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Thanks for watching!

That one was for Harry!

I mean, you could always try... I have often thought of getting a part from one car and put in on another, but it's risky.

Spark shaping the model and GPR adding small details would be a great combination, they should consider working together!

It's a nice little build this one. Nothing too special though, but very decent.

DiecastSociety is one of the sources. I follow pretty much all the model manufacturers on socials too.

No, I did not touch this model at all.

Don't remember really, I don't think either one has missing camera pods on them. I think they are pretty accurate.

I think Minichamps keep using the same style of boxes for the sake of continuity. I'm not sure many 'older' collectors would enjoy them suddenly change their packaging style. With the 1/18 models it's even worse. I don't really display my models in their packaging or display case even, so I don't really mind.

I purchased a couple of newer 1/43 Mini Champs F1 by mistake, thinking they were Spark. Thank God they came on black bases but same crappy construction. Look much better

Spark first released the Loh Museum Collection model in this scale. The nr. 4 is out now and the other will follow soon I think.

Update: it could have been a licensing issue. Brilliant model nonetheless.

They might have noticed it too late that the car actually mostly ran without the tyre lettering. It also depends on which reference pictures they use. It doesn't say anywhere this is the practice version, or the qualifying spec, or even the warm-up car, so hard to say... One thing is certain, it's not the race spec ;)!

That's another possibility, yes

Many thanks once again! Oh, I love the Frikadelli Racing Ferrari, great choice of model! From the pictures you can already tell it's very good, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

Thanks a lot for the Superthanks, @tomn8998, my first dono!!

PS: what you refer to as kinards ans many others winglets, are dive planes.

Hi Mark, thanks for the kind words! You've noticed I really enjoyed making this video a lot, and I think it really shows. For sure it's one of the best ones I've made to date indeed. I loved the subject too, I was actually planning on making a review of the Dumbreck version, but couldn't wait anymore when I saw this nr.4 car! This model is just incredible in the flesh! About the 'canards', it's just another word for dive planes, but maybe I don't pronounce it correctly? It's used more in aeronautical fields I guess, but I've seen these being mentioned in technical articles. Could be a European vs American thing? www.formula1-dictionary.net/canards.html Cheers!

My pleasure. I'm sure you know that the term "winglets" is abused quite a bit as well. I found so many good and well skilled reviewers, identify some many parts incorrectly that it prompted me to a video on: The anatomy of a race car". I wish that someone would do that for F1. Mercedes do a good job (on You Tube) at that but not enough. Fortunately reviewers much more educated about F1 have answered most of my questions. I wish I had better models of your Mercedes. I have (2) Mercedes Dealer editions by Maesto. Porsche does Spark, BMW and Audi do Mini Champs but Mercedes, Maesto. Models that are supposed to be sold to loyal and well to do customers deserve better in my opinion. Thanks again for uploading the best in class.

The real car was a stunner indeed! Thankfully this model is every bit as gorgeous. Usually, I get a bit bored of the models I make a review of. This one I can't get tired of looking at!

I never noticed that on the Porsche, but I haven't seen one in the flesh either. I really love that car too, now I know what to look out for when buying that model!

It's one of those moments where the thing you thought could never happen just happened! Since the internet was not yet such a thing, I only saw it flashing by live and a few more replays during the broadcast. I remember seeing a clip of the Porsche 911 GT1 doing a salto too at the 1998 Petit Le Mans in the Eurosport WATTS specials too, just incredible images. I never knew this was such a common occurence in Sportscars.

@@rpsmodelcarreviews Ah, pre-internet - better times in so many ways - take me back!! Yes, I remember "WATTS" 😅. Random clips from a whole range of sports that Eurosport would just randomly broadcast 😅.

They both have their good and lesser parts. It really depends from model to model and in the end it comes down to personal taste.

Cheers, thanks for the support!

Indeed! That's why I said the design team led by Steve Nichols created the mp4/4, not Murray. Gordon was part of the Mclaren technical team at the time though, but I'm not saying he was the main protagonist by any means. The whole 'who created the mp4/4' is contentious affair to say the least.

I'm not a fan at all of GP Replicas. They often get the models very wrong, and ask a lot of money for it. They try to cover this up by adding fine details to the model, but that's like dressing up a pig. It's still a pig in the end. Having said that, they sometimes produce a decent model, like their version of the Brabham BT55. It's still not great though, but acceptable. Generally I would rank the more known model brands as such: Bburago/Hot Wheels > GP Replicas (the bad models) > Solido > MCG > Minichamps > Spark/Looksmart > BBR > GP Replicas (the good models) > CMC > Amalgam > Exoto. This of course can vary wildy from model to model and is not taking into account the price/quality ratio. Spark does a terrific job on the Le Mans and classic 1/43 F1 models though, so I get that you're a fan of those releases. Usually their 1/18 versions are very good too, but lately it seems they only scale up the models and don't add any additional details. They tend to make a lot of small mistakes too nowadays, which is a real shame.

Indeed, it's quite surprising to see this decline from Spark. I was considering getting the Wolf WR1 model from them, but now I kinda have second thoughts... *In the meantime I even found another mistake on the BT55 model. The Olivetti branding on the rear wing should be limited to the middle plane and not cover the top one!

Thanks!

@@moritzlohle4082 I didn't know if enough people would be interested in seeing a full review of it, but you inspired me to make a video of it after all!

@@frojo416 You would have to write down all the parts list in the instructions and search the pieces on a website like Bricklink. It's a bit complicated of you have never ordered anything there though.

Thanks! It's not for everyone, indeed. Spark did a real good job on it though, I'm very impressed.

Never knew there was a Dacia Logan racer in the VLN, very unusual car to race with aswell! I had a Espace F1 by Otto in 1/18, I sadly sold it a few years ago though...

That's one of the many things to improve on this mini helmet sadly. At first sight it looks quite good, but there are a lot of areas that need some work.

@nunosan83 Where can one buy half scale accessories? I tried getting permission to join that Facebook page but unfortunately it seems like no one is manning the ship over there.😂

@@paulo9504 the FB group is the only option. It’s a bit slow at the moment due to some issues, but they’re still getting things made 👍🏻

​@nunosan83 Has this Facebook for Half Scale Accessories gone poof?😂 Did a search for it and it doesn't show up.🤔

The instructions you can buy on the likes of Mocsmarket or on DDNTube's website. The bricks you have to order separately, it's all explained on the website.

Very sweet indeed. As I say in the video, I actually already forgot I ordered it, so it was a nice suprise when it arrived.

Shame they don't include them anymore with the modelcars. A bit strange Minichamps suddenly does apply them to the model. Same goes with their Alonso Renaults with Mild Seven branding on it.

Since they have all been produced in collaboration with Minichamps, I guess the Minichamps site is the place to be. Just type in BBR in the search area, I bet they are all featured on there.

The change up from Bburago to BBR is quite a step! For this car, the BBR is the best value I think. Nicer details than the Looksmart and not ridiculously expensive like the Amalgam.

It should be released anytime soon I guess. The Penske versions are being released at this very moment. I guess the Jota will follow shortly.

Not in the forseeable future, no. Keep looking, you'll find one in the end! The hunt is part of the enjoyment of collecting, good luck!

I got mine from Race Passion Store in Belgium.

As far as collectibes, yes, not in terms of detail. The Hot Wheels Premiums also don't use the exact measurements, but alter them slightly to look better in small scale. They are often wider, have bigger wheels and more pronounced features than the real cars. The Tarmac or Mini GT don't look as spectacular, but are far more accurate.

@rps_reviews lcd and tlv are insane tho

Unfortunately the Elites too looked a bit toylike still. It was like dressing up a pig, it's still a pig underneath. Since there never was an Elite version of the 248, you didn't have any alternative to the regular Hot Wheels. In fact, there have not been any re-releases by real modelcar makers for the Schumacher 2000-06 cars, except maybe for Amalgam.

You bet, amazing MOC by SFH Bricks!

Thanks! There usually isn't very much in it in between the Spark and Minichamps models, you can't really go wrong either way.