Ferrari's legendary F40 is the ubiquitous supercar that everybody has in their collection in some scale. This one, made by Kyosho, is my first in 1/18.
It's the Lightweight version, so it has different wheels (aftermarket O.Z. Racing) than your standard F40, but is otherwise more or less the same. Kyosho has made a number of iterations of the F40, the current one being a sealed resin model of the stock form, and thankfully this one is made of that heavy, durable material that we all love. That means there are opening parts all the way around, which is almost like a necessity given the type of car this is - of course you would want to see what's going on back there.
This is one of the more highly-detailed models I've come across, and it has just about every feature you're expecting for a top-tier 1/18 model. If I want to complain, I would say that the steering is too restrictive, which is unfortunately also the #1 reason why I prefer diecast models over resin. Otherwise, everything is there as indicative of this F40's extravagant price tag. Pop-up headlights that open up in sync. Working suspension - a feature that's becoming obsolete with high-end models these days. Fine mesh pieces behind every grille, vent, and duct. Brake discs with a realistic finish, as if it just came off the mill. A strut bar is included to hold the rear engine cover up while you examine the details. The front trunk even has a little Ferrari bag to top things off.
In short: glorious.
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