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Indeed, they were the best kits available back then and among the first to offer metal wire wheels! But when I compare the Revival F1 246 to the Exoto F1 246, the evolution in model cars and detailing is astonishing.
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There's a 1950's Formula 1 racing car in 1/8 scale available from IXO. I really hope other models will follow and I hope it will be one of these:
- Ferrari 246 Dino F1 (World Champion 1958 - Mike Hawthorn)
- Lancia D50 (with the fuel tanks on the sides - so technically advanced)
- Vanwall (Britain's response to Italian supremacy in F1)
- BRM V16 Without a shadow of doubt the most incredible V16 engine ever made! Look it up on Youtube and listen to that unique engine sound, it's just AMAZING!!!!
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Drool!!!! beautiful car 😍
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When the full-kit is available, you can have the body resprayed in any colour you like before starting assembly.
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Yes, that coffin-nose is stunning! I've seen one in Antwerp, the sound was great too! A Duesenberg, Chrysler, Reo Royale, Bugatti, Rolls, Bentley, Hispano Suiza, Minerva... or whatever (I promess not to be picky should a 30's model come out) I'll have it!
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Count me in! If this one comes out I'll be thrilled!
?? If I was Agora, I'd look at the existing "big scale kits" and see how they worked. The Blower in 1/12 from Airfix is a classic, so if Agora has this model, I think the risk will be quite small. But it's probably not that easy... the modellers from yesterday and now are a different breed. I'm counting the seconds till that MIURA will be delivered at my door, but many of the kids I know, don't even know what a Miura is...
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The Vincent or Brough Superior.... 🤑
In India there's a 1/3 Royal Enfield if my memory is correct.
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I'm planning to do that too. I'll prep the parts as much as possible and then I'll bring it to garage where they paint cars.... job done! Price is cheap if you opt for a colour they're already painting a car with...
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Yes Keramh, I understand that. But to pack all these "packs" etc is a huge cost also.
But it is indeed easier to pay 10 times 50euros than 400 in one time...
I think AGORA understands this too, as "Full kits" are becoming more & more available . So I guess everyone si happy now.
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Oh yes, to have these 1/8 Jaguar wire wheels available as a separate kit would be great indeed!!
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Interesting post. I'm not so fond of spic and span models as the show room look is not looking "real".
I like cars and I prefer to see them with signs of wear and use.
Adding details makes the model come to life. A map or a period magazine on the front seat, lightly sanded tires, an oil can in the trunk (or is it a boot) etc makes it all the more interesting to look at.
Weathering looks great, but it's a risky operation and needs to balanced (dirty body but shiny engine... awkward! I use my aero graph to spray dirt on the car (don't forget to cover the swipe area on the windscreen, otherwise it looks silly) and it really adds something. Weathering needs practice but well done it looks amazing!
OOB is great, but custom is more interesting in my opinion.
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What troubles me the most with this "Partwork system" is the incredible waste of energy, plastic bags, paperwork, cardboard etc... If we want to "save the world", any action to reduce unnecessary transport is one step in the good direction.
I'm extremely happy with these models , but if they could be ordered as full kits, in one box, with one plan and with one delivery aso it would be much better.
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Thanks Cubicle, with your info I'll be able to find it on EEEEEEbay 😜
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It would be great if the DB5 is a new model, and not that ugly thing from Eaglemoss with crude details, wrong shapes, way too thick window surrounds etc... that model was/is an absolute joke!
If Agora's model is on another level, I'll buy it. And if the DB5 is available as a standard DB5, it would be even better!
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Hey Agora... Italian cars are among the best sports cars in the world. The prices are skyrocketing but model Ferrari's are quite easy to find and abundant, so what about a Lancia!!!
A Flaminia Sport by Zagato or Flaminia GT by Touring
A Fulvia 1600HF (world rally champion) or Fulvia Zagato
A Aurelia B20 or B24 (personal car of many top notch racing drivers, movie stars etc)
A 1920's Lancia Lambda... lightyears ahead with the first unitary body)
And all have wonderful mechanical components too...
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The easiest way is to use a Dremel drill with a very fine metal drill.
Take your time, the hardest part is to keep the drill straight.. Once all the metal of the broken screw is out, you can now insert a new screw.
Should you F... it up, use a larger drill, no oil, drill it all out and refill the hole afterwards with "liquid metal". Let it harden out, and drill a new hole in the hardened filler for the new screw.
TIP: to avoid broken screws... screw it gently in... once you feel resistance, screw it a bit out, and screw it again and a bit further, then go back again etc till it's all in. You should never screw it all the way in in one time. Forth and back with some oil is the safe way to go.
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Hello members, does anyone knows how to modify the "cold white" headlights into a more period correct "warm/yellowish white" headlights?
I could use a dab of paint?
Small changes and additions to a great model
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😍 That is absolutely fabulous what you achieved with these modifications!!!! (and when I see the original parts, I'm a bit disappointed to see such shortcuts on a model this size)
What are the loudspeakers? They are fantastic! Will you use these instead of the sound module?