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.

Onyx McLaren MP4/5 Prost Diecast Model Collection

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 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.

Spark Models (see all here)

1976 – James Hunt

McLaren M23

1988 – Rene Arnoux

Ligier JS31

1981 – Jacques Laffite

Ligier JS17

1975 – Jacques Laffite

Williams FD04

1993 – Martin Brundle

Ligier JS39

1976 – Emerson Fittipaldi

Copersucar FD04

1977 – Jacques Laffite

Ligier JS7

Minichamps Models (see all here)

2006 – Fernando Alonso

Renault R26

2019 – Lewis Hamilton

Mercedes W10

1998 – Pedro Diniz

Arrows A19

2001 – Tarso Marques

Minardi European PS01

2017 – Fernando Alonso

McLaren MCL32

1998 – Damon Hill

Jordan 198

1998 – Mika Hakkinen

McLaren MP4/13

1984 – Jacques Laffite

Williams FW09

F1 Car Collection Models (see all here)

Valteri Bottas 2014

Williams FW36

Mario Andretti 1982

Ferrari 126C2

John Watson 1976

Penske PC4

Ivan Capelli 1988

March Judd 881

Jenson Button 2009

Brawn BGP01

Clay Regazzoni 1975

Ferrari 312B3

Juan Maneul Fangio 1955

Mercedes W196

Lendas Brasileiras do Automobilismo (see all)

1983 – Nelson Piquet

Brabham BT52B

1981 – Nelson Piquet

Brabham Ford BT49C

2010 – Luca Di Grassi

Virgin VR-01

1986 – Ayrton Senna

Lotus 98T

1988 – Ayrton Senna

McLaren MP4/4

1974 – Emerson Fittipaldi

McLaren M23

1984 – Aytron Senna

Toleman TG184

2001 – Luciano Burti

Jaguar Ford Cosworth R2

1993 – Ayrton Senna

McLaren MP4/8

1973 – Emerson Fittipaldi

Lotus 72E

1987 – Nelson Piquet

Williams FW11B

2000 – Ricardo Zonta

BAR 002

1991 – Roberto Moreno

Jordan Ford 191

1984 – Aytron Senna

Toleman TG184

2009 – Rubens Barrichello

Brawn BGP 001

2004 – Felipe Massa

Sauber Petronas C23

2012 – Bruno Senna

Williams FW34

1987 – Ayrton Senna

Lotus 99T

1994 – Ayrton Senna

Williams FW16

1975 – Jose Carlos Pace

Brabham Ford BT44B

1990 – Ayrton Senna

McLaren MP4/5B

1999 – Rubens Barrichello

Stewart SF3

1971 – Emerson Fittipaldi

Lotus 72D

2010 – Bruno Senna

HRT Cosworth F110

1990 – Nelson Piquet

Benetton Ford B190

1991 – Ayrton Senna

McLaren MP4/6

2004 – Ricardo Zonta

Toyota TF104B

1972 – Emerson Fittipaldi

Lotus 72D

1988 – Mauricio Gugelmin

March Judd 881

2006 – Rubens Barrichello

Honda RA106

1983 – Ayrton Senna

Brabham BT52B

1985 – Ayrton Senna

Lotus 97T

Product categories

Brands (332)
Driver Nationality (332)
Drivers (332)
Teams (332)
World Champion (70)
Years (332)

F1CC Collections

Team Profiles

Collections

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

Rothmans Williams FW19

Jacques Villeneuve 1998

Marlboro McLaren MP4/2

Alain Prost 1985

Ligier Gitanes JS11

Jacques Laffite 1979

Camel Lotus 99T

Ayrton Senna 1987

JPS Lotus 97T

Ayrton Senna 1985

Marlboro Ferrari F2002

Michael Schumacher 2002

B&H Jordan 199

Heinz-Harald Frentzen 1999

Lucky Strike BAR 002

Jacques Villeneuve 2000

F1 World Champion Gallery

1950s F1 World Champions Diecast Collection

1960s F1 World Champions Diecast Collection

1970s F1 World Champions Diecast Collection

1980s F1 World Champions Diecast Collection

1990s F1 World Champions Diecast Collection

2000s F1 World Champions Diecast Collection

2010s F1 World Champions Diecast Collection

This weeks Featured Cars: Tyrrell

1977 – Patrick Depailler

Tyrrell P34 – Quartzo

1990 – Jean Alesi

Tyrrell 019 – Onyx

1998 – Andrea de Cesaris

Tyrrell Yamaha 020C – Onyx

1972 Francois Cevert

Tyrrell 002 – Quartzo

1975 – Patrick Depailler

Tyrrell 007 – Minichamps

1995 – Ukyo Katayama

Tyrrell 023 – Onyx / Heritage

Jean Alesi 1989

Tyrrell 018

1973 – Jackie Stewart

Tyrrell 006 – F1 Car Collection

1998 – Ricardo Rosset

Tyrrell 026 – Minichamps

1976 – Jody Scheckter

Tyrrell P34/2 – F1 Car Collection

1983 – Michele Alboreto

Tyrrell 012 – Atlas Editions

1982 Michele Albereto

Tyrrell 011 – Panini – F1 Car Collection

1971 – Jackie Stewart

Tyrrell 003 – RBA

1978 – Patrick Depailler

Tyrrell 008 – F1CC

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

Bulldog Fairs are found in the South West of England. The Show at Shepton Mallet is very good, being the biggest, followed by Exeter with about 200 stalls. Once again, I have usually picked up a number of bargains. With any Toy Fairs you have to look quite hard and have a rummage. Don’t worry if the cases are damaged, you can replace them. It’s the condition of the cars that’s important.

Here the website: www.bulldogfairs.com