Thanks for the review, this is HWE at their best! Very nice model
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CAR-O-PHILE'S HOTWHEELS ELITE 1:18 FERRARI FF
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Probably my first review on DX but certainly not the first model. I am from India and have been collecting for a while. I have decided to be more involved with the hobby and not just buying models. So here I am posting a review.
As the title suggest I have a Ferrari FF to show you guys today. I bought it last year but could only click it until last week. I used a Light Box for the first time and that too I finished building last week. It really helped in getting some good photos. But I am learning and would love to hear your feedback and suggestions to learn and improve.
Back to the Ferrari. People who know me, know that I am not that much into Ferraris, Lamborghinis. I am more into boring everyday sedans, SUVs, Hatches. But the Ferrari FF is not your usual Ferrari. It is a hatchback or a shooting break or whatever you can call. It is a four wheel drive more practical four seater grand tourer. And hence, it had to be a part of my collection.
With no further talking, here is the review:
Overall Rating - 3.9/5
Exterior Paint and Fit and finish - 4.5/5
I was not very hopeful of a great model from HWE because I never explored them before buying this one. It was the only choice I had and I pulled the plug.
But this model is AMAZING.
There is not much detail on the underbody.
Exterior Detailing(lights, rims etc) - 4/5
There are a lot of good parts here and some bad parts too.
Interior Detailing - 3.75/5
Engine Compartment- 4.5/5
Boot - 2.75/5
At the end, at this price this model is really great. A must have for all the Ferrari lovers. It could have been slightly better at some places.
I am eagerly waiting for the GTC4Lusso.
As the title suggest I have a Ferrari FF to show you guys today. I bought it last year but could only click it until last week. I used a Light Box for the first time and that too I finished building last week. It really helped in getting some good photos. But I am learning and would love to hear your feedback and suggestions to learn and improve.
Back to the Ferrari. People who know me, know that I am not that much into Ferraris, Lamborghinis. I am more into boring everyday sedans, SUVs, Hatches. But the Ferrari FF is not your usual Ferrari. It is a hatchback or a shooting break or whatever you can call. It is a four wheel drive more practical four seater grand tourer. And hence, it had to be a part of my collection.
With no further talking, here is the review:
Overall Rating - 3.9/5
Exterior Paint and Fit and finish - 4.5/5
I was not very hopeful of a great model from HWE because I never explored them before buying this one. It was the only choice I had and I pulled the plug.
But this model is AMAZING.
- Paint quality is amazing.
- It is heavy and looks like a solid build.
- The overall shape and stance is perfect.
There is not much detail on the underbody.
Exterior Detailing(lights, rims etc) - 4/5
There are a lot of good parts here and some bad parts too.
- Lets start with wheels. Wheels are amazing.
- They are nicely built. The yellow horse at the center is accurately replicated.
- The break calipers are nicely detailed with a clear Ferrari logo.
- The carbon ceramic disc breaks look pretty close to the real ones.
- I liked the way they actually used wider tyres for the rear wheels.
- Let move to the lights. They are decent but not great.
- The front headlights are nicely replicated. The power washer is nicely fitted into the light
- The black inserts could have been more black.
- The LED lights section could have been distinguished
- The insides of the rear lights feel plasticky.
- Good thing is the side indicator is not painted.
- The rear fog lights too are properly replicated and not painted which is amazing.
- I do not like the exhausts. They are plastic and look odd They could have been replicated well.
- Though the rear parking sensors and camera too is incorporated and not missed. Which is good.
- The grilles are nicely replicated. There are a lot of them.
- All the logos are perfectly replicated.
- I liked how the Ferrari logo on the hood looks like a different part.
- The Ferrari logo sticker on side is great too.
- The photoetched pininfarina
- or, the horse at the rear are nicely replicated.
Interior Detailing - 3.75/5
- Interiors are definitely good.
- The blue looks great.
- I would love to have them more detailed though.
- The steering wheel is nicely replicated. The center part is protruded. The different section of the wheels are replicated.
- The mode selector could have been 3D.
- The buttons on the left of the wheel could have had markings.
- Stitching on dash could been replicated.
- The gear shifter could have been less thicker.
- The pedals are nicely replicated.
- Carpeted interiors are always good.
- The center console is nicely replicated.
- But the markings on the buttons are missing.
- The vents are nicely replicated.
- They have that depth.
- The Ferrari on center console is nice.
- The 3D looking stick for FF on passenger side is great. Could have been photo-etched.
- Seats are nicely replicated.
- The horse embossed on the head rest looks great.
- The seats have this nice soft feel which is great.
- Could not click the rear seats properly but they too are very well replicated.
Engine Compartment- 4.5/5
- I never like the dog leg hinges in the model car.
- But other than that, the engine bay is nicely replicated
- It has the depth
- All the red parts are correctly replicated.
- The Ferrari logo is neat and correct.
Boot - 2.75/5
- Again, dog-leg hinges.
- No carpeting.
At the end, at this price this model is really great. A must have for all the Ferrari lovers. It could have been slightly better at some places.
I am eagerly waiting for the GTC4Lusso.
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Thanks ironism.Thanks for the review, this is HWE at their best! Very nice model![]()
I do not have a lot of experience with HWE. This is my first and probably the last for a long time.
It is indeed a great model. Exceeded my expectations for sure.
Nice review! Love that blue interior 
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A fine review car-o-phile - thanks for taking the time!
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Great detail photos - and as has been said above, one of HWE's finest!
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Thanks mairandeddy!A fine review car-o-phile - thanks for taking the time!![]()
Great detail photos - and as has been said above, one of HWE's finest!![]()
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