Comparison 2CV from Norev/Maisto/Solido

Left to Right: Maisto 1/18 - Norev 1/18- Solido 1/17

Let's see how the external details are like, 

first the lights

                                         Norev:

                                        Maisto

                                        Solido

And the windscreen wipers?

                                         Norev

                                         Maisto

                                         Solido

Sidelights (Maisto has none)

                                            Norev

                                         Solido

That was al for the outside, now let's take a look inside the cars

let's start with the steering wheel

                                          Norev

                                         Maisto

                                         Solido

How is are the seats?

                                         Norev

                                         Maisto

                                          Solido

And finaly the motor compartment.

                                         Norev

                                         Maisto

                                         Solido

Price: Norev 45 euro - Maisto 25 euro - Solido 35 euro (At the time I bought them)

Conclusion:

I'm not a big fan of solido models, they always somehow disappoint me. The Solido 2CV once again did, to begin with it's in a different scale and it has a realy bad finishing (excess plastic not cut off, very rough detailing work) 

The maisto is a lot cheaper and I think it's good value for money, It's not perfect, but in some cases the detailes are better as the one from the solido model.

although the Norev model is quite a bit more expensive, it's the one I would recommend. It's packed with details. the doors open, the bonnet and trunk opens (which is not the case with the solido or maisto) the details are impressive and it has enough weight to it.

fourgonette 2CV planete citroen

Another 2CV fourgonette, this one was made in order for planète 2cv, a french 2cv magazine. it's very nice. the grill is superb and the other details are also magnificent!

Citroën 2CV fourgonette - altaya 1/43

Norev 2CV

Norev is one of the leaders price-quality. this model is very detailed, not only the doors open but so do the trunk and the bonnet. This is the most beautiful 2CV of the 3 1/18's (Norev-Solido-Maisto) but it also slightly more expensive.

solido 2CV

This is a 2CV made by Solido in scale 1/17. I have no idea why they would make it in such a scale. I personally think its hideous, the details are awful and it's to big to put next to any 1/18 model. 

Someone who likes this model, feel free to try and persuade me of this being nice.

Solido 1/17-Citroën 2CV

maisto 2CV

the same model as before but without the stickers

Maisto 1/18

2CV manifestation étudiants 1968

almost the same car as the Newray 1/32 is this 1/18 2CV made by Maisto and afterwards personalised by Peter Tondeur, beautiful limited editioned car.

2CV manif 68

Peter Tondeur did a great job remodeling this 1/32 2CV from Newray

it represents the riots in paris 1968.

2CV TCM 1/200

Meet the 2CV manufactured by TCM, it's a 1/200 scalemodel. It barely covers a 1 eurocent piece!

Crystal 2CV

Another model I got from my uncle, a 2CV made in Crystal made by "magic crystal for men" you can see the seats etc. inside.

2CV planète 2CV

this car was made for "planète 2CV". It's based on a 1/43 Norev 2CV fourgeonette

this car has a lot of details, realy beautiful

2CV jetcar de Norev

another with square headlights, this time a jetcar de norev

2CV azur

this beautiful green 2CV has square headlights

Norev 1/43

2CV sapeurs pompiers

another one from the fire department, a 2CV pick up

 scale 1/43

2CV Grand Bazar

2CV fourgonette with advertisement of Grand Bazar Antwerp

detailed model from Norev 1/43