New models 2023

[Christian]

A bit late in the game, but some up-to-dateness couldn't hurt and, while compelling, I just can't keep up with the format of posting all new releases monthly. But perhaps some selected highlights?

Micro City (courtesy of mo87 forum members)
- Porsche 964 RWB www.taobao.com/list/item/746841009434.htm
- Rolls-Royce Cullinan www.taobao.com/list/item/746845017791.htm
- Mercedes 300 SL Roadster www.taobao.com/list/item/746842873904.htm
- Nissan Skyline GTR34 www.taobao.com/list/item/747969572387.htm

Don't have much of an opinion on the Porsche, and the 300 SL, while nicely made, is still a 300 SL. The Rolls-Royce is quite interesting.
There is no official distribution of these in the Western world that I'm aware of. A few dealers seem to import them privately if you don't want to buy in China directly.

[Christian]

In addition to four Chevy C-90 & GMC 9500 single axle tractors (V-380/81/82/83) Sylvan Scale Models has now released six 1940-47 Dodge COE trucks:

V-384 Highway tractor
V-385 Cab & chassis
V-386 REA delivery truck
V-387 Grain truck
V-388 Stake truck
V-389 Gasoline tanker

[Coppas]

Nov 13, 2023 20:36:41 GMT 1 Christian said:

Don't have much of an opinion on the Porsche, and the 300 SL, while nicely made, is still a 300 SL. The Rolls-Royce is quite interesting.
There is no official distribution of these in the Western world that I'm aware of. A few dealers seem to import them privately if you don't want to buy in China directly.

I tried to check on the Chinese sites in question, but unfortunately I immediately get safety warnings.

Otherwise, what does nicely made mean in this context? Are the models in class with e.g. those from major European manufacturers or is the quality a tad lower than that?

[Thomas]

Nov 19, 2023 1:56:41 GMT 1 Coppas said:

Nov 13, 2023 20:36:41 GMT 1 Christian said:

Don't have much of an opinion on the Porsche, and the 300 SL, while nicely made, is still a 300 SL. The Rolls-Royce is quite interesting.
There is no official distribution of these in the Western world that I'm aware of. A few dealers seem to import them privately if you don't want to buy in China directly.

I tried to check on the Chinese sites in question, but unfortunately I immediately get safety warnings.

Otherwise, what does nicely made mean in this context? Are the models in class with e.g. those from major European manufacturers or is the quality a tad lower than that?

I would place them between PCX87/Brekina and Minichamps. Better than PCX87/Brekina and close to Minichamps.
At least in Europe (if directly imported from china via Aliexpress) they are also close in price (even a bit cheaper)

[Coppas]

Thanks, it seems interesting but dealings with China always makes me feel a bit uneasy. It's almost always issues with the customs etc. but who knows until it's been tried once again...