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At the outset Universal hobbies was a new idea in miniature cars. We wanted our collection to be unique from all points of view, and to bring total satisfaction, to every amateur of beautiful replicas, not only in terms of quality but also in the model chosen. |
Our concept is based on five factors:
· Genuinely unique car, or produced in several specimens  only,
· Non existent or extremely limited replica,
· Realistic, and of craftsman quality
· Scaling down: 1.18 and 1.43.
Each model has been selected
because of place it occupies in
the history of cars (racing record,
innovation, beauty and rarity).
With this prototype in hand, the matrix of the hundreds
of pieces which make up each model are carefully
engraved by means of a pantograph, then polished by hand by talented mould-makers. The parts added from photo etching are drawn again on film which by placing
on a brass plate and immersing in an acid bath, will give
us a nest of accessories of incomparable precision and quality.
Lastly comes the difficult and meticulous operation of
assembly, entirely carried out by hand, where each piece
of the replica will be delicately put into place by skilled specialists.
Finally each model is checked and selected according to
the most rigorous quality criteria laid by so as to make each scale model a totally exceptional collector’s item.
In order to reach such finesse and quality, to start with
our technicians had to take hundreds of photographs
and measurements, then draw up the plans of the future scale model while taking up again every detail which is characteristic.
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On the basis of this information, a 1 or 2
scale prototype is made and takes up every
detail with pinpoint accuracy so as to determine
the exact number of pieces (90 to 130), the
material to be in order to have the best finish
(plastic, metal, photo trim etc…), and to ensure
the sound working of all the openable parts:
doors, bonnet, boot, etc…
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Each moulded piece is burred then polished before receiving the luxurious paint
which will give it its dazzling beauty and original colour.
All the decoration for an even better “looking” is made by tampoprinting instead
of decals.
The model you have at the moment represents more than 15 months of long and
meticulous work, from the basis conception to marketing, besides considerable
financial investment.
However, the result obtained is thoroughly remarkable, and we are certain that
each of these models will be admired by everyone, and will go to enriching your
collection or could make an excellent present for your friends. |
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