1/18 McLaren F1 LM-XP1 by TSM models Full review

[@MicahPotts]

I have the TSM McLaren F1 LM and I honestly believe it's the BEST 1/18 Scale McLaren. The details are simply better than the AutoArt version in almost every way. Particular the rear exhaust area, the interior and the front grills. ABSOLUTELY IMMACULATE. The ONLY downside is the side luggage area doesn't open, but no big miss. Hope this helped anyone debating between the two!

[@manveerghuman5276]

That is not true. I have the AutoArt version lol. Both have their strengths and weaknesses. The AutoArt definitely has a better replica of the OZ racing wheels, they are way too thin and lack the engraved "F1 LM" logo on the TSM. AutoArt also has working suspension and a better stance, the TSM has no gap between wheels and front ones are tucked in a little too much. AutoArt also has a gold heat shield. On the other hand, apart from what you already stated above, the TSM has Alcantara material on the dash, better detailed gear knob, headphones, headlight and window rivets. A combination of both would probably create the best model! You are correct in it being the best 1/18 scale McLaren model because this car has some insane details due to it being a race car for the road. I have a TSM F1 GTR that I have yet to compare to my AutoArt F1 LM.

[@paulthomson9709]

Don't think the luggage area opens on the real lm or gtr anyway does it?

[@manveerghuman5276]

@@paulthomson9709 yes

[@danielharry1075]

Probably one of the most iconic 'modern-day' supercar. Yes the F1 is not the prettiest of cars but it's capabilities of this Gordon Murry designed car show. I own the street model and love it.

[@jeffreyphilip]

F1 is the prettiest car ever made period

[@danilomarvel5657]

Much more pretty than koenisseg pagani and lamborguinis for shure ... Despite having a 30 year old design

[@manveerghuman5276]

I have ordered the TSM McLaren F1 GTR Ueno Clinic model and despite some minor flaws, it looks to be a very detailed and accurate model. Given that this is my favourite car of all time, I was very contentious about choosing the Autoart or the TSM. While the TSM is undoubtedly more detailed, it actually does not look like the real car mainly because of the weird rim proportions (they are way too small and the tire offset and sizes are also off). Autoart is perfect in this regard and the gold heat shield is a bonus. Therefore, I am choosing to save up for the Autoart despite them being close to $400 CAD. I can't wait to compare the TSM F1 GTR and the Autoart F1 LM because they are still very much similar cars on the exterior.

[@alexmason6191]

400$ for the model, daaamn

[@manveerghuman5276]

@@alexmason6191 worth it though :) they have actually gone up in value, current one's for sale are at $660 USD.

[@timsgta]

I've got this model and while it is very detailed it has severely thinned paint in crucial areas

[@musek5048]

mine has it in some very small edge areas but its not really that noticeable thank goodness. the detail is enough to make me overlook it

[@knightofsg]

What's the difference between this TSM and AUTOarts? The visible ones are for sure the sides that do not open. But still a stunning model.

[@ROBSMODELCARS]

Yes the Autoart has opening side compartments and also you can remove a couple of screws and the rear bonnet comes of to reveal the exhaust system

[@dannyr2976]

One of the areas the TSM model is better than the AutoArt model is that the mirrors rotate, the AA version looks nicer overall in terms of detailing (and storage compartment opens up too) and is a more solid, sturdy build, the TSM front splitter is kinda flimsy by comparison. My order arrived with a very loose rear wing strut. I was annoyed to say the least and my emails for a replacement were ignored! TSM version is a slightly larger than the AA for some reason but very nice indeed!

[@ROBSMODELCARS]

Jesus Chavez, they are great models with tons of detail, a great addition to any collection. Please subscribe and share these videos.

[@AprilWolf16]

Rob, do you know a good way to remove glue from the paint without damage? Autoart left a small smear near the driver side window on the door

[@adamkija6895]

There is no driver side in an f1

[@maxgti3644]

Good review Rob, the AutoArt version in the UK costs at least GBP100 more and for that you get an opening side luggage compartment extra over the TSM version. I didn't think the extra outlay was worth it for this one extra feature so bought the TSM like you.

[@traviswalker8933]

The compartment opened on the production versions of the F1 and thar did not have the air intake on it unlike the XP1LM which was a modified F1 GTR.

[@carloshootercoyote9032]

i love really much your rotating display... :D

[@jesuschavez9110]

I'm planning on getting that one and the black Mclaren P1 that they have It looks so nice!

[@samsamanta7339]

I have the same one beautiful model

[@MicahPotts]

Same!

[@kNiFeNuTt]

Does the side luggage/storage compartment open as well?

[@ROBSMODELCARS]

Not on this model, only the AUTOart version has opening side compartments

[@icekitty400]

I've still got the this on UT models when the car first came out.

[@ROBSMODELCARS]

I had the UT version too before I bought this one. The UT version is very good for it's price.

[@icekitty400]

ROBS MODEL CARS Yes UT models was great value for money, one of my favourites was a Escort RS Cosworth rally car amazing detail for a £40 model, as were the old Maisto GT Racing cars only £15 at the time.

[@FerrariDMC]

Anyone know if the TSM 1:43 cars are worth buying, or if they are better than the HPI cars?

[@ThatAwesomeUsername]

The 1:43 cars are quite detailed. They are resin ofcourse, but they are better then HPI cars in my opninion. Both are very nice brands.

[@MicahPotts]

I own this one and just purchased the 1/43 version. Will try to update once it actually arrives!

[@LEBATO]

I bought this one but came with a lot of defects: missing 'passenger' rearview mirror, the engine mesh on the back is peeling off, and the other mirror had a ton of black paint (clearly overdone). So not sure how if I got unlucky or people have similar experience with TSM quality control?

[@edromeandbrossportsandcoll5706]

LEBATO unfortunately you got unlucky because I have this same model and mine came with no imperfections love the model

[@LEBATO]

@@edromeandbrossportsandcoll5706 for what it's worth I returned that one and the replacement had its own problems. Mostly fallen parts (like front spoiler) I've had cars shipped from Germany to the US and they are in perfect shape. I do think TSM models are specially finicky, heavy parts with tons of leverage glued and held by very little. Did I get unlucky twice? Maybe, but I gave up and got my money back and went for something else.

[@edromeandbrossportsandcoll5706]

LEBATO this is my one and only TSM model I guess I indeed got lucky but nonetheless I won’t be ordering from them again

[@chandrachurniyogi8394]

Hi can you suggest 1:18 scale resin models with the best underbody details?

[@michaeltrumph121]

Resin models suck cause you can't open them

[@vip_supercars3652]

does the left luggage compartment open?? it does on the autoart version

[@ROBSMODELCARS]

players, no the luggage compartment does not open on this TSM version

[@hectorhernandez9175]

Beautiful 😍😍😍😍

[@shahlegno5890]

In terms of detail level, which one u prefer TSM F1 or Autoart F1?

[@ROBSMODELCARS]

They are about the same, but the AUTOart has opening side luggage compartments, the TSM does not.

[@usmaanabdullah9874]

does the little hatch at the back under the wing open? also has the engine bay got the gold heatshield

[@ROBSMODELCARS]

usmaan, no it doesn't open and it doesn't have the gold heatsheild.

[@lilbenztruck]

This one or the Autoart???

[@ROBSMODELCARS]

What ever is cheaper, I think they are both good models.

[@lilbenztruck]

Oh thx for answering!

[@miladalmohammad193]

1:42 finger print on wheel

[@steliannikolov4163]

The only thing that is better than AA is the full opening of the doors.

[@thomasvizcarra7539]

I have McLaren f one in nfs heat

[@jianh1989]

the side vent looks weird

[@fabiano6793]

♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@Mark-nl1up]

The AutoArt looks more detailed. This model looks like a plastic toy