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MI6 reviews the new Casino Royale 1:18th scale
James Bond car from RC2 - the Aston Martin DBS... |
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RC2 1:18th Aston Martin DBS Review (Casino Royale)
8th November 2006
The Aston Martin DBS is the second of two cars
from RC2 to celebrate the release of Casino Royale. The new
DBS
is a 1:18th scale model and James Bond's ride of choice in Casino
Royale. Like previous models in the Bond range, this new DBS
feature
no gadgets reflecting the late changes to the film's script.
Exterior
The metallic gray finish is flawless across the whole car. The
entire outer shell is the single metal body, bar the wing
mirrors.
The chrome fins over the side engine vents are nicely finished
as with all the additional detailing which has a chrome or
dull
silver finish. Both wing mirrors are made out of a soft malleable
plastic/rubber and detailed, including reflective stickers.
Four intake vents on the bonnet (hood) are recessed
in the metal body and finished in a matt black paint. The taillights
are clear with lots of characteristic detailing. This is also
true of the headlights, which are made up of clear plastic and
an inlay. The petrol cap is painted detail on too the metal body.
The rear window has radiator lines and internal brake light. The
under carriage of the car has a floor pan as seen in the film.
Above: The 1:18th scale Aston Martin
DBS by RC2 |
Interior
The trunk is finished in a black flat plastic. All four
seats are formed out of hard plastic with clean detailing. The
rear seats are separated by a fire extinguisher. The inner panels
of both the doors are cleanly modeling but lack any painted
detail.
Small silver plaques are on the sills for both doors, the
dashboard has four dials can which appear to be finely detailed
with stickers. A silver centre console has also received detailing
in the form of sticker and glossy finished plastics. The glove
box is fixed open showing a pistol and storage space for other
important items.
Detailing on the engine is average, with small name badges
stamped on the centre . It is made up of several components
, and forms an accurate representation which is finished in
chrome and black.
Above: The 1:18th scale Aston Martin
DBS by RC2 |
Packaging
Clean collector friendly packaging, the box has windows on four
faces. The rear face gives pictorial details of other cars in
the series. This is the first car Bond car issued by RC2 not to
include a Q-CD.
The car comes taped up and screwed to a hard
plastic base. The plastic base fits snugly into the box and only
allows the flaps to be closed in a securing order. There is no
tape seal on the externals of the box which ensures your don't
damage it when removing the car.
Overall
RC2's first all new James Bond car is impressive and movie accurate.
Priced at £34.99 in the UK, and $39.99 in the USA, the
car is slightly more expensive than the average 1:18th scale
car due
to the James Bond brand, and with no gadgets or Q-CD it's a little
harder to justify. However this is a must have for any Bond
or
car fan as RC2 have deliver a quality product. If given the choice
between the new DB5 and DBS - the DBS wins hands down.
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