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Kyosho vs AUTOart: Which manufacturer makes the best Japanese sports cars?
Kyosho and AUTOart are the two leading manufacturers of Japanese sports cars in 1:18. Which do you choose for the Honda NSX, Nissan GT-R or Toyota Supra?
Read article →AUTOart vs Almost Real: which 1:18 manufacturer is better?
AUTOart and Almost Real are currently the two finest 1:18 manufacturers. But which is better for your collection, and which holds its value best?
Read article →BBR vs Looksmart: the two best 1:43 Ferrari makers compared
BBR and Looksmart are the two leading names in handcrafted Ferrari models at 1:43. What are the differences and which is worth more?
Read article →GT Spirit vs Ottomobile: which budget resin brand is the better choice?
GT Spirit and Ottomobile are the two biggest names in affordable resin scale models. Which offers the best quality for your money?
Read article →Minichamps vs Spark: which 1:43 F1 manufacturer do you choose?
Minichamps and Spark dominate the 1:43 Formula 1 market. Both offer an impressive catalogue, but which brand is the right choice for which collector?
Read article →CMC vs Amalgam: the two most expensive scale model brands compared
CMC and Amalgam produce the most expensive and most detailed scale models in the world. What are the differences and which brand is the better investment?
Read article →Paragon vs Almost Real: which Bentley in 1:18?
Both Paragon and Almost Real produce Bentley models in 1:18, but with different ranges. For Rolls-Royce, Paragon is the only option. Which brand suits your collection?
Read article →Ferrari in 1:18 or 1:43: which scale does the serious collector choose?
Ferrari scale models are available in both 1:18 and 1:43. Each scale has its own manufacturers, price points and collectible value. Which is right for you?
Read article →McLaren scale models: F1, P1 and Senna in miniature
McLaren is one of the most exciting car brands for collectors. Which manufacturers produce the best McLaren scale models and which are worth the most?
Read article →Rolls-Royce and Bentley scale models: exclusive in miniature too
Rolls-Royce and Bentley scale models are rarer than Ferrari or Porsche. Paragon is the only 1:18 specialist. Which models are worth the most?
Read article →Frontiart scale models: the Chinese resin maker shaking up the market
Frontiart is a fast-growing Chinese resin scale model manufacturer that divides collector opinion. High detail levels — but is the quality consistent enough?
Read article →TSM Models: the underrated 1:18 manufacturer for GT and race cars
TSM Models (True Scale Miniatures) produces solid 1:18 scale models of GT race cars and sports cars. Little-known, but high quality at a fair price.
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