Wednesday, June 29, 2011

1:24 Dodge Challenger - Maisto Pro Rodz

2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 1/24 by Maisto Pro Rodz



Featuring:-
Opening Doors
Diecast Body
 

Opening Hood

Detailed Interior

Steerable Wheels

Rubber Tires

Perfectly modeled engine

Accurate Gauges and dash inside


Wednesday, June 22, 2011

1:43 - Mercedes Benz SLS AMG - GT5




Gran Turismo 5 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG - An exclusive, branded Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 1:43 scale model car

From wikipedia:-
The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is a luxury grand tourer automobile developed by Mercedes-AMG to replace the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. The car is the first Mercedes automobile designed in-house by AMG and is described by Mercedes-Benz as a spiritual successor to the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing,.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 IAA. Sales began in mid-2010 in Europe with MSRP of €177,310 (including taxes) and will begin in the United States in mid-2011 for less than $200,000. The SLS AMG is featured as the cover car for the PlayStation 3 racing game Gran Turismo 5, and is the safety car for the 2010 and 2011 Formula One seasons.

Design

The SLS AMG is designed to be a modern 300SL Gullwing revival by Gorden Wagener. The car has a long bonnet, the passenger compartment is close to the rear axle and the rear of the car is short. The SLS AMG will also adapt the feature of wing doors that will swing open upwards on gas struts, not in a mix of upwards and forward like the SLR. The doors must be closed manually as AMG engineers decided against auto-closing systems because the systems would have added 90 pounds (41 kg) to the car. In case of a roll-over, the doors can be fully detached to allow the occupants to leave the vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG
SLS AMG.
ManufacturerMercedes-Benz
Production2010–present
Model years2011–
AssemblySindelfingen, Germany
PredecessorMercedes-Benz SLR McLarenMercedes-Benz 300SL
ClassSupercar and GT
Body style2-door coupe
2-door roadster
LayoutFront mid-engine, rear-wheel drive,Transaxle
Engine6.2L, V8, DOHC
Transmission7-speed dual-clutch semi-automatic
Wheelbase2,680 mm (106 in)
Length4,638 mm (182.6 in)
Width1,939 mm (76.3 in)
Height1,262 mm (49.7 in)
Curb weight1,620 kg (3,600 lb)


Tuesday, June 21, 2011

1:24 R35 GT-R - Aoshima

GTR R35 1:24 Aoshima Brand


GTR R35 (2007) actual specifications as per wikipedia:-
2007-2011

The VR38DETT engine
The Nissan GT-R is powered by the VR38DETT engine, a 3,799 cc (3.8 L; 231.8 cu in) DOHC V6 with plasma transferred wire arc sprayed bores. Two parallel Ishikawajima-Harima Heavy Industries (IHI) turbochargers provide forced induction. Production vehicles produce a manufacturer-claimed engine output of 485 bhp (362 kW) at 6400 rpm and 434 lb·ft (588 N·m) at 3200-5200 rpm. The engine also meets California Air Resources Board Ultra Low Emission Vehicle(ULEV) standards. A curb weight of 1,730 kg (3,800 lb) or 1,736 kg (3,830 lb) with side curtain airbags is achieved using a jig welded steelchassis with aluminum used for the hood, trunk, and doors. A rear mounted six-speed BorgWarner designed dual clutch semi-automatic transmission built by Aichi Machine Industry is used in conjunction with the ATTESA E-TS system to provide power to all four wheels and along with Nissan's Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC-R) to aid in stability. Three shift modes can also be selected for various conditions.

  • Displacement: V6 3,799 cc (3.8 L; 231.8 cu in)
  • Horsepower: 480 bhp (360 kW) at 6400 rpm; 485 bhp (362 kW)**
  • Torque: 430 lb·ft (580 N·m); 434 lb·ft (588 N·m)**
  • Redline: 7000 rpm
  • Drivetrain: Premium Midship AWD
  • Curb weight: estimated 3,820 lb (1,730 kg)*
  • Top Speed: 193 mph (311 km/h)*
  • Drag coefficient: 0.27*
  • MSRP: US$80,790 to $84,060***



* manufacturer claimed
** 2010 model year for North America
*** 2011 model year for North America



Still in the box waiting to be assemble soon :). Since this is my first model kit I will require some time to assemble and painting it. But this is a challenge to myself as a starter. (probably i should try the pre-painted kit first :p

Now, i need to get some color paint..