StygianMax's Diecasts

F40 GTE # 40 - 1995 Le Mans

1:1 Car Info

Model Info

Team: Ennea SRL

Driven by: Anders Olofsson (S) / Luciano Della Noce (I) / Tetsuya Oota (J)

Result: Did Not Finish (Gearbox - 42 laps)

(Red Line 1:43)

This model has a beautifully painted body.  It's only short-coming is that the finish on the chromed wheels is not very smooth and even.  Aroudn the edge, it looks a bit pitted and jaggedy.  If Red Line could make their wheels with a crisper/sharper finish, this model would be a complete winner!

F40 GTE # 44 - 1996 Le Mans

1:1 Car Info

Model Info

Team: Ennea SRL Igol

Driven by: Anders Olofsson (S) / Luciano Della Noce (I) / Carl Rosenblad (S)

Result: Did Not Finish (Engine - 98 laps)

(Red Line 1:43) 

This F40 GTE is among my favourites that the company has produced.  Everything about this model is very well done.  That said, Red Line is still sowing inconsistencies with its releases.  I had to inspect two other #44 models to find one whose paint was as close to flawless as possible.  On the other #44 car, there was some "overspray/overpaint" on the front right fender between the blue panel and yellow panel.  Although there's a seam in between, some of the yellow paint had gone over onto the blue section.  If you are looking for this model for your collection, I recommend that you personally inspect the car in advance of purchasing.  Red Line is very capable to producing excellent cars.  But it might just be a matter of which individual at the comany happens to be building that particular model.  Overall, the car is still a stunning piece.

F40 GTE # 59 - 1996 Le Mans

1:1 Car Info

Model Info

Team: Ennea SRL

Driven by: Piero Nappi (I) / Tetsuya Oota (J) / Robin Donovan (GB)

Result: Did Not Finish (Clutch - 129 laps)

(Red Line 1:43)

333SP # 30 - 1996 Rolex24

1:1 Car Info

Model Info

Team: Moretti Racing

Driven by: Papis (I) / Theys (B) / Wollek (F) / Moretti (I)

Result: 2nd

(Minichamps 1:43)

550 Maranello # 5 - 2002 FIA GT

1:1 Car Info

Model Info

Team: Force One Racing

Driven by: Philippe Alliot (F) / David Hallyday (F)

(AutoBarn 1:43)

This is my first handbuilt model and it is a quite an interesting one. First off, it's made in Italy and is fully constructed by hand. I'm not sure if it is technically a diecast or not though it is very heavy for a 1:43. The car was shipped with the rear wing detached from the upright "supports" and in its own bag. As it turned out, the wing is quite heavy as it is made entirely of metal. If it was glued in place, I have no doubt it could have broken off in transit.

The paint and many photoetched parts are very well crafted. Without doubt, it's finish is superior to my Spark Model and Ebbro models. It's a bit hard to say whether it is same in quality to Red Line; that might just depend on the particular model I'm comparing it to. The one thing that surprised me is that the wheels do not turn. Though for this scale, that's not really a big issue to me.

550 Maranello # 0 - 2002 ALMS

1:1 Car Info

Model Info

Team: Olive Garden Racing

Driven by: E. Naspetti (I) / M. Schiattarella (I)

(AutoBarn 1:43)

This is a wonderfully crafted model like the Force One 550 (see above). The one issue I have with the car when I received it was that the top of the windshield was not flush with the roofline.

360 Modena # 70 - 2002 Le Mans

1:1 Car Info

Model Info

Team: JMB Racing

Driven by: Cort Wagner (USA)/Sam Hancock (GB)/Martin Short (GB)

Result: Did Not Finish (Accident) - 16 laps

(Red Line 1:43)

This is my 2nd Red Line model.  I think it's made even better than the 550 (below) because of the engine details that you can see. Moreover, little details like the calipers being stamped with "Brembo" makes it look really sharp!  The brake disks are made to look like they're cross-drilled with finely placed dots on the disk. The metallic green paint on the roofline really caught my attention as the metallic paint flecks that make it sparkle are very fine.

550 Maranello# 58 - 2002 Le Mans Hours

1:1 Car Info

Model Info

Team: Prodrive

Driven by: Rickard Rydell (S)/Tom� Enge (CZ)/Alain Menu (CH)

Result: 2^nd did not finish (Fire) - 174 laps

(Red Line 1:43)

 This model is every bit as well done as the other two Red Line Ferraris in my collection.  My thoughts on it are more or less what I have mentioned about the 550. 

The one anomaly would be the manufacturer marking on the rear right tire.  They are printed virtually on the should of the tire which is incorrect.  Based on this discovery, I would suggest you inspect your car closely before actually paying for it.

360 Modena# 35 - 2003 American Le Mans Series

1:1 Car Info

Model Info

Team: Risi Competizione

Driven by: R. Kelleners (D) / A. Lazzaro (US)

(Independent 1:43)

This model was bought from an independent model builder but I have no information about the kit maker. I saw this car race at Mosport in the 2003 ALMS and wanted this as a souvenir marking my first time at an ALMS event.

575 Maranello GTC # 9 - 2003 Estoril

1:1 Car Info

Model Info

Team: JMB Racing

Driven by: Fabio Babini (I)/Philipp Peter (A)

Result: 1^st (106 laps)

(Kyosho 1:18)

Model yet to be photographed.

575 Maranello GTC # 11 - 2004 Spa 24 Hours

1:1 Car Info

Model Info

Team: GPC Giesse Squadra Corse

Driven by: Vincent Vosse (B)/Mika Salo (SF)/Fabio Babini (I)/Philipp Peter (A)

Result: 2^nd (1 lap behind the winner)

(Red Line 1:43)

 This model is every bit as well done as the other two Red Line Ferraris in my collection.  My thoughts on it are more or less what I have mentioned about the 550. 

The one anomaly would be the manufacturer marking on the rear right tire.  They are printed virtually on the should of the tire which is incorrect.  Based on this discovery, I would suggest you inspect your car closely before actually paying for it.

550 Maranello # 61 - 2005 Le Mans

1:1 Car Info

Model Info

Team: Cirtek Motorsport

Driven by: Christophe Bouchut (F)/Alexey Vassiliev (RUS)/Nikolay Fomenko (RUS)

Result: 17th (55 laps behind winner)

(Red Line 1:43)

550 Maranello # 61 - 2006 Le Mans

1:1 Car Info

Model Info

Team: Russian Age Racing

Driven by: Tim Sugden (GB) / Christian Vann (GB) / Nigel Smith (GB)

Result: Did Not Finish

(IXO 1:43)

IXO has recently been producing some excellent Ferrari models to compete with Red Line based on value.  While the paint and decals are excellent, the wheels are quite poor.  The biggest complaint is that the paint on the wheels is very rough.  The other shortcoming is the thickness of the uprights that support the rear spoiler are disproportionately big.

550 # 67 - 2006 Le Mans

1:1 Car Info

Model Info

Team: Convers MenX Team

Driven by: Robert Pergl (CZ) / Peter Kox (NL) / Alex Vassiliev (RUS)

Result: Did Not Finish

(IXO 1:43)

See above

F430 GTC # 62 - 2006 ALMS (Sebring)

1:1 Car Info

Model Info

Team: Risi Competizione

Driven by: Ralph Kelleners (D) / Jaime Melo (P) / Anthony Lazzaro (USA)

Result: 11th (29 laps behind race winner)

(BBR / Gasoline 1:43)

More to follow.

Murcielago R-GT # 24 -  2004 FIA GT (Imola)

1:1 Car Info

Model Info

Team: DAMS

Driven by: Jean-Denis Delétraz (CH) / Andrea Piccini (I)

Result: 21st (11 laps behind winner)

(Look Smart 1:43)

Intersport # 33 - 2006 Le Mans

1:1 Car Info

Model Info

Team: Intersport Racing

Driven by: Clint Field (US) / Liz Halliday (US) / Duncan Dayton (US)

Result: 19th (83 laps behind the leader)

(Spark Model 1:43)

This model is made very well.  While Spark does have some consistency issues with their models, this one turned out superbly. The paint, decals and antenna are all done in a way that shows the fine craftsmanship of this model.

The photos taken are of the same car, but as it appear 2 months after the Le Mans race.  The car appeared at Mosport in Aug. wearing the #37 and was driven by Jon Field, Clint Field and Liz Halliday.

Charouz # 10 - 2008 Le Mans

1:1 Car Info

Model Info

Team: Charouz Racing

Driven by: Stefan Mucke (D) / Jan Charouz (CZ) / Tomas Enge (CZ)

Result: 9th (27 laps behind the winner)

Spark Model 1:43)

This model is made very well.  The paint, decals and antenna are all done in a way that shows the fine craftsmanship of this model.  Spark seems to have improved on their QC overall.

Elise GT1 # 50 - 1998 Le Mans (DNQ)

1:1 Car Info

Model Info

Team: Lotus Racing

Driven by: Fabien Giroix (F)/Jean-Denis Delétraz (CH)

Result: did not qualify

(Chrono 1:18)