Welcome to my F1 Diecast Model Collection
Welcome to my Diecast Model Collection, I trust you find it as interesting as I do. There are now over 300 models in my F1 Collection and they are all on this website. I have been a fan of Formula 1 since the mid 70’s, when a John Player Special was a racing car and not just a cigarette brand. In addition, Martini Brabham’s were screaming around the streets of Monte-Carlo and the “Anytime, Any Place, Any Where” TV Ad’s were common place.
As a result this ignited my early interest in design and branding along with building my Diecast Model Collection.
1/12th scale Tamiya
My very first F1 model car was this one. The 1/12th scale Tamiya John Player Special Lotus 72D as driven by Emerson Fittipaldi. World Champion in 1972. Over the years I had numerous others. Christmas & Birthdays were always exciting times.
Onyx Models were the 1st range of cars I purchased back in the late 80’s early 90’s. The Alain Prost McLaren MP4/04, now looking a bit tired, was my initial purchase.
Minichamps
The Olivier Panis Ligier JS43, Monaco 1996 Grand Prix Winner was the first Minichamps car for my Diecast Model Collection.
Up until the launch of the Formula 1 Car Collection in 2016, all of my old cars had been packed away. Looking at the list of proposed cars, my interest was re-ignited and I started to look and see what else was available. In addition to the well-known Minichamps models, I had never heard of Spark Models before and in no time at all my collection was growing rapidly.
The Collection
Being a Designer and Photographer, I recently set to and photographed all of my Diecast Model Collection and this Catalogue Website is the result. You can use the links on the right-hand side or menu across the top to see the cars. You can search by: Driver, Teams, Years, Brands and World Champions. There are still several additions to be made which will be added over time.
Hope you enjoy looking at my Diecast Model Collection, feel free to make any Comments and add a Review to the Individual Cars.
F1 Car Collection Transporter Trucks
F1 Team Features
Over the next few months I will be adding a number of my favourite F1 Team pages. The 1st is Equipe Ligier Gitanes, featuring Jacques Laffite, Patrick Depailler and Didier Pironi.
Other team are likley to be Marlboro McLaren and JPS Lotus. Click here to see more.
Minichamps Models (see all here)
2006 – Fernando Alonso
Renault R26
2001 – Tarso Marques
Minardi European PS01
2019 – Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes W10
1998 – Damon Hill
Jordan 198
1984 – Jacques Laffite
Williams FW09
1998 – Mika Hakkinen
McLaren MP4/13
1998 – Pedro Diniz
Arrows A19
2017 – Fernando Alonso
McLaren MCL32
Spark Models (see all here)
1993 – Martin Brundle
Ligier JS39
1977 – Jacques Laffite
Ligier JS7
1988 – Rene Arnoux
Ligier JS31
1981 – Jacques Laffite
Ligier JS17
1975 – Jacques Laffite
Williams FD04
1976 – James Hunt
McLaren M23
1976 – Emerson Fittipaldi
Copersucar FD04
Lendas Brasileiras do Automobilismo (see all)
2004 – Ricardo Zonta
Toyota TF104B
1983 – Nelson Piquet
Brabham BT52B
1994 – Ayrton Senna
Williams FW16
1984 – Aytron Senna
Toleman TG184
2000 – Ricardo Zonta
BAR 002
1999 – Rubens Barrichello
Stewart SF3
2010 – Luca Di Grassi
Virgin VR-01
1990 – Nelson Piquet
Benetton Ford B190
1972 – Emerson Fittipaldi
Lotus 72D
1988 – Mauricio Gugelmin
March Judd 881
2004 – Felipe Massa
Sauber Petronas C23
1991 – Ayrton Senna
McLaren MP4/6
1981 – Nelson Piquet
Brabham Ford BT49C
1990 – Ayrton Senna
McLaren MP4/5B
1988 – Ayrton Senna
McLaren MP4/4
1983 – Ayrton Senna
Brabham BT52B
1987 – Ayrton Senna
Lotus 99T
1993 – Ayrton Senna
McLaren MP4/8
1974 – Emerson Fittipaldi
McLaren M23
1987 – Nelson Piquet
Williams FW11B
1986 – Ayrton Senna
Lotus 98T
1984 – Aytron Senna
Toleman TG184
1971 – Emerson Fittipaldi
Lotus 72D
1991 – Roberto Moreno
Jordan Ford 191
2010 – Bruno Senna
HRT Cosworth F110
2006 – Rubens Barrichello
Honda RA106
1973 – Emerson Fittipaldi
Lotus 72E
2001 – Luciano Burti
Jaguar Ford Cosworth R2
2009 – Rubens Barrichello
Brawn BGP 001
1985 – Ayrton Senna
Lotus 97T
1975 – Jose Carlos Pace
Brabham Ford BT44B
2012 – Bruno Senna
Williams FW34
F1 Car Collection Models (see all here)
John Watson 1976
Penske PC4
Mario Andretti 1982
Ferrari 126C2
Jenson Button 2009
Brawn BGP01
Valteri Bottas 2014
Williams FW36
Ivan Capelli 1988
March Judd 881
Juan Maneul Fangio 1955
Mercedes W196
Clay Regazzoni 1975
Ferrari 312B3
Top 5 F1 Most Viewed Cars on this Website
No:1
Jack Brabham – Brabham BT19
Winning his 3rd World Championship in 1966, Jack Brabham became the first and to this day, only driver to win the F1 World Championship in a car baring his own name. But for some reliability issues he would have also won in 1967, the Championship going to team mate Denis Hulme.
It’s very interesting looking at the listing of most viewed cars. The Brabham BT19 especially one with the driver figure is a very sought after model, Spark making a version, which may be re-released at some time. Here is the link to the complete Top 30
No:2
Nino Farina – Alfa Romeo 158
No:3
Fernando Alonso – Renault R25
No:4
Damon Hill – Arrows A18
No:5
Jochen Mass – Arrows A2
Drivers
F1 Teams
World Champions
Model Brands
F1CC Tobacco Decals
Tobacco Decals
The regulations concerning Tobacco Advertising prevent a lot of model cars from displaying the original liveries. Some of the Early Onyx and Minichamps cars have the correct decals but these days there are just gaps were the branding appeared. With most Spark models, a separate sheet of decals is supplied with the model where appropriate.
Specialising in missing decals and driver conversions for F1CC models. Grand Prix Decals have made a set for the majority of the cars.For further details you can find them at www.facebook.com/GrandPrixDecals/ The eBay Shop is: www.ebay.co.uk/str/grandprixdecals
Click on the images below to see the before and after of each car
Ligier Gitanes JS11
Jacques Laffite 1979
Lucky Strike BAR 002
Jacques Villeneuve 2000
Rothmans Williams FW19
Jacques Villeneuve 1998
B&H Jordan 199
Heinz-Harald Frentzen 1999
Camel Lotus 99T
Ayrton Senna 1987
Marlboro Ferrari F2002
Michael Schumacher 2002
JPS Lotus 97T
Ayrton Senna 1985
Marlboro McLaren MP4/2
Alain Prost 1985
F1 World Champion Gallery
This weeks Featured Cars: Max Verstappen
2016 – Max Verstappen
Red Bull RB12
2017 – Max Verstappen
Red Bull RB13
2018 – Max Verstappen
Red Bull RB14
The Best places to buy from: in my opinion!
DHMI Motorsport
I first came across DMHI at an NEC Toy Fair and then again at the Sandown Park event. Helen has an extensive stock of Minichamps and Spark Models and her display at the shows is excellent. You’ll find the website at www.dhmi.co.uk/ and the eBay Store at www.ebay.co.uk/usr/dhmi
Well worth a look, new cars are being added all the time.
P&P Racing
Phil at P&P Racing was a recommendation from Spark Germany. I was after a Ligier JS17 for my F1 Diecast Model Collection and although he didn’t have that one I have purchased a number of models from them since. P&P attend the BP Toy Fairs at the NEC, Doncaster & Staffordshire. They also have a stunning display of Spark and Minichamps, the eBay shop is here.
A very helpful chap, well worth contacting or visiting his stand if you’re after something rare for your F1 Diecast Model Collection.
Red Twenty 3
Gavin at Red Twenty 3 has a great stock of F1 Models and Memorabilia. The website is www.redtwenty3.co.uk His service is excellent, my last purchase arriving a couple of days after ordering it. Quite often has great deals and special offers.
Along with DMHI, Red Twenty 3 are major contributors at Formula 1 Diecast Model Collectors on Facebook
St Martin's Models
If you are ever in London, between Leicester Square and Covent Garden, you must visit St Martins Models. This shop and its predecessor just around the corner has been there for over 40 years.
There is always plenty to see. The website is at www.stmartinsmodels.co.uk and also www.diecastlegends.com which is their online shop.
CK-Modelcars
This German based online store has an amazing range of products and great prices. For example, the Jenson Button McLaren I purchased from them came in at around £30.00 – a fantastic saving.
The website is ck-modelcars.de
Car Model
Car Model is an Italian online store, with an excellent selection of Diecast Models. You’ll find some of the F1 Auto Collection (Italian Set) here, along with an extensive selection of Brumm, Tameo, Altaya & Edicola Ferrari’s.
Here’s their website www.carmodel.com
BP Fairs
Barry Potter Fairs (BP Fairs) run what I think are the biggest and best Toy Fairs in the UK. The NEC Birmingham show is the Britain’s Biggest Toy Fair with around 500 stalls. You’ll normally find DHMI & P&P there and I have always found numerous bargains. Sandown Park is another favourite. These and 7 other locations, mainly Midlands, are on 3 or 4 times a year.
Check out there website for further details: www.barrypotterfairs.com
Bulldog Fairs
Top 10 F1 World Champions
- Michael Schumacher – 7 time F1 World Champion
- Lewis Hamilton – 7 time F1 Wolrd Champion
- Juan Manuel Fangio – 5 time F1 World Champion
- Alain Prost – 4 time F1 World Champion
- Sebastian Vettel – 4 time F1 World Champion
- Jack Brabham – 3 time F1 World Champion
- Jackie Stewart – 3 time F1 World Champion
- Niki Lauda – 3 time F1 World Champion
- Nelson Piquet – 3 time F1 World Champion
- Ayrton Senna – 3 time F1 World Champion
Top 10 Drivers Never F1 World Champions
- Stirling Moss – 16 Wins
- David Coulthard – 13 Wins
- Carlos Reutemann- 12 Wins
- Rubens Barrichello – 11 Wins
- Felipe Massa – 11 Wins
- Ronnie Peterson – 10 Wins
- Gerhard Berger – 10 Wins
- Mark Webber – 9 Wins
- Max Verstappen – 9 Wins
- Valtteri Bottas – 9 Wins
- Jacky Ickx – 8 Wins
- Rene Arnoux – 7 Wins
- Juan-Pablo Montoya – 7 Wins
- Daniel Ricciardio – 7 Wins
Most races without a Win
- Andrea de Cesaris – 208 Starts
- Nick Heidfeld – 185 Starts
- Nico Hulkenburg – 178 Starts
- Romain Grosjean – 178 Starts
- Martin Brundle – 165 Starts
- Derek Warwick – 162 Starts
- Jean-Pierre Jarier – 143 Starts
- Eddie Cheever – 143 Starts
- Adrian Sutil – 128 Starts
F1 Car Collection No.51 – No.75
Aytron Senna 1990
McLaren MP4/5B
Satoru Nakajima 1997
Lotus 99T
Sebastian Vettel 2017
Ferrari SF70H
Johnny Herbert 1999
Stewart SF3
Riccardo Patrese 1979
Arrows A1B
Jarno Trulli 2004
Renault R24
Jackie Stewart 1969
Matra MS10
Denis Hulme 1967
Brabham BT24
Graham Hill 1968
Lotus 49B
Alan Jones 1980
Williams FW07B
Nino Farina 1950
Alfa Romeo 158
Stirling Moss 1959
Cooper T51
Nelson Piquet 1987
Williams FW11B
Mike Hawthorn 1958
Ferrari 246 F1
Gilles Villeneuve 1977
McLaren M23
Damon Hill 1994
Williams FW16
Juan Manuel Fangio 1957
Maserati 250F
Max Verstappen 2016
Red Bull RB12
Nelson Piquet 1990
Benetton B190
Jochen Rindt 1970
Lotus 72C
Heinz-Harald Frentzen 1999
Jordan 198
Jody Scheckter 1977
Wolf WR1
Jenson Button 2005
Honda RA106
John Watson 1976
Penske PC4
Juan Pablo Montoya 2004
Williams FW26
View All of my Diecast Catalogue
The Collection, built up over a number of years includes cars manufactured my Minichamps, Spark, Formula 1 Car Collection, Altaya, and other brands.