Lamborghini Murcielago is one of the first representative of the italian house replicated in 1:18 scale by AutoArt. I’ve searched a while for the rare Verde Ithaca shade, which fits the model perfectly, in my opinion. Is a shinny, well applied paint, but a little bit tick if we go to compare it with the newer models. The model is light because the bumpers, engine hood and sills are made of plastic. On the front, the lights appear to be well made, without visible stubs, unfortunately the turn lights on the sides are only painted replicas. This model doesn’t feature real meshes for the air vents. They’ve chose to replicate them with a transparent plastic base, having stamped on, the real grill effect. On the front end, the Lamborghini logo is a raised piece covered by a decal.
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On the rear side the detailing is better, for the lettering they used a metallic photo etched piece, the taillights are close to the real and the final part of the huge exhaust pipes were chrome covered. They were carefully in replicating this details and the result is great looking. The grill situated between taillights is made of a textured full plastic base, not the right thing you’ll want to see there. The spoiler is functional. Personally I don’t like the position of the huge screws holding the rear bumper. For sure, they could find other place to fix them. Even if aren’t visible when you are looking to the model, are creating a bad contrast with the nice replicated exhaust. But is a matter of taste here. The side air intakes are functional, but can’t stay open by itself, as in the major cases.
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If is something really looking good and well crafted on this model, for sure the rims and brake system are that parts. AutoArt made his homework well. The rims are perfectly replicas of the real ones, having the rivets and studs carefully finished and the car’s logo stamped in the center. The rotors grip rivets are also visible and looks like real. A thin metallic coat was applied on the brake disks to replicate the real steel. The disks are dimpled to fake crossed drill. Black paint and Lamborghini inscription were added on the calipers surface. On the tires profile the “P zero” mark can be seen and the size is generous like in the real case. Very good job down there!
Opening the scissors doors we have the same problem: don't remain open. Is already a very annoying fact specific to all the old Lamborghini models. The doors have no windows. Into the cockpit are visible so.e nice details as carpet on the floor, moulded buttons individually marked on the central console and stickers to replicate the main indicators. The seats are painted in 2 colors and the seat belts are textile made. Some parts like the steering wheel are not well finished. The interior remains as simple as on the real car.
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The bonnets can be open and how you can guess, is impossible to fix them in this position.The engine has painted details and some rigid hoses replicated around. Is marked with the name of the car manufacturer and all the surrounding panels of the engine bay are finished to replicate the real carbon fiber. Not many things could be said. For the age of the model and the simple look of the real piece, I can say is a pretty nice work. The compartment under the front lid is carpeted. Underneath the rear suspension is visible, featuring real metallic springs. The gear box and the differential are also visible.
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