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New 1:43rd metal kit
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BAR 006 USA 2004 |
£52.70
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Silverline continue to cover
the 2004 grid, which is great news for F1 collectors. The latest
is one of the most promising packages of the season and the well
cast parts have been superbly thought out. One clever detail is
the casting of the nose section separately, which fits very neatly
and will make the assembly of the front end of the car much simpler
than on many other F1 kits. Most of the complex aerodynamic features
on the car are supplied as very thin, cleanly cast parts, a modest
amount of photo-etching is included for suspension parts, wing
endplates, brakes and the centres of the machined wheels. The decals
are, as usual for this range, very clearly printed and with careful
attention to the very good instructions a fine model can be built.
The choice of the US Grand Prix is obviously aimed towards the
Japanese market as it represents the first podium finish for the
young charger and the first DNF for his team-mate Jenson Button,
who had already had 6 podiums by the time they arrived at Indy. |
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New 1:43rd resin & metal hand built |
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| This model shows MR Collection
at the top of their game. The model superbly captures the shape of
the longer wheelbase version of the
250GT Spider California and is beautifully finished. The panel engraving
is so sharp and precise, if we didn't know better we'd be trying
to open the doors and bonnet, the paint finish is flawless and the
detailing very precisely applied. When you see as many Ferrari models
as we do, it's often difficult to get excited about the subjects,
but this one's done the trick! |
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We're all
familiar with the more famous racing Cobras, Chaparrals, Corvettes
etc that were built in the USA during the 1950s and 60s,
but there were hundreds of small manufacturers and special builders
too. From Aardvark to Zink they're all in here. The cars included
come in all shapes and sizes, from tiny 750cc Crossley and Panhard-powered
specials to the 7-litre Can-Am monsters. In addition to the overall
alphabetical listings and profiles there are chapters highlighting
the engine-swap specials such as Jim Hall & Carroll Shelby's
Chevy-powered Ferrari 'Bastard' and for the kit-car manufacturers
who supplied fibre-glass bodies for budding special builders. There
are also various appendices enabling cross referencing of the subjects
included by year, constructor, body builder, engine type or racing
class. There are plenty of photographs throughout and these are a
mixture of period images and those of the cars as they have survived
and are being used in modern 'Vintage Racing'.