Maisto’s 1:55 (approx) Acura RSX is from their Excess Tuner series. The cars have bodykits and an aftermarket rear spoiler. Flashy graphics are on the side of the car. The bottoms are casted with “Acura RSX”, “Maisto” and “Made in China” with an reasonably correct undercarriage layout.
This rare model is casted in pewter and hand detailed by craftsmen in Malaysia. Made of 97% pewter, this Honda NSX weighs about 2 kg. It comes on a wooden base with an identifying plaque “NSX 97% pewter” and a glass cover. It has no bottom and is essentially hollow, though the pewter is about 5-10mm thick throughout. The proportions are accurate and the detail is good considering what it’s made of.
Obtained from a Honda dealer in Malaysia in 1995, my understanding is that this was a custom commission for the introduction of the NSX in Malaysia. This may be the rarest NSX collectible in existence.
Originally published June 2, 2004.
AUTOart produced the 1/18 rendering of Honda’s Integra Type R (DC5), in 3 different colors – blue, black and Championship White from the Japanese Domestic Market. The model features opening hood, hatch and doors – with incredible detail at its price point when released in 2004.
AUTOart also released the DC5R in 1/43 and 1/64 with fewer operating features.
A related, Mugen version of the DC5 Integra Type R was also released by AUTOart in 1/18.
– Hondacurator
Originally published November 17, 2003.
AUTOart has done it again! This time, in releasing the most accurate 1:43 scale mass produced model to date! The level of detail in this Honda Integra Type R is better than many 1:18 scale cars. This model comes in Black, in Blue and in White. The cars come in nice blue and black windowed card boxes with a clear case and angled black base.
