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)
2001 – Tarso Marques
Minardi European PS01
1998 – Pedro Diniz
Arrows A19
1998 – Mika Hakkinen
McLaren MP4/13
2017 – Fernando Alonso
McLaren MCL32
1984 – Jacques Laffite
Williams FW09
2019 – Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes W10
2006 – Fernando Alonso
Renault R26
1998 – Damon Hill
Jordan 198
Spark Models (see all here)
1981 – Jacques Laffite
Ligier JS17
1975 – Jacques Laffite
Williams FD04
1988 – Rene Arnoux
Ligier JS31
1976 – Emerson Fittipaldi
Copersucar FD04
1977 – Jacques Laffite
Ligier JS7
1976 – James Hunt
McLaren M23
1993 – Martin Brundle
Ligier JS39
Lendas Brasileiras do Automobilismo (see all)
1988 – Ayrton Senna
McLaren MP4/4
1971 – Emerson Fittipaldi
Lotus 72D
2001 – Luciano Burti
Jaguar Ford Cosworth R2
1973 – Emerson Fittipaldi
Lotus 72E
2000 – Ricardo Zonta
BAR 002
2012 – Bruno Senna
Williams FW34
1986 – Ayrton Senna
Lotus 98T
1984 – Aytron Senna
Toleman TG184
1991 – Ayrton Senna
McLaren MP4/6
1981 – Nelson Piquet
Brabham Ford BT49C
1987 – Ayrton Senna
Lotus 99T
1983 – Nelson Piquet
Brabham BT52B
1991 – Roberto Moreno
Jordan Ford 191
2006 – Rubens Barrichello
Honda RA106
1985 – Ayrton Senna
Lotus 97T
1988 – Mauricio Gugelmin
March Judd 881
2004 – Felipe Massa
Sauber Petronas C23
1990 – Nelson Piquet
Benetton Ford B190
1999 – Rubens Barrichello
Stewart SF3
1974 – Emerson Fittipaldi
McLaren M23
1993 – Ayrton Senna
McLaren MP4/8
2009 – Rubens Barrichello
Brawn BGP 001
1990 – Ayrton Senna
McLaren MP4/5B
1983 – Ayrton Senna
Brabham BT52B
2010 – Luca Di Grassi
Virgin VR-01
1975 – Jose Carlos Pace
Brabham Ford BT44B
2010 – Bruno Senna
HRT Cosworth F110
2004 – Ricardo Zonta
Toyota TF104B
1987 – Nelson Piquet
Williams FW11B
1972 – Emerson Fittipaldi
Lotus 72D
1984 – Aytron Senna
Toleman TG184
1994 – Ayrton Senna
Williams FW16
F1 Car Collection Models (see all here)
Valteri Bottas 2014
Williams FW36
Mario Andretti 1982
Ferrari 126C2
Juan Maneul Fangio 1955
Mercedes W196
Ivan Capelli 1988
March Judd 881
Jenson Button 2009
Brawn BGP01
Clay Regazzoni 1975
Ferrari 312B3
John Watson 1976
Penske PC4
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
JPS Lotus 97T
Ayrton Senna 1985
Marlboro McLaren MP4/2
Alain Prost 1985
Rothmans Williams FW19
Jacques Villeneuve 1998
Camel Lotus 99T
Ayrton Senna 1987
Lucky Strike BAR 002
Jacques Villeneuve 2000
Marlboro Ferrari F2002
Michael Schumacher 2002
Ligier Gitanes JS11
Jacques Laffite 1979
B&H Jordan 199
Heinz-Harald Frentzen 1999
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.25 – No.50
Michele Alboreto 1982
Tyrrell 011
Alain Prost 1985
McLaren MP4/2B
James Hunt 1975
Hesketh 308B
Rubens Barrichello 2004
Ferrari F2004
Mika Salo 1999
Ferrari F399
Sebastian Vettel 2008
Toro Rosso STR3
Clay Regazzoni 1975
Ferrari 312B3
Gilles Villeneuve 1977
Ferrari 312T2
Jacques Villeneuve 1997
Williams FW19
Jacques Laffite 1979
Ligier JS11
Aytron Senna 1993
McLaren MP4/8
Robert Kubica 2008
BMW Sauber F1 08
Felipe Massa 2004
Sauber C23
John Surtees 1967
Honda RA300
Jean-Pierre Beltroise 1972
BRM P160B
Lorenzo Bandini 1964
Ferrari 512F1
Aytron Senna 1985
Lotus 97T
Bruno Giacomelli 1979
Alfa Romeo 177
Sebastian Vettel 2015
Ferrari SF15-T
Jean-Pierre Jabouille 1979
Renault RS10
Alberto Ascari 1952
Ferrari 375 Indy
Mario Andretti 1978
Lotus 79
Ronnie Peterson 1971
March 711
Nelson Piquet 1983
Brabham BT52B
Mika Hakkinen 1999
McLaren MP4/14
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.