Re: Audi quattro 1/24 model (fwd)

[Tom Nas <tnas@euronet.nl>]

"Mark L. Chang" <mchang@ece.nwu.edu> wrote:

>> They also have a die cast urq model as well for $8.50.  Again much cheaper
>> than I paid for mine from EWA Cars!

>Keep in mind that EWA Cars sells the UrQ model made by DetailCars (ART490
>and so on), while Irene's sells a Burago.  I don't know which is better,
>but I really like my DetailCars one and paid much more than $8.50 for it.
>From other models I've seen and what listers have said, the DetailCars
>models are better than the competition... of course, I could be _way off_
>here.

>I'd venture a guess that you've got the ART490, eh?

If the Burago model is 1:24 and costs $8.50- GET IT NOW! It's been NLA for
years and they sell for up to $50 here in mint/boxed condition. While not
as detailed as the Tamiya, the shape of the Burago is still excellent, it's
got working steering, opening doors and hood and nice decals. It's superb
value for money.

If OTOH it's the 1:43 Burago, don't bother. That one's a crappy toy. I've
bought a couple for about $1 each, and they're barely woth even that.

I totally agree on the DetailCars models, BTW. I've got the whole range,
and they're very nice. Couple of minor inaccuracies, nothing that really
detracts from the overall model and they're priced reasonably. I really
think it's a shame that Minichamps/Paul's Model Art didn't produce their
announced UrQ models- they're renowned for their superb detailing and
paintwork.

Tom

PS the best models of the 80 and 90 are the 1:24 kits made by Fujimi years
ago, now discontinued. A local store here sells the 90 models (FWD,
unfortunately) for a very small sum. I've bought a couple, and intend to
build them in several OE colours.
The new Revell Metal 1:18 TT Coupe is fabulous, too. I've seen them for
sale at $25, a bargain.