Review by CoMod Mike... on the Carrera DIGITAL 124 1962 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta "Passo Corto" "Breadvan" 1965 Coppa Gallenga, "No.482" (23755)"
—yet another highly controversial car in the D124 lineup! Derided as a bread oven, a hearse, or whatever else! Fans of GT cars—or other racing series not yet represented in the 1:24 scale lineup—lament that, with only two new molds released each year, at least one mold was wasted! Things might have been just as controversial back when some employees parted ways with Enzo Ferrari to eventually compete against the company! As a result, the GTO was technically and aerodynamically optimized and was actually faster than the original.
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Both variants also showcase the authentic differences between the respective versions. Exhaust systems, rearview mirrors, and windshield wipers! It’s interesting that Carrera
this time, the driver’s seat was attached to the body with screws. This adds a little extra weight, but makes it easier to remove when it gets dirty and ensures a secure attachment. When you unscrew the driver’s compartment, you can immediately see that the spare tire—which is visible through the rear window—is a plastic mock-up rather than rubber, for weight-saving purposes. The lights are once again well shielded by the LED caps.
In terms of handling, the increasingly solid buildquality of the D124 vehicles is becoming evident . The change in rim spacing primarily optimizes the runout of the rims, eliminating any burrs on the tread surface. However, anyone driving without magnets—or on wooden tracks—must grind away the slight imbalance inherent in the rubber tires due to manufacturing processes. The reward for all this is a skillful drift through the curves. However, those who primarily drive in digital mode should at least leave the middle magnets in the car if the switch reception LEDs are installed too close to the curves, as there would be a risk that the LEDs could drift past each other.
All in all, a beautiful car that’s a lot of fun to drive. It’s a refreshing addition to the lineup among the various Ferrari GTO versions already available inCarrera the collection. Even if the front end looks significantly nicer than the rear end, which takes some getting used to!
CoMod Mike...
—yet another highly controversial car in the D124 lineup! Derided as a bread oven, a hearse, or whatever else! Fans of GT cars—or other racing series not yet represented in the 1:24 scale lineup—lament that, with only two new molds released each year, at least one mold was wasted! Things might have been just as controversial back when some employees parted ways with Enzo Ferrari to eventually compete against the company! As a result, the GTO was technically and aerodynamically optimized and was actually faster than the original.
The model
In terms of handling, the increasingly solid buildquality of the D124 vehicles is becoming evident . The change in rim spacing primarily optimizes the runout of the rims, eliminating any burrs on the tread surface. However, anyone driving without magnets—or on wooden tracks—must grind away the slight imbalance inherent in the rubber tires due to manufacturing processes. The reward for all this is a skillful drift through the curves. However, those who primarily drive in digital mode should at least leave the middle magnets in the car if the switch reception LEDs are installed too close to the curves, as there would be a risk that the LEDs could drift past each other.
All in all, a beautiful car that’s a lot of fun to drive. It’s a refreshing addition to the lineup among the various Ferrari GTO versions already available in
CoMod Mike...
