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Collectable models of racing cars of the Formula 1 series. Among the most widespread car model scales we can rank 1:43 (length approx. 10-13cm) and 1:18 (length approx. 24-31cm). These models are in finished condition, i.e. no additional modification or assembly of the model is required. Most of these models are made of metal, but more and more manufacturers are launching models made of resin or ABS material. All F1 models, whether historic from the 1950s or modern, are produced under the license of the given team. In practice, this means that all details on the models were made on the basis of original documents and the final form of the model was approved by the license holder. The most popular collector's items are the cars of the world champions in the version with a driver figure in the cockpit. Among the most widespread brands are Minichamps and Spark, who regularly launch new editions, and among the premium models, companies such as CMC, GP Replicas, BBR, Looksmart or Tecnomodel dominate


Ferrari F310/2 - Michael Schumacher (1996), Winner Italian GP, with driver figure 1:18 GP Replicas


McLaren MP4/5B - Ayrton Senna (1990), World Champion, 1:12 Minichamps


Ferrari 156/85 - Michele Alboreto (1985), 1:18 GP Replicas


Eurobrun ER188B - Gregor Foitek (1989), Test Monaco GP, 1:43 Spark


Lotus Renault 97T - Ayrton Senna (1985), 1st career win, wet tyres, 1:43 Minichamps


McLaren MCL60 - Lando Norris (2023), 9th Monaco, 1:18 Spark


McLaren MCL60 - Oscar Piastri (2023), 10th Monaco, 1:18 Spark


McLaren MP4/4 - Ayrton Senna (1988), World Champion, dirty version, 1:43 Minichamps


McLaren MCL60 - Oscar Piastri (2023), British GP, 1:43 Solido


McLaren MCL60 - Lando Norris (2023), British GP, 1:43 Solido


Arrows A6 - Thierry Boutsen (1983), Italian GP, 1:43 Spark


Alfa Romeo 183T - Andrea de Cesaris (1983), South African GP, 1:43 Spark


McLaren MCL60 - Oscar Piastri (2023), British GP, 1:18 Solido


Williams FW16 - Ayrton Senna (1994), San Marino, 1:18 Minichamps


Hesketh 308E - Hector Rebaque (1977), Belgium, 1:43 Spark


Benetton B195 - Michael Schumacher (1995), Canadian GP, 1:18 Minichamps


Benetton B195 - Michael Schumacher (1995), Winner Belgian GP, 1:18 Minichamps


Benetton B195 - Michael Schumacher (1995), Winner Japanese GP, 1:18 Minichamps


Lotus Honda 99T - Ayrton Senna (1987), 1st win at Monaco, dirty version, 1:43 Minichamps


Lotus Honda 99T - Ayrton Senna (1987), 1st win at Monaco, dirty version, 1:18 Minichamps


Williams FW16 - Ayrton Senna (1994), San Marino, 1:43 Minichamps


Williams FW16 - Ayrton Senna (1994), San Marino, dirty version, 1:12 Minichamps


McLaren MP4/12 - Mika Häkkinen (1997), European GP, without driver figure, 1:18 GP Replicas


McLaren MP4/27 - Jenson Button (2012), Winner Australian GP, 1:43 Spark


Arrows A6 - Thierry Boutsen (1983), Detroit GP, 1:43 Spark


Williams FW15C - Alain Prost (1993), World Champion, 1:18 Minichamps


McLaren M23 - Jochen Mass (1976), German GP, 1:18 MCG


McLaren M23 - James Hunt (1976), French GP, 1:18 MCG

What do we know about the Solido brand?
The well-known french brand Solido is probably known to the vast majority of model car collectors. Solido has been producing models for over 90 years and is a major player in the collectible model market.

What do we know about the GP Replicas brand?
The model manufacturer GP Replicas falls under the parent company Top Marques Collectibles, which is mostly known for models in the section of rally and road cars. Models are produced in Asia, mainly in China, similar to several well-known brands.

What should you know about Exoto?
The company Exoto is a manufacturer in premium automobile segment. Their models are characterized by above-standard elaboration of details, quality surface treatment and models issued originally with tobacco advertising. Collectors consider the Exoto models to be one of the best in the category of premium models.

What should you know about Minichamps?
Minichamps is one of the best-known brands on the market of ready-made collectors models. Company was established in Germany in 1990, and made its name with its first 1:43 scale models. Today releases models in various scales and covers a wide range from F1 monoposts, through road cars to MotoGP.
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Which scale to choose?
In the world of collector's models, we can find various scales from 1: 500 in the aircraft category to a 1:2 scale or even 1:1 in the case of helmets or steering wheels. The most common scales are 1:43, 1:18, 1:24, 1:32, 1:64, 1:12 depending on the type of model or manufacturer.