CMC M-104 W25 review: six hood catches are part of the appeal
CMC’s M-104 number 4 W25 offers a removable hood held by six catches. Examine its engine-display appeal and exact Monaco edition identity.
At a Glance
Model essentials
- 1:18 Monaco number 4
- Manufacturer reference M-104
- Removable one-piece hood
- Wire wheels
Collection highlights
- Functional hood fasteners
- Detailed small exterior and cockpit elements
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Six small catches change how you approach the CMC W25. They are functional fastenings for the one-piece hood, not decoration around a lid that simply flips up. That gives the model an interesting exposed-engine arrangement, but one that calls for deliberate handling.
| Hood fitted | Hood removed |
|---|---|
| Smooth silver body and repeated red race numbers define the exterior. | The wired inline engine becomes the focus. |
| Wire wheels and narrow tires remain prominent. | The loose hood needs a separate safe place in the display. |
The exact M-104 inspection describes neatly executed wire wheels, small valve stems and a simple cockpit with a textured seat and detailed instruments. It does not report a faulty catch, so careful handling is a consequence of the mechanism—not a reported defect.
Match the race edition before the finish
This listing is Fagioli’s number 4 Monaco car. The silver paint alone is not enough to identify it among W25 releases. Match the number and M-104 manufacturer reference; the merchant uses the shorter SKU 104.
The Ferrari D50 offers another historic open-wheel subject, with a pivoting windshield and a different hood-fastening arrangement.
Pros & Cons Analysis
See the source attributions and review limitations below.
Pros
- The six working catches make the hood-off configuration a purposeful display option supported by the original inspection.
- Wire spokes, valve stems and recessed cockpit detail offer points of interest even with the engine covered.
For a collector who wants to uncover the engine
Choose M-104 for the number 4 subject and the removable-hood presentation. Plan where the detached hood will sit before arranging the model. No observed functional drawback is established by the available inspection; that is limited evidence, not a guarantee that every specimen is flawless.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | CMC |
|---|---|
| Product code | M-104 (merchant SKU 104) |
| Subject | Mercedes-Benz W25 |
| Edition / version | 1935 Monaco number 4 Luigi Fagioli |
| Color / livery | Silver with red number 4 |
| Scale | 1:18 |
| Model type | Model car |
| Materials | Diecast metal with plastic parts |
| Length | 10.5 in |
| Width | 3.5 in |
| Height | 3.5 in |
| Measurement basis | Approximate merchant catalog model dimensions; pose unspecified |
| Opening panels | Removable hood with six functional catches; fuel cap cover |
| Moving parts | Hood catches; hinged fuel cap cover |
| Lighting | Unknown |
| Power source | Unknown |
| Included figures | Unknown |
| Included equipment | Unknown |
| Display base | Unknown |
