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Old 04-26-2006, 09:35 PM
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Is it just me or are auto arts 1/18th scale c6s better detaild than hotwheels 1/12 scale c6.
Old 04-27-2006, 11:05 AM
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Wouldn't surprise me. I haven't seen an Autoart live and in person yet though.
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Its like putting a Pinto and a Corvette side by side...when it comes to 1/18th scale...Hotwheels...SUCK!
Old 04-27-2006, 02:25 PM
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In the 1/18th scale the Auto Art is the only way to go. They are as real as you can get in a replica.

Auto Art car and more images here http://www.nationaldiecasters.com/au...6_corvette.htm




The hot wheels car look OK if you are using them to fill in shelf space and they are out of reach from someone handling them. They are produced for the extemely budget minded and you get what you pay for.
Hot Wheel 1/18th example ....more images here http://www.nationaldiecasters.com/corvettec6.htm



The 1/12th Hot Wheel cars are extemely nice and for a 1/12th scale car the price is quite good. Detail wise I would have to say the Auto Art 1/18th is more detailed than the 1/12th HW but not by much.

Hot Wheel 1/12th example


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Also note that the HW 1/12 is inaccurate regarding the rear carpeted area. This should be black. Some other details are off too.

The AA is spot on.

For pics of a disassembled AA, see my post here in Corvette Diecasts regarding an AA interior repaint...
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I mean dont get me wrong i own the 1/12 scale hotwheels corvette and i like it, but it just seems like the propotions are off. I have two of the autoart c6s and they are just perfect.
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Seems too short, or too tall, one or the other, or both...

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