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22/09/2023 1:20 am
I'm with you...I HATE black wheels. They completely hide the detail of the wheels.
To me they look like someone's just too lazy to clean them and that's just a build up of brake dust
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22/09/2023 8:59 am
yup...and they look even worse when they are dirty. I also hate when the tires have no dressing & are grey/brown, but the wheels are glossy.
Steve Jacobs reacted
22/09/2023 3:06 pm
That ones impressive ! Is it powered by a Northstar V-8 derivative ?
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23/09/2023 1:17 am
No, just a little plastic recreation of its awesome Cadillac motor...😀
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23/09/2023 8:48 am
No, just a little plastic recreation of its awesome Cadillac motor...😀
"....plastic recreation.." may be too complimentary. This model has terrific shelf-appeal and I give Hot Wheels credit for tooling a removable rear-engine panel but engine detail is crude, very crude. Yes, yes... I know it's a "Toy R Us Hot Wheels" so no harm-no foul. Overall, it still looks really nice. And that front end is unmistakenly Cadillac!
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23/09/2023 12:52 pm
Well, I like it ! And given the price point that HW is trying to cover, it's features are understandable.
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25/09/2023 9:11 am
That ones impressive ! Is it powered by a Northstar V-8 derivative ?
It is powered by the Northstar V8. You can barely make it out on the engine cover (if you click on the image).
Thanks guys. Not a greatly detailed model, by any stretch, but I do think it was one of HW's very early 1/18 models. I like the way it looks & nobody else made this LMP in 1/18, so props to HW!
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25/09/2023 12:03 pm
AutoArt Lotus Elan Coupe S/E S3
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25/09/2023 12:32 pm
Fantastic model I've never noticed before. I love the nicely done window-trim detail, scale body-mount trunk hinges, and the rims & tires are nice too. Those C-pillar vents are just plain cool.
Steve Jacobs reacted
25/09/2023 1:19 pm
A really nice diecast of this AA Lotus model. The bright red color is certainly eye-popping ! 
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27/09/2023 2:00 pm
Thanks guys. AA did a fantastic job on this Lotus. Also available in yellow.
UT Models Porsche 911 (993) Turbo S & Turbo
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27/09/2023 10:51 pm
I've got that metallic red one on the right hand side and I have to say it is one of the most beautiful models I have ever laid eyes on. Maybe it's not perfect, I don't know but I haven't found any faults with it. The paint job is 101% perfect. I'm so glad I didn't sell that one off with my collection.
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27/09/2023 10:53 pm
Those UT models were at the height of their game. Especially at their price point.
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