1:18 Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia - AUTOart

Here's my latest addition to my collection of Raging Bulls. The Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia by AUTOart.

There are other manufacturers of this same model but of course, only AUTOart can replicate the correct proportions and fine details as featured. The model is excellent as expected. The exterior is almost the same as the LP560-4 Gallardo model except of course for the engine cover, additional antenna, roof blinkers and wheels. Inside, the engine is the same. The front boot have an emergency kit and fire extinguisher while the interior have the needed accessories found in the real 1:1 Gallardo LP560-4 Italian police car.The steering wheel is another to notice at. The center is applied with a photo etched Raging Bull logo and a chrome silver ring around it. Very nice detail indeed.

The color shares the same shade of blue from the re-released standard Gallardo Polizia. But I think the first release has a better shade and fortunately, I was able to get that. Well of course, at a different price. Anyway, I also like the fact that AA also put carbon ceramic brakes on this one. Although the photo etched aluminum disc are a very nice touch to the older Lamborghini releases by AUTOart because of its realm.

So here are pictures of the model and hope you enjoy them.

Together with the standard Gallardo Polizia brother

1:18 Gallardo LP560-4 Super Trofeo - AUTOart

It's been eight months since I last bought a 1:18 model. The last one I acquired was the Gallardo LP550-2 and that was October of last year. So I finally added a new raging bull in my 1:18 collection. The beautiful Gallardo LP560-4 Super Trofeo by AUTOart. I need not say much about the details because I'll just let the pictures speak for this model. Simply wonderfully crafted inside and out.

Anyway, I chose this color because I'm not really a fan of cars with liveries. The black and white version of this model have liveries all around the body. The orange version on the other hand is also plain bodied just like this one.

Hope you guys like it! :)

Bull Badge

I was able to acquire a 1:1 Lamborghini raging bull badge. Although it's just an imitation, it looks really nice. It's made of aluminum and nicely crafted. I've done some shots of my models with the badge.

Enjoy the pics. :)

1:18 Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 Valentino Balboni Limited Edition - AUTOart

It is a limited (250 units) version named after Valentino Balboni, Lamborghini's former chief test driver for over 40 years. The engine is rated at 550 PS (405 kW; 542 hp). The vehicle has a dry weight of 1,380 kg (3,000 lb). Unlike the contemporary line-up, this model is rear-wheel-drive (because the standard all-wheel-drive system was removed). The CORSA ESP setting allows greater drift angles over regular models.

Other features include re-calibrated optional e-gear transmission, redeveloped 45% limited slip differential, full leather black upholstery with white colour strips, Polar white centre console, a stripe down the centre of the car, and a badge below the left side window bears the signature of Valentino Balboni and the production number of the car.

The Lamborghini LP 550-2 Valentino Balboni can reach a top speed of 199 mph and reach 0–100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.

In 2009, the car was voted Top Gear's car of the year; Richard Hammond explained: "We were impressed with its stripe, its V10 engine, its rear wheel drive, the savagery of its exhaust, and its, er, stripe."

Valentino Balboni's signature etched on a plate can be seen behind the glass of the rear-side quarter window. Great feature not missed by AUTOart.

VERDICT:

There are only two minor issues I noticed that AUTOart missed on this model:

1. In the AUTOart website, this particular model's color is/was announced as Verde Ithaca. In reality, it is a bit far from Verde Ithaca but rather light green metallic. Nevertheless, the model still looks good in this shade of green.

2. When Valentino Balboni gave the specs for his signature car, first he mentioned for the Gallardo VB was to be built in 2-wheel drive with 6-speed manual stick shift. Aa released the LP560-4 with manual stick shift and released this model with paddles shifter. It should have been the other way around.

Aside from those issues, the entire model is built in absolute craftsmanship.

-Paint job is flawless.
-Panel lines are tight.
-Photo-etched badges (front bull emblem, side "LP550-2" emblem and rear "Lamborghini" badge) are neatly and correctly applied.
-Front boot and engine cover stays in place with the hydraulic struts.
-Interior is beautifully done with the white lining, gold and yellow accents.
-As expected from Aa, the wheels, tires, disc brakes, and calipers are realistically crafted (Aa's best effort).

I highly recommend this model for Lamborghini and supercar collectors and fanatics. If you intend to buy more than one, the metallic yellow and metallic orange versions are also nice colors to choose from.

 LP550-2 with Superleggera brother

1:18 Lamborghini Miura P400S - Kyosho

The Lamborghini Miura is considered as the most sexiest car in the world. Many would even agree that it is also the most beautiful car ever made. It also defined the word "Supercar". Model aside, like the P400SV and Jota SVR version Miuras, this P400S model is also excellently crafted by Kyosho. As I mentioned in my previous posts, I chose Kyosho over AUTOart when it comes to Miura and Countach models. I thought of adding this variation to my collection as I've wanted a yellow Miura too. Some minor differences can be seen from the SV version. Such as the tail light, side mirror placement, wheels, headlight "eye lashes", and the front signal and clearance lights. There are also a few changes in the front engine bay but the engine is almost identical.

The Sexy Bulls