Just a little piece on the relatively new manufacturer who
has appeared on the car modelling scene is “Paudi” a Chinese group who
specialise in the more modern vehicles in 1/18 scale. Having stocked and sold
these models myself over the last two years I can honestly say these are THE most
detailed models in 1/18 scale currently out there, some models have up to 500
working parts and are exact replicas of the real thing. The detailing in the
engine bay alone has to be seen to be believed, from the oil dip stick to shock
absorbers you can see the intense detail. What makes these models so wonderful
to look at is the paint finish which is in my opinion flawless, the seat belts
are functional the seats are moveable and just when you think you have
discovered everything you think there is to discover you find yet another
hidden gem like the compartment that holds the spare flawless space saver tyre.
They are priced mid-range and I think affordable between €80-€120 which is in
my opinion a lot of model for the price, and I feel at last there is a model
that caters for the car collector. These are well built sturdy heavy models
that cater for car collectors that want a model of what they are currently
driving. Paudi do not build their models on a production line, but from office
to office, and their QC is second to none, that I can personally testify to, as
some have mysteriously made it into my own collection. Their range has expanded
dramatically over the last twelve months alone and they now cater for the
Toyota, VW, and ford collector, in a very limited but expanding range. The Audi
A4 that are shown in the pictures below is just a sample of a new release this
year, and it’s a model that you would want to grasp with “BOTH” hands as the
weight can take you by surprise retailing at €120 is what I believe to be great
value, and is sure to strike an interest in both the younger and older
collector. Feel free to tell us about your recent purchase and do you feel it
was worth the price or what the quality was like, we would welcome everyone’s
input.
