1/43 tobacco decals

[SteveK51]

Hello,

This is my first post here. From reviewing some of the posts on this board, there seems to be quite a bit of knowledge being shared here, particularly regarding Australian diecasts.

So, this seems like a great place to pose my question. I'm collecting Bathurst winners in 1/43, and of course there are several with the need to have tobacco sponsorships applied.

I purchased several sets of decals from Hoon; his vinyl Marlboro decals for the '78 Torana were spectacular, but I am hoping for something sharper for the '92 GTR Winfield and '77 Ford Camel Filter logos. Is there another good source for obtaining the missing 1/43 decals? Thanks.

[bostonwayne]

Firstly welcome to the forums. You're not allowed to advertise on here anymore silly I know so I've pmed you the link to the best decals available

[SteveK51]

Since I don't have enough posts to send a PM yet apparently, thanks bostonwayne! I will give the unnamed source a try.

[bostonwayne]

No problem mate and with the 79 Winner out next week just sent my order off

[SteveK51]

As long as I'm accumulating posts and unable to PM...

Any suggestions for how to determine when these cars are actually available (such as next week for the Brock '79 winner, that's news to me...)?

Ideas for obtaining these cars in the USA (besides using Ebay for each individually after their release)?

[bostonwayne]

Yes mate Biante do a newsletter everyweek on a Tuesday with this weeks and next weeks releases. You can find a list off them on the home page look for the links on the left This is this weeks where it says the 79 winner is coming out next week http://www.biante.com.au/newsletter_431.htm
As for buying them I always buy mine straight from here when they are released They send mine to the UK so I think they will send them to the US. The cars are available 2pm Perth time on a Tuesday so you have to work out what time that is local to you be online and buy it. In the winter it is 5 am here so I have to get up early but the summer months 7am. If I missed anything maybe a few Aussies will post on here later One thing I have remembered there is still some cars for sale now the 77 winners and maybe some more just search for them good luck with your collection

[ferrari fan]

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[SteveK51]

A little nudge from each of you and I was able to put the pieces together for decals.

Thanks for the tip on the website as well - I'm used to going through collector's shops, never direct from the diecast company. So the idea of ordering direct never even crossed my mind :D