Kyosho Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione - #39 Team Pozzi

The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 was for a long time on my wish and this week I finally got my Daytona. The 365 GTB/4 is one the iconic Ferrari's (seems that every second Ferrari is iconic but ... ). Developed during the late 60's in a time when super cars where moving the rear engine old Enzo and company developed something classic. 

Of the ~ 1400 365's build about 14 where special 'Competizione' versions like this one build for racing. This car #39 won the 1972 Le Mans GT class for team Charles Pozzi.

This is my first model from Kyosho and it's amazing. The first thing is that the model is heavy, meaning less plastic and more metal. The second thing is the amount of fine detail in the engine and the car's interior. Lastly I just love the exterior, the details, paint job, sponsorship logos etc. 

I paid a lot but still at discount and it was worth it.

What I love the most of this model, the racing delivery with all the little detail.

Bburgo Lamborgini Aventador

The Lamborghini Aventador is currently one of the apex super cars, maybe not as fast a Veyron (350 vs 400 km/h) but definitely up there with the Ferrari's. One thing about  Lamborghini's I like is how good they look in bright colors, A yellow or lime green Lamborghini's just looks good, the same as the orange one, few other cars can do that.

I got the Bburgo really cheap so I did not expect much but surprisingly it was not too bad. Okay the detail may not be as good as Autoart or so but still interior looks good and because the engine is mostly covered by plastic panels you in any case see not going to see much detail in the engine bay. Outside also descend details like the brakes.

All in all a nice 'entry' model.

Norscot CAT 950H Loader

Motorart JCB 456 versus Norscot CAT 950

Lego Technic Recovery Truck

Something different from the usual.

Norscot CAT D5K2 LPG Dozer

The D7K2 is next to my 908 loader one of my smaller construction models. This however the not compromise the nice level of detail found on this very affordable model. All round the detail is very good with little to find fault with.

I must say I really like the cab design with the big windows giving good 360 view.

The D5K2 next to it's bigger brother the D7E.

Will post my own pictures soon :-)

Norscot CAT D7E Bulldozer

The D7E is unique in the fact that it use electric drives instead of hydraulic's like most heavy earth movers. It's also does not use the now familiar track arrangement of the CAT dozer but a more conventional layout.

This is my first CAT model that I bough this year and it's a very welcome addition to my construction collection. Looks particular nice next to my D8 and I think if I get the opportunity to buy a D6 I'll go for it.

What do I like most about this model? I think the engine cover mesh is a nice touch, the tracks are real like and the GPS pole on the nose is cool.

Not much smaller than the D8

Hot Wheels Ferrari F430 Challange - #102 Team Modena

Always wanted a F430 and what better one than a racing version of the magnificent car. I just love the detail on this car, from all the sponsorship logos on the car right too the the seats that's made with real cloth. 

The Ferrari Challenge is a very exclusive racing series organized since 1993 over 6 meetings with two 40-minute races per meeting. In 2007 the European series and the Italian series were split in two distinct series: the Trofeo Pirelli for the more experienced racers (being semi-pros) and the Coppa Shell for the gentleman drivers (amateur class). 

This 1:18^th model reproduces the F430 Challenge – Team Modena #102 which won the European Title in 2006! 

Hot Wheels Ferrari 456

This model is a disappointment, when I tried to open the door it broke of because of the brittle medal that was used. The paint job is really shocking, the paint on the doors are cracking and on the roof and bonnet are clear signs of over sprays. The Hot Wheels quality controller surely was sick the day this model was made :-(

Really sorry because the 456 is a beautiful car that deserves better.