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01 • THE DESIGNThe Amalgam Collection bespoke McLaren Senna

I n each issue of b500 we will be introducing a different 1/8 scale model from the Amalgam Collection. (See the incredible weathered limited edition Ferrari TR in issue 1.) With this issue’s front cover showing Tim Burton aka ‘Shmee150’, we thought it would be fitting to show the recent visit Tim made to Amalgam Collection in Bristol, England to personally collect his commissioned 1:8 scale bespoke Senna!

The accompanying photographs show the quite incredible detail of this 1:8 scale bespoke one-off Senna, as well as

the clear expression of delight on Tim’s face having just seen it for the first time as a completed model.

Here’s what Amalgam Collection had to say, as they take up the story…

“We were delighted to have Tim Burton, aka Shmee150, visit the Bristol workshop again as he returned to collect his bespoke model order. Tim has been a big admirer of Amalgam models, dreaming of owning a scale replica for a long time, and he chose to start his collection with a bespoke version of the most powerful car he owns, the McLaren

Senna. Perfectly matched to the real car in every way our model makers worked directly with McLaren Automotive to replicate every detail perfectly: from the McLaren Special Operations Cerulean Blue exterior paint with satin navy blue carbon, to the details like the 12 o’clock stripe, door gas struts and centre locks in the body of the car. Tim’s scale replica is in its hunkered-down race mode, with its’ lowered suspension, and also wears the famous SH12 MEE number plate, complete with a quote from Tim’s hero Ayrton Senna”: “I have no idols I admire work, dedication and competence.”

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Sadly, Tim didn’t bring his McLaren Senna to Bristol, instead travelling in his Mercedes-AMG G63, though at least this had space to transport his model to its new home. After arriving in his storage location Tim exhibited the premium packaging that protects each Amalgam model to his online viewers, before the model finally met its lifesize brother.

A number of other Amalgam models, the Lotus Type 38, Porsche 917K, Bentley Blower, Ferrari F2004 and two McLaren F1 LMs, also made cameo appearances in Tim’s video as all of them caught his attention at some point during filming.

Tim previously visited the workshop in December, to see his model whilst it was still in pieces at the beginning of the assembly process. He discovered what exactly goes into creating an Amalgam model, from the original primer parts kit consisting of over 1,000 pieces, through to painted parts that were assembled to become his completed model. The 1:8 scale ‘Shmeemobile’ will become the centre-piece for Tim’s future garage and we look forward to it making a cameo appearance in many of his future videos.

Apart from the increasing collection of models that Amalgam currently offer, which include 1:12 scale F1 nosecones

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starting at just £140, you can go to the other scale end and have your own supercar reproduced just as Tim has, with a unique bespoke service for 1:8 scale models.

The team at Amalgam Collection will create for you a superbly and deeply detailed model replicating every aspect of your car’s specification. They will finish the model with the precise colour of the paint on your car and the interior finishes. Even the smallest details including for example, the colour of the stitching on the seats, the license plates, the wheels, every visible aspect of your car will be perfectly reproduced on your model.

Amalgam’s close relationship with the manufacturers allows them to access paint and other key options and specification data so that they can then match everything to the exact specification of your car. They will in short create a model for you that is a perfect representation of the precious original in every detail. Placed in your home or office it will be a wonderful, attractive display and an ever present reminder of a much loved possession. If you are interested in purchasing a bespoke model, please contact Amalgam Collection and be sure to mention b500 magazine…

www.amalgamcollection.com

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