What happened to AUTOart Models?

AUTOart models used to be diecast, fully opening and very detailed, even a humble Nissan 350z model. Now, every model is composite (plastic) and most only have opening doors, bad quality control and a cheap look and feel. Today I show you one of the old AUTOart models that had it all!
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[FordMustangYT]

I was thinking about getting my first Autoart for my birthday, never knew they went downhill though.

[MrNew]

I never thought I would see the day when Maisto/Burago would surpass Autoart in details like opening doors and hoods. Who would have thought something so important, would become obsolete.

[Probzone]

hope autoart gets it back together again

[ZAKU-GD]

I just bought a 1/18 Autoart Dodge viper ACR, its fully functional as pertaining to doors, hood, truck lid and wheels are steerable!! It my first one in 10 yrs tho lmao so maybe they sold AutoArt business it to another factory where employees actually care about the products they make now. Especially since now other brands are putting out top tier diecasts cars it would be ashome to just have AutoArt fall off like that. I cant wait to buy more from AutoArt, IXO, and spark

[ramziramli]

totally agree with u, previous models was way better n details..

[LTCTTM]

Spot on rob! I was going to purchase the 1:12 pagani but it really annoyed me that only the doors open.

[baazbedi]

really nice video, I hope Autoart sees this and start making those old diecast models again.
Shame

[groovygames]

I got a lancia delta in muddy finish recently and I’ve got to say the quality was excellent, doors opened as well as the rear and front. Impeccable detail

[edition_sixscalediecastmod]

That is so nice. Its a shame AutoArt are moving in the wrong direction. :(

[wudini]

I was wondering the same thing about Maisto models, of course not the same quality as Autoart. I have a small collection of Maistos from 10 or 15 years ago with way much more detail on the undercarriage than the ones been sold now. At least Maisto is still making them with open hood, doors and trunks.

[amitojsingh]

I am not an Autoart employee or affiliated with Atuoart. Message to Autoart executives: PLEASE figure out a way to replace your current marketing team so folks making the diecast models do not have to skimp on quality to make paychecks for the marketing team.

[garywood]

Great video as usual Rob, and very relevant, stopped buying AA a while back, have a P1 but can't bare to pick it up, very flimsy, almost a toy.

[Jojo_Bee]

February 2020. Last generation Dodge Viper ACR. The huge stripes that adorn the body are water slide film decals. A bad sign for AA when it comes to graphics. They switched to film decals from tampo printed graphics.

[JohnDoe-zewy]

Hi Rob, glad I found your channel.I am a macro photographer staging car scenes at city overlooks, in snow storms etc. I am ready to move up to 1/18 but need the OLD detail Auto Art used to have.
Can you recommend 3 quality brands with great quality, opening doors, trunks, engine detail etc.? Seeking a stable of 3- 6 common urban & sports vehicles like a Ferrari, Lambroghini, Mustang, SUV, Lexus/Mercedes/ tow truck. I know of Amalgam but an M note a pop is a wee bit pricey. You come a cross as a professional who gives professional assessments. Thank you for detailed analysis - you saved me a bad surprise. Canada sends its Commonwealth greetings.

[bosniaFTW]

I only buy metal diecast all my plastic models after about 20 years start to have serious condition issues regardless if they are brand new sealed in the box never opened never touched etc etc it does not matter the plastic stuff is junk and a scam its a matter of time before it just cracks and breaks byitself the metal made stuff you can keep for ever and has a much higher chance of being able to be restored to original condition in the future even after 100+ years depending on how much metals are used in the making of the parts and cars themselves when I heard autoart is switching to more plastics and less metals I started investing in real cars instead so I gess one good thing came out of them changing their old ways for me at least.

[abdrahamansaidi]

Do you know where I can buy 350z parts by autoart???

[worldofz]

Maybe not as many people purchase model cars anymore to begin with. I am willing to bet that not a lot of people are interested in automobiles in real life as they once used to. Look at the kind of cars that manufactures are producing: SUVs. There's a sign right there. If people don't like cars in real life, then where's the business case for model cars? So could it be that AUTOart has to cut corners like to this to stay in business? That's my guess at least. Curious to see what you think.

[TheChrisDecember]

It's always been a dream of mine to buy AutoART models. I could never afford one. But thank you for the new information. I think I would rather look at ignition models in resin. What are your thoughts about it? Since I don't have much space on my desk, I collect 1:64 Tarmac Models.

[kamikazekrew]

Hey Rob, GREAT video! Did you already post this on on DX yet? If not, you should. yeah, basically, the only way to get this level of detail & more these days, you have to buy Chinese Dealer Edition models. It seems like more sports and supercars are being released(besides the standard "Everyday Cars" that you often find me posting on DX. Excellent model, I miss the old AA too. They have really went waaay down hill, but their prices are stupidly overpriced for what we get these days. BIG CHEERS! David ;)

[theviper]

I was looking forward to buying a MC12 for 270$. Shame to know that they went downhill. My recent AutoArt model Was the 12C McLaren, ehh, it's not so bad, but I really hoped for some more detail on the bottom, but it's just a panel, but I really love it