I know it's matter of preferences...but... is there a company that makes 1/64 models that really stand out? I just remembered these, they are in 1/87 scale:

http://www.kyosho.com/jpn/shop/omotesando/high-tech/images/large/87008.jpg
http://www.kyosho.com/jpn/shop/omotesando/high-tech/images/large/87012.jpg
http://www.kyosho.com/jpn/shop/omotesando/high-tech/images/large/87037.jpg
http://www.kyosho.com/jpn/shop/omotesando/high-tech/images/large/87603.jpg
http://www.kyosho.com/jpn/shop/omotesando/high-tech/images/large/87033.jpg

More on this link. (http://www.kyosho.com/jpn/shop/omotesando/high-tech/index.html#01) Yes, prices are astronomical, but they look amazing for the scale.

So what is top of the tops in 1/64? Any pictures are more than appreciated!

WOW! The detail is extrordinary. I really like the Maserati.

Robert

Wow, very nice. But... if I understand the site correctly, the cars vary in price between 20,000 and 30,000 yen. That's between $175 and $300 per car!!!! :freak:

Yep, but the Japanese often pay a premium to get things made smaller. In general they are usually having to deal with having a lot less storage space than a typical western family. In the US, we go the other way and are often looking for larger scales of things. Few Japanese have the space to collect 1/18th scale cars.

In my opinion Autoart is the firm who makes the best collectibles in 1/64 scale.
Rubber wheels, right rims, real lens (not painted), and of course TRUE scale.
Other firms are also in the same quality level, kyosho, CMS and some modern models from high speed.
And of course if we speak of fire trucks only we can mention one firm in the world... Code 3.

Yep, but the Japanese often pay a premium to get things made smaller. In general they are usually having to deal with having a lot less storage space than a typical western family. In the US, we go the other way and are often looking for larger scales of things. Few Japanese have the space to collect 1/18th scale cars.

Great thinking, I've never thought of it in this way. :thumbsup: It really seems Japanese like to have everything miniaturized (think Bonsai trees).

I would go with AutoArt as well.

I am a big fan of 1/72 scale Dragon Armour stuff which has excellent detail as well if you happen to like 50 ton tanks.

I have quite a few Kyoshos now. Sure they don't have opening doors or hoods, but that's kind of secondary for me. I really love them.

Have to agree about Kyosho's, that is all I have bought lately, especially their beads collection. Tomica Limited are also very nice. Hotwheels 100%/cool collectibles are nice also. I have 1 Paul's Model Art/microchamps, which is top notch too. Don't have any Auto Art stuff yet to compare.

I just opened up some 1/64 Hi-Speed models from Malibu International. For $2.97 each they are amazing. I'll try to get some pics up.

Very nice they could pass as real almost

WOW! The Maserati is tight!:thumbsup:

RW
http://www.moviecarmania.com

these Kyosho models are highly priced but worth finding

f.i. one of the 15 type 2 split vans
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a318/vw_dutchy/Canon08_1275.jpg

Henk