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Amongst all the different scales currently on the market for die-cast model cars, the most popular are :
- 1/43rd(approx. 10cm or 4" length), known as the collector's scale, where you can find the widest range of models;
- 1/18th(approx. 24cm or 10" length), allowing more detail... but also taking up more space in your home;
- 1/87th(also known as HO), 1/64th, 1/50th or 1/24th are other popular scales;
- for Aeroplanes, widely used scales range from 1/600th to 1/400th;
You will be able to find those scales and many others at model-car.com using our Advanced Search engine.
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You can of course try to collect all kinds of die-cast cars and planes, but most of the collectors choose some themes for their collection, for instance :
- all the models made by a selected model manufacturer (for instance
Vitesse
,
Burago
,
Ertl
...);
- all the models from the same car brand (
Porsche
,
Ferrarri
...) or the same country (American or British cars);
- a certain type of cars (road cars, sports cars, convertibles, vans...);
- the cars they owned, or their family owned;
- racing cars, or selected racing cars (Formula 1, Le Mans, Rally, Nascar...)
- commercial and service vehicles (trucks, vans, fire engines, police cars, taxis, circus vehicles, military vehicles, construction vehicles...);
- motorbikes;
- aircraft (civilian, military, helicopters...);
- slot racing cars;
- and many many others...
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According to the different themes, the most popular brands are the following:
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| 1/43rd scale cars, all types
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Vitesse, Minichamps, Brumm, Best, Bang, Quartzo, Onyx, Skid, Art Models, BBR, Kyosho, Trofeu, Solido, Hot Wheels, Schuco, Eagle's Race...
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| 1/18th scale cars, all types
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Bburago, Maisto, UT Models, Anson, Chrono, Kyosho, Auto Art, Gate, Eagle's Race, Revell, Exoto, Hot Wheels...
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| 1/87th cars, all types
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Herpa, Wiking, Rietze;
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| Classic road cars
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Vitesse, Minichamps, Brumm, Best, Bang, Art Models, BBR, Kyosho, Solido, Eagle's Race...
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| Modern road cars
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Minichamps, Vitesse, Schuco, Solido, Eagle's Race...
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| Formula 1 cars
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Minichamps, Hot Wheels, Quartzo, Brumm;
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| Le Mans cars
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Onyx, Minichamps, Quartzo, Brumm, Best, Bang, Art Models, BBR...
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| Indy cars
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Minichamps, UT Models;
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| Rally cars
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Skid, Trofeu, Minichamps;
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| Nascar cars
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Hot Wheels, Racing Champions;
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| Trucks
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Corgi, Heritage, Conrad, Tekno, Herpa, Wiking, Albedo, LBS, Lion Toys, Old Cars, Solido;
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| Fire Engines
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Corgi, Herpa, Wiking, City, Vitesse, LBS, Eligor, Solido...
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| Police cars
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Corgi, Herpa, Wiking, City, Vitesse, LBS, Eligor, Solido...
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| Taxis
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City, Herpa, Wiking, Vitesse, Eligor, Solido...
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| Circus vehicles
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Corgi, Solido;
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| Military vehicles
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Solido, Corgi, Victoria;
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| Construction vehicles
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Joal, Conrad, NZG;
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| Motorbikes
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2-Wheels, Maisto, Protar, Guiloy;
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| Aircraft
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Schabak, Herpa Wings, Dragon, Corgi, CDC;
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| Slot Racing
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Fly, Ninco, Scalextric, Pro Slot;
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Absolutely! People who have kept old Dinky Toys from the 50s or 60s know that today they fetch incredible prices. The same applies to contemporary productions, especially to the Limited Edition items, which are becoming more and more popular.
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There are three ways to find what you are looking for quickly:
- our home page, which offers direct links to different models (new items, special offers...);
- our QUICK SEARCH, which enables you to find models quickly by make of car. In the Search box, enter the make you are looking for then click GO to find everything about your request;
- finally, our ADVANCED SEARCH, which enables you to find models by Category, Scale, Car Make, Theme, and Miniature Brand.
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model-car.com price policy is to provide the best service at the best price. In addition, buying on-line is much easier and safer than going to a model shop. For instance, you don't need to drive your car to the nearest shop; instead you can buy from the comfort of your own home.
For all our European Union customers, our prices includes delivery to your door (Transport is FREE fro purchases over 50 Euros).
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Yes, we believe so! Buying on-line is more comfortable, quicker and even safer. You don't need to drive your car and we don't think that many shops can offer you such an extensive range of models. Our prices are highly competitive, and transport is FREE for purchases over 50 Euros inside the European Union.
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We use the EURO (European Currency). All prices are quoted in EUROs and invoicing is also in EUROs.
Prices in US$ are indicated for your information, but are subject to slight adjustments when you credit card is debited, according to the EURO-US$ exchange rate variation between order date and credit card debit date.
In actual fact, since both the EURO and US$ are stable currencies, these variations shouldn't amount to more than a few cents either way.
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The most convenient and secure way to make your payment is to use your credit card with our WORLDPay Secure Online Transactions System (we accept VISA, MASTERCARD and DELTA).
Alternatively, you can pay by Credit Card via Phone/Fax, or if you don't have Credit Card you can pay by Bank Transfer or Banking Check. If you want to pay by another method, please kindly advise us.
For more details, please click HOW TO ORDER
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TOTALLY SECURE ! We remenber you that is safer to use your credit card over the Internet than in a restaurant or any other store.
All transactions made with model-car.com are protected and encrypted by the most advanced and reliable security systems, using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and VeriSign.
In addition, our software is amongst the best available today for secure transactions. Our payment provider, WORLDPay plc is an award-winning provider of these services and was chosen by us only after exhaustive research and testing. All of your personal information, including your credit card number and name, is encrypted so that it cannot be read as it travels over the Internet..
You will be completely refunded if any amount of money is charged to your credit card above the value of your purchase!
For more details, please click SECURE PAYMENT.
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Your credit card will only be charged when your order is shipped. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Delta cards. If you choose to pay by bank transfer, it will be carried out together with your order. For more details, please click HOW TO ORDER
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As we ship from the European Union, all goods shipped to any E.U country will be subject to VAT Portuguese law ( 21% on goods and services ), calculated automatically on your invoice.
All shipments to non E.U countries , will not be subject to VAT, but, for some countries, customs duties and taxes may apply to goods imported from the European Union.You can change the Tax Jurisdiction concerning the place where you want to ship the goods.For more details click HOW TO ORDER.
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Transport is absolutely FREE for all European Union (EU) countries for purchases over 50 Euros: AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, DENMARK, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, IRELAND, ITALY, LUXEMBOURG, NETHERLANDS, PORTUGAL, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED KINGDOM.
For all other countries, we have arranged competitive prices with our transport and logistics partner DHL. For more details, please click TRANSPORT.
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You will receive your models in special crush-proof packaging specially developed for model-car.com. If, by chance, your parcel arrives in poor condition or any model is broken, our FULL GUARANTEE entitles you to a full refund or to receive a new model free of charge. For more details please click HOW TO ORDER
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Although our packaging has been specially designed to provide the best possible protection during transport, something unpredictable can always happen. If your model is not in perfect condition on arrival, you may send it back within 15 days of receipt and it will be replaced or credited without charge.
For more details, please click HOW TO ORDER
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If the model you receive is not the one you ordered or doesn't fulfill your expectations, you may send it back to us within 15 days of receipt and it will be replaced or you will be given a full refund. For more details, please click HOW TO ORDER
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All products are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time, including after you have placed your order. If your order cannot be fulfilled you will be informed and offered an alternative of accepting late delivery or cancell your order and receive a full refund.
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YES! Sometimes the models are made in very limited quantities and demand are frequently higher than supply...pre-ordering your merchandise can sometimes be the only way to get your hands on it. So if you want to make sure that you can get a specific item, pre-ordering is the best way to do it.
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Frequent buyers can enjoy the benefits of our FIDELITY CARD by collecting our cyber-stamps, which can be exchanged for free models or credit.
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Of course! You may choose from over 10,000 different products to make a customized gift, using our GIFT ADVISER.This service is totally FREE.
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model-car.com has chosen as its exclusive transport and logistics partner DHL Worldwide Express, a world leader in express air transport, with more than 3,000 offices in 228 counties all over the world. For more details please click TRANSPORT
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As soon as your order is delivered to DHL, we automatically send you an e-mail. In the meantime, you can always locate your parcel using the DHL tracing system (click TRANSPORT)
Please note that DHL do not deliver to P.O. BOX address.
You can also contact us for any information. You just have to:
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- send to our Customer Services an e-mail message (model-car@model-car.com)
- call our Customer Services at +351 22 906 9450/1 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm GMT) or faxing our Customer Services +351 22 9011235
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We need an average of 7 days to process your order. After it has been delivered to DHL, the transport time is as follows:
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| Zone A
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European Union (EU) countries
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24 to 48 hours
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| Zone B
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Other European countries
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24 to 48 hours
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| Zone C
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USA and Canada
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48 hours
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| Zone D
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Rest of the World
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72 hours
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Yes! In order to commemorate the launching of model-car.com, a fantastic exclusive model has been produced in cooperation with our transport and logistics partner DHL. To find out more about this offer click HOT DEALS. We shall be bringing out more special model-car.com models in the future.
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As our catalogue includes over 10,000 different products, it would be very difficult to show pictures of them all. We shall gradually add more and more pictures to our web-site, and shortly about 70% of the models offered will be illustrated.
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We can help you search for any model. All you need to do is e-mail
(model-car@model-car.com) or fax (+351-22-9011235) our Customer Services, describing in as much detail as possible the model you are looking for.
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All products are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time, including after you have placed your order. If your order cannot be fulfilled you will be informed and offered an alternative of accepting late delivery or cancell your order and receive a full refund.
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