A call to all the car makers

[KLOSTER 0]

Hello fellow modelers

I dont buils frequently car models exept when for a dio with a plane.

When I saw Italieri's release of that red racing Fiat of 1924 at 1/12 scale

I immediatly thought of a diorama representing the airfix 1/12 Bentley blower racing the Fiat

in a sharp turn at Le Mans. I dont think the two cars ever raced each other at Le Mans but

historical accuracy is not really the point here.

My concern goes to the driver figures, do you guys know where I could find two plausible drivers

of the 20's for both kits ?

And eventually if you know of another 1/12 model racing car that would be a more accurate contender to the Bentley blower ?

[shood23]

Mfh make 1/12 f1 drivers from the 50s/60s you could adapt if accuracy isn't a big thing

Shaun

[KLOSTER 0]

Thank you for the info shood

Mfh seams to be an impressive site when it comes to car modeling !

The prices are in JPYen and its a little difficult to navigate (I didnt find the drivers of the 50's)

but I'll surely return for a closer look

cheers thx again

[brooker]

Me too - I've got both of Italieri's release of the red racing Fiat's and the Bentley Blower at 1/12 scale, to do sometime !!

Brooker

[cmatthewbacon]

I think you're going to struggle to find a "dogfight double..."

The real rivals were Alfas or Talbot Lagos (and a couple of other marques that seem to be dedicated Le Mans cars...)

There's a Bandai Alfa Grand Sport in 1/12 that might be a starting point, if you can find one. Otherwise, you could get the Heller Bentley (now in a Revell box) in 1/24, and a Heller Alfa 6C 1750, also in 1/24...

bestest,

M.