The alluminum finish from this era of car always looks beautiful on model cars. I really want one of the C2's - Either one of Peroni's or Mario Andretti's Monza pole car, but I suspect that one will be hard to get now.
@TheGremm There is no “issue” with the brake ducts. These were originally made of thin GRP, therefore semi-transparent and yellowish. You can clearly see this on original recordings. They were not mounted at the front in every race. GP Replicas has implemented this feature well. Criticizing a model because of its realism shows a lack of knowledge about the original.
Thanks for the review. Some great imagery. I have this model and likewise don't like the brake ducts. They are definitely the wrong colour as is also the case on the 126C2B and 126C3 I have. Really disappointing to be honest as they are an eyesore, especially when you know that they are not correct. 126C2 is a stunning model but the car in your video, and the one I own never raced in this spec with a front wing and red endplates on the rear wing. I find it hard to understand how model manufacturers get these things wrong. The car did run without a front wing (Brazil and San Marino) and I would have preferred that model however the issue with the brake ducts is even more obvious. And if you look at real car photos of the race at Imola, it looks like Villeneuve didn't run with any brake ducts. Please check it out and let me know what you think. On a plus, I'm just glad GP Replicas are out there making the models we want from this period.
The 126C2 was one pretty car. Too bad it crumpled up like cardboard in a crash. Didier Pironi's career was ended in a similar crash at Hockenheim a few months later.
Really enjoyed the video, thanks for posting and look forward to the next one!
Front and rear yellow brake ducts have been nailed 100%. They really looked like that on the original car.
The alluminum finish from this era of car always looks beautiful on model cars. I really want one of the C2's - Either one of Peroni's or Mario Andretti's Monza pole car, but I suspect that one will be hard to get now.
@TheGremm There is no “issue” with the brake ducts.
These were originally made of thin GRP, therefore semi-transparent and yellowish. You can clearly see this on original recordings.
They were not mounted at the front in every race.
GP Replicas has implemented this feature well.
Criticizing a model because of its realism shows a lack of knowledge about the original.
Thanks for the review. Some great imagery. I have this model and likewise don't like the brake ducts. They are definitely the wrong colour as is also the case on the 126C2B and 126C3 I have. Really disappointing to be honest as they are an eyesore, especially when you know that they are not correct. 126C2 is a stunning model but the car in your video, and the one I own never raced in this spec with a front wing and red endplates on the rear wing. I find it hard to understand how model manufacturers get these things wrong. The car did run without a front wing (Brazil and San Marino) and I would have preferred that model however the issue with the brake ducts is even more obvious. And if you look at real car photos of the race at Imola, it looks like Villeneuve didn't run with any brake ducts. Please check it out and let me know what you think. On a plus, I'm just glad GP Replicas are out there making the models we want from this period.
Ferrari actually did removed the front wing! For example on Gilles car the previous race in Imola
The 126C2 was one pretty car. Too bad it crumpled up like cardboard in a crash. Didier Pironi's career was ended in a similar crash at Hockenheim a few months later.
Wounderful model. Is it removable from the base?
Which is better the bbr or this one?
Would love to see a review of Minichamps new Ayrton Senna 1:18. The MP4/4 or the Donington win with the Brazilian flag.
I was thinking about the Premium X MP4/4 with the removable engine cover
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