[Scuddy]

about time Laudoracing had a thread - well done for taking the initiative

I've got the red Ritmo too, as well at the Alfa 75 V6.

The 2017 catalogue states they are making a GTV6 2.5, which has been on the cards for a few years now and I am super excited about it. I'm intrigued to see which generation they go for - the one with not much plastic trim, some plastic trim or the last one with heaps of plastic trim. I wouldn't mind the Alfetta saloon either, in stock, Polizia or Carabinieri trim.

A Fiat 128 saloon is also on the cards. My slight concern there is that they're making a 128 Rallye (which is fine) and that will be a two door car...which could mean the street 128 saloon is a two door, too. I'd prefer it to be the four door, ideally a super-early version with the chrome bumpers etc, not the facelifted one.

I'd also like to see them make a Lancia Beta Montecarlo, a street Lancia Delta (non Turbo, non 4x4) a Fiat 131 Supermirafiori and (don't laugh!) a five door, first generation Ritmo 65CL. My other car tastes are much more normal

 

[Scuddy]

hmm, no harm in asking, I guess

 

[Scuddy]

131 Abarth Street version now available:

http://www.carmodel....ale-1976/107858

looks very good

 

[Scuddy]

131 Abarth Street version now available:

http://www.carmodel....ale-1976/107858

looks very good

I've placed an order for a red one, but it won't be available until late August......

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that's three months for Laudro to nail the quality though, so every cloud... ;-) when it does arrive, I'd be interested to hear your thoughts about it.

 

[Scuddy]

Update on the Alfetta GTV6

Pre orders start at the end of this month, and the car will be a 1980 Series One GTV6. That means - aside from the bonnet bulge, five bolt wheels, GTV6 boot badge and different exhaust exit placement - it will look the same inside and out as AutoArt's GTV 2.0.

No word on colours, but I hope they offer that rather smart gunmetal colour as well as red and silver. Watch this space

 

[Scuddy]

you're right mate, they had a fantastic competition record. It would be good to see some racers emerge too. Good news on the Fiat 131. I bagged Kyosho's Alitalia one long before the prices went cuckoo!

What was the lead time between the pre-order on your Fiat and its anticipated delivery? Just wondering when the Alfa may surface after pre-order...October? I'm in no rush for delivery, just curious how long it may take.

 

[Scuddy]

hmm, I'm not sure I'm that surprised by the delay...but at least I know what to expect

 

[Scuddy]

I got the email update about the Abarth and thought of you, but you got to it before me Good news on the 131. No sign of the GTV6

 

[Scuddy]

Ok.

I'm going to be generous. It's a prototype. But the shape is - now I'm over the crushing disappointment - laughably bad. It is meant to look like this:

http://www.mad4wheel...V6_001_7952.jpg

https://www.netcarsh...allpaper_01.htm

I am so surprised at LaudoR. Like you said, it usually manages to pretty much nail a car's shape (the Alfetta saloon is wonderful). But with this one, the roof looks like it has suffered a light roll over. Surely no one at Laudro is looking at it and saying 'yep, we've nailed this one, guys!' My ears look more like a GTV6 than that one does.

Please don't let this one be anywhere near final. It's way too off the mark. So bad I just don't think they should have shown it in its present states. My heart has sunk.

AUTOart won't make a GTV6 because engine aside, it needs a heap of detail changes that most folks won't spot and I doubt AUTOart can be bothered to rework. Example - the wheels are exactly the same, but are five bolt, not four bolt. I doubt many people expect a GTV6 nut will know that, but they will know it. Battery needs moving, exhaust needs removing to the left, brakes need to be bigger, boot needs to be made smaller etc etc. Too much detail faff for AUTOart probably. They can't - well, they could - just change the bonnet and mock up the V6 and pop it into the existing 2.0; but those other details would be wrong.

Anywhere, here's hoping LaudoR gets that GTV6 fixed. Not just because I'm gutted, but because the 1:1 GTV6 itself deserves better than that.

 

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i just noticed that the Laudro car shares the same number plates as AUTOart's, so at least it has two good parts on it that won't need fixing

I also only just saw the red one. Good Lord!

 

[Scuddy]

it certainly does look good! Even the box is nice Certainly tempted by the 131. And as my money isn't going on the Alfa...

 

[Scuddy]

did you order it direct from Laudo? If so, in my experience they deliver pretty quickly. In addition to the delivery update emails, on the actual day of delivery the courier gives you text updates of where he/she is, anticipated delivery time, and then a text to when they're on to your specific address. If you're not in, they leave the parcel where you asked them to (this is pre-arranged with them), and they text a pic showing the parcel and where it's been left in the building. Probably the most impressive and communicative courier company I've dealt with. I think all my Laudos have arrived within 5-7 days of order.

As for the number plates... maybe the Italians don't take much interest in a minor admin matter For instance, the number plate on AUTOart's 2.0GTV is the same as Laudo's GTV6, and it's the same plate that can be seen on press photos of Giuliettas, too. Normale... ;-)

Would be great to see some pics of the 131 when it arrives... especially with your Ritmo Abarth, too

 

[Scuddy]

Not in all cases, but usually Italian prototypes wear - or used to wear - 'Prova' plates. Who knows

Looking forward to the pics

 

[Scuddy]

did you see this?

http://www.diecastxchange.com/forum1/topic/216713-fiat-abarth-131-road-car/

 

[Scuddy]

pics of yours too when ready please, Andy

 

[Scuddy]

looks like the 131 was worth the wait though very nice indeed and works well with the Rally spec 131 and the Ritmo.

Agree with the boxes. The clamshell just disintegrates and leaves debris behind whenever you put it in and out of the outer case. Same with Otto boxes.

 

[Scuddy]

lol, I think I noticed the same issue on one of the Alfas I bought recently. I won't lose too much sleep over it

 

[Scuddy]

how cool is that! Those Leos are terrific. I don't have the 131. Could be time to add one

 

[Scuddy]

lol at Fiatnam

Those little Fiat coupes are really charming. Love the box artwork too, much better than it used to be from Laudo. With their pictures and technical data they remind me a bit of the boxes you used to get on Bburago and Polistil 1/25th diecasts.

 

[Scuddy]

that blue really pops! Nice