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Static simulation model cars are prototypes of real cars. Strict scaling. It is manufactured according to a certain proportion according to the appearance and interior of the real car. It is a high-end collection and handicraft with intellectual property rights and limited edition. Simulation car models first appeared in 1914. At that time, in order to increase its product awareness and increase car sales, the American Ford Motor Company customized the world's first simulation car model based on its Model T car and gave it as a promotional gift
Every car buyer, thus creating a precedent for the manufacturing of simulated car models. At present, in developed countries and regions such as Europe, America, Hong Kong and Taiwan, almost every family owns several or more model cars. There are also a large number of collectors and appreciators of simulated car models, and they have developed into various automobile manufacturers. It is an indispensable car image product as a gift to visiting foreign dignitaries, government officials and to promote new models.
In my country, most of the companies specializing in the manufacturing and collection of simulated car models started in the mid-to-late 1990s, and are currently mainly distributed in developed coastal areas and big cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. More than 95% of the manufacturers are wholly-owned production enterprises established in China by famous foreign brands. The products are mainly sold all over the world, with only a few simulation car models sold domestically. my country's automobile industry has developed rapidly in the past two years, and automobiles have begun to enter ordinary people's homes. While people are paying more and more attention to cars, their interest in car culture is also growing. In particular, new models produced in cooperation with domestic and foreign automobile manufacturers are emerging one after another, and various new car models developed and manufactured in limited quantities are also born, and are popular in the market as essential gifts for VIPs and promotions by automobile manufacturers. As a result, collecting simulation model cars has gradually become a new fashion across the country.
Static simulation model cars are very different from ordinary toy cars, hand-assembled cars and dynamic model cars.
First, static simulation model cars have intellectual property rights and cannot be copied without authorization.
Second, static simulation model cars must be strictly faithful to the original and manufactured to a certain proportion. Common car model ratios include: 1:10, 1:12, 1:18, 1:24, 1:43, 1:64, 1:72, etc. Toy cars, assembled cars, and dynamic model cars are different. They can be made and designed arbitrarily according to market demand in terms of color matching, functional requirements, size, appearance and interior of the car. The degree of simulation of the interior and exterior decorations and various parts of the car model is also very different from that of the simulated car model.
Third, static simulation car models are hand-moulded and limited-production works of art. They are also known as "adult toys" abroad and are mainly used for collection and appreciation.
Fourth, a static simulation finished car model, depending on the degree of simulation, has at least fifty or sixty parts and 200 to 300 processes; at most, it consists of more than 100 parts and 400 to 500 processes. Made from.
Fifth, the main components of the simulated car model, such as the roof, doors, and body, are mainly made of zinc alloy and lead alloy; the outer casing is made of metallic matte paint, metal baking paint, or spray paint according to different process requirements. It is spray-baked 2 to 3 times to ensure a high degree of consistency with the real car. The interior is made of high-quality ABS, PVC, GP and other materials, and transparent parts such as windows are made of high-grade engineering plastics. Parts such as seats, instrument panels, gear levers, seat belts, and handbrake levers in the car model interior are all made separately. In addition to the high-end car model being able to slide forward and backward freely, and the front and rear doors, trunk, and engine hood being able to be opened, the seats are also made of genuine leather or imitation leather paint and are elastic, and the scales on the instrument panel are clearly visible; the steering wheel is linked to the front wheels; the front and rear wheels have Shock-absorbing function; the brand, size, letters, and tire patterns on the tires are also clear at a glance. Some special car models, such as the weapon model used in the James Bond movie 007, also come with automatic machine guns, missiles, ejection seats and other weapons and movable license plates, making people feel admirable and admirable after watching them.
The manufacturing process of static simulation car models is relatively complex. After obtaining authorization from the factory or paying a certain license fee, you must first make a mold, which is also the key to model car manufacturing. Generally, skilled technicians open the template by hand. After 2 to 3 months of production and modification, the template is finalized and approved by the developer before making the mold. The mold making and modification process takes about another 3 to 4 months. Finally, it takes about 2 to 3 months to use the finalized mold to manufacture the finished car model, so that it takes about 6 to 10 months for a simulation model car to be developed and produced as a finished product. Since simulation car models are usually produced in a limited-production manner, the templates and molds are hand-made and cannot be copied, and the finished car models are also assembled by hand. Especially after a certain number of car models are produced, the molds must be destroyed or sealed, so the simulation car models are also The value doubled. Most of the simulated car models have product numbers, car model brands, production proportions, model names, year of manufacture, etc. Many of them also come with collection certificates. Some of the best car models are extremely valuable because each one is handmade and has a very small circulation.
In addition to high craftsmanship value, simulation model cars also have high collection value and value-added potential.
Simulation car models are generally used by automobile manufacturers for gifts and promotion of new models. Therefore, the number of model cars commissioned by car model manufacturers is limited, and the circulation on the market is also very small. Therefore, even collectors with strong financial strength are not interested in it. It is difficult to collect all the car models, which makes many car models particularly precious, especially as time goes by, the collection value and value-added potential of simulated car models are further increased. For example, to commemorate Comrade Deng Xiaoping's review of the Chinese People's Liberation Army in 1984 (the 35th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China) and the 40th anniversary of the birth of the Hongqi sedan, a "Hongqi CA770TJ Advanced Review Car" was jointly produced by FAW Group and Shenzhen Botai in 1998. This car model According to the ratio of 1:24, it has more than 300 parts, assembled by hand using the world's advanced production technology, and is limited to 9999 vehicles. The issue price in 1998 was RMB 2,000, but now the market price of the car model has reached nearly RMB 4,000. In addition, this car model is also presented as a high-end gift by national leaders to some foreign heads of state. Precisely because simulation car molds have the characteristics of high level of craftsmanship, realistic appearance and interior, complex manufacturing process, low production volume, high collection value and great appreciation potential, simulation car molds are about to become a kind of products as people's living standards continue to improve. Emerging, fashionable products that integrate multiple functions such as ornamental collection, gift giving, home decoration, and automobile culture communication.
The collection of simulated car models can be collected in different ways according to personal tastes and hobbies, financial strength, supply of car models, etc. Generally, there are the following collection methods:
1. Collect according to proportion: for example, collect 1:12, 1:18, 1:24, 1:32, 1:43, 1:64, etc.
2. Collect by car type: For example, collect large RVs, four-door sedans, coupes, convertibles, off-road vehicles, commercial vehicles, classic cars, racing cars (road, rally, venue, formula, etc.), SUVs, MPVs, special Vehicles (police vehicles, engineering vehicles, fire trucks, military), etc.
3. Collect by car series: For example, collect Mercedes-Benz series, BMW series, Ferrari series, Porsche series, Ford series, GM series, Chrysler series, Volkswagen series, Toyota series, Nissan series, Mitsubishi series, Honda series, domestic car series, etc.
4. Collection by car model brand: such as FM (US), CMC (Germany), MBI (US), MR (Italian), MINICHAMPS (UK), KYOSHO (Japanese), AUTOART (Germany), BBURAGO (Italian), MAISTO (Thailand) , UT (Germany), ANSON (Hong Kong), RICKO (Hong Kong), SUNSTAR (Hong Kong), GATE (Hong Kong), Eagle (France) and domestic brands (General, Jiadi, Vanke, Botai, Qianwangda, Match Box, Conway, Weili), etc.
5. Collect car models according to their value: below 50 yuan, 50-100 yuan, 100-300 yuan, 300-500 yuan, 500-700 yuan, 700-1,000 yuan, and above 1,000 yuan, etc.
6. Collect according to your own preferences: Collect at will according to your own interests and tastes.
By collecting car models, you can not only cultivate yourself, improve your quality of life, relieve work pressure, and increase your fun, but you can also increase your knowledge about cars. As for the car model itself, since it is a true reproduction of the prototype, the main structure, appearance and interior of the car are displayed in a reduced-scale manner. Through the car model, one can have a comprehensive understanding of each component of the car. Especially some classic models that have been discontinued are generally difficult to see, and it is a good way to understand them through car models. As far as the process of collecting car models is concerned, in order to collect car models, enthusiasts must pay more attention to the information and trends of the domestic and foreign automobile industries. They will also have a deeper and deeper understanding of car culture such as the origin of the car brand, background, designer's style, and the history of car development, which will virtually increase the collector's car culture and car knowledge.