1 43 Scale Vs 1 64
The widest variety of autos by far is in 1 43 scale.
1 43 scale vs 1 64. Showing a 1 43 scale custom made nsx diecast rc car compared to an original rtr 1 43 merc sl amg65 black edition diecast body. If the figure cannot look over the roof of the car then it is too big. I am really considering picking up the 1m in 1 43 though as it doesn t come in 1 18.
1 18 vs 1 43 vs 1 64 collect them all or what. I collect mainly endurance race cars and find subject matter in 1 43 is so much more interesting and varied compared to 1 18. True 1 64 scale cars while small width wise still look better.
1 18s also have more shelf presence compared to 1 43 and 1 64. I collect both scale but have started to sway more towards 1 43. Diecast car scaling sizing guide 1 18 1 24 1 36 1 43 1 64 duration.
For example you re never going to see a working convertible top on a scale smaller than 1 18 my collection is almost entirely bmw so i have no problem finding models i like in 1 18. 1 43 scale has little organized racing competition of the kind that is common in the larger scales and currently 1 43 is largely used for toy or starter sets. The front and rear lights are working on the nsx and also an.
Posted in dx hobby talk. There are more trucks in 1 64 than in any other scale but few autos in that scale. Most construction equipment is 1 50 scale 1 43 and 1 64 are close in farm equipment but 1 64 has a slight edge.
There are models available in 1 43 that will never see the light of day in 1 18 while every 1 18 car i have in my collection. 1 43 scale electric slot cars are also on the market though these are a relatively recent development compared with the established slot car scales of 1 24 1 32 and traditional ho or matchbox sizes 1 87 and 1 64.