So, 2023 is almost over and here comes 2024… Hope everyone has a fantastic new year, full of accomplishments and of course, many new models 😉!
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Happy New Year!!!
Month: December 2023
REVIEW – Citroën C3 WRC #10
2018 Citroën C3 WRC #10 Pilots: S. Loeb / D. Elena Team: Citroën Total Abu Dhabi WRT Race: 1st overall at the Catalunya Rally in 2018 Ixo - RAM687 (diecast)
Review HERE
Why am I starstruck by rally lately?
As I’m sure you noticed, there’s been a lot of rally cars around here. The fact is I just can not be totally flabbergasted by the kind of racing you can see above. It takes some very special skills (and a certain type of crazy) to drive like that 💀. Out of this world! If you want to see more, head to Dirtfish that they have a ton of content like this short video above.
Merry Christmas!!!
Hope every one has a great Christmas, with loads of health, joy and happiness!!!
REVIEW – Spice SE88C #171
1988 Spice SE88C #171 Pilots: R. Stirling, R. Hyett, D. Shead Team: Team Mako Race: 16th overall (2nd in C2 class) at Le Mans in 1989 Spark - S6801 (resin)
Review HERE.
REVIEW – Lancia Delta S4 #6
1985 Lancia Delta S4 #6 Pilots: H. Toivonen / N. Wilson Team: Martini Lancia Race: 1st overall at the Lombard RAC Rally in 1985 Ixo - RAC068 (diecast)
Review HERE
REVIEW – Serenissima GT Spyder #24
1966 Serenissima GT Spyder #24 Pilots: J-C. Sauer, J. de Mortemart Team: Scuderia San Marco Race: DNF (P 5.0 class) at Le Mans in 1966 Spark - S7560 (resin)
Review HERE
REVIEW – Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v #5
1990 Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16v #5 Pilots: J. Kankkunen / J. Piironen Team: Martini Lancia Race: 2nd overall at the Safari Rally in 1990 Ixo - RAC425C (diecast)
Review HERE
Audi vs Lancia: new movie coming!
For next year there’s something really cool to wait for: the fight between Lancia and Audi in the 1983 WRC. It will be the Quattro × 037, though I think the focus will be on the management side of the battle. From the trailer above it looks really promising, and I can’t wait to watch it!
NEVER judge a model by its brand!
I’m pretty sure I said that before once or twice. Or ten times. So let’s take into consideration Technomodel. I have three models from the brand, and very possibly I consider it the best brand I have, based on those three. Recently I reviewed the 1966 White Elephant from them, and I was all praise. Heck, their Breadvan is one of the best five models that I own! And as I also said many times, I’m NOT a Maranello fan. Well, what I’m trying to imply is that I really like Technomodel as a 1:43 model maker. However, they also offer the 1967 version of the White Elephant, and that one comes with the elefantino rampante on the rear winglets.
Anther brand that also offers the 1967 car is Altaya, a budget brand through and through.
Now look at the color of the wheels and winglets on the real car, in 1967:
Wheels and winglets were dark blue, not black. So yes, Technomodel botched the color of the wheels and winglets 😲. Not that the Altaya version looks great, with that humongous windshield wiper. And with the solid rear air intake. However, they at least got the color right. For just 1/5th of the price 🤔.
Before somebody asks, yes, this is why I got the 1966 car instead of the 1967 one. For €20 I may close an eye (or two) to some shortcomings. But for €100? It better be REALLY good. In other words, do some research BEFORE buying a model, even if its from a high-end brand.