[DeTomaso] WOW! 1/18 scale Pantera model!

[michael@michaelshortt.com]

Maybe you could swap wheels with the Hot Wheels 1/18th die cast model.

Michael




On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 9:44 AM, SG <sdlgibson at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Now if they'll just make some 1/18th scale accessories to outfit the car
> with such as some 1/18th reproduction 18" polished campy clones etc.
>
>           Shaun Gibson
>
> --- On Mon, 12/3/12, MikeLDrew at aol.com <MikeLDrew at aol.com> wrote:
>
>
> From: MikeLDrew at aol.com <MikeLDrew at aol.com>
> Subject: [DeTomaso] WOW! 1/18 scale Pantera model!
> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> Date: Monday, December 3, 2012, 10:59 AM
>
>
> Hi guys,
>
> I just found out about this from an enthusiast in Spain.   The famed
> Japanese model maker Kyosho is about to release a new 1/18th scale die-cast
> Pantera model!   They are available in red or black, and are extremely
> well-detailed (although I don't think the decklid opens).
>
> They label them as "Pantera L" although the cars are clearly '72 Pre-L
> Panteras, fitted with the optional Euro Gr3 front spoiler, 10-inch
> Campagnolo
> wheels, Euro radio antenna, Euro taillights, but US marker lights.   It
> seems
> they have a three-spoke Momo Prototipo wheel as well, so other than the
> side
> lights, they are Euro cars all the way.
>
> Which is cool.
>
> Unfortunately they didn't paint them correctly; they forgot to paint the
> rocker panels, and front and rear valance areas with satin black, but
> that's
> something that is easy to fix once you get them in your hands.
>
> Also unfortunately, they failed to make them in yellow, so I'm holding off
> in the hopes that they see the error of their ways there too.
>
> Right now they are only available for pre-order, with a March delivery
> timescale.   Depending on where you buy, the sales price seems to be about
> $150.
>
> Here's an image showing both models:
>
> http://www.diecastsociety.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/kyosho_08851.jpg
>
> Note that the part numbers are listed for easy shopping.
>
> Cheers!
>
> Mike
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