New releases from Minichamps this week feature a couple of metal and opening examples in 1:18 scale. One model that grinds our gears is the pricing for their new Porsche Cayman GT4 RS (200+ euros). Essentially, this is the Norev release, but at almost double the price. Come on, Minichamps, how dumb do you think this community is? We recommend that you read the reviews and view the photo gallery entries to learn more.
BMW M3 CS – 2023 – GREY METALLIC
ORACLE RED BULL RACING RB20 – MAX VERSTAPPEN – LAS VEGAS GP 2024 – WORLD CHAMPION
PORSCHE 911 (992.2) CARRERA COUPE – 2024 – YELLOW METALLIC
PORSCHE CAYMAN GT4 RS – 2024 -RED W/ WEISSACH PACKAGE
Product# 110023501 / 110242201 / 155064021 / 110062120
The Minichamps and Norev GT4 RS aren’t the same. But as with their respective GT3 RS models, the Minichamps doesn’t look quite right – the wheel/tyre/wheelarch proportions are obviously wrong on the Minichamps, and the wheel face is too flat.
Some suggested the Minichamps GT3 RS had better hinges etc and I guess if that’s what you prioritise then fair enough. For me, priority #1 is the overall shape and proportions of the model, and for both GT3 RS and GT4 RS the errors stand out so badly to me that I couldn’t contemplate buying the Minichamps.
Also, what’s going on with that 911? It has no panel lines around the door!