Currently only have the 1/43 Minichamps version in Orange, and while it's a good model, I kind of wish there were opening features and it were a bit bigger. Obviously CMC is the primo choice, but not willing to spend $800+ on a model, I think $500-600 is already pushing it with the 300 SLR and 250 SWB, but I digress. My question is how much better is the AA version compared to the upcoming Kyosho?
If the model was still about $200-250, I probably would've gone for the AA, but most people are selling it in the $400-600 range from what I can see, which is preposterous.
The Norev is automatically taken out of consideration cause it's sealed, I'd be essentially paying for a larger Minichamps model. How much worse is the upcoming Kyosho Porsche 901 compared to the AA version? I noticed the doglegs are noticeably larger, and the interior is a step below, but the engine seems to be superior and not getting completely demolished by the CMC. Shape seems reasonably accurate too. Biggest turn-off is they couldn't get the car name right and used "Popsche". The hood emblem also seems oversized. Ride also seems a bit too high, but nothing that would bother me. Windshield wipers almost look like they belong on a 1:8.
As I'm writing this, I'm coming to the conclusion I should've gone for an extremely damaged CMC that sold for about $200 a week ago and gotten the AA version and transplanted the engine.
Guess there's no good option, hope the McLaren F1 will be comparable to the AA version.
If the model was still about $200-250, I probably would've gone for the AA, but most people are selling it in the $400-600 range from what I can see, which is preposterous.
The Norev is automatically taken out of consideration cause it's sealed, I'd be essentially paying for a larger Minichamps model. How much worse is the upcoming Kyosho Porsche 901 compared to the AA version? I noticed the doglegs are noticeably larger, and the interior is a step below, but the engine seems to be superior and not getting completely demolished by the CMC. Shape seems reasonably accurate too. Biggest turn-off is they couldn't get the car name right and used "Popsche". The hood emblem also seems oversized. Ride also seems a bit too high, but nothing that would bother me. Windshield wipers almost look like they belong on a 1:8.
As I'm writing this, I'm coming to the conclusion I should've gone for an extremely damaged CMC that sold for about $200 a week ago and gotten the AA version and transplanted the engine.
Guess there's no good option, hope the McLaren F1 will be comparable to the AA version.