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1/43 SCALE RETURNS TO BEING MARKET TRENDY
2022 saw the resurgence of the 1/43 scale in a huge way with loads of model makers bringing the scale back to life with more intricate details that one can enjoy in between scales that are too small to enjoy the smaller details to scales that are just too big for the growing lack of space. Does the 1/43 scale fit into a nice little niche for itself? Probably.
Which means the market demands and we shall soon see for more detailed 1/43 cars complete with opening parts and other features that can be afforded to its size. If you look all the crazy things being done to 1/64, can you imagine the scope 1/43 has for producers, designers and collectors?
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Tarmac Works Brings A Storm In A Tea Cup
Suddenly TARMC WORKS is all out to conquer or corner the 1/43 market with a vengeance and really who are we to complain as always. Looking at their already impressive new releases you can smell the excitement in the air as Tarmac Works continues to dish out models under some fantastic licenses. Can you imagine they do the exact LANCIA 037 they did in 1/43?
First up and the one I excitedly ripped open is the Liberty Walks adaptation of the SILLHOUETTE Series Skyline R33 in of course the famous racing colours, red and black of the house of NISMO. But like I said earlier you get to enjoy the finer details on 1/43 and that’s exactly what you get, finer details.
LOVE HOW THE STRUTS FOR THE FRONT AIR SPLITTER ARE NICE AND THIN VERY STRUT LIKE.
THE WHEELS ARE CAMBERED SLIGHTY AGAIN SOMETHING EASILY ACHIEVED ON A LARGER SCALE.
In its entirety the car looks solid in terms of capturing the details. Having the smaller version in 1/64 I would say YES to having both scales. Its nice to see it smaller and it feels so premium to have detailed smaller scales. But also, because these cars have so many aero accessories the larger scale give you more appreciation for those finer deets.
As a skyline I have no issues adding a billionth Skyline to the collection and on a personal note I really do like the Silhouette cars from the Japanese circuit. And I hope both brands continue to create these great looking cars to add to the collection.
