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Old January 6th, 2006, 07:54 PM
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1/18 or 1/24 scale?

Which is better Im thinking of buying one? Thanks
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Old January 7th, 2006, 02:14 AM
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Are you asking about Dub City's, GMP or another vendor?
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Old January 7th, 2006, 02:28 AM
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Old January 7th, 2006, 09:53 AM
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Gmp

BUY THEM ALL you'll be happy!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old January 7th, 2006, 12:57 PM
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BUY THEM ALL you'll be happy!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL .I figured that much but I just want one I read somewhere that the 1/24 are more detailed is that true
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Old January 7th, 2006, 07:17 PM
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I have both and offer my opinion:

1:18th - large enough to handle and look really cool. Do not look quite as toy-like.

1:24 - look fragile to me. Different from the 1:18 in that the doors open, trunk opens, floor mats in the trunk...about the same detail just more moving parts.

You won't be unhappy with either. I prefer the 1:18th
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You won't be unhappy with either. I prefer them ALL
what he said!!!
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Old January 8th, 2006, 12:17 AM
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I have a couple of both 1/24 and 1/18 GMPs. I prefer the 1/24s over the 1/18s. They just seem to be built better and much more accurate. That being said, I love them all
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Old January 8th, 2006, 02:48 AM
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Thanks for the imput guys!
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Old January 8th, 2006, 08:18 AM
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Just Buy 'em All :)

i love both sizes but it looks like the 1/18 have been better looking so lets get together and have gmp make a custom turbobuick.com car??
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I've collected the Ertl 1:18 scale diecast muscle cars since they were first released so when GMP came out with their own 1:18 it was a natural fit.

I have always liked the Franklin Mint 1:24 cars but had never purchased one. The detail is awesome for a car that size. Now I don't normally collect that scale but because GMP released a Buick GN diecast I had to have it. BTW, they are the only 1:24's in my collection.

Collect what you like.

Both scales make me happy.
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