1/18 news

The hood on the CMC Ferrari Testaroosa developed a rash; it polished out but returned again.................

 

Get those 499P orders in! Unfortunately I’ve pre-ordered no. 50 not 51…

 

Through BBR ?

 

Looksmart. Got the winning 488 a few years ago from them and was very happy with it so hopefully same quality.

 

I'd say with its maiden victory, 100 years of leman celebrations, 50 years since its last Ferrari entry, 10th Lemans win, the 499P will be one of those models that ALOT of model makers will replicate over time.

 

here it is for more than 600€
https://www.bbrmodelstore.com/english/car-model-preo_p18235_ferrari-499p-car-n.-51-winner-le-mans-2023-with-special-pack.aspx

 

same for me
I don´t want an empty box for 200€
I would like the model on standard leatherette base and a bigger label with all information on it

 

Bburago has also announced their version, for about 90 euro.

 

we have to wait
TopMarques made the 333 SP maybe they also make the 499P
and there is also KK

 

It depends on the source material. For example a Porsche 962 has relatively few details on the body, so a cheap Norev will do just fine (instead of a Minichamps or Spark). Another example: my LaFerrari and FXXK by Bburago look fine enough to me, no need to buy a BBR version.

 

Check out this video if you love the CMC Ferrari 275 GTB/c in 1/18 scale.

Here is the 1:1 version.

 

Looks like the first batch of BBR 1/18 499P’s are sold out.

I’m sure BBR will make another round or two with different color bases.

 

This weekend I received the 250 GT Lusso by KK-Scale. In pictures on the internet it seemed a bit off in the shapes and lines and it also seemed a bit crude regarding the chrome details. Especially compared to pictures of the Lusso by BBR.

But now that I have it I'm very happy that I did go for KK-Scale! Very nice model and a bargain compared to BBR.

I chose the metallic green with tobacco version. Such a classy combination and something different from the other models that I have (which are mostly red and some blue).

The only negative detail to me are the wire wheels. I will probably replace them with BBR wheels, as I've done with many other models.
The photo-ets side window trim looks flat and bulky in pictures, but in real life there's a fine crease that makes all the difference.


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the green Lusso is one of the best models BBR ever made
the only thing I don't like is that cheap chromed plastic grill

a KK model is less than 100€, you will not find a green BBR for less than 500

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Looksmart is good but I prefer the small superior details on the BBR. Hopefully BBR will make further builds of the 499P.

 

I don't collect 1/18th but here is a link for Make Up. I used to sell alot of my kits to them back in the early 2000's.

Make Up Co., Ltd. / 1/18 (makeupcoltd.co.jp)

 

I have a limited experience. Looksmart's 1/18 of the Ferrari F60 America had some cheap details, the taillights were not molded in clear red. Their 1/43 Ferrari FXX-K in launch colors was nice but not quite the 9/10 that is BBR, more like an 8. It's ok, I like Looksmart but from what I've seen, they are slightly inferior to BBR.

 

I’ve just received 3 Bburago models: 296, SF90 and Daytona. For the price point I think they are great. Starting to wonder if I should cancel my Looksmart 499P order and wait for the Bburago one…

 

Finally got an F40 LM. Tired of waiting for Looksmart, I bought the one from GT Spirit. It's exactly the version I've been looking for.
I won't be leaving this one alone! I think the headlight pods are too narrow. It might already help to replace the clear covers. They now have some inaccurate red frame that make the pods look even narrower.

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I'm thinking of buying a Looksmart 1:18 of the 499P and making an after race, weathered version. Thoughts?