Interest in Area71 cars?

[ZackM]

Hello fellow racers!

I am considering importing a large number of these cars to be sold here in the states. I think they are a unique offering, as they have many models that are not available from conventional manufacturers yet they are still very high performance.

I have built a few of these now, and find that while they do take some extra prep time to finish they look and perform great. The chassis included with my recent C8R is right up with some of the fastest things I have in my slot box, with just standard slot.it drivetrain installed.

My goal is to get them here and offer them at retail pricing with good domestic shipping rates. Currently the only option available is around $29 dollars USD, which makes buying a single car very unattractive.

Below you find the current range of models available in white, and future models nearing completion are in yellow. If you guys are interested in any of these cars please let me know and I can try and get some of them.

Retail on many of the 1/32 cars is $85. This includes body, chassis, lexan windows and headlight covers, interior and wheel inserts on most cars.

All of these are also available in 1/24, but come as the body and windows only usually, some with interior, but no chassis as of yet. Retail on these kits is $109

Thanks guys! ***edit sorry guys I had forgot to add the GT3 and GTE variants first round****

GTLM/GTE-WK	01	ASTON MARTIN	VANTAGE GTE MY'17
GTLM/GTE-WK	02	ASTON MARTIN	VANTAGE GTE MY'19
GTLM/GTE-WK	03	BMW	M8 GTE
GTLM/GTE-WK	04	CHEVROLET	CORVETTE C7.R (2016)
GTLM/GTE-WK	05	CHEVROLET	CORVETTE C8.R
GTLM/GTE-WK	06	DODGE	VIPER GTS-R
GTLM/GTE-WK	07	FERRARI	488 GTE
GTLM/GTE-WK	08	FORD	GT LM
GTLM/GTE-WK	09	KOENIGSEGG	CCGT
GTLM/GTE-WK	10	PORSCHE	991 RSR MY'17
GTLM/GTE-WK	11	PORSCHE	991 RSR MY'18
GTLM/GTE-WK	12	PORSCHE	991 RSR MY'19

GT3-WK	01	ACURA/HONDA	NSX GT3
GT3-WK	02	ALFA ROMEO	4C GT3
GT3-WK	03	ASTON MARTIN	VANTAGE GT3 MY'19
GT3-WK	04	AUDI	R8 LMS MY'16
GT3-WK	05	BENTLEY	CONTINENTAL GT3 MY'14
GT3-WK	06	BENTLEY	CONTINENTAL GT3 MY'19
GT3-WK	07	BMW	M6 GT3
GT3-WK	08	CADILLAC	ATS V GT3
GT3-WK	09	FERRARI	488 GT3
GT3-WK	10	LAMBORGHINI	HURACAN GT3
GT3-WK	11	LAMBORGHINI	HURACAN SUPER TROFEO MY'19
GT3-WK	12	LEXUS	RC-F GT3
GT3-WK	13	MCLAREN	M650S GT3
GT3-WK	14	MCLAREN	MP4-12C GT3
GT3-WK	15	MCLAREN	M720S GT3
GT3-WK	16	MERCEDES BENZ	AMG GT GT3
GT3-WK	17	NISSAN	R35 GT-R GT3
GT3-WK	18	PORSCHE	991 R GT3 MY'16
GT3-WK	19	SCG	003 GT
GT3-WK	20	AUDI	R8 LMS evo MY'19

LMP1-WK	01	NISSAN	NISMO GT-R LMP
LMP1-WK	02	PORSCHE	919 LMP1 (2014)
LMP1-WK	03	TOYOTA	TS 030
LMP1-WK	04	TOYOTA	TS 040
LMP1-WK	05	TOYOTA	TS 050
LMP1-WK	06	PORSCHE	919 LMP1 (2015)
LMP1-WK	07	PORSCHE	919 LMP1 (2016)
LMP1-WK	08	PORSCHE	919 LMP1 (2017)
LMP1-WK	09	PORSCHE	919 LMP1 evo (2018)

LMP2-DPi-WK	01	ACURA	Dpi (2018)
LMP2-DPi-WK	02	CADILLAC	Dpi (2018)
LMP2-DPi-WK	03	MAZDA	RT24
LMP2-DPi-WK	04	ORECA	07

RALLY-WK	01	LANCIA	STRATOS
RALLY-WK	02	LANCIA	037
RALLY-WK	03	FIAT	131 ABARTH
RALLY-WK	04	ALFA ROMEO	ALFETTA GTV GR.4

ROAD-WK	01	KOENIGSEGG	CCX-R
ROAD-WK	02	LAMBORGHINI	VENENO ROADSTER
ROAD-WK	03	TVR	CERBERA SPEED 12

CLASSIC-WK	01	ALFA ROMEO	8C 2300
CLASSIC-WK	02	DE TOMASO	PANTERA GTS
CLASSIC-WK	03	FERRARI	288 GTO
CLASSIC-WK	04	FERRARI	330 P4 (open roof 0846)
CLASSIC-WK	05	FERRARI	330 P4 (Presentation)
CLASSIC-WK	06	FERRARI	250 TR
CLASSIC-WK	07	FERRARI	250 GTO
CLASSIC-WK	08	FERRARI	250 LM
CLASSIC-WK	09	FERRARI	250 GT Swb
CLASSIC-WK	10	FERRARI	250 Spider California
CLASSIC-WK	11	FERRARI	Dino 246 GT
CLASSIC-WK	12	FERRARI	512 BB
CLASSIC-WK	13	FERRARI	Testarossa
CLASSIC-WK	14	FERRARI	F40
CLASSIC-WK	15	FORD	GRANADA MkII
CLASSIC-WK	16	JAGUAR	XJ 13
CLASSIC-WK	17	JAGUAR	XJC-V12 "Broadspeed"
CLASSIC-WK	18	LAMBORGHINI	COUNTACH LP400
CLASSIC-WK	19	LAMBORGHINI	COUNTACH LP5000 QV
CLASSIC-WK	20	LAMBORGHINI	JALPA
CLASSIC-WK	21	MERCEDES BENZ	190 E EVO II DTM
CLASSIC-WK	22	MERCEDES BENZ	AMG 300 SEL 6.8
CLASSIC-WK	23	NISSAN	R34 GT-R
CLASSIC-WK	24	PORSCHE	917 "Pink Pig"
CLASSIC-WK	25	VOLKSWAGEN	BEETLE '66
CLASSIC-WK	26	VOLKSWAGEN	SAMBA BUS T1
CLASSIC-WK	27	VOLKSWAGEN	KOMBI FLATBED TRANSPORTER
CLASSIC-WK	28	PORSCHE	904
CLASSIC-WK	29	AUDI	90 "Quattro" IMSA/GTO
CLASSIC-WK	30	FERRARI	250 GT Coupé Lusso
CLASSIC-WK	31	FERRARI	365 GT4 2+2
CLASSIC-WK	32	BIZZARRINI	5300 GT
CLASSIC-WK	33	FERRARI	330 GTO LM

F1-WK	01	BENETTON	B 194
F1-WK	02	FERRARI	F 641
F1-WK	03	FERRARI	312
F1-WK	04	FERRARI	312 T
F1-WK	05	FERRARI	312 T2
F1-WK	06	FERRARI	412 T1B
F1-WK	07	FERRARI	643
F1-WK	08	LOTUS	98T
F1-WK	09	MCLAREN	MP 4/6
F1-WK	10	TA71	GENERIC F1 2016's
F1-WK	11	WILLIAMS	FW11b
F1-WK	12	WILLIAMS	FW16b
K&M-WK	01	FORD	32 A Pick-up "Pro Street" Fender version
K&M-WK	02	FORD	32 A Pick-up "Pro Street" No fender version
K&M-WK	03	PORSCHE	993 RWB
K&M-WK	04	VW	FRANKENBUG RWB COUPE
K&M-WK	05	VW	FRANKENBUG RWB CONV
K&M-WK	06	VW	FRANKENBUG BLACK MAMBA
K&M-WK	07	VW	FRANKENBUG "JPS"
K&M-WK	08	VW	FRANKENVAN-2_T1+TRAILER
K&M-WK	09	VW/PORSCHE	KOMBI/917 "FRANKENVAN"
K&M-WK	10	VW/PORSCHE	BUG/919 "FRANKENBUG"
K&M-WK	11	PORSCHE	911 SINGER
K&M-WK	12	FERRARI	250 GT Coupé Lusso Restomod) LMP1-WK 01 NISSAN NISMO GT-R LMP LMP1-WK 02 PORSCHE 919 LMP1 (2014) LMP1-WK 03 TOYOTA TS 030 LMP1-WK 04 TOYOTA TS 040 LMP1-WK 05 TOYOTA TS 050 LMP1-WK 06 PORSCHE 919 LMP1 (2015) LMP1-WK 07 PORSCHE 919 LMP1 (2016) LMP1-WK 08 PORSCHE 919 LMP1 (2017) LMP1-WK 09 PORSCHE 919 LMP1 evo (2018) LMP2-DPi-WK 01 ACURA Dpi (2018) LMP2-DPi-WK 02 CADILLAC Dpi (2018) LMP2-DPi-WK 03 MAZDA RT24 LMP2-DPi-WK 04 ORECA 07 RALLY-WK 01 LANCIA STRATOS RALLY-WK 02 LANCIA 037 RALLY-WK 03 FIAT 131 ABARTH RALLY-WK 04 ALFA ROMEO ALFETTA GTV GR.4 ROAD-WK 01 KOENIGSEGG CCX-R ROAD-WK 02 LAMBORGHINI VENENO ROADSTER ROAD-WK 03 TVR CERBERA SPEED 12 CLASSIC-WK 01 ALFA ROMEO 8C 2300 CLASSIC-WK 02 DE TOMASO PANTERA GTS CLASSIC-WK 03 FERRARI 288 GTO CLASSIC-WK 04 FERRARI 330 P4 (open roof 0846) CLASSIC-WK 05 FERRARI 330 P4 (Presentation) CLASSIC-WK 06 FERRARI 250 TR CLASSIC-WK 07 FERRARI 250 GTO CLASSIC-WK 08 FERRARI 250 LM CLASSIC-WK 09 FERRARI 250 GT Swb CLASSIC-WK 10 FERRARI 250 Spider California CLASSIC-WK 11 FERRARI Dino 246 GT CLASSIC-WK 12 FERRARI 512 BB CLASSIC-WK 13 FERRARI Testarossa CLASSIC-WK 14 FERRARI F40 CLASSIC-WK 15 FORD GRANADA MkII CLASSIC-WK 16 JAGUAR XJ 13 CLASSIC-WK 17 JAGUAR XJC-V12 "Broadspeed" CLASSIC-WK 18 LAMBORGHINI COUNTACH LP400 CLASSIC-WK 19 LAMBORGHINI COUNTACH LP5000 QV CLASSIC-WK 20 LAMBORGHINI JALPA CLASSIC-WK 21 MERCEDES BENZ 190 E EVO II DTM CLASSIC-WK 22 MERCEDES BENZ AMG 300 SEL 6.8 CLASSIC-WK 23 NISSAN R34 GT-R CLASSIC-WK 24 PORSCHE 917 "Pink Pig" CLASSIC-WK 25 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE '66 CLASSIC-WK 26 VOLKSWAGEN SAMBA BUS T1 CLASSIC-WK 27 VOLKSWAGEN KOMBI FLATBED TRANSPORTER CLASSIC-WK 28 PORSCHE 904 CLASSIC-WK 29 AUDI 90 "Quattro" IMSA/GTO CLASSIC-WK 30 FERRARI 250 GT Coupé Lusso CLASSIC-WK 31 FERRARI 365 GT4 2+2 CLASSIC-WK 32 BIZZARRINI 5300 GT CLASSIC-WK 33 FERRARI 330 GTO LM F1-WK 01 BENETTON B 194 F1-WK 02 FERRARI F 641 F1-WK 03 FERRARI 312 F1-WK 04 FERRARI 312 T F1-WK 05 FERRARI 312 T2 F1-WK 06 FERRARI 412 T1B F1-WK 07 FERRARI 643 F1-WK 08 LOTUS 98T F1-WK 09 MCLAREN MP 4/6 F1-WK 10 TA71 GENERIC F1 2016's F1-WK 11 WILLIAMS FW11b F1-WK 12 WILLIAMS FW16b K&M-WK 01 FORD 32 A Pick-up "Pro Street" Fender version K&M-WK 02 FORD 32 A Pick-up "Pro Street" No fender version K&M-WK 03 PORSCHE 993 RWB K&M-WK 04 VW FRANKENBUG RWB COUPE K&M-WK 05 VW FRANKENBUG RWB CONV K&M-WK 06 VW FRANKENBUG BLACK MAMBA K&M-WK 07 VW FRANKENBUG "JPS" K&M-WK 08 VW FRANKENVAN-2_T1+TRAILER K&M-WK 09 VW/PORSCHE KOMBI/917 "FRANKENVAN" K&M-WK 10 VW/PORSCHE BUG/919 "FRANKENBUG" K&M-WK 11 PORSCHE 911 SINGER K&M-WK 12 FERRARI 250 GT Coupé Lusso Restomod)

[ZackM]

For some visual reference. This is my recently completed C8R.

It took me 3 coats of filler primer and sanding in between to achieve this finish.

[SlotCat]

Wow, that came out beautiful, great job!

Not to put a damper on this idea as I love the cars they produce that have been largely ignored by other manufacturers, I'd be interested if they were fully finished painted, detailed bodies and then assemble the rest of it, but I'm not interested in all the prep work, painting, decalling, clearcoat etc. Love seeing what some of the peeps here have done with custom paint and build but just not my cup of tea. I'm wishing you good luck if you undertake this endeavor, just voicing my opinion that some folks might not speak up.

[War Eagle River]

Isn’t 132slotcar already an importer of Area 71 products? Seems I’ve seen them listed there before?

[War Eagle River]

Ah, thought I remembered something to that effect.

[ZackM]

Yeah I think his primary objective was to get the F1 bodies for the Klasse 1 cars they raced there. The Area71 bodies are very light and detailed.

[docdoom]

you can also use 3d printing uv sensitive resin on the bodies, did that On the ats gt3 and it came out really smooth, wished I did a better job on the paint and clear coat.

[Vintage 1/24]

So many interesting cars - I think there would be interest - I like a few right off just scanning the list quickly!

Pics would help of course, as would model years. For instance, is "CLASSIC-WK 22" the 'Red Pig' Mercedes four-door?

Also is there any way these body files could be printed using resin printing? The rough finish and lack of detail is a big setback and looking at the quality of the 3d rendered models it looks like something that could be easily avoided.

[F1Fan]

I was just thinking about getting the newly released IMSA Audi 90 from them.

[ZackM]

I will add to my list!

[Dogsbody]

I was just thinking about getting the newly released IMSA Audi 90 from them.

Ordered that earlier and it's on the way to me. And to be honest the rough finish has been a huge turnoff for me but I just had to have the Audi regardless.

[ZackM]

I had no problem achieving a pretty nice looking finish with three coats of primer and sanding. For me, the Corvette pictured is more than acceptable for something I am going to actually race. The main advantage being that this body only weight about 16g painted ready to go. They are perhaps not a good for the modeler, but I think the performance is much better than can be achieved with most resins.

I have built a number of resin kits, and because the small bits are usually separated from the body you can sometimes get more detail I agree. I also think they tend to be more fragile, and depending on the resin casting I have put just as much time into to fixing warpage, filling holes and prepping for paint as I have the few Area71 cars I have built.

Zack

[Vintage 1/24]

I am asking about resin printing not resin casting.

There are other 3d printing methods available that can render smooth detailed surfaces. I mentioned resin printing only because most folks are familiar with it as the resin printers are hitting the home market now.

[ZackM]

So many interesting cars - I think there would be interest - I like a few right off just scanning the list quickly!

Pics would help of course, as would model years. For instance, is "CLASSIC-WK 22" the 'Red Pig' Mercedes four-door?

Also is there any way these body files could be printed using resin printing? The rough finish and lack of detail is a big setback and looking at the quality of the 3d rendered models it looks like something that could be easily avoided.

The files will not be available separately. They have put a lot of work into producing some unique models. I found the detail on these myself to be on par with most of the resin kits that I have done. Most of it is just cast right in.

Anyway, here is what the red pig 4 door is modeled after. I will see if I can get photos of the actual kit.

[SlotCat]

Beautiful MB, I may be incorrect but I believe he's referring to 3d printing using different material/process that comes out nearly perfect and very little prep required before painting. ABS, styrene perhaps?

[ZackM]

SlotCat, the only thing I have seen with a better finish than these is probably resin printing. Or some low quality stuff from like Shapeways that is not going to be nearly as durable. The carbon in the printing does add texture, but it also adds considerable strength which allows to the bodies to be very light.

Zack

[Vintage 1/24]

No, of course I would not ask for your art files. SlotCat has it - I mean can the body be printed using a 3d printer method that would show the smooth high quality and detail that looks to be present in the 3D models? The performance from the carbon weight savings would be negligible (to me).

[ZackM]

This one is using their old style printing, I could make sure it is available with the new process before ordering if it is something you are actually interested in.

Zack

[SlotCat]

That is sweet!

[Austin]

I would buy 3 of the GT3 cars over a years time

[ZackM]

Austin, any in particular you are interested in? No commitment, I am just trying to get a list of cars put together that people are interested in!

Zack

[F1Fan]

This took some time and work, but here is my A71 Bentley. This was a proxy build, that ended up staying home, so I was not looking for a perfect finish, but it turned out OK. I have since added a mesh grill, I should take a newer picture)

[ZackM]

Great looking car.

[Cgyracer]

Looks like a podium car.

[Audi1]

We missed that car in the GT3 starting grid!

Allan

[Vintage 1/24]

This one is using their old style printing, I could make sure it is available with the new process before ordering if it is something you are actually interested in.

ZackM:

This car makes for a great subject and is basically unavailable as far as I know. I do like the big Mercedes and I would be interested in one. What is the old process, and what is the new process? How do they differ?

To me all/most of these are special unique models that look to be well modeled, drawn, and developed. So a smooth finish and fine detail would be much more important to me than carbon fiber strength or a small weight saving that the rough textured body affords.

I would want the body that is the most smooth and detailed and at the highest resolution. My thinking is this would be a special car and not a racer/beater in my slot box. The concern I have had is because the body appears rough and detail seems to be lost.

I think it should be easy to remedy as there are several 3d printing methods that can deliver smooth surfaces and fine detail at reasonably high resolution.

[ZackM]

I understand your point of view. On a car such as this I even agree with you. Unfortunately though that is not what they do.

I am not sure of the fundemental differences, other than these early cars had even more of the "layered" look you get with cheaper printers.

They are not for everyone, i understand. I however i really like the appeal of unique models thats still perform.

Zack

[Loan Shark]

I like the C8.R, Viper GTS-R, ATS-V, Ford GT LM. I was told by Marco Rizzi in a Facebook post that were also going to be sharing more of their list of upcoming American Muscle cars soon. One of those apparently includes a 70-73 Pontiac Trans Am. I'd order a couple of those once available.

[Vintage 1/24]

Since each body is a unique 3d printing event, and not cast or injected molded, then it seems there is an opportunity for really minimal or no additional cost to print the bodies with a smooth detailed printer/material.

For instance something like resin-based acrylic plastic photopolymer. There are other choices as well.

It is one-off printing for each item so it seems plausible. I still imagine the customer presented with a smooth high res body versus the rough body would choose the smooth.

I think the value is in the quality 3D models and development (and marketing) and they could even print them here in the US and have no shipping over the Atlantic. 3d printing is very flexible that way, allowing for just-in-time production of the item. Even build after the order is made.

I understand you aren't in charge of production of anything, but it seems like a lost opportunity - because otherwise these look to be top shelf, even boutique type models - and the rough texture and lost detail is a put-off to my eye.

Too bad there isn't an option where a body could be ordered printed to a different machine using something other than the rough carbon fiber material.

Also, is CLASSIC-WK-22 a listing for the Red Pig? Like I say I like that model, along with a bunch others, and I have looked at the Area 71 cars more than a few times before, but I find the printing to be a concern. I may still get one or some, but the surface has held me back so far.

[ZackM]

These bodies are printed in multiples, I will try and get a video here of the factory. Pretty neat stuff.

Zack

[Vintage 1/24]

Yes, 3D printing is mesmerizing. I put one in my office and at first it was hard to just not stare at the thing working.

I am interested in the big Mercedes - but would really prefer if it could be printed to something smoother and better detailed.

But I may just have to get one anyhow because it is so cool.

[Austin]

Things to do at camp this summer , 4 days at camp, 3 days at home each week


The SCG 003 GT

Alfa Romeo 4c GT3

Koenigegg CCGT

If I like working on them more





132slotcar only has this

FW11B Williams 1:24th scale 3D printed body fits Scaleauto Klasse 1 chassis.