Car miniatures have been with us since the automotive industry exists. And the world of modeling is based on the detailed scale, after all. We know that there are infinite sizes and qualities, many of them really incredible. But believe us, this Audi RS 7 Sportback from 2014 to 1:18 may be one of the best models in the world.
The YouTube channel Modell Lichtsysteme picked up an already existing and incredibly detailed unit and has installed a lighting system that, in other words, matches those of the real-world vehicle. In fact, the level of finesse is crazy. The headlights are not only fully functional and have their respective turn signals (brake and reverse), the front is capable of adopting a cold blue tone, while the position ones get a warm color.
Inside, the level of detail is exceeded again. The instrument cluster is illuminated, as is the (real) screen of the infotainment system that replicates the one used by the saloon in 2014. There is lighting in the space for the feet, in the trunk, on the door handles inside and outside and ambient lighting throughout the interior. Even the center console and the dashboard have the different switches, buttons and dials dyed in red.
But the guys from Modell Lictsysteme also added more little things besides the lights: carbon fiber decals, brake modifications or custom wheels. The entire lighting system works through magnetic switches hidden in the body of the model. But the magnets do not turn on all the lights. When opening the doors, the interior light of the ceiling is activated, while when opening the trunk door, the corresponding one is switched on.
The truth is that this YouTube channel has quite a few videos where cars like a BMW M5, a Ford Mondeo, a Lamborghini Aventador and many others (and with bases of all kinds of replica manufacturers) receive full updates with new lighting elements. It seems like little of that, but it is something that greatly helps cast models look much more like their real-world counterparts.