1/12 models (Tamiya/Kyosho/Autoart)

I have one purchased recently

 

IXO getting into non subscription 1/12th models with the help of a German company. First car is a short tail 1983 956.

WERK83
Werk83 is a German range of diecast models manufactured by Ixo. The main scale is 1:18 but larger models are also planned, in the 1:12 scale which is enjoying increasing popularity. Werk83 specializes in racing cars, mainly from the 70s and 80s, with Group 5, Group 6, Group C cars and also single-seaters. The Werk83 models have no opening parts and are generally well made. The quality-price ratio is very good.


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Wow, this thing is not that good. The wheels look good, but the nose has many problems, and they did not even bother to change the fuel fillers. A toy that I am sure will be way overpriced. The radiator looks ok as a starting point for re detailing project.


Kyosho F40 LM 1/12th

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What’s the nose issues?

 

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I think I will shorten the frame like I did on my stradale to lower the front hood.
Plexi headlights are just horrible and need to be replaced. Or you can hide its with a yellow sticker with the good shape, like on 88520...
Another work is to shorten the spoiler which is too big !

 

I think the hardest thing to correct will be fuel fillers. The fact that this model will be around $800.00 is a joke. If it was done correctly that price would be justified. I am not a fan of Kyosho 1/12th models as most have issues with accuracy.

 

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There are no problems with fuel fillers : there are on the right side oh the car and one stradale fuel trap on the left, like all the early F40 LM...

 

Well, that is good to know. I could not tell from my photos. Maybe worth the purchase, but plan on modification of the nose spoiler and lower the nose.

 

Yes, lot of work ! I will post pictures but I’m still waiting mine (delivery in september) !

 

September 2024 or 2025

 

Yes ! I wouldn't be surprised by that !

 

More LARGE printed models, this time a FORD RS200 in 1/8th scale from Llanta 13 Models



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GP Replicas F300 Italy 1998 in 1/12th scale is out