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08/05/2012 6:03 am
Again , opinions wanted
So , what's the better model , Minichamps porsche 917k,
or autoart's ? 1:43 scale ,of course.
Thanks
08/05/2012 8:55 am
Overall I'm, happy with the AutoArt, but.......
the best 917K models in this price range come from Spark. They have superb and accurate detailing that blows away all others.
I'm not impressed with the Minichamps pieces, but they do make versions of the 917K not offered by the other two brands. I have one AutoArt 917K of the 1971 Sebring winner which has a few mistakes, but is still very good. Then there is my group of 917K models by Spark, which are amongst my favorite models.
08/05/2012 12:31 pm
Thanks, the Sebring 917k is what I'm looking at.
16/05/2012 2:49 pm
I agree with Marshall - Spark is the best (as of today)
The Minichamps Gulf cars are too dark. The AutoArt would be OK except for a slightly flat roof, and their Gulf version is actually the Watkins Glen 2nd place car, despite the package labeling..
Ixo has thrown their hat in the 917 ring. I have their 1970 LM car and it's pretty good for the money. Time will tell if they offer other versions.