Test report from CoMod JoergW on the Carrera DIGITAL 132/Evo Ferrari 458 Italia GT2 Risi Competizione "No.062", 2011 and Ferrari 458 Italia GT2 Hankook Team Farnbacher "No. 123", 2011 (Art. No. 30553/30554)
Yes, one doesn't really know where the GT2 class is headed. The vehicles are supposed to
They may not be as complex and expensive as the GT1, but they may also not have homologation, or they may be quite close to the production version, like the GT3 class. While the vehicle's basic design remains the same, the individual modifications, sometimes barely noticeable from the outside, require considerable effort to implement. A GT2 car can easily be €100,000-150,000 more expensive than a comparable GT3 model based on the same starting point.
At the end of the year, Carrera will once again be releasing two purebred 1:32 scale race cars, whose relationship to the rather staid "standard" Ferrari 458 is only apparent at second glance. In reality, the Ferrari 458GTCs compete alongside the Corvette C6R and the RSR versions of the Porsche 997 in the endurance classic, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where the best-placed Ferrari achieved a very respectable 13th place. The Corvette C6R was the only faster GT car to score points, finishing 11th. The Ferrari 458 GT3s can also be found in the ADAC GT Masters series alongside the BMW Z4 GT3, Audi R8 LMS, Porsche 911, and Mercedes-Benz SLS. So, if you don't take it to the extreme and don't interpret the distinction between GT2 and GT3 narrowly, you can put a realistic and very descriptive starting field of Carrera vehicles in 1:32 on the track.
Optics:
The models are very well painted, the lettering is clean and clearly defined. The selection of the first two models is, in my opinion, well done, in addition to the
classic Ferrari in red, was joined by the black-white-red vehicle of the Farnbacher-
Teams are involved. Both vehicles appear to be faithfully reproduced, and the low-profile tires look great. However, there's a bit too much space in the wheel arch area overall, if you look at the pictures of the originals.
The elongated yellow headlight sections look very good illuminated in the dark. The vehicle also looks realistic, except for a small amount of translucence in the front axle area. In the taillight area, black covers are mounted under the red LEDs to prevent them from shining through. The rims with brake discs are true to the original. For a drivable 1:32 model, I think the overall look is very well executed.
Production:
The axles are straight and have a fair amount of lateral play. The front wheel runs well.
The drive wheel runs smoothly in the transmission. The edges of the rather thin, low-profile tires still need to be carefully ground; vigorous sanding isn't required here, but rather delicate refinishing.
The body is flawlessly crafted, but creaks a little in the front area when you
the hand. This area is not continuous due to the air intakes in the hood
which is likely to cause the creaking. This affects the play and
Showcase operation does not have this.
Driving behavior:
The GTs move quickly and the construction responds well to the push button.
With a magnet, the limit zone comes almost without warning, the rear magnet is
Some people would rather do without. Those who prefer to drive without magnets will find enough space in the chassis for thin, narrow pieces of lead.
Have fun with the cars,
CoMod JoergW
PS http://www.risicompetizione.net/articles/ocmx_gallery/12-hours-of-sebring-practice-2
Yes, one doesn't really know where the GT2 class is headed. The vehicles are supposed to
They may not be as complex and expensive as the GT1, but they may also not have homologation, or they may be quite close to the production version, like the GT3 class. While the vehicle's basic design remains the same, the individual modifications, sometimes barely noticeable from the outside, require considerable effort to implement. A GT2 car can easily be €100,000-150,000 more expensive than a comparable GT3 model based on the same starting point.
At the end of the year, Carrera will once again be releasing two purebred 1:32 scale race cars, whose relationship to the rather staid "standard" Ferrari 458 is only apparent at second glance. In reality, the Ferrari 458GTCs compete alongside the Corvette C6R and the RSR versions of the Porsche 997 in the endurance classic, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where the best-placed Ferrari achieved a very respectable 13th place. The Corvette C6R was the only faster GT car to score points, finishing 11th. The Ferrari 458 GT3s can also be found in the ADAC GT Masters series alongside the BMW Z4 GT3, Audi R8 LMS, Porsche 911, and Mercedes-Benz SLS. So, if you don't take it to the extreme and don't interpret the distinction between GT2 and GT3 narrowly, you can put a realistic and very descriptive starting field of Carrera vehicles in 1:32 on the track.
Optics:
The models are very well painted, the lettering is clean and clearly defined. The selection of the first two models is, in my opinion, well done, in addition to the
classic Ferrari in red, was joined by the black-white-red vehicle of the Farnbacher-
Teams are involved. Both vehicles appear to be faithfully reproduced, and the low-profile tires look great. However, there's a bit too much space in the wheel arch area overall, if you look at the pictures of the originals.
The elongated yellow headlight sections look very good illuminated in the dark. The vehicle also looks realistic, except for a small amount of translucence in the front axle area. In the taillight area, black covers are mounted under the red LEDs to prevent them from shining through. The rims with brake discs are true to the original. For a drivable 1:32 model, I think the overall look is very well executed.
Production:
The axles are straight and have a fair amount of lateral play. The front wheel runs well.
The drive wheel runs smoothly in the transmission. The edges of the rather thin, low-profile tires still need to be carefully ground; vigorous sanding isn't required here, but rather delicate refinishing.
The body is flawlessly crafted, but creaks a little in the front area when you
the hand. This area is not continuous due to the air intakes in the hood
which is likely to cause the creaking. This affects the play and
Showcase operation does not have this.
Driving behavior:
The GTs move quickly and the construction responds well to the push button.
With a magnet, the limit zone comes almost without warning, the rear magnet is
Some people would rather do without. Those who prefer to drive without magnets will find enough space in the chassis for thin, narrow pieces of lead.
Have fun with the cars,
CoMod JoergW
PS http://www.risicompetizione.net/articles/ocmx_gallery/12-hours-of-sebring-practice-2
