Senin, 09 November 2009
Sabtu, 07 November 2009
Kamis, 05 November 2009
1:18 AutoArt LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO SUPERLEGGERA
1:18 AutoArt LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO SUPERLEGGERA MONOCERUS / METALLIC WHITE
1:18 AutoArt KOENIGSEGG CCX
1:18 AutoArt KOENIGSEGG CCX - BLACK
This 1:18 scale die-cast model car is made up of 294 separate metal and plastic parts, including photo-etched plates, metal wiring, screws and nuts. The model weighs 0.61 kg.
* Detachable roof can be stored in the trunk at the front.
* The special design of the opening doors has been replicated accurately.
* Fully decorated interior.
* Painted carpet.
* Realistic gearshift assembly, dashboard and console.
* The engine and piping system have been replicated in full detail.
* Damper support for the engine cover and bonnet.
* Realistic brake disc rotors.
* Fully-functioning suspension.
* Rubber cooling pipes for the braking system.
* Photo-etched metal grilles on all air inlets and outlets.
* Chrome-plated tips on the exhaust pipes.
This 1:18 scale die-cast model car is made up of 294 separate metal and plastic parts, including photo-etched plates, metal wiring, screws and nuts. The model weighs 0.61 kg.
* Detachable roof can be stored in the trunk at the front.
* The special design of the opening doors has been replicated accurately.
* Fully decorated interior.
* Painted carpet.
* Realistic gearshift assembly, dashboard and console.
* The engine and piping system have been replicated in full detail.
* Damper support for the engine cover and bonnet.
* Realistic brake disc rotors.
* Fully-functioning suspension.
* Rubber cooling pipes for the braking system.
* Photo-etched metal grilles on all air inlets and outlets.
* Chrome-plated tips on the exhaust pipes.
1:18 AutoArt FORD SHELBY GR-1 CONCEPT - ALUMINIUM CASTING
1:18 AutoArt FORD SHELBY GR-1 CONCEPT - ALUMINIUM CASTING
AUTOart is striving to achieve a new standard by launching its first 1:18 die-cast model with a polished aluminum body in the form of the Ford Shelby GR-1 concept car. The goal is to achieve the same quality of finish as that on the actual concept car.
Die-cast model cars are usually cast using zinc alloy, a material that is user-friendly, has a low melting point and is easy to cast. The mold used to cast zinc alloy can easily survive a million shots. Aluminum alloy, on the other hand, has a higher melting point and the molten material will attack the mold during casting, thereby shortening the mold life by 20 to 50 times when compared with zinc alloy casting.
Very few model makers have tried to cast aluminum alloy and then manually polish to achieve a high gloss surface finish. Normally manufacturers would apply chrome-plating to the zinc cast body to simulate the finish. However, chrome-plated surfaces are too bright and do not accurately replicate the surface texture of a polished aluminum finish. To compensate for this some makers would polish the zinc cast body to achieve more or less the same glossy finish of polished aluminum. However, zinc is sensitive to air and humidity and surfaces easily oxidize, even in sheltered indoor conditions. Therefore, a clear coat must be applied to prevent this. When this is done the zinc polished surface is very clearly wrapped in a thick, clear layer that looks unreal compared to the actual finish of the real car. Moreover, the clear coating can become slightly yellowish under prolonged exposure to sunlight.
In order to replicate the polished aluminum finish of the real car, actual aluminum alloy must be used to cast the scale model body. The casting will then require more than 130 minutes of trained manual labor to polish the whole body-including the panels - until the desired glossy finish is achieved. The biggest challenge is to align the contours between the main body and the attached panels (bumper, bonnet, trunk and doors) after polishing. Even slight over-polishing of the bonnet and door edges will make the connecting surfaces of the main body uneven and such parts will need to be scrapped. Even with a trained workforce the scrap rate is well over 50%. With labor costs rising in China, the overall cost of producing a polished aluminum body is 5~6 times that of the usual painted body cast in zinc alloy.
The final polished aluminum body is deliberately not coated with a clear protective layer in order to simulate the bare aluminum texture of the concept car. As with the real car, the surfaces will oxidize at a very slow rate under indoor conditions and the gloss will decrease slightly after one or two years. However, the shiny finish can easily be restored by simple hand-buffing using metal polish compounds such as Brasso, Autosol, Pennibrite or mag-wheel polishing cream. Like any precious sterling silverware, the polished surfaces require occasional maintenance to retain their glossy texture.
AUTOart is striving to achieve a new standard by launching its first 1:18 die-cast model with a polished aluminum body in the form of the Ford Shelby GR-1 concept car. The goal is to achieve the same quality of finish as that on the actual concept car.
Die-cast model cars are usually cast using zinc alloy, a material that is user-friendly, has a low melting point and is easy to cast. The mold used to cast zinc alloy can easily survive a million shots. Aluminum alloy, on the other hand, has a higher melting point and the molten material will attack the mold during casting, thereby shortening the mold life by 20 to 50 times when compared with zinc alloy casting.
Very few model makers have tried to cast aluminum alloy and then manually polish to achieve a high gloss surface finish. Normally manufacturers would apply chrome-plating to the zinc cast body to simulate the finish. However, chrome-plated surfaces are too bright and do not accurately replicate the surface texture of a polished aluminum finish. To compensate for this some makers would polish the zinc cast body to achieve more or less the same glossy finish of polished aluminum. However, zinc is sensitive to air and humidity and surfaces easily oxidize, even in sheltered indoor conditions. Therefore, a clear coat must be applied to prevent this. When this is done the zinc polished surface is very clearly wrapped in a thick, clear layer that looks unreal compared to the actual finish of the real car. Moreover, the clear coating can become slightly yellowish under prolonged exposure to sunlight.
In order to replicate the polished aluminum finish of the real car, actual aluminum alloy must be used to cast the scale model body. The casting will then require more than 130 minutes of trained manual labor to polish the whole body-including the panels - until the desired glossy finish is achieved. The biggest challenge is to align the contours between the main body and the attached panels (bumper, bonnet, trunk and doors) after polishing. Even slight over-polishing of the bonnet and door edges will make the connecting surfaces of the main body uneven and such parts will need to be scrapped. Even with a trained workforce the scrap rate is well over 50%. With labor costs rising in China, the overall cost of producing a polished aluminum body is 5~6 times that of the usual painted body cast in zinc alloy.
The final polished aluminum body is deliberately not coated with a clear protective layer in order to simulate the bare aluminum texture of the concept car. As with the real car, the surfaces will oxidize at a very slow rate under indoor conditions and the gloss will decrease slightly after one or two years. However, the shiny finish can easily be restored by simple hand-buffing using metal polish compounds such as Brasso, Autosol, Pennibrite or mag-wheel polishing cream. Like any precious sterling silverware, the polished surfaces require occasional maintenance to retain their glossy texture.
Selasa, 03 November 2009
Selasa, 27 Oktober 2009
1:18 Minichamps Bentley State Limousine 2002 Queens car
1:18 Minichamps Bentley State Limousine 2002 Queens car
Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Bentley motors, has delivered the new Bentley state limousine to the queen at Windsor caste.It is a gift to the Queen of England Elizabeth II. On the occasion of her golden throne anniversary. The ceremonial handover is an important landmark for Bentley and at the same time marks the resumption of the nurtured tradition at Crewe that is building exclusive and individually equipped cars for Royal houses. The work on the Bentley state limousine began as early as spring of 2000, after a proposal was made to the crown, to honour the golden throne anniversary of the queen with such a present.
This car was not the first royal car that was made at Crewe. The employees at Bentley most recently had build a Rolls-Royce Phantom VI »Standard-Limousine« for the Queen back in 1987. The Rolls-Royce Phantom IV state limousine was build because of the silver throne anniversary. A project, whose origin rooted back to the society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This model represented a special derivate of the Rolls-Royce Phantom VI, with a higher roof line and larger glass panels, envisaged for official occasions. The construction and production of the Bentley state limousine followed other parameters. This car was developed of extremely important ceremonial occasions only, in addition to that it is the first car of the crown, which was developed with the latest and advanced computer technology and it is the first Bentley in the royal vehicle fleet.
The official premiere voyage took place on the 4th of June; The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attended the divine service at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. The Bentley state limousine was developed at Mulliner, a special division at Bentley. The modern technological and bodywork specific installations at Bentley Mulliner make every wish of a customer, whether it is a configuration with exotic wood veneers or custom made leather interior, as well as electronic devices for entertainment, infotainment and business, come true.
Dr. Franz-Josef Paefgen, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Bentley motors, has delivered the new Bentley state limousine to the queen at Windsor caste.It is a gift to the Queen of England Elizabeth II. On the occasion of her golden throne anniversary. The ceremonial handover is an important landmark for Bentley and at the same time marks the resumption of the nurtured tradition at Crewe that is building exclusive and individually equipped cars for Royal houses. The work on the Bentley state limousine began as early as spring of 2000, after a proposal was made to the crown, to honour the golden throne anniversary of the queen with such a present.
This car was not the first royal car that was made at Crewe. The employees at Bentley most recently had build a Rolls-Royce Phantom VI »Standard-Limousine« for the Queen back in 1987. The Rolls-Royce Phantom IV state limousine was build because of the silver throne anniversary. A project, whose origin rooted back to the society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This model represented a special derivate of the Rolls-Royce Phantom VI, with a higher roof line and larger glass panels, envisaged for official occasions. The construction and production of the Bentley state limousine followed other parameters. This car was developed of extremely important ceremonial occasions only, in addition to that it is the first car of the crown, which was developed with the latest and advanced computer technology and it is the first Bentley in the royal vehicle fleet.
The official premiere voyage took place on the 4th of June; The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attended the divine service at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. The Bentley state limousine was developed at Mulliner, a special division at Bentley. The modern technological and bodywork specific installations at Bentley Mulliner make every wish of a customer, whether it is a configuration with exotic wood veneers or custom made leather interior, as well as electronic devices for entertainment, infotainment and business, come true.
Senin, 26 Oktober 2009
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