Where can I find a company who will produce a 1:18 or 1:12 scale model of a car from scratch?

Question

I am looking ideally for a manufacturer who would ultimately be able to supply 1:18 or even better 1:12 scale models of cars and possibly car parts too for a venture I would like to undertake. Thought I have searched high and low I cannot find these particular cars in these scales for sale anywhere.
Thanks!

Answer 1

I would start with some of the diecast manufacturers. AutoArt, Kyosho, CMC, & GMP are just a few who manufacture in both 1/18 and 1/12 scale. Development cost for diecast is rather expensive and usually requires production runs into the thousands to be profitable. For smaller production runs, resin models are generally a better alternative. I can't think of any at the moment, but I would suggest logging into some of the diecast collector sites for more info.

Answer 2

You could look in your yellow paged for "fabricators". These are people who own factories that can re-tool depending on what you hire them to make. They can probably hook you up with someone to build a prototype, then decide how the factory would mass-produce it.

You are looking at tens of thousands of dollars, but if it's a good idea, you should be able to get financing.
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Answer 3

Specialist custom car companies but they will cost you a fortune.
If you have access to the Discovery channels check out 2 programmes American hot rod, and American chopper they will give you some idea of the engineering involved.

Answer 4

Special effects houses or Set companies will be perfect places to start your search.

Answer 5

The only company I know of that makes things like that is Revell.

Answer 6

some private garages will be able to do this but not car manufacturer