Nice... I will have to see that one. Definitely historic. Considering a 1/12th given its historical significance. Will see if I can catch it on sale at some point
They have recently release the Vegas car as well as the 2024 Miami car. I am holding out for a BBR version but will wait and pick one up hopefully on sale at year end. (missed on the Black Friday sale unfortunately)
You are the master of cool. I've had a few F1 models in 1/18 scale that arrived broken and were not entirely fixable. Now I shake every box and, if I hear nothing great. If I do I get sick kick in the gut. Expectations from Looksmart are always great due to the high price and most of the time they meet it. Its been my understanding that Spark makes LookSmart models of which would explain the similarities. In regards to the door latches, Spark, even in 1/43 scale, make individual pieces on all of their prototypes. Congratulations on your very cool purchase, and thanks for sharing.
hahaha...thanks! Over the years I have learned to fix. If I had more time I would build models like when I was young. It happens infrequently but surprisingly it happened twice lately. I have another box with a hole in it waiting for me when I get home. Hoping that does not have something broken in it also. This was a really good model and super happy with it. The details and decals are really good. Paint work is tops. Looking forward to picking up a 2024 LeMans Winner and hopefully a yellow Austin winner!
@@mycarcave6214 I never received a broken 1/43 scale race regardless of brand. I have broken several from poor handling or removing a model from the base, to review and then putting it back on. Formula One is another ballgame. I have received 5 broken out of 20 purchased. Thats 25%, not very encouraging. I suspect that the suspension is very fragile, when they break from shipping and bounce around the box, they take out pitot tubes and aerials. Very disturbing. I've pressed seller for refunds or compensation, and they have been very cooperative.
Thanks for the review! I cancelled my order for the Looksmart 499P in 1:18th as I was put off by the panel gap in the front wheel arches, which on some examples of the model is rather ungainly. The gap isn't there on the real car, not on Looksmart's own 1:43th version of it nor on the Bburago or BBR version, which frankly is way overpriced.
Glad I could help you decide to buy or not. That is my hope is people can watch then decide if they want it or not. I would like to see a BBR but the price is too much so will stick with this one which is fine for my collection. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy collecting!
I am mostly ordering from overseas so while I am sure i could it is more of a pain. When something that just needs glue I will manage. Lucky to not have paint damage or decal damage. But your right it should arrive in good condition.
Very nice model. I’ve preordered the bbr race worn version. Historic victory! Had to be done…
Nice... I will have to see that one. Definitely historic. Considering a 1/12th given its historical significance. Will see if I can catch it on sale at some point
Bburago needs to release the Sf23 Las Vegas car in 1:18, I can't wait 😂.
Great review and comparison 👍
They have recently release the Vegas car as well as the 2024 Miami car. I am holding out for a BBR version but will wait and pick one up hopefully on sale at year end. (missed on the Black Friday sale unfortunately)
You are the master of cool. I've had a few F1 models in 1/18 scale that arrived broken and were not entirely fixable. Now I shake every box and, if I hear nothing great. If I do I get sick kick in the gut. Expectations from Looksmart are always great due to the high price and most of the time they meet it.
Its been my understanding that Spark makes LookSmart models of which would explain the similarities. In regards to the door latches, Spark, even in 1/43 scale, make individual pieces on all of their prototypes.
Congratulations on your very cool purchase, and thanks for sharing.
hahaha...thanks! Over the years I have learned to fix. If I had more time I would build models like when I was young. It happens infrequently but surprisingly it happened twice lately. I have another box with a hole in it waiting for me when I get home. Hoping that does not have something broken in it also. This was a really good model and super happy with it. The details and decals are really good. Paint work is tops. Looking forward to picking up a 2024 LeMans Winner and hopefully a yellow Austin winner!
@@mycarcave6214 I never received a broken 1/43 scale race regardless of brand. I have broken several from poor handling or removing a model from the base, to review and then putting it back on. Formula One is another ballgame. I have received 5 broken out of 20 purchased. Thats 25%, not very encouraging. I suspect that the suspension is very fragile, when they break from shipping and bounce around the box, they take out pitot tubes and aerials. Very disturbing.
I've pressed seller for refunds or compensation, and they have been very cooperative.
Thanks for the review! I cancelled my order for the Looksmart 499P in 1:18th as I was put off by the panel gap in the front wheel arches, which on some examples of the model is rather ungainly. The gap isn't there on the real car, not on Looksmart's own 1:43th version of it nor on the Bburago or BBR version, which frankly is way overpriced.
Glad I could help you decide to buy or not. That is my hope is people can watch then decide if they want it or not. I would like to see a BBR but the price is too much so will stick with this one which is fine for my collection. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy collecting!
I would have returned it.😂
I am mostly ordering from overseas so while I am sure i could it is more of a pain. When something that just needs glue I will manage. Lucky to not have paint damage or decal damage. But your right it should arrive in good condition.