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  2. Posted

    short review of C64005W Alfa Romeo F1

    Pro

    - Part quality (visual/haptic), fit
    - Level of detail / closeness to the original
    - printed slicks!!!
    - 1A display model
    - good implementation of the (similar to the original - few) functions
    - no “color plague” (black pins)
    - high-quality packaging
    - background information (introduction building instructions), plaque
    - no missing parts
    - License model, comparably cheap (ca. €100)

    Neutral
    - dimensions (huge - 66cm long)
    - number of stickers (>70)
    - building experience (somewhat unspectacular, partly repetitive, overall OK)
    - black everywhere (building instructions)
    - easy motorization (see YouTube)

    Con
    - quality of the stickers (horrible) - Accuracy of fit, brilliance (poorly visible)
    - not a Ferrari ;)

    All in all a top model, I would have happily paid €20 more for better stickers. Nonetheless, an absolute must for every F1 fan. I originally wanted to get it directly from CADA, but then got it from a local retailer in Vienna. Definitely not a beginner model though.

    IMG-20231211-143549-edit-10467600999964. IMG-20231210-105258-edit-10538480888495. IMG-20231211-144549-edit-10500473719750.

  3. Posted · Edited by gethema

    15 hours ago, amorti said:

    So, which CaDA model should I present next?

    Is the group interested in e.g. the Alfa f1 car?

    I would definitely be interested!

    Been trying to get my hands on one but it's not available in Austria yet, and having little to no experience importing from China (customs, warranty, etc.) I might have to hold out just a little longer.

    Nice vid:

     

  8. Posted

    1 minute ago, Celeri said:

    Even without being a fan of the F12, this MOC just makes me want to do the same. I have put triggers on price for this set...

    Well, to be perfectly honest, I've been a little sneaky and went for the Lego knockoff which is said to still sport decent enough quality for a very moderate price tag - in fact, I've roughly paid one third of the 42125's RRP (180 EUR in AT), while even its usual price range is still at least double the money (120-130 EUR).

    Will take a while to arrive though...

  9. Posted

    Being a big fan of the real F12 Berlinetta, I actually bought the 42125 set today just to build this beautiful MOC. Kudos to the designer especially for making it possible to build it just with parts that come with the set. That said, I will eventually try and flesh it out with a few more details or close some of the gaps using additional parts. But hats off to paave, great work indeed! :)

  10. Posted

    1 hour ago, brunojj1 said:

    Thank you so much! It´s a valuable contribution along with your HOG shifter paddles activated in your previous post :thumbup:! 

    @brunojj1 My pleasure, don't mention it! :classic: If anything, I should be thanking you for creating yet such another incredibly detailled model, and if I can contribute even a little by e.g. sharing mods / fixes, I'm glad to be of service!

  12. Posted

    @amorti Thank you! :classic: 

    I've now embedded the first pictures the same way as the last, I know certain pic hosters can be a pain in the butt when it comes to ads.

    Now that my previous post spans almost half a page, I hope it's not too long or the pictures too big - I can exchange them with smaller versions or add them in a compressed file if it is an issue.

  13. Posted · Edited by gethema

    21 hours ago, grego18f said:

    Please explain how you managed to have working paddles ? I think I am not the only one interested. 

    Regarding the manual version of the 488, do you have the link for the PDF of book 1?

     

    Regarding the the paddle shift mechanism:

    1. Instead of adding a knob wheel in step C19, connect the front section of the paddle shift mechansim to the main part by using a 9l axle and a connector:

    img_20201227_124331qqjv7.jpg

    img_20201227_124419mrke8.jpg

     

    2. Replace the 1x5 thin beam with axle hole in step C53 with the knob wheel from C19 and replace the 4l axle with stop with a 3l axle:

    img_20201227_1238222qjya.jpg

    img_20201227_12384476jz4.jpg

    img_20201227_1245068zjpy.jpg

     

    3. Add two 1x2 thin beams to each of the paddle shifters as depicted below

    img_20201227_123717lgk8e.jpg

    img_20201227_12372692ku1.jpg

     

    In the end, it should ideally look / work like this:

     

    I have also added a HOG steering function to the dashboard and some more minor modifications / improvements that benefit the playability and the visuals of the static model. I can share them once I'm finished.

    Oh, and in case you wonder, the yellow 1x1 plate round is just placed loosely on top of the bonnet and will be replaced by proper stickers as soon as they arrive ;)

    And since I couldn't decide which wheels looked better, I just fitted each side with a different pair :laugh:

    Here are some more pictures of this gorgeous car:

    img_20201227_130343lpkw0.jpg img_20201227_125003jjjwe.jpg img_20201227_124859y1jdv.jpg img_20201227_125412dbjdi.jpg img_20201227_1305008rkvk.jpg

    Here is the link to the whole gallery: https://abload.de/gallery.php?key=jK03MVxn

     

    PS: no, I do not have the link for the manual, sorry.

  14. Posted

    8 hours ago, amorti said:

    The wheels can just as well be GT3 wheels, to me they look nicer on this than the chrome ones CaDA used anyway.

    I'm guessing the shift paddles don't work on the static Version? If they do, I'll be interested in how they managed that.

    As a matter of fact, I'm building the static version right now and have actually found it to be fairly easy to get the shift paddles to work, even without any additional parts required.

    Basically, all you have to do is connecting the paddles to the main shifting mechanism (disconnected in static version) by using a 7l axle and a connector in the gearbox tunnel. Replace the 1x5 thin beam directly beneath the paddles with a knob wheel and add two 1x2 thin beam to each of the paddles.

    Can post pictures if anyone is interested, currently still finishing the model.

     

  15. Posted · Edited by gethema
    added video

    Now that vacation is finally here, I've decided to re-build the Sian, this time in the pimped version.

    One of the things that bothered me most with the original model was the fact that the doors and the spoiler frequently didn't stay in place, especially when lifting, moving or tilting the model to see its belly. 

    So, having a few spare springs lying around, I tried to integrate simple spring-loaded locking mechanisms for the doors and the spoiler, with minimal to no changes to the chassis of the car (and with as little extra parts as possible).

    Turned out it wasn't so hard at all, but just see for yourself:

    doors:

    img_20200819_172112vmkz8.jpg img_20200819_172139mfjgz.jpg img_20200819_172219sbknn.jpg

    spoiler:

    img_20200819_1718067fjvz.jpg img_20200819_172032x7kgi.jpg

    (sorry for the bad pictures, its hard to capture on photo but the spring is secured in the empty section right next to the front suspension)

    in action:

    Going forward, I will try and connect the engine cover to the chassis, eventually integrating an assisted opening mechansim as well. I just don't like those 'loose parts' scattered around on my models ;)