Review by CoMod JoergW of Carrera the Carrera DIGITAL 132 /Evolution Mini Cooper Countryman WRC Daniel Sordo "No. 37" /Pierre Campana&Citroën DS3 WRC Sebastian Loeb/Van Merksteijn, No. 20
(Item No. 30614/27405 and 30615/27406 and 30616/27407 and 30617/27408)
WRC … small cars, big impact
The WRC (World Rally Championshipwww.wrc.com ) is quite comparable to Formula 1 in terms of driving demands and the necessary budget; both are considered the premier class for their respective vehicle types.
TheCarrera Mini Countryman WRC, now Carrera available from Carrera in 1:32 scale , represents the version that achieved a very respectable 2nd place at the 2012 Monte Carlo Rally with the Spanish crew of Sordo and del Barrio. Daniel Sordo has yet to secure a victory in the series, which may also have something to do with the difficult search for a new sponsor.
In contrast, theCarrera Citroën DS3 WRC, also Carrera released by [the manufacturer], is Carrera on a winning streak. Sébastien Loeb has been the Citroën World Rally Champion without interruption since 2004 and leads the all-time standings by a wide margin with 71 victories. Even legends like Colin McCrae with 25 wins and the multi-talented Walther Röhrl with 14 wins trail far behind in the World Rally Championship standings. Even the Citroën’s co-driver is writing his own legend: with 8 world titles, he is the most successful co-driver in the history of the World Rally Championship.
Appearance:
The models look true to life and well-crafted, not too toy-like.
The Mini WRC looks a bit tall in direct comparison to the Citroën WRC, but overall the vehicles are well-executed. The space in the front wheel wells is likely due to the compact design, but the components have to go somewhere.
Workmanship:
Both models are flawlessly crafted. The added parts fit perfectly. The paintwork and lettering are clean and sharply defined.
The antennas are quite difficult to pull out; since they aren’t very flexible, there is naturally a risk of breakage if they are pulled too hard. The mirrors can be removed easily on both vehicles.
The wheels turn smoothly, and the slightly treaded, scale-accurate, rather narrow tires sit well on the rims.
Due to the vehicle’s design, there is very little space for lead in the chassis; if used, it must be in very small pieces and distributed accordingly. This makes balancing somewhat difficult.
Handling:
Due to their design, both WRC models are not quite as fast to drive. Despite the magnets, the wide drift angle of the rear keel allows for rally-style drifting fun. When compared side by side, the Citroën has a slight edge—it sits a bit lower to the ground. Its shorter wheelbase doesn’t seem to be a drawback. In addition to these two rally carsGo , you could also Go put the Go LF24 on the track (even though it’s a VLN car, not a WRC car). Visually, it fits in… Go but in terms of racing performance, the Go LF is likely to have the edge.
Best regards,
Jörg
(Item No. 30614/27405 and 30615/27406 and 30616/27407 and 30617/27408)
WRC … small cars, big impact
The WRC (World Rally Championshipwww.wrc.com ) is quite comparable to Formula 1 in terms of driving demands and the necessary budget; both are considered the premier class for their respective vehicle types.
The
In contrast, the
Appearance:
The models look true to life and well-crafted, not too toy-like.
The Mini WRC looks a bit tall in direct comparison to the Citroën WRC, but overall the vehicles are well-executed. The space in the front wheel wells is likely due to the compact design, but the components have to go somewhere.
Workmanship:
Both models are flawlessly crafted. The added parts fit perfectly. The paintwork and lettering are clean and sharply defined.
The antennas are quite difficult to pull out; since they aren’t very flexible, there is naturally a risk of breakage if they are pulled too hard. The mirrors can be removed easily on both vehicles.
The wheels turn smoothly, and the slightly treaded, scale-accurate, rather narrow tires sit well on the rims.
Due to the vehicle’s design, there is very little space for lead in the chassis; if used, it must be in very small pieces and distributed accordingly. This makes balancing somewhat difficult.
Handling:
Due to their design, both WRC models are not quite as fast to drive. Despite the magnets, the wide drift angle of the rear keel allows for rally-style drifting fun. When compared side by side, the Citroën has a slight edge—it sits a bit lower to the ground. Its shorter wheelbase doesn’t seem to be a drawback. In addition to these two rally cars
Best regards,
Jörg
