Skyline R33 GT-R LM 1/43 which version

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Skyline R33 GT-R LM 1/43 which version

Post by Gunman » Tue Oct 25, 2022 3:08 am

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Hello there guys!
I wanted to buy this model but I see there is a HPI version:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165721409873?m ... media=COPY

and a Mirage-HPI:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/175436513149?m ... media=COPY

The "minicar" Versions are fan based and never built in real?
I am leaning towards the Mirage-HPI version but I would like to know quality wise if Mirage-HPI is the same with HPI plz.
Any input appreciated, thank you

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Re: Skyline R33 GT-R LM 1/43 which version

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Tue Oct 25, 2022 8:40 am

Wes is the resident Japanese car fan. I'm sure he'll chime in shortly.

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Re: Skyline R33 GT-R LM 1/43 which version

Post by StratosWRC » Tue Oct 25, 2022 9:47 am

I have no clue lol. Don't like resins and like 1/43s even less

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Re: Skyline R33 GT-R LM 1/43 which version

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Wed Oct 26, 2022 10:27 pm

StratosWRC wrote:
Tue Oct 25, 2022 9:47 am
I have no clue lol. Don't like resins and like 1/43s even less
:shame: LOL

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Re: Skyline R33 GT-R LM 1/43 which version

Post by Malscar » Sun Oct 30, 2022 6:21 am

Mirage and HPI are one and the same. When HPI first started making 1/43 models they were branded as Mirage usually in red packaging. After the first few releases they branded everything just as HPI and the colour of the packaging changed to black with silver highlights. It was a sad day when they ceased making them.

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Re: Skyline R33 GT-R LM 1/43 which version

Post by Gunman » Mon Nov 07, 2022 1:59 am

StratosWRC wrote:
Tue Oct 25, 2022 9:47 am
I have no clue lol. Don't like resins and like 1/43s even less
congrats for being such a @#@#@head

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Re: Skyline R33 GT-R LM 1/43 which version

Post by Gunman » Mon Nov 07, 2022 1:59 am

Malscar wrote:
Sun Oct 30, 2022 6:21 am
Mirage and HPI are one and the same. When HPI first started making 1/43 models they were branded as Mirage usually in red packaging. After the first few releases they branded everything just as HPI and the colour of the packaging changed to black with silver highlights. It was a sad day when they ceased making them.
thanks a lot for the info mate

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Re: Skyline R33 GT-R LM 1/43 which version

Post by [KRAFTIG] » Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:27 am

Gunman wrote:
Mon Nov 07, 2022 1:59 am
StratosWRC wrote:
Tue Oct 25, 2022 9:47 am
I have no clue lol. Don't like resins and like 1/43s even less
congrats for being such a @#@#@head
Relax friend, Wes is not your typical keyboard hero.

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Re: Skyline R33 GT-R LM 1/43 which version

Post by StratosWRC » Mon Nov 07, 2022 1:44 pm

[KRAFTIG] wrote:
Mon Nov 07, 2022 9:27 am
Gunman wrote:
Mon Nov 07, 2022 1:59 am
StratosWRC wrote:
Tue Oct 25, 2022 9:47 am
I have no clue lol. Don't like resins and like 1/43s even less
congrats for being such a @#@#@head
Relax friend, Wes is not your typical keyboard hero.
:beer: :beer: :beer:

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