IS THE 1:8-SCALE MCLAREN SENNA IN SENNA SEMPRE LIVERY BY AMALGAM THE BEST MODEL EVER CREATED?

Scale model cars are a passion for many. They give motoring fanatics a way to own special cars that most of us can only dream of driving. They’re also great aspirational things, there are many who will shell out good money on one single model that will be put on display somewhere in the house and it will serve as inspiration to work hard and hustle so buy the full-scale drivable version. Modern Scale model cars are amazing in comparison to those of years gone by. Advances in manufacturing processes and materials mean more accurate models can be created with astounding details. In the 1920s and 1930s, the first models were handcrafted from wood or metal, and soon tinplate models took off, especially in Germany and Japan. The post-war era signalled a boom in die-cast models and companies we know well now started their rise, like Dinky Toys, Corgi, and a firm favourite today, Matchbox. By the 1960s, plastic models became popular until arguably the most well-known brand was launched in the 70s - Hot Wheels. By the 90s, we saw brands like Tamiya, Minichamps, and Autoart arrive with highly detailed offerings. Out of all these new-age brands, there is one that rules above all others, and it goes by the name of Amalgam. They produce large 1:8 models as well as the industry standard of 1:18. This quality doesn’t come cheap though, prices are more than decent low-mileage 2nd hand sportscars. Buying two from a set can cost as much as a duplex in Fourways. Amalgam is the Rolls-Royce of model cars.