There's no avoiding rust on anything 02 related... :)

[Mars]

So I pull out my 1:18 models which I stored in the attic during a recent move.

LOL! What do I find? Rust of course! At least rust bubbling and, in all the usual places 02 places!!

Rust behind the rear wheel wells, bottom of doors and along the roof edge near the glass.

[Supergeek]

Haha! Thats the same model Inka tii I bought at the L.A. Auto Show years ago. Cats knocked it off my shelf and it broke. Now I cant seem to find them anywhere.

[1600Pilot]

Hey Marrs,

My 2002 turbo has the same rust issues, but mine are right in the middle of the doors. We ALWAYS make that joke around here, how it rusted just like a real one would.

Al

[Mars]

It's weird. I have 4 or 5 of these. The Inka one shown here is a Kyosho. I have a Chamonix Kyosho just like this one and no problems.

I also have one I got direct from BMW - top notch in detail and paint. Of course, they cost me 3 times as much too.

I have a turbo I never took out of the box. Maybe I should check that one.

Sorry if this has come up before. I never saw a thread like this and was really surprised to see this happen to me Just curious if it had happened to others.

[robspeed]

So I pull out my 1:18 models which I stored in the attic during a recent move.

LOL! What do I find? Rust of course! At least rust bubbling and, in all the usual places 02 places!!

Rust behind the rear wheel wells, bottom of doors and along the roof edge near the glass.

HAHAH!! this is on topic bytheway!!!

[jerry]

that is too funny. i actually think it's pretty cool. get some red primer paint and complete the effect. and if you can simulate a cracked dash and torn seats, all the better. in fact, i think i'd even prefer one like that over a pristine example.

don't forget the spare tire well....

[HarryPR]

Mars, I think that Inka is a Maisto. Their waistline trim is thicker than the Kyoshos or the AutoArt models. I have about 20 1:18 scale '02's and all the Maistos have gotten paint bubbles, even one I have in its original box.

The funny thing is that other non-02 Maistos I have had for longer have absolutely no problems!

[Jim_75Sahara]

I think one of these models should be added to Mike Self's lectures on 02's & rust. It would be easier to transport than rusty panels.

[Timmer]

Mars,

I'll have to take a closer look at my 1/43rd scale Colorado 1600-2; it's in a plastic case and hopefully no rust creeping up!! It's a minichamps model that I bought from Griots Garage when they had scale models. I bought an Atlantik Blue euro NK 2000 1/43rd scale model from the local BMW dealer here, early 1990's.

Tim

'69 2000

[PSloan]

I have that same one. I got it at a wholesale place in chinatown. The rear view mirror broke off.

[Timmer]

It amazes me the detail of the mirrors..the NK 2000 model I have, the old style door mirror is done very nicely., same with the 1600-2., same door mirror.

Tim

'69 2000

[1974bmw2002]

i had that model in my room for about 6 years which was a magor inspiration to get a bigger one, so about 6 months ago i picked it up and the roof detached from the car! its crap!. i opened the door and it broke off. now it's sitting in my closet in a plastic bag in like 10 pieces.

[scottt]

Car models were intended to be blown up with M80s.