M
1031
(1999)
Volkswagen New Beetle 1998 Gate 1:18
The Gate Volkswagen New Beetle is a diecast metal model. With Proportion Deviation of just 0.8 and Scale Deviation of -0.3% this replica achieves near-perfect dimensional accuracy in 1:18 scale. Simplified and strong details like window frames in relief contribute to a model that can be used as a toy.
Codes and colors
M = Metallic
M
1032
(1999)
1033
(1999)
1034
(1999)
1035
(1999)
1036
(1999)
1037
(1999)
M
1038
(1999)
Model dimensions
Variation
Length
8.98 in / 228.0 mm
+0.3%
Width
3.74 in / 95.0 mm
-0.9%
Height
3.29 in / 83.5 mm
-0.5%
Wheelbase
5.49 in / 139.5 mm
-0%
Model details
Points
Proportions deviation
0.8
8
10
1:18 scale deviation
-0.3%
9
10
Body material
metal
8
8
Body quality
very good
6
8
Mold lines
1
6
8
Opening parts gap
precise
6
6
Body:
43
50
Fixed side glasses
2 / 2
10
10
Door glasses
0
4
Windshield frame
-
10
10
Black frit band
0
6
Door glasses frame
plastic, black colored
8
10
B-pillars
realistic
10
10
Glasses and frames:
38
50
Plastics quality
good
6
10
Instrument panel
detailed
6
10
Engine
detailed
4
8
Door locks
in relief, not painted
4
6
Blinkers
plastic
6
6
Labels
painted
4
6
Carpet
0
4
Small details:
30
50
Opening parts number
4 / 4
10
10
Roof up
-
4
4
Popup headlights
-
4
4
Door hinges
realistic
8
8
Door springs
6
6
Suspension springs
unrealistic
4
8
Steering
10
10
Movable parts:
46
50
200
157
Sum:
Pros
Cons
Wide choice of colors
Suspension springs
Wheels not in proportion
Price history
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