Maisto Premier R8 GT

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Maisto Premier R8 GT

Post by twenty3 » Mon Feb 11, 2013 12:15 am

Ok... so Kraftig just posted the Kyosho version. I found a Maisto R8 GT for $30.. so I said to myself... buy it for the sake of comparing it with the Kyosho

I forgot to remove the rubber bands. Here goes the photos.

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A lot of details should be improved like front ride height, plastic seatbelts and few rough edges... however, you wouldn't expect anything more for the price I paid for. It displays well and for me it's enough. Kyosho definitely have more details but of course it comes with a premium.

Thanks for looking.

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Re: Maisto Premier R8 GT

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:20 am

The model still leaves a lot to be desired, but they the rear tails correct!!! At this price ponit does show well.

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Re: Maisto Premier R8 GT

Post by Gavin » Mon Feb 11, 2013 12:43 pm

Not bad for the price, but having Maisto's 4.2, it definitely has short-comings vs. the Kyosho V10 I have as well.

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Re: Maisto Premier R8 GT

Post by David » Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:29 pm

Yeah, that's not bad. Definitely an improvement over their R8 V8 which belongs to a trash can.

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Re: Maisto Premier R8 GT

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:57 pm

David wrote:Yeah, that's not bad. Definitely an improvement over their R8 V8 which belongs to a trash can.
Its funny how their models seem to sway quality wise. I would consider their recent Viper a steal for under $30 bucks! :clap:

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Re: Maisto Premier R8 GT

Post by twenty3 » Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:59 pm

Here are some interior and engine shots:

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Re: Maisto Premier R8 GT

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Mon Feb 11, 2013 9:22 pm

Engine is quite decent.

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