Laudoracing-models

Scuddy said:

I'll take a look at the 131 Slart and see if I can spit that too. Did they sort out the problem with the boot and the rear lights? I like that 131, but I'm not quite feeling it enough to order one. If it's got issues, then it's a no.

Still no sign of my 164. Maybe next week

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The rear end of the 131 is another reason I'm holding off.
I want to see images of the finished product.
If there are no improvements at that point, I will not be getting one.

Yipeee! I'll probably get that. Need to look more closely at the shape but the roof seems to rise at the A-pillar then dip down again. I think for Christmas I will buy Laudo a new set of rulers

I see some CAD pics of the Alfa 90 V6, too. Not 100% sure I will get that. Will need to see the finished product first.

I'm warming to the Croma, which surprises me.

Alfa 90 mock up can be seen here.

https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3533617516729958&id=520741538017586&set=pcb.3533661950058848&source=49&refid=13&__tn__=%2B%3D

At first glance, the shape looks pretty good. I sort of want to get it if only because it would look good with the 75v6 I have and the 164 (which still hasn't arrived, but we have to make allowances for Covid there); however, I can't say I really warmed to the 90 and I'm not sure if it really caught the public's imagination. I don't think Alfa made it very long, either. Let's see what colours are offered then I'll think about it again,

Yes, Alfa 90 wasn't a successful car.
It was basicly a late Alfetta restyling (worse looking than the original car), made for just a few years.
We won't remember Alfa for this car.

If they make a Panda 4x4 Sisley I'd be quite interested. I think they're funky!!

slartibartfast229 said:

If they make a Panda 4x4 Sisley I'd be quite interested. I think they're funky!!

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They announced Panda 30/45 and 4x4, so maybe we'll see the Sisley one!

The Sisley is cool one question though. I know you could get the Panda 4x4 in quite a few countries, but was the Sisley trim U.K. specific or availability elsewhere, too?

In Italy for sure it was available.
Some info I found (but I know really a little about Panda):
-2 Sisley were made (87/89 and 89/91), with small changes (I think Laudo has to pay attention to these details, or Slartibartfast will punish them!)
-available in different markets outside Italy.
-not in France, where it was named "Brava" (same equipment). Maybe for a brand name problem (in France there was a Sisley cosmetic brand, different from the Sisley clothing brand owned by Benetton), but it's just my idea.
-in Italy it should have been with carburetor, while in other markets with fuel injection (I read about UK, Germany, Switzerland), losing some HP, because of more severe emission standards.

Anyway I think the 4x4 came only with a later front grill, different from the first one (30 and 45) showed by Laudoracing.

Great stuff, thanks very much for the insight, Kasparek! Ok, let's see what Laudo comes up with

The Fiat 124 Coupe is now available for pre order. It's not a subject for me, but it looks pretty nice to my eyes.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3577702268988149&id=520741538017586&__tn__=%2As%2As-R

I'm confused, Slart. Are you talking about the 124? I don't think Minichamps made one did they?

Anyway, Laudo has changed its Projects in Progress section. I will probably get the Alfetta saloon facelift, and the Fiat 130 coupe is exciting. The Panda 4x4 doesn't look like the Sisley, though:

https://www.laudoracing-models.com/en/117-projects-in-progress

Ah, I see! Now I know why I got my wires crossed lol.

I have the minichamps X/19 in green and as you say it is very good. No reason then for me to buy Laudo's; I bet the targa panel Lifts off as it does on the Montecarlo

Scuddy said:

Ah, I see! Now I know why I got my wires crossed lol.

I have the minichamps X/19 in green and as you say it is very good. No reason then for me to buy Laudo's; I bet the targa panel Lifts off as it does on the Montecarlo

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There have been complaints that the re-issued Minichamps models are not as detailed as the original releases.
My pair don't look to have come up short anywhere but I don't have an original for comparison.
Even if there was a few shortcomings, I don't care - they are little beauts.

Panda 4x4 mock up now showing. It isn't the Sisley, but never mind:

https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=3642097135881995&id=520741538017586&set=pcb.3642097649215277&source=49&refid=13&__tn__=%2B%3D

Alfa 1750 Berlina mock up also now showing:
https://m.facebook.com/laudoracing/photos/pcb.3638845229540519/3638844009540641/?type=3&source=49&__tn__=EH-R

Not sure whether to get this. It's not the best looking Alfa, but it bridges the gap between the Giulia and the Alfetta, so kinda important to Alfa's saloon car history. I recall the rear arm rest had a lift up lid, turning the armrest into a cubby box

Scuddy said:

Panda 4x4 mock up now showing. It isn't the Sisley, but never mind:

https://m.facebook.c...id=13&__tn__= =

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Now announced also the Sisley, it will come later.
https://www.laudorac...-1989-118-.html