Kyosho is once again looking into the vault and expanding on livery, colours and also size! First, the Shelby Cobra 424 S/C will make an appearance in 2022, likely in November/December. In 1:12 scale Kyosho will issue the Shelby Cobra 427 S/C in Red “FAM” Edition – suggested retail $580 US. In 1:18 the Cobra will be offered as “Essex Wire” – White/Dark Blue #91. Additional colours include Red, Black, Dark Blue and Sapphire Blue/White – suggested retail $220 US.
Race fans will appreciate the additional livery for the Kyosho 1:18 Lancia Stratos HF. The assortment of new models includes Lancia Stratos HF 1975 Sanremo #11, drivers B. Waldegard and H. Thorszelius, Lancia Stratos HF 1976 Tour de Corse #5, drivers B. Darniche and A. Mahe, Lancia Stratos HF 1978 Hunsruck #1 Winner, drivers W. Röhrl and C. Geistdörferand and Lancia Stratos HF Presentation Version in Yellow. The entire group is once again due in November 2022.
Product# 08633R / 08047EW / 08047R / 08047BK / 08048DBL / 08048SBL / 08130B / 08130C / 08130D / 08130Y
Just a couple of thoughts. The 1/12 s/c has the best carb/air cleaner of both scales, the 1/18 does not look realistic at all but the 1/12 interior is a terrible color and the valve covers are not period correct.also at least one of the 1/18 s/c has a blue engine,should be black.for the money I expect accuracy.
1/18 scale versions tooling is 26 years old, it’s rumored to be based on a full size kit car… so it explains why the shape and proportions are off
Yeah, the 1:12 has always had a far nicer and more accurate look to it. The 1:18 is a mess and always has been…at least the paint and details are better on these than many others.
I don’t know why it’s always been a challenge for someone to release a good 1:18 scale 427. The Solidos aren’t bad, the bodies are the best looking IMO but are let down by paint, details, and a hood that barely opens. If Kyosho used Solido’s bodies and fixed the hoods, but added their own details, we’d have a winner on our hands.
The Stratos is only slightly smaller than actual size! 😂