SlotsNZ Posted June 13, 2023 Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 For those not familiar with this small Italian manufacturer, they produce small production runs in 3D print. Their latest announcement is that they will are working to release the 2023 Ferrari LMP which just won Le Mans Quote Custodian of many used screws (quite a few loose ) * Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Companion of other delusional slot addicts * Total kidder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 Ever seen one in the real? Mark? Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 Gazza, have you held one in your hands? Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted June 14, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 1 hour ago, munter said: Ever seen one in the real? Mark? Not quite sure of the meaning of your question John - this new/pending model has only just been announced. I am not sure of their lead time from CAD to sale But, no, I don’t own any Area 71 cars. Quote Custodian of many used screws (quite a few loose ) * Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Companion of other delusional slot addicts * Total kidder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 2 hours ago, munter said: Gazza, have you held one in your hands? Are we talking cars ??? Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 Yes to both of you.... have you ever seen an example of an Area 71 model up close ie held one, examined one? Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 43 minutes ago, munter said: Yes to both of you.... have you ever seen an example of an Area 71 model up close ie held one, examined one? I have a Ford Granada which I was going to turn into a XD Falcon a few years ago. They are better than the backyard 3D print so to speak but still require a bit of work. They have a decent chassis, interior and glass. But definitely need quite a bit of work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted June 14, 2023 Report Share Posted June 14, 2023 16 hours ago, munter said: Gazza, have you held one in your hands? No i haven't Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted June 15, 2023 Report Share Posted June 15, 2023 The Ferrari LM is a cool car no doubt. My experience with Area 71 is limited but I have examined an earlier model Ferrari. It looked out of scale to me which is odd for a 3D print which should be spot on accurate. When I questioned this the reply was somewhat paradoxical, “ accurate 1/32 scale with some adjustments for slotcar application “ ie not exactly to scale, in fact overscale. The finish, as Vinno says, needed smoothing, lots in fact. And the body was very flexible. I guess if you didn’t mind the finish I guess it would be okay as a slot body but value for money?....you can decide. It was 70.00 euro back then if I remember correctly. Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlotsNZ Posted September 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 The all new 499P in both 1/32 and 1/24 scale is ready and here you can see a test build in progress. The model will be produced only 150 units all individually numbered in 1/32 and 150 in 1/24, and the week of the 25th the first units will start to dispatch to their "early" customers that we take the chance to thank again for their continued support. Only few units still left and priority is given to our long time customers and of course our distributors. New orders will be progressively processed as they are received. To reserve one send us a PM on Facebook or an email at: thearea71slotcars@gmail.com Quote Custodian of many used screws (quite a few loose ) * Recovering Lapsed Slot Addict * Companion of other delusional slot addicts * Total kidder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munter Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 You buying one, Mark? Quote John Warren Slotcars are my preferred reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted March 16, 2024 Report Share Posted March 16, 2024 I had heard a while ago that Slot Shop in Sydney had been in discussion with The Area 71 on some Australian Group C cars. As it has been quiet for a while I didn’t give it too much thought. Anyway a few weeks ago I happened to spot the below on the Slot Shop Facebook page. They aren’t cheap at $115.00 each but the detail will be high and they are very light so will make great race cars should you want to. I had to order all three but need to really start looking at some time to get onto them and build them when they arrive. Still a few months away though. The first car was a surprise as I hadn’t heard it being discussed at all. The Holden HQ GTS 350 was the first one to be announced as an official model. It comes with Minilite wheel inserts, interior, windows and chassis. They also mentioned that the cars will require a lot less work to get them paint ready. It will be fun getting a runner ready to take on one of my Scalextric Moffat Mustangs. The Ford Falcon XE and Holden Commodore VK were announced a couple of weeks later. These are available either separately or in a 2 pack. The 2 pack being the sensible option as you save $15.00 buying this way assuming you want both. As with the Monaro they both come with interior, windows, chassis and wheel inserts to enable you to produce one of the front runners of the period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big dennis Posted March 16, 2024 Report Share Posted March 16, 2024 Hi Everybody No personal experience of The Area 7 products but perhaps those interested could check out Jim Rose's 'Norcal Slot Car Scene preview video on YouTube. Not sure whether Parts 2 and 3 of Jim's review are available yet. Den https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYXUWav4Gzc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted March 16, 2024 Report Share Posted March 16, 2024 10 hours ago, big dennis said: Hi Everybody No personal experience of The Area 7 products but perhaps those interested could check out Jim Rose's 'Norcal Slot Car Scene preview video on YouTube. Not sure whether Parts 2 and 3 of Jim's review are available yet. Den https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYXUWav4Gzc Thanks Dennis Jim’s videos are very good and give simple explanations. His second video is below on a crash test comparison with a resin printed body and information on the material and the printers used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted May 4, 2024 Report Share Posted May 4, 2024 131 Abarth $115 AUD 1 Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted May 10, 2024 Report Share Posted May 10, 2024 Audi 90 IMSA/GTO $115.00 AUS Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted May 17, 2024 Report Share Posted May 17, 2024 Porsche 928 Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinno Posted May 17, 2024 Report Share Posted May 17, 2024 Thinking about the 928. Loved the car when it came out and it turned into a weapon near the end with the 5.4 litre V8 in the GTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted May 19, 2024 Report Share Posted May 19, 2024 Mustang Nascar'22 Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted May 20, 2024 Report Share Posted May 20, 2024 M4 GT3 https://ta71.it/collections/all Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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