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Post by JSB33 on Apr 20, 2024 6:43:32 GMT -5
Well, the model is probably better than a Red Bull. Can't confirm that though as I have never even tasted that stuff and never will.
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Post by Alfaholic on Apr 21, 2024 4:15:39 GMT -5
Nice model, very interesting livery (for a Star Wars fan)! It’s a fussy livery Julio, but it kind of works. Love Star wars, love Ford/Cosworth, have an allergic reaction to RB in F1. Conflicted from Essex, England. I’m with you on 2/3 of your comments Paul - have never seen a Star Wars movie! Love Ford/Cosworth, loathe RB in F1. I don't think I have ever watched an entire Star Wars film though. Not that conflicted from Lincs, England (with apologies to Paul for nicking his narrative). We are on the same wavelength here Paul - I’ve never seen even a minute of a Star Wars film. That's one busy livery and those side aerodynamics are... interesting. Not for me this one, but certainly well-made. I tend to find that the modern cars are often the less pleasing in this series - too many bits and pieces that need Spark build quality I guess, but this one isn’t too bad. Wow, that certainly is something. Very nice picture. Um....thats all I've got. Its modern F1 and Im struggling
with that... Is there a wookie in the livery anywhere?
Scott
Warning - Dad Joke incoming. I don’t know about a “wookie” Scott, but Liuzzi was a “rookie” Well, the model is probably better than a Red Bull. Can't confirm that though as I have never even tasted that stuff and never will. We are in total agreement here Jeff - never had an energy drink and never will - I’ll stick to coffee for my caffeine addiction.
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Post by jager on Apr 23, 2024 1:06:52 GMT -5
I’m a bit late to your recent updates Martin, but the Star Wars car is quite nice. I have a vague recollection Minichamps did this as a limited edition, and they used to fetch big bucks. Some people will happy to see this more affordable version, some not.
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Post by Alfaholic on Apr 23, 2024 20:08:58 GMT -5
I’m a bit late to your recent updates Martin, but the Star Wars car is quite nice. I have a vague recollection Minichamps did this as a limited edition, and they used to fetch big bucks. Some people will happy to see this more affordable version, some not. I’m happy to have it at PW prices Ian, and am pleased they did the Liuzzi version as opposed to his teammate Coulthard - it is another new F1 driver in my collection.
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Post by Alfaholic on May 3, 2024 22:05:46 GMT -5
Another box ticked with this addition. I like to have one of each Ferrari F1 from every year, which much easier to accomplish in the modern era where generally there are only two drivers per year. 1984 is now complete. Ferrari had joined the ranks of the turbo runners in 1981 with the 126 CK. For the 1984 season their drivers had the use of the last iteration of that car, the 126 C4. Having won the Constructors Title in both 1982 and 1983, Ferrari were on a roll – arguably they could have won the Drivers Title in 1982 as well, however the tragedies of that season curtailed those plans. In 1983 both Rene Arnoux and Patrick Tambay had scored consistently good results but ended up 3rd and 4th in the Drivers Championship with 3 wins and 1 win respectively. Tambay was gone for the 1984 season, and for the first time in many years Ferrari had an Italian driver in the shape of Michele Alboreto. Enzo had resisted employing Italian drivers since Arturo Merzario drove for the Scuderia in a few GPs in 1973. Alboreto had too much talent to overlook however, so he lined up alongside Arnoux for the 1984 season. He had joined Ferrari in 1983, and as noted above scored more wins and placed higher in the Championship than his teammate that year. 1984 would be more difficult for the Frenchman, however. The 126 C4 was not necessarily as cutting-edge as some of its rivals, but it could call upon the very powerful 1.5-litre turbo engine, equal to any on the grid and certainly better than the TAG-Porsche unit in the back of the more technically advanced McLaren. Alboreto immediately proved his worth, taking Pole and winning the Belgian GP at Zolder, the second GP of the year. Arnoux was 3rd behind Derek Warwick’s Renault, but did take the Fastest Lap. This was as good as it would get for Ferrari in 1984 unfortunately, as the McLaren MP4/2s driven by Niki Lauda and Alain Prost steam-rollered the opposition, winning 12 of the 16 GPs held that year. Ferrari did amass enough points to see off Lotus-Renault and Brabham-BMW to finish 2nd in the Constructors Championship, albeit with 57.5 points to McLaren’s 143.5. Alboreto finished 4th in the Drivers Title, two places ahead of Arnoux who had two 2nd places and two 3rd places to show for his efforts. I have had a Brumm version of Alboreto’s Belgain GP winning 126 C4 for over 10 years, and it has now been joined by Arnoux’s car from the same race. The Arnoux car is also a Brumm, but being a newer release it is a bit sharper in most areas when compared to the older Alboreto car. There are (much) more expensive options, but this one will do me. Brumm Ferrari 126 C4 1.5 Turbo Scuderia Ferrari – Rene Arnoux 1984 Belgian GP – 3rd
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Post by Tom on May 3, 2024 23:00:34 GMT -5
I recall watching those race. Nice model!
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on May 4, 2024 0:49:23 GMT -5
Cool looking model!
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Post by JSB33 on May 4, 2024 7:52:47 GMT -5
I have always felt that this was a very awkward design. The F1 version of a mullet.
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Post by 105epaul on May 4, 2024 9:09:56 GMT -5
Very nice, Brumm have certainly upped their game.
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Post by reeft1 on May 4, 2024 12:07:14 GMT -5
I love a mullet! Cool add
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Post by Scalainjridesagain on May 5, 2024 3:50:22 GMT -5
I quite like this era with their strange double wings. Agree with Paul on Brumm
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Post by jager on May 5, 2024 4:55:15 GMT -5
Looks more like a pram cart than an F1 car. Sure that rear wing was meant for someone to sit in?
Nice to see another box ticked with 1984 complete.
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Post by oldirish33 on May 5, 2024 14:24:50 GMT -5
That's a missing link in my Ferrari F1 collection. Its very tempting, nice add! Still hard to believe they could get 800 BHP out of the 1.5L! If only they could also have harnessed reliability.
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Post by Tom on May 5, 2024 15:24:43 GMT -5
800 hp 1.5 and reliable might be mutually exclusive Jerry...
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Post by Alfaholic on May 5, 2024 21:47:03 GMT -5
I recall watching those race. Nice model! Yes, I well remember these races Tom, and those pesky McLarens ruining my day on a regular basis - speaking of.......... Cool looking model! Not the prettiest F1 car Julio, but it still got my pulse racing! I have always felt that this was a very awkward design. The F1 version of a mullet. I wouldn't go that far Jeff - it still has a small bit of style, whereas a mullet never has . Very nice, Brumm have certainly upped their game. And their prices Paul, but it's still a good compromise when compared to other options. I love a mullet! Cool add I may have to remove you form my "friends" list Paul - mullets should be banned . I quite like this era with their strange double wings. Agree with Paul on Brumm I think the massive wings were needed to help tame a bucking bronco in this case Andy, or was that a bucking prancing horse . Looks more like a pram cart than an F1 car. Sure that rear wing was meant for someone to sit in? Nice to see another box ticked with 1984 complete. Potentially having a small mechanic sitting on the wing would have provided a bit more downforce Ian . That's a missing link in my Ferrari F1 collection. Its very tempting, nice add! Still hard to believe they could get 800 BHP out of the 1.5L! If only they could also have harnessed reliability. I can only suggest that you give in and chase one down Jerry. 800 hp 1.5 and reliable might be mutually exclusive Jerry... I don't know Tom - I'm sure if I tacked another couple of turbos and maybe a supercharger onto my Giulietta's 1.7 4-pot, that all would be good . Speaking of twin-turbo Alfa Romeos.......
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