Scale models take on a life of their own. Realism comes from the imagination of model makers and their skill in creating highly detailed miniatures. The models, and their settings, can be wild and fantastical, accurate recreations of historical events, or as in the case of this 1:18 scale dealer, realistic depictions of everyday life.
Created and filmed by Nishchay Sharma on his Miniature Automobiles YouTube channel, the video presents a diorama of a Mercedes-Benz dealership. The full range of cars and SUVs, including the Maybach model, are unboxed and set up inside and outside the building. You can almost imagine pulling into a parking lot to see the new E-Class sedan or EQS.
All vehicles are highly detailed and lifelike, right down to the gauges and wood trim on the interior. Paint that shines like it just received a coat of wax. The top shelf quality of the 1:18 scale model brings an incredible level of realism to the settings.
Then a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van pulled up, and the driver unloaded boxes and furniture. That’s when you see the inside of the dealer as detailed as the car. Tube lights and backlighting bathe the interior in a warm glow. Framed posters of different styles hang on the wall. Rugs adorn the floors, including the hardwoods in the lounge. As for the lounge itself, it is furnished with modern black leather furniture and a flat-screen TV. You can almost imagine someone watching bad daylight TV or reading email on their laptop while waiting for an oil change.
For those who don’t know, scale models and die-cast cars are expensive toys for adults. But for modeling enthusiasts, the models and settings they inhabit are an art form. Whether it’s a built-from-scratch Hot Wheels diorama or a realistic Audi RS7 diecast model down to the lights, there’s plenty to appreciate. For people who love cars, it is a popular form of entertainment. In fact, even car manufacturers like Hyundai are getting in on the act.
