There's nothing so satisfactory as building something on your own, be it big or small, with the help of others or not. The feeling you get when it's done is not just relief but also gratitude and a sense of accomplishment. The same goes for model cars as building them helps you feel good not only after a finished project but also whilst you're at it.
Model building in itself helps reduce anxiety and stress while it also helps you build your crafting skills and keeps you safe from dementia. You get to spend quality time with loved ones and learn a thing or two about a vehicle's history. It can be an intimidating task at first, but model building can be quite fun.
Advantages of 1:43 Model Cars
Price
Despite 1:64 model cars being on the rise, 1:43 scale model cars are still quite popular and one of the main reasons has to do with their price. With model cars constantly increasing in price, the still popular 1 43 scale diecast models are a great alternative even for experienced model builders.
Collection
Since 1:43 model cars are smaller and more affordable than most they're also more collectible. This means you can make a collection of various vehicles without spending a fortune. With 1:43 scale cars, you also don't get the feel that you're collecting toy cars as they're not as small as 1:64 models.
Newbies
If you're new to model building, 1 43 scale model cars are the perfect choice for you as they are quite a cost-effective purchase that doesn't sacrifice the important bits. These include the quality of the parts, the amount of detail and customisation as well as the instructions supplied with the model.
Advantages of Diecast Model Cars
Durability
If you want model cars that will last no matter what, you should consider going for diecast cars even if they are 1:43 scale models. 1 43 scale diecast models are made of metal that is robust since it has been melted and poured into a steel mould. This manufacturing process makes for some tough models and ones that you'll keep in your collection for a long time.
Detail
Even though metal is not as easy to work with as plastic, diecast model cars can have a high level of detail. While this won't be the case as much on 1:43 scale cars, it certainly is on larger models. 1:43 diecast models still have a certain level of detail on them though, which is enough to make them quite desirable. That's because you can have parts like doors and the bonnet to open up.
Value
Since diecast models are not as malleable as resin models, they're more valuable. If the day comes for you to sell your collection, you can expect to have a much higher resale value with diecast models as you've invested more in such a collection from the start, just because of the manufacturing process of each model.
Types of 1:43 Model Cars
Street
The most common 1:43 model cars are street cars which are mainly sedans, hatchbacks and coupes, from both the past and present. They are made for smooth surfaces and only for smooth surfaces, nothing else.
Truck
With truck models, you have more details to work with as they are much larger than street 1 43 scale model cars. They are a bit more complicated to build because of their size but they are not that much more complicated than street models. Trucks look a lot more aggressive due to their wheels and overall bulkiness.
Buggy
A buggy is a 1:43 model car that looks like it's ready to go through the deepest of sand dunes. While this is the case, buggies are made for any type of terrain but as you'd expect they don't excel at any in terms of performance. Buggies are versatile but because of that, building them is not a textbook experience as they have components with dimensions that are not found on street cars or trucks.
Rock Crawler
Rock crawlers are exactly what you expect them to be as they are specifically made to go over rocky terrain and large individual rocks too. They are not as complex as buggies but are not as simple to build as street cars. If you want a bit of a challenge but don't want to struggle for hours building one single model, a rock crawler is for you.
Final Words
Model cars of any size including 1:43 scale models are made for you to have fun. Of course, as a beginner, some will be less fun than others. But as you build up your experience, you'll enjoy a vast diversity of models more than you think. This is why starting off with 1:43 scale cars is ideal since they're not too small to make parts cumbersome to fit or too large to make building them take a lot of time.
