Tamiya 1/12 Tyrrell P34 six wheeler.

[peterairfix]

This has been one of my all time wants for a long time just never been in a position to buy one until now.
Being factory wrapped I was surprised to find original Japanese instructions and English ones.
The original decals were shot so I have managed to get some decent after market ones.

[peterairfix]

Finally made a start.
Starting with the main tub And the fire bottle.
First a coat of matt red.
Then the gloss
Finish the painting Finally complete and in place

[minitnkr]

An unusual choice, but an excellent representation of period innovation. You sure made the fire bottle come to life.

[adt70hk]

Nice start Peter!

[Dave Ward]

Peter,
I had an email about this, the other day, advertising it as 'New' from Tamiya!

https://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/tamiya-12036-tyrrell-p34-six-wheeler-w-photo-etched-parts-1-12-plastic-model-kit/

Dave

[peterairfix]

Peter,
I had an email about this, the other day, advertising it as 'New' from Tamiya!

https://www.jadlamracingmodels.com/tamiya-12036-tyrrell-p34-six-wheeler-w-photo-etched-parts-1-12-plastic-model-kit/

Dave

Virtually the same kit all that's new is photo etch parts and seat belts
As I have the original boxing if I didn't buy the one I have I would have got it as jadlam are only a 45 minute drive away.

[peterairfix]

Yesterday's work.

[Tim Marlow]

Looking good Peter.

[peterairfix]

Just finished off the front suspension and axles with the air ducting.

[minitnkr]

With all this rubber on the ground & braking swept area, I wonder what G forces they created.

[papa 695]

A cracking start Peter.

[Guest]

With all this rubber on the ground & braking swept area, I wonder what G forces they created.

IIRC, the basic idea behind the car was to drastically reduce drag, and because the wheels are a main source of that, the reasoning went that smaller wheels would be a good way forward. But to get the same amount of ground contact (or something), they ended up needing four at the front.

[JMARC]

Just stumble on your post ..Wow, always love that car ...so you bet I'll continue following your WIP...Go,go,gooooo

[dave]

Looking good, remember using Christmas money as a child to buy the Scalextric version of this car