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1:18 Scale Diecast Model Roadster

Discussion in 'Roadster 2008-2012' started by Roadster, Jan 10, 2017.

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    #1 Roadster, Jan 10, 2017
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    I like to buy diecast 1:18 scale models of all the cars I've ever owned or dreamt about and the Roadster is on the top of my list at the moment. However, I can't seem to find a single 1:18 out there o_O The Tesla store have none for sale; only MS. I've seen a number of 1:43 scale models on eBay but nothing larger. The Max Tech RC car just doesn't do it for me either as it just looks "off". I'm not opposed to buying a plastic dealer promo model but those are often unobtainium grade. They do, in fact, exist as evidenced by the photo @doug posted here from someone's Flickr stream of a Tesla Ride & Lunch event back in 2007 so they're out there somewhere! Anyone own any of these or, better yet, have one (or more) to sell?

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    I have also been looking for 1/18 Roadsters but like you no luck, one of those Models in the picture would be cool mind :cool:
     
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    The closest I've come is one from "Hot Wheels". They apparently had a "Green Speed" series of 5 cars, with the Roadster #1. "Solar-powered and electric cars that prove you don't need gas to speed past the competition" it says on the back of the package. I think the car is 1:64 scale. 2008 model 1.5.

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    Umm, a full sized Roadster isn't considerably larger than most 1:18 scale cars, you could start there. ;)
     
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    I too dream of a world where SOMEONE comes out with a 1:18 of a Roadster in all colors...and imagine they give us little carbon pieces to interchange based on our Roadsters' options. I'd pay $250 for something like this.

    I am clearly dreaming here. :)
     
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    My desk at work:D
     
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    Between the cars and your desktop's background picture, how do get any work done?
     
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    Pamphlet on the left shows a 2.0+ front refresh so the picture must be from 2009+ -ish.
     
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    Hello TMC,

    Does anyone have a Tesla Roadster 1:16 r/c for sell?
     
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    Hello Everyone!
    I am searching for a Die-cast Roadster as seen in the pictures. I would like to complete my model car display

    if you or anyone you know has one and is willing to part with one. I am sure we can agree on price.

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    Barry H
     

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    I also searched high & low for a 1:18 to no avail. Finally bought a 1:16 MaxTech radio control version. :) Couldn't find one in Twilight Blue like our roadster but did find a Glacier Blue (?) thought Glacier Blue was a lot lighter, anyway got a blue car. Interesting in how different the boxes are in the Orange vs the Blue I bought. The Orange has an angle corner on the left were as mine is square. o_O My box had seen some rough times, the car and remote control had never been out of the box. IMG_4096.JPG IMG_4097.JPG
     
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    This should go to @DeedWest
     
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    I have one just like this. Crazy how it resembles my build despite coming out many years prior to my car’s production.
     
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    @DeedWest I was thinking about you :) when I was replying to the thread and thought to myself hope he doesn't want to buy it. ;)
     
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