Most Expensive Model Cars In The World?! 

We hope you enjoyed this one, we also filmed a behind the scenes video on how we shot these models on our second channel, check it out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-c85xr7ssUW4.html

James May was originally scheduled to film this visit, but after refusing to leave for 3 days, Amalgam had to have him forcibly removed, and now is subject to a restraining order. Turns out it takes that long to tidy and organise a 1/8 scale full tools cabinet.

I thought I was being excessive buying a 40 euro model of my car. These guys should setup a museum with dioramas and history lessons about all the cars.

I'm a full-time scale modeler catering to collectors. These are simply works of art, and their customers are paying for the time a dedication these artists put into each piece. Beautiful work.

Works of art, actually. Precise examples of modern engineering and fabrication, both in real life and these scale reproductions. As an avid aircraft modeller and die-cast collector, I heartily approve! Bravo!

Nice to see Richard Hammond's new life size car collection!

As a scale modeller, who mostly focuses on aircraft, I loved this video. The cars look fantastic but I can't be the only one that noticed the decals on that SR-71 weren't on properly. You can see the film quite clearly. For the SR-71 where the finish is a matte black it's a common problem which is why a lot of modellers cut masks and spray the markings on instead.

I have a couple of amalgam models. They are by far the most detailed models on the market. They are truly works of art, I can stare at them for hours. Nothing even comes close in my opinion.

As an avid model builder since I was a kid, I think these models are amazing

I swear I'm not complaining anymore about Solido prices increasing of 10 euros. More miniature cars please, this was so satisfying. Probably I would love to have the African wagons trio in 1/4th scale, the 528i impreza and 850R rigorously modified for Africa life😁

These are no longer models these are art pieces 😍

That’s incredible, there’s a company in Britain called “The Little Car Company”, that builds drivable models like this (smaller scale than the original car they’re modeling) and they’re awesome. Amazing craftsmen in Britain that’s for sure

2:08 wheels on old aston, amazing work😯

I prefer to build my own but it is incredible seeing these, especially to see what amateurs like me can learn from them. Pretty crazy that these models cost more than my actual 1/1 scale car which can drive and everything!

Like anything else, you have to pay for quality and these are true works of art by passionate craftsman.

I would suggest the purchasing of the license is where the bulk of your money goes.

Stunning stunning stunning stunning stunning.

Having a paid job building miniature vehicles to such detail is really a dream job. I'm jealous of those people working at Amalgam. They all look amazing!

I never got into models because I simply have never had the patience to build them, though I do very much enjoy looking at them. The builder's have my utmost respect for the amount of patience and steady hand they must have to be able to put so much fine detail into their creations. Really amazing!

19:49 iv had the honour of working on the v12 Merlin engine it's such a beast, you look like a kid in his favourite toy shop......I'm jealous 😂😂 great video Mike

I love the company. Love this little recreations. Thank you for this

Beautiful video, both from the content standpoint, but so from the production and editing aspect as well. Beautifully timed and choreographed, definitely some of your best work. Keep it up and looking forward to other videos like this.

Rocking that SD hat 🤙🏼

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

Loved this!!

That's one of the coolest things I've ever seen!

Love people doing what they love and this shines through on this video

I'm glad a talent like this has an outlet. Wonderful works of art. Definitely on my lotto win list is a visit here.

These are absolutely incredible, and incredibly priced.

Mike, you have come such a long way from your early videos. Keep up the great work.

I want to live there, imagine how peaceful and amazing life would be just watching those guys work and staring at those cars all the time!

These models are out of this world, the attention to detail is simply nuts 😮❤

Absolutely brilliant

Absolutely 💯 love the video

This is so amazing to watch, the models are very expensive tho but love the way they look, it's incredible

I had the privilege to get up close and personal with both the SR71 and the U2/TR1, as well as seeing them take off and land. The SR71 gets so hot that the titanium expands a great deal, they are fueled just before start up and during the taxi, takeoff and all the way up to supersonic speeds, fuel leaks from gaps that allow expansion. Usually after takeoff the aircraft refuels. The U2 takes off and immediately climbs to cruising altitude, the climb is very close to vertical. Pilots of both aircraft wear high altitude flying suites which are close to space suits, they had one complaint. They have to pass a very thorough physical exam before each flight and wear the suite, flying at 60,000ft but when crossing the Atlantic there was another aircraft at 60,000ft the occupants were not in special suits, didn't get examined and the passengers were sipping champagne and eating fine food. They loved and hated the Concorde for that.

This was amazing.❤

Amazing work

This what I call, the proper shrinking down of history.

Awesome bro... your content always inspire my videos...cheers 🎉🎉🎉🎉

The level of craftsmanship is second to none

My dream job! Great video, thanks for sharing.

I haven't seen anything produced to an automaton level of detail outside of clockwork for a very long time. These are very cool.

"Stunning" does not even beginn to describe, what that is!

A tad bit expensive

I have two Amalgam models: a Ferrari 330 P3 and a 250 GTO. They are only 1/18th scale but the fit and finish are outstanding. I've put my name down for a Ferrari 499P and can't wait to get it. I don't suppose I'll ever be able to afford a 1/8th scale model, but I live in hope.

I’ve been so stunned by this video I’ve watched it twice

Great shop!

those models are stunning!

Truly impressive craftsmanship! I know the drill and the challenges when it comes to building highly detailed model cars. Mine is also RC ;)

Absolutely amazing

As a scale modeller, this is basically dream job, all the special wishes customers have and being able to fulfill them is great! Its also nice to see that they use some regular, everyday products that are availabe to everybody, although i would like to see how they are making all those hand crafted parts like door mechanism and so on! Very impressive!

Id love to see any sort of rally car made up by Amalgam, Group B or even a modern Rally 1. Especially if it was post race model; little dents, dings, wear, damage, worn tires, dirt\mud splatter, chips in the paint from rocks, etc..

Fortunate enough to see the very same SR-71 that model was representing (17972) in Virginia 2 years ago. Bucket list moment to finally see a Blackbird in person.

40k for that plane is a joke, especially at the zoom of the pilot i would expect watch maker precision not a 10yo with a brush and a paint...

Please do a tour that shows how they work with the CAD data to make the model and molds. It would be great to see how they print the parts and make the tooling for production.

Amazing content guys

Pretty cool but the prices are ridiculous. That SR71 you can see the decals on the tail fins no smoothing or coating to attempt to flatten them like the pro modellers do.

Amalgam are amazing craftsmen!

I stood next to the RB 18 show car.massive dream come true for a redbull fan....and it's absolutely massive... Cannot believe those drivers maneuver those things like they do... Mind boggling.

Those are some nice model cars ❤

Careful waving your arms around near the end there Mike!

Literally art

just to be clear the SR71 is the succesor of the A12 archangel not the U2

I can only smile at the prices, bitter smile :)

My dad always encouraged me to build models and over the years he has bought me hundreds of kits and I have so many happy memories building them with my dad ❤ these are expensive yes but are so worth it. The detail gone into building these is breathtaking.

Love the San Diego Padres hat.

stunning

Great diecast car, I was looking on a we known auction site last night and came across some Oxford Diecast, Top Gear amphibious cars, you should review them.

I want to pick up model making again . This place is awesome !

I'm not seeing $40k for that SR71 model...what am I missing? Would love to see under the body panels of that RB18

I could never afford one of those (not sure I would if I could...maybe if I had more money than I can imagine I would, who knows) , but the attention to detail and the crafting that goes into making the models is mind-blowing.

Peak job satisfaction right there ..... amazing

I collect relatively cheap and affordable model cars, these are way cooler, more detailed and more expensive! Having some of these models and actually owning some of them in real life, heaven!

wow detail, Detail, DETAIL, beautiful. any ferrari cars on the go?

Very cool video 🎉

love Mike is repping The Padres!!!! # LFGSD

These things are pure 'object of desire'. No, it performs no useful purpose. No, I don't need it. But gawd do I still want one!

Part of being a petrol head is nerding out on cool intricate models

Hello there. it's one of the coolest things I've seen on RU-vid, thanks for showing it there and I'd also like to say to those who make and paint the cars, they're so super good at their job that it can't be described. if possible I would like you to do it again and where you have to make a car from state to finish it could be exciting to see and we will also see how difficult it is what they do there .1000 thanks again ps. that has also just become my dream job. Greetings from a big fan. Alf 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Obsession has its own beauty ❤

You should do some features on people's model collections around the UK and beyond. There's some good one out there!

one nice memory I have of this type of work is a late 90s 'gloog-gloog' reference and ya this made me think that ...

You must've filmed this while James was in India. I dont do instagram, but I'd love the Nurburgring 2017 Dodge Viper ACR. Still the fastest NA car, and 19th overall set in Sept of 2017. 2 were built, but the 1st was crashed on a practice lap, and the 2nd broke major parts, and the 1st was cannibalized to keep the 2nd going, which then set the record.

Would love to see y'all get into some DIY model building / restoration stuff on this channel. My favorite series ever is the three-part train restoration videos with you and James. More stuff like that would be great

Those are some realy good models :)

Thank you. This is my idea of heaven.

Many years ago, Clarkson visited a guy who'd built a Ferrari. Fully working and even sounded right. Probably on you tube

While I know I could never afford something quite like these models, they are stunning,. The SR 71 Blackbird is a thing of beauty

I hope they start an Amalgam Lite series where the exterior is detailed but leave out the intricate internal bits that we will never see and charge 1/4 the price. I’ll definitely consider buying it.

The SR 71 looks like a revel model I put together when I was 14 years old. It doesn’t look anything special. Now that Red Bull RB 18 now that’s pretty sweet although there is no way I’m paying 30,000 pounds for that thing to just sit in there and collect dust. These models are almost only for the rich, because nobody in their right mind would purchase that who lives in a trailer.

I'm a Warhammer collector, don't give Games Workshop any ideas that a market for models this expensive exists.

Incredible models and level of detail! $$$ but now we know why. Only thing that compete with this is seeing these scale remote control with real working scaled down v10, v12, v8 , custom made manual gear boxes for them just to name a few. The guy has his own you tube channel making all this stuff and it's addictive ! I would love to have that gt40 and that sr71 blackbird. Reminds me of the testor kit I put together back in the 80s I and had hanging from my calling along with a f14 tomcat and p38 lightning. For further content you should look at real working micro scale models and their gorgeous, and powerful (each scale down engine has its own sound and exhaust) . It's another rabbit hole that will eat your time and $$$

Hey Mike I'm digging that SR-71. On a side note while stationed @Kadena ABF I was a Phantom Phixer but, on the SAC side of base there were a few black birds, except at Kadena they were called "Habu" which is a snake local to Okinawa. So check the tail number Mike you may have a Habu and not a blackbird.

The cars I'd like to see are the three mini's from the italian job done as model, on the same plinth.

Lots of love from new zealand ❤❤❤❤

Nice PRX

These guys should make a car in 1:64 scale

These models are absolutely incredible and a true testament to the skill of the modellers. Truly amazing. However, I have to ask myself just how much money I'd have to make, before I bought a scale model of my Mercedes 190E 2.5-16, which would cost me the same amount as the actual car did! 😆

Heard Lawrence Stroll bought the RedBull one last month