WIN A 1:18 SCALE CAR MODEL FROM OTTOMOBILE

The French outfit OttOmobile has a fast-expanding range of resin-based model cars, mostly in 1:18 scale, with some in the even bigger 1:12 scale. OttOmobile’s story is an interesting one, with the two principals coming from the ‘real’ car industry, where they worked as car design consultants for various manufacturers. The Talbot Sunbeam Lotus shown here, on release this month, is a good example of OttOmobile choosing an unusual subject and taking it as its own. 

From 1:1 scale to table-top size

Of the model car industry, Ottomobile’s comment about making the move from the real thing is: “...we enjoy making mini car. Pressure was stronger than in the real car business, but the product was so nice”.

GORGEOUS CATERHAM SUPER 7 FROM KYOSHO

Kyosho is one of the very best 1:18 diecast makers out there, and among the latest releases is a very tasty Caterham Super 7. Kyosho’s S7 is available in two variants, including the yellow-nose version shown in the pictures above.

Detail is well up to Kyosho’s usual high standard, and for any S7 enthusiast - and if you have ever driven this lightweight British road-racer you're almost certainly a fan - the question, “to buy or not to buy”, is pretty much a no-brainer that has only one proper answer.

Both models are available on pre-order from various retail and online stores, including Motoring Miniatures here.

Pictures courtesy Kyosho