(item no. 30702 and 30703)
Beetle goes racing...no, not Herbie or DuDu ... rather a Beetle with mumps - i.e. big cheeks at the front - and a rear end that looks a lot like a 935.
Even if there is perhaps no real model for the two Group 5 Beetles now available, a Beetle with a V8 engine and a very similar appearance did race at Donington Park in 1977. ... just enter "Beetle" + "Racing" in
Optik:
From a purely visual point of view, both models cut a really good figure and could also have been driven like this in reality. The Beetle, which is actually very slim, was widened at the front and rear in a visually appealing way and brought on track.
The color combinations of the Röschlein and the Scarab already correspond to the look of the 70s and can certainly be supplemented with further variants in green, yellow, white, orange etc. ... so a very appealing driver field could be created over the next 1-2 years.
The driver's inlet, roll bar, engine and exhaust system are detailed. The small mirror in the original Beetle look will certainly not survive very long in racing mode.
Technik:
The vehicles have independent front suspension, which allows the wheels to freewheel well. The rear axles turn well and are straight with centered rims. There is very little space in the chassis, without magnets it will certainly not be easy to get a trim with weights.
Verarbeitung:
Everything flawless. Paintwork without fault. Decals cleanly applied and clearly legible. All parts have a good fit, no problems when unscrewing and assembling.
Fahrverhalten:
The tires have good grip, in the front you could think about gluing and sealing. Even though the vehicles are relatively high, the width makes up for this, they can be driven well over the track. Slight bumps at the rear are quickly brought back under control. Nothing to spoil the fun.
Fazit:
After CarForce and HotRods, finally something again where
Best regards,
CoMod Jörg
