Since there is such a limited amount of 1:18 diecast scale Bugatti models around, one has to broaden the horizons by modding existing models yourself.
Fortunately for me, I found a site some two years ago wherin the collectors did exactly that not only with Bugattis but virtually every car make thinkable.
This not only makes the collecting of diecast scale far more challenging but also enormously more rewarding.
As you may know, AutoArt are the only makers of the V in 1:18 scale.
When I received mine, the rear EB had come adrift and was bent and torn.
A Veyron without the EB on the back is like Earth without life !!
Attempts to procure another logo from AA proved fruitless so what now ?
I had done some indepth studies of the original test cars and found that they had only the rear airbrake fitted without the production models second wing.
Aha! AA had also left the second wing and have only incorporated it in the newer release "Production" model.
And since the test cars had no EB on the back but instead "High Speed Test Vehicle - Government Approved", I siezed the opportunity to make my car at least in line with an existing Bugatti.
Here are pics of the original:
And here is my mod:
Here is how it was done:
http://www.diecastxchange.com/forum1/in ... opic=43585
(There's a detailed pictorial toward the end of the thread.)
Cheers
