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BillJ
Several years ago i bought my son a poster that i had on my wall when i was his age (11) and we decided to try and find the exact cars' models. And by exact i mean we want the same car number and everything. It has been a bit of a challenge and hoping others may have good suggestions on best places to source. We have already compomised on two of them in terms of the number on the side.
So far we have found 8, 6 of which we picked up at the museum in Stuttgart a couple weeks ago including the #40 GT. piratenanner.gif Anyone else gone down this path?

Here is the poster

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And the cars we found so far

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krazykonrad
This is awesome! Where are you getting the models from? I see one from the museum.
BillJ
So 6 of them came from the museum actually! Moby Dick and #23 came from this site:

https://shop.4porsche.com/collections/models-race

I am hoping there are some collectors here with dups willing to sell or a good source i havent found yet.
BillJ
Anybody have leads on getting these models?
Optimusglen
a few places online might have more for you. Try Cartima or Selection RS You can also keep your eyes peeled on eBay, sometimes the rarer ones pop up. I'd aim to stick to Spark or Make-Up, Minichamps is pretty good sometimes. Auto-Art are good, but don't have much of a selection.

I've got a pretty good set, I've had to pare back a bit as I didn't want to have my office l; look like a hoarder.


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BillJ
Awesome! Who makes the #22 rsr?
Optimusglen
QUOTE(BillJ @ Apr 13 2023, 08:51 AM) *

Awesome! Who makes the #22 rsr?


Spark makes that one

https://www.ebay.com/itm/374418744639


Really, my guess is that Spark makes most if not all of the cars you're looking for. Just jump onto google and type "1/43 Spark Porsche ________" and you'll probably get a few hits, but if you're getting a bunch at once it might be prudent to buy from a single source to save on shipping.
BillJ
Thanks so much. Your collection is stellar!
Optimusglen
QUOTE(BillJ @ Apr 13 2023, 09:23 AM) *

Thanks so much. Your collection is stellar!


Thank you! There are certainly a few gems in there.
Type 47
I couldn't find the Al Holbert IMSA #14 on the website.

I've been looking for that for a while in 1/18 scale.
BillJ
I found the one i have at the factory store last month during our visit!
Optimusglen
QUOTE(Type 47 @ Apr 13 2023, 11:51 AM) *

I couldn't find the Al Holbert IMSA #14 on the website.

I've been looking for that for a while in 1/18 scale.



I'm not sure if I've seen it in 1/18, but here's a 1/43

https://selectionrs.com/en/porsche-diecast/...ap02028714.html

BillJ
Found it for you

https://selectionrs.com/en/porsche-962/1911...ark-18da86.html
BillJ
That was awesome. Found three more on that site. Thanks!!
Dion
That poster has been hanging in my house since 1990!
Thanks for the links to Holberts 962 I’ve been trying to find that in 1/18.. He’s one of my heroes.
Cheers.
BillJ
I had it my room as a boy now my son has the same. I am not entirely sure who this is actually for lol.

Al Holbert was a hero for sure. So capable on every front. Here is a shot of him i took in the 80s at lime rock. My dad is right behind him in the glasses and behind the rope.
BillJ
QUOTE(Optimusglen @ Apr 13 2023, 09:27 AM) *

a few places online might have more for you. Try Cartima or Selection RS You can also keep your eyes peeled on eBay, sometimes the rarer ones pop up. I'd aim to stick to Spark or Make-Up, Minichamps is pretty good sometimes. Auto-Art are good, but don't have much of a selection.

I've got a pretty good set, I've had to pare back a bit as I didn't want to have my office l; look like a hoarder.


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Where did you get yiur case?
BillJ
QUOTE(Optimusglen @ Apr 13 2023, 09:27 AM) *

a few places online might have more for you. Try Cartima or Selection RS You can also keep your eyes peeled on eBay, sometimes the rarer ones pop up. I'd aim to stick to Spark or Make-Up, Minichamps is pretty good sometimes. Auto-Art are good, but don't have much of a selection.

I've got a pretty good set, I've had to pare back a bit as I didn't want to have my office l; look like a hoarder.


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Where did you get your case?
Optimusglen
QUOTE(BillJ @ Apr 14 2023, 12:12 PM) *

Where did you get your case?


There was a guy selling cases like these on eBay, I sent him dimensions for a custom one and he made it. It was surprisingly economical.


This guy
https://www.ebay.com/itm/254569580879?mkcid...&media=COPY
BillJ
Thanks for sharing!
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