Minichamps did a good job on the overall exterior lines, no panel gaps to complain of here as the model is completed sealed. The weight of the model I would measure up against most new diecast releases of today, but it does feel somewhat fragile. All the exterior finishing bits (this includes front grille, front and rear venting, and rear section) are solid pieces of plastic, no perforated or extra value found here. Again this is a budget model and the price is reflective of it. One surprise the steering is functional though and works without issue. The car is actually painted and clear coated as well, overall good job. The chrome work is a little suspect in spots, not sure how well it will hold up.
The wheels finish is better than I expected. For me this is one area that grinds my gears when manufactures try and cut corners, thankfully Minichamps did not here. Rim is nicely executed, with brake and rotor replicated well. This adds the best overall realism to the model. Well done Minichamps.
Not much going on underneath the model other than some aerodynamic slots and plastic that is trying to mimic carbon fibre. Nothing too exciting but it gets the job done.
One of the negatives of sealed models is I can’t comment on motor or storage compartments execution, sorry. The interior photos were difficult to take I do apologize in advance for the lack lustre images. Overall interior is sparse, from what I can see it mimics the 1:1, though the overall look and feel has a “plastic” look, especially the added roll-cage. Acceptable for the price point but nothing more.
I’m still a die-hard diecast fan and would prefer my models this way, BUT I’m also a car fan at heart. So weighting both sides I would give the thumbs up to this model based on specimen, cost and overall execution. It will display well and hey if someone in the future makes or produces a more detailed version I can decide to upgrade then, but for now I’m happy with this one as a place holder until then. Enjoy the pics!
