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I complained about the Manta shown above.
I said that the IXO looks better, and decided to check out retailers to see if there were any new colours coming.
Not a single one of the big retailers have any in stock, although they are still around on e-bay.

 

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Another dud.

 

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I will admit to not knowing anything about the Golf R400.
Looks like a decent effort at the MK7 though.

 

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Not a single subject of the least interest among this selection for me.
YAWN!

 

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Not a single motorsport subject. :<(

 

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I've just received a shipping notice for my Alfa GTAm.
It's unlikely to be as sought after as the original metallic red version - 4000 being made.......

 

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On a related note, I didn't notice any great fuss in relation to the most recent releases, and mentions of a rush for a particular model which was very desirable?
The excitment I used to feel about Otto release days has certainly faded for me.

 

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But the 1/12 scale 1969 Dodge Charger sold out within a day, and the 1/12 scale 1965 Mustang GT350 sold out within a week.

A fair point.
Neither interested me, but as I stated on the Otto thread when they were announced, a race 350R will have my order the same day. :>)

 

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My Alfa Romeo GTAm arrived today.
First class paint finish and spot on for shape.
Have to say that the lovely styling of the front end are spoiled somewhat with the additional aero.
I hope those who own a real one can feel the difference.....

 

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I find that I have no interest in any of these eccentric Citroens.
The styling has never appealed to me, although I acknowledge those who see them as automotive 'art'.
I don't understand art either....

In relation to my post about the GTAm, just a couple of additional points.
There are mostly metal grills used around the front end, and the central radiator is open with some detail behind.
It's also the first Otto I have owned which is free running out of the box!

 

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If the next lot are as uninspiring as the most recent selection, my pockets will not be so threadbare. :>)

 

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Try and dig out an original AUTOart Corolla WRC.
Yet again the roof/windscreen/a pillars are a mess.
Which on this model also distorts the door shape.
I propose we crowdfund some new (stronger) spectacles for Otto designers.
Actually - better not, this might explain the reason for the poor shape

 

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I quite like that Subaru, but gosh there’s zero imagination gone into that livery

A look at their web links to the production facilities shows markings usually are hand applied waterslide decals.
This takes time and care, and is the reason competition models are more expensive.
Anyway, the simpler the livery, the less chance of errors.
On a personal note, I have had such decals mysteriously shift position behind my back.
Years of application work has taught me to keep a close eye on my efforts, and it's usually still possible to put the decal back into the correct position before it's too late.

 

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Scuddy, I for one didn't think you were being too harsh.
After all, I'm more than happy to call out the poor shape of some of their models - the upcoming Corolla WRC is laughable.
This Impreza is left hand drive, which I think is rare in this scale...

 

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I wonder why Otto chose the facelift version?
For me the earlier front end was better looking.

 

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Have Otto posted any teasers this time?
If so I must have missed them.
I don't even bother checking GT Spirit anymore.
Norev and Solido are the first stop for me these days.

 

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I don't know whether to consider this release as American or French.

 

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Nowadays one can buy the full opening Autoart version for nearly the same price as the Otto. I don't get the choice to make this model.

It seems to be a mental issue with so many manufacturers these days.
How many versions of the truly awful 2CV are out there?
And at the other end of the popularity level (for me anyway) there are just too many Lancia Stratos models on the loose.
I've posted a number of suggestion models for a variety of manufacturers, almost none have been available in 1/18th scale.

 

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Not interested in the road going Audi, but if they produce a rally version....
The 80 quattro was used a few times in rallying, almost always in group A form.

 

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Yes, and also the 200. It won a Safari rally.

Agreed about that choice.
And I doubt even Spark would tackle it, even in a niche area of our hobby such as rallying, this is a niche subject.
It's something Z models as an entity should be concentrating on, rather than comically overblown 911's and others.
And what of the Z models 1/12th scale subjects that were spoken about?
If they hoped the wretched 2CV was a toe in the water - it's not surprising nothing more has happened.
I noted with some amusement how quickly it was dumped into the clearance bin.