We just received some fresh material from our friends and favorite team in the model cars industry, the DNA Collectibles and this is an opportunity not to be missed to start a new presentation. Of course, the subject must be a unique presence in 1:18 scale and made on a high qualitative level, already a motto for the company. In this article we will present the scale replica of the VW Passat W8, somehow a rare and subtle presence in the automotive history. I'm sure the real petrolheads know what we are speaking about and for the ones who collect special model cars, this is a huge opportunity, because if you haven't seen a W8 model before, you won't see anyone in the future. So, if you like this kind of cars and models just take yours quickly, because this one is a great replica,released in a ver limited edition of 320 pieces, individually numbered.
This Passat version is a subtle presence, but an elegant design and our fresh unboxed model reveals it from the first sight, having a perfect painted body that comes in a pair with a very desirable beige interior. We have a great finished model in its every single part with a lot of fine details. This model offers every single detail to be considered a high end replica: cut trough grilles, metallic photo etched trims, chromed logos and high qualitative materials.
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I like in particular the lights, made with clear lenses and different colored bulbs, true replicas to the real parts. Using the metallic photo etched thin stripes to replicate the chrome trim and the window frames was a brilliant idea, because the final result is an eye catcher. It doesn't matter how little the badge is, we have it fixed in place, if we are to speak about the "W8' lettering on the front grill and we have the precise effects and colors for the logos in the rear side. Of course, the double final exhausts are there, the entire final part being replicated as an individual part and visible underneath.
If we are to consider the traditional BBS rims for this model and the visible brake system behind them with separate rotators and different sized brake disks, then the exterior manufacture is just perfect. If you're looking for beautiful details and a high finish level, this is the model for you. Not to forget about the precision: perfect sized metalic flakes in the paint, different sized lateral mirrors like on the real car, separate key bolt and central logos for the rim's cap.
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The interior is perfect finished and reveals a great attention for the details: inscription on the levers, wood trim, fabric seat belts, on mode for the navigation screen and a single made logo in the center of the steering wheel. What the model really misses is the flock on the floor, a surprising decision to be honest, maybe this is the model where this detail should not be avoided.
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The Passat W8 was made after the same recipe and puts together a beautiful craftsmanship, fine details and a lot of passion from the team. As I already know since I open the box for the first time, the model inside can't be wrong, because DNA Collectibles is a team of enthusiast and profesional people. The only question I have, will the W8 Variant coming soon? But,just in case you can still have yours today here: www.dnacollectibles.com.
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