Saab 9-3 Aero in Convertible version to admire the interior details

The Saab 9-3 (pronounced “nine three” to not confuse with the late 50s model 93 pronounced “ninety three) passed by 3 different generations and 3 different manufacturers during its lifetime (GM, Spyker and NEVS). DNA Collectibles decided to reproduce at 1/18 scale the second generation in cabriolet version from 2005 in three body colors : Lime Yellow Metallic, Black and Chili Red Metallic. Scroll down to learn more about the already collector Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible 1:18 scale model car replica.

The love story between Saab and DNA Collectibles has been here since the foundation of our company, and the emotion remains intact ! We built a strong Saab aficionados community over the years, and you were numerous to request us to reproduce the Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible. So this is our way to thank you!
You also asked for the following body colors : Lime Yellow Metallic, Black, and Chili Red Metallic. So here we go, select your favorite color my friends !

Development of the Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible - 2005

How long does it take to develop a 1 18 scale model? More or less between 9 to 12 months depending on the complexity.

The very first step consists in finding the perfect model to launch with the following goals: to maximize the success of the release and to meet our community’s and customers’ satisfaction. To ensure these goals, we have several tools at our disposal:

Our personal feelings and expectations (we are also passionate collectors, don’t forget it!)
Expert opinions
And last but not least, we ask our community and friends from several social media groups their expectations on models, versions, colors...

Shake everything, and we end up with the best next model to work on. In this case, the Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible second generation from 2005 in 3 different colors (Lime Yellow Metallic, Black and Chili Red Metallic) won the prize!

The version of 2005 is recent enough to allow us to gather easily a complete, accurate and relevant documentation to work on the 3D file. A dedicated engineer is in charge of producing a 3D file at 1/18 scale to prepare the future steps. At this stage, the 3D helps us to digitally visualize our future masterpiece, part per part, the global shape of the body and all other aspects of the miniature car.

When we are satisfied with the 3D, an artist creates what we call the master. The master is a grey prototype without any paint or decoration. At this level, we focus our attention to the shapes, angles, proportions, the separate parts put all together… We basically check on this first master sample if the 3D has a correct outcome.

After the validation of the master, this is now the time to issue a decorated sample. This one is painted, fully assembled and glued, the photo etched parts are applied… This is the very first version of the final scale model car as it is supposed to be in mass production ! We used the tooling of the future production to issue the deco sample, so this stage is very important from a manufacturing point of view, because we need to validate if the tooling is correct to produce perfect high end scale model car replicas at the end.

Finally, when the deco sample of the Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible is validated, we can officially launch the production!