent AMV8 model. That one should have the Vantage side strakes you'd think as it's in Vantage spec.

Sadly to make it a NTTD car you'd need to change the wheels and remove the front splitter and replace with the standard front end, plus add foglights, overriders and the front grille, plus the Vantage side strakes too.
To make it a TLD one you'd need to add a sunroof too.

emtiem

Well painting it would certainly get it a lot closer!

Hart008

Here are some pics of my 1:18 DC era Aston martins, if you guys have any pics, would love to see your diecast Bond collections -{

Hart008

My favourite is when all 3 are together ... was wondering where to find some cool Bond themed backgrounds to print out and put with my diecasts

emtiem

Very nice! How about a Die Another Day Vanquish? That would sit well with them!

The Red Kind

Nice pics!

Unfortunately, my cars are currently safely stored in their boxes, due to space constraints (1/18 scale takes up so much shelf space!)
Collection is as follows;

GF DB5
FYEO Esprit (White)
FYEO Esprit (Bronze)
GE Z3
TWINE Z8
DAD Vanquish
CR DBS
SP DB10

To get;
OHMSS DBS
TSWLM Esprit
TLD V8
TND 850i
CR DB5
QoS DBS

This is the Cumberland Grey Vantage on ebay, closest I've seen. Right colour, wheels, but red interior and wrong front end. Also crazy price! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aston-Martin-V8-Vantage-1985-Cumberland-Grey-Autoart-1-18-NEU/333697640308?hash=item4db1ede774:g:6CYAAOSwtntfQmLB

emtiem

Ah nice, that's not bad at all (shame about the price!). Slightly fishy they'd do one in that colour as it doesn't seem a very popular colour for them- I'm not sure I've ever seen another in fact!

It looks like someone did at least do (or does) one with the right front end (albeit sans foglights), so I guess if you spend lots of money and effort you can put an accurate one together!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cult-Models-1-18-Scale-Model-CML032-Aston-Martin-V8-Volante-Blue-Metallic/163297332169?hash=item2605478bc9:g:12AAAOSwjPJfCHZA



I think the bonnet bulge might be more correct to the TLD one on this one too.

emtiem

Ooh look, I know it's 1:43, but this one is a bit closer:



https://www.alpimodel.com/minichamps/400137720.html

The Red Kind

I feel like contacting some Chinese manufacturer with a picture and saying just produce that in 1/18 scale please! I'll pay you £30 per unit. I'm sure they could manufacture for about £5 each! ) Of course there is the whole licencing issue, so a lot easier said than done..

emtiem

You'd imagine as long as they have a licence with Aston Martin (is that how it works with car models? I don't really know) there wouldn't be any reason you can't do one that happens to be in the same spec as the Bond car, but I imagine it doesn't work like that!

Hart008

Got some reading to do

The Red Kind

Hart008 wrote:

Got some reading to do

Nice :007)