[T-Tech458]

So hello everyone,

I know that I'm not the first posting this (because I'm quite busy at the moment) but still I wanted to open this topic as I do most of the times about new and interesting HWE reveals. This time the long-awaited 458 Speciale. Enjoy!

Source: www.hotwheels-elite.com

 

[TALSCTSV]

Nice! I'll be adding one for sure along with the Elite LaFerrari. I know Elite does the half open windows, but this looks as if it's 1/4 open. Why not make it fully closed? Thanks for the pictures.

 

[Clubshaker]

Looks good, with high detail. Well done HWE

 

[ferrariforever]

The reflection of the light on the window is funny

 

[Autobahn]

Looks pretty nice to me! I can't tell if the mesh in the front and rear is open, although the model looks great and it's not a deal breaker for me either way. I just got the brochure from Continental Ferrari last weekend, now all I need is the die-cast model to go with it! I wonder if there will be other colors, but I'll probably get this one anyway!

 

[Red_Baron]

The reflection of the light on the window is funny

That's the A/C unit on their ceiling lol. At first was thinking what the hell is that

HWE photogs don't really pay attention to the reflections when they present their models.

 

[Zondaracer]

That's a great model to add to the collection. Any info about the price?

 

[ferrariforever]

However, one disappointment is that the side air intake (spoiler) at the front is not perforated. Even a black line emphasizing the intake would be much better.

 

[Zondaracer]

However, one disappointment is that the side air intake (spoiler) at the front is not perforated. Even a black line emphasizing the intake would be much better.

I don't think that's possible to make. The resin models don't have this gap as well. Only possibility would be to make it a separate part but then it would be a lot of work to blend it in with the body, making the model much more expensive. I think I'll just put some paint on it. What I did notice on this model were flaws in the rear mesh. There are small holes visible where the mesh is missing. I hope this is a preproduction model and they sort it out.

 

[Red_Baron]

The flaw I spotted are the tyres. Belive its rendered or a prototype tyres.Noticed how "smooth" they are? lol

 

[blieu118]

The flaw I spotted are the tyres. Belive its rendered or a prototype tyres.Noticed how "smooth" they are? lol

This speciale either runs on F1 tires or has very high mileage since the tires worn out so much LOL!

 

[T-Tech458]

HAHAHA, it runs on slicks! Anyway there are a lot of bits that need to be sorted and hopefuly they will till production. Great car anyways.

 

[triggerhappy]

Sexy!!!! I'm sold!

 

[Evil Z06]

Yes very sexy

 

[blieu118]

The windows are thinner seems like.

 

[mairandeddy]

Thanks for the preview T-Tec

Overall it's quite the looker, and apart from the issue raised with the front spoiler, it seems to be on a par with what we expect from the Elite series these days....

The windows are thinner seems like.

Just one gripe I have with all HWEs side windows.... I would've thought that BY NOW they would have tooling to roller them lightly so that they conform better to the window surrounds...

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[b-ry89]

I love it. Release it already HWE lol

 

[blieu118]

Is there a price increase on this as well or just the LaFerrai?

Also, what other color options are confirmed by Hot Wheels?

Just found the answer to my question hahaha. Here is a link with the colors and release date:

http://www.diecastcompany.nl/manufacturer-details/hotwheels%20elite

 

[ferrariforever]

You are right, I just checked some images of the resin Speciale. Can't believe you won't even get this gap for a 300 euro resin model!!

However, one disappointment is that the side air intake (spoiler) at the front is not perforated. Even a black line emphasizing the intake would be much better.

I don't think that's possible to make. The resin models don't have this gap as well. Only possibility would be to make it a separate part but then it would be a lot of work to blend it in with the body, making the model much more expensive. I think I'll just put some paint on it. What I did notice on this model were flaws in the rear mesh. There are small holes visible where the mesh is missing. I hope this is a preproduction model and they sort it out.
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[supercars]

Nice! I'll be adding one for sure along with the Elite LaFerrari. I know Elite does the half open windows, but this looks as if it's 1/4 open. Why not make it fully closed? Thanks for the pictures.

Just gotta give them some time. They're slowly working their way up on the windows.