I think this is complete set of LH44 when he was at Mercedes-AMG F1. Let me know if im missing a model hahaha.

Im from Malaysia 🇲🇾

Here’s my (almost) complete Bburago Red Bull RB21 Japan GP 2025 1:43 display piece. This is probably the final update… for now. Lol

A few months ago, I started collecting 1:64 F1 models, and as of today I have almost the entire 2025 grid. Eventually I wanted something bigger, so I started looking into 1:24s and 1:18s. While browsing online, I came across this driverless Bburago RB21 Japan GP 2025 1:43 for just $8. Considering how inflated model prices are where I live, it was too good to pass up.

The problem? Driverless models are… kind of boring.

It just sat on my shelf looking lifeless. I almost sold it to help fund a premium model with an acrylic display case, but then I saw a few posts here where people had displayed their 1:18s with driver figures, pit boards, and other accessories. That gave me an idea.

I went down the rabbit hole on a Chinese marketplace and found aftermarket driver figures, pit boards, trophies, and even full pit wall dioramas. I made a shopping list, placed an order, and this project officially began.

Swapping to hard tyres

While waiting for the parts to arrive, I started modifying the car. I bought a Bburago Mercedes W13 purely as a hard tyre donor and swapped its tyres onto the RB21.

Removing them was a nightmare.

The W13 came apart without much effort, but Bburago seems to have redesigned the wheel assembly on the 2025 cars, making tyre swaps much more difficult. I even managed to cut myself with a flathead screwdriver during the process.

Sanding the tyres

One of the best ideas I picked up from this subreddit was sanding the tyres to give them a race-worn look.

I started with 240-grit sandpaper to remove the mould seams and rough up the surface, then finished with 400-grit to smooth everything out. It made a surprisingly big difference.

Adding antennas, pitot tubes, and floor supports

After seeing the level of detail on my 1:24 Mercedes W11, I wanted to bring some of that realism to the RB21.

People here suggested using staple wire for the antennas and Tamiya cement to attach them. My hands aren’t exactly the steadiest, so it took a few attempts, but thankfully everything went on cleanly without damaging the model.

Fixing the wheel rims

While comparing the model to photos of the real RB21, I noticed the yellow ring around the wheel nuts was oversized.

To fix it, I bought acrylic paint markers, matte acrylic medium, and some fine brushes. There are still a few imperfections if you look closely, but I’m much happier with how they turned out.

I also used the same paint to hide the superglue residue around the floor supports. While I was at it, I picked up a metallic silver acrylic pen and repainted the exhaust, giving it a much more realistic metallic finish than the stock plastic look.

Finishing touches

Once all the aftermarket parts arrived, everything finally came together.

I picked up a display case with an LED light panel to finish it off, and it completely changed how the model looks on the shelf.

The only thing still missing is one pit board—the “Super Max Wins” board—which is why I’m calling this almost complete. Thankfully, the seller didn’t hesitate to help. I sent them my unboxing video showing that it was missing, and they immediately agreed to send a replacement without any questions asked.

Honestly, I never expected to get this invested in a Bburago model, let alone spend weeks modifying one, but it ended up being one of the most enjoyable projects I’ve done.

Total cost (USD)

$8.00 = Bburago RB21
$10.49 = Bburago Mercedes W13 (hard tyre donor)
$11.69 = Max Verstappen 1:43 figure
$9.00 = P1 marker and pit boards
$2.79 = Display Case Nameplate
$11.80 = Display case with LED light panel
$6.36 = Acrylic paint markers, metallic silver acrylic pen, matte acrylic medium, and brushes

Total: $60.13

Still comfortably below the price of a Spark or Minichamps.

Would I do it again?

Maybe. If Bburago takes another step forward with its 2026 lineup, I’d seriously consider doing this again instead of buying a Spark or Minichamps straight away.

There’s something really satisfying about turning an $8 driverless model into a display piece that’s uniquely yours. It may not be as accurate or as detailed as the premium brands, but building and personalizing it yourself made the finished product far more rewarding.

Charles Leclerc Emilia Romagna GP. Custom printed the driver suit Mission Winnow decals since the set I purchased didn’t have any.

I have will attain fill the 1/43 spaces. I need a 1/18 W11 and a 1/18 Hamilton McLaren to fill the spaces of the hummer and viper.

I recently purchased a 1:43 spark Mercedes W09 from SMC and noticed the barge board wing on the left is noticeably crooked and asymmetrical. Is this defect worth starting a return claim for and is it possible to bend it back with some tweezers?

Today this beautiful Ferrari F300 Test Car Fiorano 1998 by Minichamps / Paul’s Model Art arrived in my collection.

The model represents the black Ferrari F300 test car driven by Michael Schumacher during the Fiorano test sessions before the 1998 Formula One season.

Only 6,500 pieces were produced in 1:18 scale, and I’m happy to own one of them. A very special and unique Ferrari model that stands out in every Schumacher collection.

Hello guys, I’m selling a few more stuff, the list is below:

- Verstappen 2025 Japan GP 1/12 (Spark) - €700 (same as retail price, sold out)

1/2 scale helmet list:
- James Hunt 1976 - €270
- Nigel Mansell 1994 signed, DRM certificate - €370
- Hamilton 2022 with upgraded purple visor, neon yellow visor strip, aero top intakes, neon yellow police tear offs - €300
- Lance Stroll 2023 with candian tear offs upgrade - €140
- Charles Leclerc 2023 upgraded with aero top intakes, chin gurney, monaco tear offs - €280
- George Russell 2023 upgraded with aero top intakes, chin gurney, blue police tear offs - €170
- Lando Norris 2024 upgraded with black visor, aero top intakes and rear transparent spoiler - €150

Shipping from EU €

Payment via PayPal: Goods & Service + fee add or Family and Friends with no fee, whatever suits you the best

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For more photos don’t hesitate to ask!

A few weeks ago, I picked up a driverless 1:24 DeAgostini/Ixo/Premium Collectibles Mercedes W11. It looked a little plain on its own, so I saw it as the perfect excuse to turn it into a proper display piece.

Thankfully, there are still plenty of aftermarket 1:24 figures from this era available online. I added Lewis Hamilton’s iconic Black Panther pose figure, along with a P1 pit board that’s technically made for a 1:18 model. It’s oversized for the scale, but honestly, it still looks convincing and helps bring the display to life.

What started as a rather boring diecast has now become the centerpiece of my collection.

Only selling if the right price can be agreed. I’m from London and shipping is free to anywhere in the uk. Outside the uk buyer will have to pay for shipping but I will give at a reduced price. Hoping to get around £210 for it.
It’s the BBR poly foam box brand new

Renault R26 Minichamps 1:18

Not only the front wing but also the wheels will be removable on the BBR SF-26

My Hakkinen Corner (some of it). Who's your all time favorite driver?

Just bought another heftier McLaren Mp4 but in a bigger scale. Overall outstanding work by GP Replicas. Initially I wasn't sure about the driver especially in the photos but it's much better in person. Still haven't fully unboxed yet as I am contemplating of a suitable place to display it. Marlboro decals included with the kit which is nice. Some of the nuts/fasteners I think it's called, are not just stuck on but have been pre-drilled before applying the PEs which is a nice attention to detail.

I'll add a size comparison between the RB 19 later.

In the last few days I received this incredible miniature from LCD, my first championship-winning car of my favorite driver 😁 The details are amazing, it's so cool to see so many brands investing in bringing out cool F1 miniatures, both new and old. I also received the Senna mini GT Toleman and I loved it.

Alas… parts for my 1:43 Bburago RB21 Japan GP project have finally showed up.

Can’t wait to put this thing together!