The consequences of a few hours spent through the auctions on a well known commercial site last week, have materialized today in a big parcel brought to me by the postman early this morning. If it was for the models that were already on my list from a while, that package would be left unopened until the evening when my daily routine was over. But, was something inside there, very tempting, highly desired from the moment when I saw the first sample being announced and always postponed because of its price, to be honest.
The hobby was missing a premium replica for one of the most iconic Porsche, the 911 Carrera (993), so when Autoart announced it, I was over enthusiast. I grew up with this model, it was everywhere: in the magazines, movies, in every 90's TV car show and my old Bburago was ready for an upgrade for a long time.
In a time when resin made models or the composite material for Autoart are making the rules and the modern cars are taking all the scene, a metallic body classic car reproduction is a little wonder for every nostalgic in the hobby.
The hobby was missing a premium replica for one of the most iconic Porsche, the 911 Carrera (993), so when Autoart announced it, I was over enthusiast. I grew up with this model, it was everywhere: in the magazines, movies, in every 90's TV car show and my old Bburago was ready for an upgrade for a long time.
In a time when resin made models or the composite material for Autoart are making the rules and the modern cars are taking all the scene, a metallic body classic car reproduction is a little wonder for every nostalgic in the hobby.
From the first contact, I understand that the manufacturer has seriously treated this subject, the results for their efforts is a great scale replica, a truly memory of the old Millenium series. Seeing it right now, I understand how over scaled the old Bburago was, around 1:16 or something like this. The Autoart replica appears to be a delicate presence (not fragile), following straight the immortal design of the original car. I'm very impressed with the minimal shut lines all over the body, the correct height and the uniform and beautiful paint effect applied in a thin and uniform coat with perfect sized metallic flakes.
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From outside this model is a beauty and inspires quality everywhere, I can say is the best finished model from Autoart seen in a while, well put together and heavy enough for my taste.
I like a lot the front and rear lights, developed nice and very realistic. The main air vent is cut through the spoiler and fits perforated grill, an exception being made by the breaking system dedicated vents. replicated by a solid piece of plastic, not the best option in my opinion. The front badge is highly detailed and developed as a single piece, together with the Carrera inscription on the back side.
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And if we are arrived here, I'll mention the visible lettering, included in the rear light bar, the same nice detail as on the real car and the reverse lights great replicated on the entire red texture. The traditional huge air vent fixed on the rear engine bonnet is well made and if is something missing from the exterior I'll consider the light washers, present in all the photos of the real car seen by me at this moment.
Our model provides the traditional rims for this model, perfectly crafted and detailed, including the house logo in the center and a visible brake system in the back. As they usually made, is perfect looking, including an inscription for the calipers and a dimpled metallic coat for all the four discs.
Before going deep to other details, I must say I'm over enthusiast about everything I've seen until now, because from the exterior this model is extraordinary good. |
The interior is full carpeted and fabric made seat belts with metallic buckles are provided for all four seats. All the switches and buttons are in place, every single one wearing its own inscription and particular color for the warning button, indicators and seat belts release button. Is a high finish level here and the attention to details is proved by the two tone steering wheel, the textured plastic on the seats, trying to replicate the perforated lather and the pedals much better replicated than before.
Both bonnets are opening on realistic hinges and if in the front side is only a carpeted compartment, the traditional Porsche rear engine appears to be better reproduced this time. For almost every Porsche model the engine replica is hard to be observed or not so good detailed because of the little space. Here, the engine lid is opening wide enough and all the components are better designed, we have many separate pieces, flexible cables, some hoses, even an warning label. Some parts, together with the exhaust system are visible from underneath.
Like I said the engine compartment offers a better experience this time.
Like I said the engine compartment offers a better experience this time.
In the end of this review, I see once again a very good model, is still a new released one, it has few months now and I can't observe that the finish level overall is a lot better. I have here, maybe one of the last metallic model from them and I see no reason to change it for something else. After a bad experience with a much expensive composite model, few days back, I can't be surprised: the old school made models still keep themselves fresh and better in any aspect. I can't find something wrong on it and this time Autoart gave us all the best they could with this model. And the legendary 993 deserves such a treatment.
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