Laudoracing-models

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slartibartfast229

Discussion Starter · Feb 7, 2017 (Edited by Moderator)

I can't find any thread dealing with Laudoracing specifically, so I thought I would start one.
I have a fondness (madness?) for small Italian subjects - and Abarth stuff in particular.
They make exclusively Italian subjects (or so they say!) in 1/18th scale - always sealed resin.
I have several, and am impressed with the Otto/GT Spiirt levels of accuracy and finish.

I'll start the ball rolling with links to their 2016 catalogue:
http://www.wobook.co...cing-Model.html
And the recently added 2017 edition:
http://www.wobook.co...talogue-ok.html

I think we qualify under the term 'club' as members of Diecast Exchange.
Perhaps one of our top brass could apply to the company and claim access to the 15% discount on offer.....
http://www.laudoraci...e-love-clubs-15

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drivinghermad

· #301 · Dec 29, 2020

Just got their 1/12 Trailers x2 of them today and they are Fantastic. This may be old news but for me the trailers in 1/12 are well worth a mention. Although it says resin i thought they were metal and they have some Great detail to them, Very impressed.

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Scuddy

· #302 · Dec 29, 2020

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

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

Now announced also the Sisley, it will come later.
https://www.laudorac...-1989-118-.html
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That's a very nice surprise

I also saw another Alfetta saloon is shown; I think maybe it's just a different colour to the ones before. I already have it in red and the Polizia version, so may pass on this unless the colour is spectacular

https://www.laudoracing-models.com/en/projects-in-progress/543-alfa-romeo-alfetta-16-18-1975-118-.html

Craig

· #303 · Dec 29, 2020 (Edited by Moderator)

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drivinghermad said:
Just got their 1/12 Trailers x2 of them today and they are Fantastic. This may be old news but for me the trailers in 1/12 are well worth a mention. Although it says resin i thought they were metal and they have some Great detail to them, Very impressed.

Cool! I might think about getting one.. I've got a couple of 1/12 rally cars that would look good on a trailer, but then I'd need something in 1/12 scale to tow them! FML!!

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drivinghermad

· #304 · Dec 29, 2020

Well it comes with a towing hook to put to any 1/12 model. May i suggest a 1/12 that would be perfect for this trailer, the GT Spirit 2013 MB G65 AMG in black(GT202) or possibly one of the OTTO 1/12 BMW M3 models as a towing car (not sure the real car has the towing capabilities for such towing weight, but would look Great, a M3 towing some Exotic or race car)

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kasparek

· #305 · Dec 29, 2020

Scuddy said:
I also saw another Alfetta saloon is shown; I think maybe it's just a different colour to the ones before. I already have it in red and the Polizia version, so may pass on this unless the colour is spectacular

https://www.laudorac...-1975-118-.html

I think it's a little facelift: larger Alfa triangle, and no chrome bars on the grid.

Scuddy

· #306 · Dec 30, 2020

kasparek said:
I also saw another Alfetta saloon is shown; I think maybe it's just a different colour to the ones before. I already have it in red and the Polizia version, so may pass on this unless the colour is spectacular

https://www.laudorac...-1975-118-.html

I think it's a little facelift: larger Alfa triangle, and no chrome bars on the grid.
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Yep, I think you're right - well spotted!

The headrests are a slightly different shape, too. I had forgotten about this facelift version. But should it be a 2.0 rather than a 1.6 or a 1.8? I can't remember now

I'll have to check some Alfa books. Maybe it only got the 2.0 with the facelift where it got the square headlights? I'm not too worried - just curious

kasparek

· #307 · Dec 30, 2020

Scuddy said:
Maybe it only got the 2.0 with the facelift where it got the square headlights? I'm not too worried - just curious

Yes, the 2.0 came only with square headlights (and longer front, and soft suspensions, etc.), that ruined the car in my opinion.
For a few years, there were 1.8 and 1.6 ("unificata", appearing like the 1.8 and not with only 2 headlights - this one was the "semplificata" if I am correct) as shown by Laudo in this last project.
Later, in 1981, all versions became "worse" as the 2000, but the 2000 Quadrifoglio in the end got again round headlights.
I think the best one is the first one you have!

slartibartfast229

Discussion Starter · #308 · Dec 31, 2020

What is the reason for the line drawing at the top of the pre-order page?

https://www.laudoracing-models.com/it/117-progetti-in-corso-

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kasparek

· #309 · Dec 31, 2020

Hard to say, but I found where that drawing comes from (look at the last one).
https://www.telosdes...alfa-romeo-tz2/
It should be a project for an Alfa TZ2 replica.
I hope they now Laudo is using it!

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slartibartfast229

Discussion Starter · #310 · Dec 31, 2020

kasparek said:
Hard to say, but I found where that drawing comes from (look at the last one).
https://www.telosdes...alfa-romeo-tz2/
It should be a project for an Alfa TZ2 replica.
I hope they now Laudo is using it!

That looks quite correct.
I somehow doubt Laudoracing will produce one with the level of detail seen here....

kasparek

· #311 · Jan 1, 2021

slartibartfast229 said:
I somehow doubt Laudoracing will produce one with the level of detail seen here....

Yes, probably it's just an illustration for "we are designing model cars".

Scuddy

· #312 · Jan 1, 2021

kasparek said:
Maybe it only got the 2.0 with the facelift where it got the square headlights? I'm not too worried - just curious

Yes, the 2.0 came only with square headlights (and longer front, and soft suspensions, etc.), that ruined the car in my opinion.
For a few years, there were 1.8 and 1.6 ("unificata", appearing like the 1.8 and not with only 2 headlights - this one was the "semplificata" if I am correct) as shown by Laudo in this last project.
Later, in 1981, all versions became "worse" as the 2000, but the 2000 Quadrifoglio in the end got again round headlights.
I think the best one is the first one you have!
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Ah thanks again for the clarification

saves me checking the books

Happy New Year to you all, too

Scuddy

· #313 · Jan 15, 2021

Fiat Panda pics here - not the 4x4.

https://www.laudoracing-models.com/en/fiat/548-fiat-panda-45-1980.html

What do you think?

kasparek

· #314 · Jan 16, 2021

I don't know, I think lights look a little bad. Headlights maybe just poor. The rear ones seem to have a little strange shape in the lower part.
Not sure about the two little black grids close to the windshield. I think they should have more height, and I can't find on real cars the small black parts starting from the windshield frame.
About the rear glass: I think that no heater would be better than something like this. Those lines would be 1 or 2 cm on a real car.

But i wait slartibartfast for an overall shape analysis!

Scuddy

· #315 · Jan 16, 2021

I agree

I guess we should remember this is just a prototype, but I think probably what we see here is what will be offered but maybe with some slight tweaks. I don't know enough about the Panda, but this one doesn't seem to capture its cheeky nature very well. By way of comparison, here is KK's 1:18 Panda which I think looks better:

https://www.carmodel.com/kk-scale/kkdc180521/1-18/fiat/panda-30-1980/140472

But let's wait until the finished version is ready. Maybe it will be improved ;-)

slartibartfast229

Discussion Starter · #316 · Jan 16, 2021

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But i wait slartibartfast for an overall shape analysis!

I thank you for promoting my 'expertise' in such matters.

I would not be overly impressed by either manufacturer effort.
Although the KK would win for the basic shape.
'A' pillars are too thick, and the side windows are not tall enough.
I should point out that the plain Jane Laudo Fiat 127 turned out to be better than I first thought.

However, still not as nice an effort as the later generation 'Sport' models.

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Scuddy

· #317 · Jan 16, 2021

My 127 series 1 *should* be here next week, so we can take a proper look then

I'm still not sure whether I have ordered the best colour (I ordered red then swapped it for the light blue/turquoise colour). I think the yellow is best, but it comes with a black interior, which I'm not too keen on.

Anyway, I just have to be patient for a bit longer. Not least because the 127 will arrive with the 164 QV

slartibartfast229

Discussion Starter · #318 · Jan 16, 2021

My 127 series 1 *should* be here next week, so we can take a proper look then

Awaiting your opinion with anticipation.....

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kasparek

· #319 · Jan 16, 2021

Scuddy said:
But i wait slartibartfast for an overall shape analysis!

I thank you for promoting my 'expertise' in such matters.

You have a very good eye for this!

Scuddy

· #320 · Jan 23, 2021

Alfa 90 prototypes now showing:

https://www.laudoracing-models.com/it/ricerca?controller=search&orderby=position&orderway=desc&search_query=LM133&submit_search

As much as I like the Alfetta transaxle set up and the V6 engine, I think I'll pass on the 90.

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