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1:160 N scale 3D Printed BTTF DeLorean
N scale is quite small. So I'm not
surprised that DeLoreans aren't made commercially in this scale. But
I went ahead and made a 3D printed kit version available on
Shapeways.
1:100 Jada Hollywood Rides Nano BTTF DeLorean
Odd scale considering just a little larger and they could have done HO scale. Inexpensive. Solid metal diecast.
https://amzn.to/2Xnp6fM
A commercially available HO scale DeLorean time machine has been hard to come by. When making a mass produced cheap miniature toy, manufacturers could throw US model railroaders a nice bone by making the models in 1:87 scale or even 1:160. You may be able to find an HO 1/87 NPE Showcars # 88022 DeLorean. But it is just a DeLorean, not a time machine. Anyway, I made an HO scale DeLorean available 3D printed through Shapeways. Since Shapeways has yet to offer a clear material to make windows, the model requires printed decals for windows. Cars in HO scale are still quite small, so decal windows are not much of an issue. Shapeways has design requirements that make certain fine and thin details unprintable due to fragility. But where the model lacks detail it makes up for in sturdiness. The model has HO scale train wheels that are as accurate to the prototype as I could get while also being functional and sturdy enough to be printed. If HO scale DeLoreans continue to be rare, I'll update the model as printing technology and availability improves. With a little sanding, painting, decal work and modeling craftsmanship, these can be made to look good.
https://www.shapeways.com/product/S5MZZFAGT/delorean-time-machine-train-ho-1-87
1:87 HO scale 3D Print Your Own
If you want a highly detailed DeLorean and have your own resin printer or access to one. I made printable files that are up for sale. Read all about it here.
If you want a highly detailed DeLorean and have your own resin printer or access to one. I made printable files that are up for sale. Read all about it here.
S scale 1:64 Hot Wheels BTTF DeLorean
For anyone wanting to make a model
railroad centered on Back to the Future, S scale 1:64 is a good bet.
That's because Hot Wheels made a bunch of low-cost Back to the Future
DeLorean time machine models and they seem to keep putting them out
from time to time.
1:50 Scale Hot Wheels Diecast BTTF
DeLorean
Nice for something near O scale 1:48.
1:43 Scale Hot Wheels Cult Classics
Diecast BTTF DeLorean
At 1:43 scale models start to get big
enough to have some decent detail. These models are near UK O scale.
1:43 Scale Vitesse Diecast BTTF
DeLorean
1:43 Sunstar Back to The Future Part DeLorean
1:25 Polar Lights Back to The Future Model Kit
This is a plastic build-it-yourself
model kit similar to Back to The Future DeLorean kits that have been
around for thirty years.
1:25 (I think) Japanese DeLorean Time Machine Kaiyodo Revoltech
Good external detail. Made of plastic. Wheels change to hover mode. Doors open. Fine for the right price, which would be less than $50 US.
Like the Polar Lights kit but slightly
bigger, this is a plastic build-it-yourself with Testors glue model
kit similar to Back to The Future DeLorean kits that have been around
for thirty years.
1:24 Welly Die-cast BTTF DeLorean
The Welly DeLorean models are nice for
the money. The only downsides are that the paint color on the metal
body could look more like stainless steel and the models don't have
glass in the side windows. But they can be dismantled and upgraded
without too much effort. If this model didn't have wires molded onto
the body I'd love it as a starting point for a super-detailing
project. Instead I just like it not love it.
Best deal of all the models, get all
three Welly DeLoreans here: https://amzn.to/2InXl0z
1:24 Jada Hollywood Rides: Back to the Future II Time Machine w/Light
https://amzn.to/2LShSvg
https://amzn.to/2LShSvg
Kid Logic 1:20 Floating BTTF
II DeLorean
This is a nice model. It lights up and
floats. And the flux bands have an accurate mesh. The model is
somewhat expensive and has been available intermittently in runs.
It's best to get the model directly since the price tends to be
better. For anyone who wants a ready to display model without any
extra work, this is a nice model.
This is a nice model for the price and
comes in different variations. It'd be a nice starting point for a
super-detailing project if it wasn't for the side cables molded on to
the metal body. The model would look really good using real wire for
the side cables. The flux bars could be better but they rarely are on
models due to the fine mesh on the prototype.
1:18 Hot Wheels Die-cast BTTF DeLorean
This model
comes in two main levels of detail (Heritage CMC98, Elite BCJ97) and
even a lighted version. The price reflects the level of detail. The
heritage model lacks a lot of detail but could make a good starting
point for a super-detailing project, especially since it has side
cables separate from the body. The flux bands on these models are
okay, the Elite edition flux bands are better than Heritage. One
stand-out thing I find cool is that the model's seats are squishy due
to being made of a rubber material. And I also like that the wires
overall are separate instead of molded on details.
1:15 Diamond Select Back to the Future DeLorean
This model is nice and big with some
sound/lighting effects and comes in different variations. The body is
plastic making it lightweight. And for a toy it is nice. As a scale
model it is lacking. The button for the sound is the part the lightning hook attached to in BTTF1. It would be a good starting point for a
super-detailing project but it has two main issues: molded on side
cables, the flux bands are translucent and fit into a groove in the
body. This would be best suited for making a detailed RC model of the
DeLorean. Other than that, if you want light and or sound and or size
without costing too much this is adequate.
This is a highly detailed
assemble-it-yourself subscription service model where you are sent
parts and instructions monthly for three years. I have been tempted
to buy this but I held off to be safe. After seeing others build this
model, for the price of around $1600 US for me it is just not good
enough as of July 2019. Plus, waiting three years to complete the
model is annoying. If you want the model to be really good, you have
to buy independently made mod kits on top of the already expensive
subscription price. And the mod kits add up too. But the thing that
bothers me the most about the model is that the flux band mesh holes are just too big. If the model was refined, all the mods were included,
and I could get all the parts at once I'd probably bite the bullet
and buy the model. The problem with charging more for a big highly
detailed model is that it becomes reasonable for a customer to expect
a lot.
https://www.modelmodz.com/
1:8 3D-Print-It-Yourself BTTF DeLorean
With this one you buy the 3D file and instructions and print it yourself. It's compatible with Eaglemoss mods. This model is only limited by one's 3D printing capability and craftsmanship. The price for the files is reasonable considering to hire a person to make the files for you would cost thousands.
https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-print-models/miniatures/vehicles/delorean-hq-special-3dprint-design-530mm
https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-print-models/miniatures/vehicles/delorean-hq-special-3dprint-design-530mm
1:6 Hot Toys Back to the Future
DeLorean
This is a very nice model and for the
original price it was worth it. It is only available second-hand now
and the prices can be high. The body is plastic, which keeps its
weight down. The lighting effects could be fancier such as with the
flux capacitor, flux bands (which need electroluminescent el wire or tape
to look good), and the status indicator display (SID) (a.k.a.
Spectrum Analyzer Display or xmas tree or Christmas tree). But as a
pre-built, large model, it is worth it at the right price.
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